Under s.2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989, which requirements must be satisfied for a contract for the sale of land to be valid?

• A. Be in writing
• B. All of the above
• C. Signed by (or on behalf of) each party
• D. Incorporate all agreed terms

Answer: (B)

The contract for the sale of land must meet three formalities to be enforceable under section 2 of the Law of Property Act 1989: it must be in writing; it must be signed by (or on behalf of) each party; and it must incorporate all the terms that have been agreed. Writing provides a clear, tangible record of the agreement; signing by both sides (or their representatives) shows mutual assent and authenticity; and incorporating all agreed terms ensures the contract is complete and enforceable without relying on parol terms or leaving important details ambiguous. Because all three requirements work together to create a definite, enforceable agreement for land, selecting all of the above is the best answer.