With all those books about conveyancing out there it can be tough to figure out which are the best and which are relevant. Have no fear, as this article lists a few of the top books on the subject. Whether you are a student or a practicing conveyancer; you will find these books incredibly helpful.

1. Moynihan’s Introduction to the Law of Real Property (American Casebook Series) by Cornelius J. Moynihan and Sheldon F. Kurtz:
   According to goodreads.com “This law school casebook presents a simple, concise text, providing information in outline form. An excellent introduction with many references to the historical development of this area of law. Chapters include background, freehold estates, non-freehold estates and their significance, common law type of future interests, the rule in Shelley’s case and the doctrine of worthier title, common law methods of conveyancing, uses and the statute of uses, the effect of the statute of uses, and concurrent ownership.’ This book is simple, yet covers all the major areas about property law, making it a must-have book for students. The examples are easy to read and understand and gives you a really great overview of the topic.
2. Barnsley’s Conveyancing Law and Practice by Mark P. Thomson:
   Barnsley’s Conveyancing Law and Practice is the leading student textbook on the law of conveyancing, and is held in high esteem by academics and practitioners alike. It offers a chronological account of the conveyance process, including a detailed account of registered land. It gives greater prominence to Registration of Title than any other work of its kind, and it has been extensively revised to ensure that it includes important new legislation and case law, particularly relating to mortgages, and illustrates statutory changes in the Law of Property Acts 1989 and 1994.
3. Professor Mcdonald’s Conveyancing Manual by David Brand:
   “Professor McDonald’s Conveyancing Manual” is not only a well-established textbook for LLB and Diploma students but also an essential source of reference for practitioners. Coverage includes preliminary matters such as authentication, capacity and delivery; dispositions including the feudal background and registration; regulation of land ownership, including a thorough examination of title conditions; securities and leases; and, transmissions, for example completion of title. It also contains an appendix of an Agricultural Lease. Although thick and dense, this book covers every possible aspect of the subject in depth, making it the one book you just have to own.
4. Complex Conveyancing by the Law Society of Ireland:
   ‘Complex Conveyancing is written both for the guidance of trainee solicitors attending the Law Society of Ireland’s Law School and conveyancing practitioners who wish to revisit complex areas of conveyancing, property and landlord and tenant law. The topics covered include complex unregistered titles: land registration and complex dealings in the Land Registry; voluntary deeds and ethical issues; farm conveyancing; property held by religious orders; the impact of the food hygiene and safety, health and welfare at work legislation on conveyancing practice; full repairing and insuring leases; companies and commercial lending; acting for a builder or developer; new and second hand apartments; mixed residential developments; mixed developments and international property. Finally, this text gives an overview of some tax issues arising on the sale or purchase of investment property.’
5. Conveyancing Protocol by the Law Society:
   The Conveyancing Protocol is the Law Society’s new ‘preferred practice’ for conveyancing transactions of freehold and leasehold residential property. The detailed steps of the Protocol and the new general obligations have been carefully drafted to assist solicitors to: communicate openly with the parties involved in the transaction, maintain high standards of conveyancing, meet the necessary legal and regulatory requirements, agree timescales and reduce delays, streamline the process of conveyancing and adopt a common approach. These standard procedures for solicitors acting for the seller, buyer and lender are presented using the framework of a typical conveyancing transaction and, where appropriate, indicate when contact with other parties such as lenders, agents and brokers is required. This book contains the text of the Protocol and all the forms, guidance and formulae required by solicitors who adopt the Protocol, including newly revised editions of the Standard Conditions of Sale, 5th Edition and the Law Society’s Code for Completion by Post.