Conveyancing is necessary to ensure that the transfer of property ownership is legally valid and binding. It protects both the buyer and the seller by ensuring that the seller has the right to sell the property and that there are no outstanding legal claims or restrictions against it. Conveyancing also involves conducting necessary searches to identify any issues that might affect the future use or value of the property, such as local planning restrictions or environmental concerns. Without this process, buyers risk inheriting unresolved legal issues and potential liabilities.