UK Property Laws & Consumer Rights Guides
Leasehold Reform 2026: Rights, Costs and Changes
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, lease extension rules, ground rent changes, service charge rights, Right to Manage, buying the freehold, collective enfranchisement, share of freehold
Anti-Money Laundering Checks for UK Property Buyers
UK property buyers must provide proof of identity and explain where their purchase money came from because estate agents, solicitors and lenders have anti-money laundering responsibilities. These checks are routine and may include bank statements, payslips, inheritance documents, gifted deposit evidence and records showing the movement of money.
Land Registration Act 2002: What Buyers Must Check
The Land Registration Act 2002 provides the main legal framework for registered land in England and Wales. Buyers should check the title register, title plan, ownership, restrictions, mortgages, rights of way and referenced deeds. Their conveyancer should also complete an OS1 or OS2 priority search before completion and register the purchase afterwards.
Law of Property Act 1925: UK Property Ownership Explained
The Law of Property Act 1925 is a foundation of property law in England and Wales. It recognises freehold and leasehold as the two legal estates and contains rules affecting deeds, trusts, easements, restrictive covenants and co-ownership. Modern transactions also depend heavily on the Land Registration Act 2002 and other legislation.
Estate Agents Act 1979: UK Buyer Rights and Agent Duties
The Estate Agents Act 1979 regulates UK residential sales agents. It requires clear client terms and fees, disclosure of personal interests and proper handling of offers and client money. Buyers also receive protection from unfair commercial practices, hidden referral arrangements and discrimination for refusing an agent's recommended services.
DMCC Act 2024: What UK Property Consumers Need to Know
The DMCC Act 2024 strengthens consumer protection across UK property transactions. From 6 April 2025, traders such as estate agents, letting agents, developers and property-service businesses must avoid misleading claims, material omissions, hidden mandatory fees, fake reviews and aggressive sales practices. The Act also gives the CMA stronger direct enforcement powers.
