A conveyancing solicitor usually handles the legal work for a remortgage, including checking your title, reviewing the new lender’s requirements and registering the updated charge at HM Land Registry. They may also arrange identity checks, repay the existing mortgage and deal with any legal issues affecting the property. Check that the solicitor is on your new lender’s approved panel, as using one who is not may cause extra cost or delay. Some lenders offer free legal work, but compare the terms, likely timescale and any additional fees before deciding.