conveyancing

American  

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

noun

1. 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.

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conveyancing British  

/ kənˈveɪənsɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

PM Law, a network of firms trading under a single umbrella brand, had 24 offices in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Cumbria and Berkshire, and specialised in personal injury, wills and conveyancing.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The Sheffield-based business, which specialised in personal injury, wills and conveyancing, shut its doors on Monday, leaving clients and staff in the dark.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

"My suspicion in this case…is that she didn't give all the circumstances of the trust to the conveyancing lawyer," said James Quarmby, head of private wealth at Stephenson Harwood.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 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

His remarkable knowledge of old real property law and custom helped him to an extensive conveyancing practice and he took silk in 1885.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various