Conveyancing
kənˈveɪənsɪŋ / kun-VAY-un-sing
Conveyancing is the legal process involved in transferring ownership of property or land from one party to another in Ireland.
Origin
Derived from Old French conveier, meaning “to transfer” or “to carry.”
Definition
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property or land from one party to another. In Ireland, conveyancing solicitors handle contracts, title investigations, mortgage documentation, searches, and registration with the Land Registry or Registry of Deeds.
The process applies to residential, commercial, and agricultural property transactions.
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