Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property ownership and transfer in England and Wales, including requirements for legal estates and interests in land
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registration of property interests and establishes priority rules for competing interests in land
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if property swaps constitute regulated financial instruments
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, affecting potential third party rights under the swap agreement
Land Charges Act 1972: Establishes system for registration of certain interests affecting land that are not registered at HM Land Registry
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly relevant if swapped properties involve existing tenancies
Finance Act 2003 (SDLT provisions): Contains provisions for Stamp Duty Land Tax, determining tax implications of property transfers in swap arrangements
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable when property swaps have characteristics of regulated financial instruments
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence requirements and anti-money laundering compliance obligations for property transactions
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Establishes framework for environmental protection, including provisions for contaminated land and environmental liabilities
