conveyancer

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con·vey·ance

(kən-vā′əns)

1. The act of conveying.

2. A means of conveying, especially a vehicle for transportation.

3. Law

a. Transfer of title to property from one party to another.

b. The document by which a property transfer is effected.

con·vey′anc·er n.

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conveyancer - a lawyer who specializes in the business of conveying properties

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

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conveyancer

[kənˈveɪənsəʳ] N (Brit) (Jur) persona que formaliza el traspaso de la propiedad de inmuebles → notario/a m/f

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He is called to the bar; and with admirable industry and self-denial has scraped another hundred pounds together, to fee a Conveyancer whose chambers he attends.

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In dirty upper casements, here and there, hazy little patches of candlelight reveal where some wise draughtsman and conveyancer yet toils for the entanglement of real estate in meshes of sheep-skin, in the average ratio of about a dozen of sheep to an acre of land.

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The conveyancers who will be relocating are Wendy Pullar (licensed conveyancer), Amandeep Siddoo (solicitor), and Ellesse Wilson (legal assistant).

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Conveyancers The conveyancers who will be relocating are Wendy Pullar (licensed conveyancer), Amandeep Siddoo (solicitor), and Ellesse Wilson (legal assistant).

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Summary: A conveyancer will ensure contracts are written to protect the interests of all parties

Risk to a property deal is high without a conveyancer

A solicitor or conveyancer usually conducts the conveyancing process, but it is possible (although difficult) to do it yourself as long as you are not taking out a mortgage.

CONVEYANCING PROCESS; EXPLAINED FOR BUYERS

Some clients think four weeks is a long time, but there is an awful lot to do in that time: for example, instruct a conveyancer, complete the initial paperwork, obtain legal advice, sign all the legal documents, pay your deposit, provide proof of funds, apply for and receive a mortgage (including the valuation) and obtain a set of search results.

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If you are selling a property, it is important to keep your property attractive to potential buyers, ensuring that your conveyancer has all your property details and is ready to go.

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It's a good idea to ask your conveyancer or solicitor to check the small print so you can avoid any nasty shocks.

A guide to buying at auction

What was happening in your case was "completion", whereby the buyer's conveyancer tells the bank to transfer the money immediately into the bank account of the seller's conveyancer.

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If the buyer is using a solicitor or conveyancer, the solicitor or conveyancer will complete the return for her/him.

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Customers who also have or open a current account with Bank of Scotland will also receive GBP150 cashback, which is payable to the conveyancer of the transaction on completion.