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Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, setting out fundamental principles of property ownership and transfer

Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration in England and Wales, governing how property rights are recorded and protected

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains essential requirements for property contracts, particularly Section 2 regarding formalities for contracts for sale of land

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services industry and provides framework for financial transactions

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out obligations for verification of source of funds and prevention of money laundering in property transactions

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, relevant for verifying legitimate source of gifted funds

Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Governs tax implications of gifts and transfers, including potential inheritance tax consequences of monetary gifts

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in transactions, may be relevant if parties are acting as consumers

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects against unfair practices in trading, including property transactions

Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed rules governing land registration procedures and requirements

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Tax regulations affecting property transactions and consideration of how gifts may impact SDLT calculations