Conveyancing is the area of law devoted to, or the process of, drafting and issuing documents to facilitate the transfer of land and/or dwellings between individuals. It includes the preparation of documents such as deeds, mortgages and leases. It also encompasses related activities, such as title research and analysis.
Conveyancing is important because it protects both parties involved in a real estate transaction. There are two ways in which it does so: