Conveyance in United Kingdom

Definition of Conveyance

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Conveyance :

1. a. A document (other than a will) that transfers an interest in land. To convey a legal estate in land, the conveyance must be by deed. b. Transfer of an interest in land by means of this document.

See also conveyancing.

2. Any vehicle, vessel, or aircraft manufactured or subsequently adapted to carry one or more people. It is a statutory offence (and also an *arrestable offence), punishable by up to six months’ imprisonment and a fine, for anyone to take a conveyance for his own or someone else’s use (albeit temporary) without permission or to drive or be transported in a conveyance knowing that it has been taken without authority.

See also aggravated vehicle-taking; interfering with vehicles.

Definition of Conveyance

A document used to transfer ownership of land from one person to another where the land has not been registered at the land registry.

Conveyance in the Context of Mortgages

The transfer of title of property.

Similar Terms

Conveyance tax

Conveyance tax

A tax imposed on the transfer of real property.

Conveyancer

Conveyancer

A specialist in the legal aspects of buying a house. This may be a solicitor but not all solicitors are skilled conveyancers, so be sure they undertake this type of work regularly as it is complicated and very important.

Licensed conveyancer

Licensed conveyancer

Alternative to solicitors. Specialising in the legal side of buying and selling property.