Estate Agents Act 1979: Primary legislation governing estate agent conduct, duties, and obligations in England and Wales, including disclosure requirements and professional standards
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices in property transactions, requiring transparency and accurate representations
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing how personal data must be handled, stored, and processed in real estate referrals
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Framework for consumer rights in service contracts, including real estate services and referrals
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Anti-money laundering legislation requiring due diligence and reporting of suspicious transactions in property dealings
The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice: Industry guidelines setting professional standards and best practices for property professionals
Estate Agents (Provision of Information) Regulations 1991: Specific requirements for information that must be provided to clients in property transactions
Estate Agents (Undesirable Practices) (No.2) Order 1991: Regulations defining prohibited practices in estate agency work
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation relevant when referrals involve financial services aspects of property transactions
The Estate Agents (Performance of Duties) Regulations 1983: Regulations specifying the duties estate agents must perform and how they should be carried out
RICS Professional Standards: Professional standards set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property professionals
National Association of Estate Agents Guidelines: Industry guidelines providing best practices and professional standards for estate agents
