A property solicitor will usually start by taking your instructions, checking your identity and source of funds, and reviewing the estate agent’s details. They obtain searches, examine the title and contract, raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitor, and report any important issues to you and your lender. If you are satisfied and your mortgage is ready, contracts can be exchanged, making the agreed transaction generally legally binding. On completion, the solicitor transfers the purchase money, confirms you can collect the keys, and deals with any applicable Stamp Duty and Land Registry work. Ask a solicitor regulated by the SRA to explain their exact process and fees.