Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another.

1 min read Buying a Home

What it means

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. It includes checks, contracts and completing the purchase.

Example

Your solicitor carries out searches and prepares the legal paperwork before you become the new owner.

Why it matters

It's an essential part of buying a home.

The process usually begins after your offer on a property has been accepted.

What happens during conveyancing?

Legal checks are completed before ownership is transferred.

Related terms

This term comes up a lot when you're buying a home.

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