E-conveyancing is the transformation of the current paper based conveyancing system into electronic form, using electronic documents, requisitions and signatures. The programme aims to utilise advances in technology by creating a system that reduces the delay and anxiety which can be experienced in the house buying process.

We are now developing how the service will work in practice and are seeking your views on our ongoing series of proposals.

Key features of the system will be:

• Electronic conveyancing documents
• Most conveyancing processes and communication between parties to be on-line
• Simultaneous completion and registration, thus removing the "registration gap"
• Electronic Funds Transfer to co-ordinate payment of fees and balance transfers
• Increased availability and transparency of chain information.

Keep up to date
Keep up to date with news and developments register for our Interested Parties Group for regular e-mail updates and opportunities to get involved in future discussions.

Realising the Vision
The joint Law Society/Land Registry events "Realising the Vision" began the process of assessing conveyancers skills and IT readiness moving towards e-conveyancing. To continue the work started at these events, you can register on our site and join our peer-group support forums to help you get ready for e-conveyancing.