conveyancing

American

[kuhn-vay-uhn-sing] / kənˈveɪ ən sɪŋ /

noun

the branch of law practice consisting of examining titles, giving opinions as to their validity, and drawing of deeds, etc., for the conveyance of property from one person to another.

conveyancing British

/ kənˈveɪənsɪŋ /

noun

the branch of law dealing with the transfer of ownership of property

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Etymology

Origin of conveyancing

First recorded in 1670–80; conveyance + -ing ¹

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conveyancing

It specialised in personal injury, wills and conveyancing and, according to its website, employed over 600 members of staff.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

According to Land Registry records, Ms Ferrari used a London-based conveyancing firm of solicitors to help with her purchase.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025

Rayner's team have not provided details of the law firm she used instead, and it is not clear if this was a conveyancing lawyer who specialises in property transactions or more specialist tax advice.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025

"The conveyancing lawyer may have just asked the bland question 'do you own any other properties?' And she says 'no'".

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025

There is still a glorious field for a barrister of talent, and especially if he be conversant with the nicer points of conveyancing.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 340, February, 1844 by Various

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