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.