conveyancing

American

[kuhn-vey-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

Example Sentences

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Omaze said it would now "continue to liaise with the winner, who has already received their £250,000 cash prize, to finalise conveyancing and arrange the transfer of the property as soon as possible".

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

It is understood that the deputy prime minister consulted one individual experienced in conveyancing and two experts on the law around trusts before the purchase.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Not only would it mean collecting fees from the seller, the manager explained, but also commission from the in-house mortgage with conveyancing fees on top.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

"They will probably more likely aim to get somebody who's signed up with us and wants to use our conveyancing, as opposed to someone who is a cash buyer," said the administrator.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

It's not a big practice—only a bit of good conveyancing now and then, and some family business.

From The Chestermarke Instinct by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)

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