Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land law and property transfers in England and Wales. Establishes requirements for legal estates and interests in land, and formalities for property transfers.
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registration of title, priority rules, and electronic conveyancing provisions. Key legislation for ensuring proper registration of property ownership.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 2 requirements for contracts for sale of land to be in writing and establishes formal requirements for deeds.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Governs tax implications of property transfers and establishes requirements for SDLT returns.
Trustee Act 2000: Relevant when trustees are involved in property transactions, setting out trustees' powers and duties.
Land Charges Act 1972: Legislation concerning unregistered land and charges, establishing system for recording charges against unregistered land.
Finance Act (Current): Contains relevant tax provisions affecting property transactions and transfers.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes due diligence requirements for property transactions to prevent money laundering.
Land Registry Practice Guides: Regulatory guidance documents providing detailed requirements for land registration and transaction processes.
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Professional standards and procedures for conducting property transactions set by the Law Society.
HM Land Registry Requirements: Specific requirements set by HM Land Registry regarding deed execution and registration processes.
