Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing basic principles of property law, defining legal estates and interests in land, and setting out requirements for property transfers
Land Registration Act 2002: Covers requirements for registration of title, priority of interests, and electronic conveyancing provisions
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out requirements for contracts for sale of land and formal requirements for deeds under Section 2
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Governs tax implications of property transfers and associated reporting requirements
Trustee Act 2000: Relevant when property is held in trust, governing trustee duties and powers
Land Charges Act 1972: Deals with registration of charges and other interests in unregistered land
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Contains rules against perpetuities affecting property interests
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable if the sale involves a consumer transaction, providing consumer protection measures
HM Land Registry Requirements: Practice guides and requirements for registration and documentation of property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations: Regulatory requirements for preventing money laundering in property transactions
Environmental Protection Legislation: Various environmental laws that may affect property sales and transfers
