Choose a solicitor’s firm that is authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), or a licensed conveyancer regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). If you are using a mortgage, check that the firm is on your lender’s approved panel, as this can affect whether it may act for the lender as well as for you. You should also confirm that it handles your type of transaction, has appropriate experience and can explain its fees and timescales. LegalEase is an information site, so consider checking the firm’s authorisation and terms directly before instructing it.