Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that governs real property in England and Wales. Defines legal estates and interests in land and sets out basic requirements for land contracts.
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern legislation governing the registration of land titles, requirements for registration of property interests, and provisions for electronic conveyancing.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 2 which sets out requirements for contracts to be in writing and other formal requirements for validity of property contracts.
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedural requirements for registration of land, including specific forms and documentation requirements.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Key legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly regarding property maintenance and tenant rights.
Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation for residential tenancies, defining assured and assured shorthold tenancies.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, including property contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Important legislation when dealing with property contracts involving consumers, setting out consumer rights and protections.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Legislation governing tax obligations on land transactions in England and Wales.
Common Law Principles: Unwritten legal principles developed through court decisions, including doctrine of notice, contract law principles, and equity principles applicable to property transactions.
