Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property transactions, including requirements for legal estates and interests in land, and formalities for property transfers
Land Registration Act 2002: Key legislation covering requirements for registration of title, priority rules, and electronic conveyancing provisions
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Legislation governing tax implications of property exchanges, including reporting requirements and relief provisions
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Act containing Section 2 requirements for contracts to be in writing and formal requirements for property contracts
Trustee Act 2000: Legislation relevant when trustees are involved in property exchanges
Land Charges Act 1972: Act governing registration of charges and other interests in land
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Relevant legislation when commercial properties with tenancies are involved in the exchange
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering environmental considerations and liabilities in property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements for property transactions to prevent money laundering
HM Land Registry Requirements: Official requirements and practices for registering property transactions and changes in land ownership
Local Planning Regulations: Local authority requirements affecting property use and development
Building Regulations: Standards and requirements for building works and property modifications
