“Bonita has been absolutely brilliant. She supported me navigating the online forms; nothing was ever too much trouble.”
Areas we cover
Real people, updates on WhatsApp
Conveyancing in South Yorkshire
Moving in Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham or Barnsley? We're based in Sheffield and handle moves right across South Yorkshire online, with a named conveyancer and updates on WhatsApp.
Real people, updates on WhatsApp
Everything about your move, in your pocket.
My Koala shows where things stand, what's next and what we need from you. We built it ourselves, so it updates the moment anything happens, and it keeps getting better.
Live milestones
Every stage of your move, with real dates. Check in whenever you like, even at 2am.
A real person, one tap away
Your conveyancer's name and face, not a case number. Usually replies within 2 hours.
Updates on WhatsApp
No logging in to find out what's happening. We tell you, as it happens.
ID checks in minutes
Scan your passport and take a quick selfie in the Thirdfort app. Forms are signed online, so there's no printing and no post.
No surprises on fees
A small payment to start, the rest on completion. Every penny itemised.
Fall-through Cover
Chain collapsed, and not your fault? The deposit you paid us carries over to your next move, even on a different property.
Made in Sheffield by our own team at Koala Tech.
Don't just take our word for it.
“We have completed on a sale this week that took 48 days from the day of accepting the offer.”
“The whole process couldn't have been made easier and I've been kept updated every step of the way.”
“My lawyer, Bonita, kept me updated and I sold my house in record time. The pricing structure is also fair and clear.”
“Bonita and her team were consistently reassuring and made everything feel as straightforward and stress-free as it possibly could be.”
“The communication was 1st class, onboarding simple and funds were paid within hours of completion.”
“Buying a home can be daunting for first time buyers, but this was made less so because of the excellent customer service and care.”
“We needed to move quick and they pulled out all the stops, making sure every aspect was covered.”
“Charlotte has been incredible, so consistently helpful and efficient throughout.”
“They were proactive with a challenging chain, communication was spot on and they really helped push us to completion.”
“Their team was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, always keeping me updated and answering any questions promptly.”
“These aren't your typical conveyancers; they wowed me right from the off with their professionalism, friendliness, and just how incredibly “on it” they are.”
“We used Koala to sell our home. The process was simple and we received regular updates.”
Buying or selling in South Yorkshire?From offer to keys
Most moves take 8 to 12 weeks. Here is what happens, in order.
-
Get your quote
About a minute online, with every fee itemised before you commit to anything.
-
Instruct us
Accept online, scan your passport in the Thirdfort app and sign your forms on screen.
-
Searches and enquiries
We order your searches straight away and raise enquiries with the seller's conveyancer.
-
Contract and mortgage
We check the contract and title, report back to you in plain English and work with your lender.
-
Exchange
Contracts are exchanged and your completion date is fixed. From here the move is legally binding.
-
Completion
The money moves, the keys are released and we register the change with HM Land Registry.
-
Get your quote
About a minute online, with every fee itemised before you commit to anything.
-
Instruct us
Accept online, scan your passport in the Thirdfort app and sign your forms on screen.
-
Contract pack
We gather your title and property forms and send the draft contract to the buyer's conveyancer.
-
Buyer's enquiries
We answer the buyer's conveyancer's questions with you, so nothing sits waiting.
-
Exchange
Contracts are exchanged and your completion date is fixed. From here the move is legally binding.
-
Completion
The buyer's money arrives, we pay off your mortgage, send you the rest and the keys are released.
House prices in South Yorkshire
Average price
£192,257
Up 3.2% in a year£101,222 below the national average of £293,479.
-
Detached £299,679
-
Semi-detached £194,344
-
Terraced £161,316
-
Flat or maisonette £118,844
First-time buyers paid £172,108 on average.
Moving in South Yorkshire with Koala
South Yorkshire is home turf for us. Whether you're buying a Victorian terrace in the city or a new house on the edge of a pit village, it all happens online, from ID checks to signing, and your conveyancer keeps you posted on WhatsApp.
Searches in South Yorkshire
The county is four boroughs, each with its own council. A Sheffield address goes to Sheffield City Council, from the Peak edge at Bradfield to Mosborough. Doncaster, Bawtry and Thorne go to City of Doncaster Council, Wath and Maltby to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, and Penistone and Hoyland to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search everywhere.
Almost the whole county sits on the old South Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is part of most purchases. The Don, the Dearne and the Rother have all flooded homes in recent years, and low-lying villages like Fishlake flooded in 2019, so we always read the flood search closely. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in South Yorkshire
- Mining history. Pits once ran from Barnsley through Rotherham to Doncaster. We check the coal mining search for old shafts, workings and subsidence claims near the home.
- Terraces with shared yards. Older terraces often share passageways and back yards. We check the title for rights of way and who looks after what.
- The Peak District edge. Western parts of Sheffield and Barnsley are inside the national park, where planning is stricter. We check which side of the line a home sits on.
- New-build estates. Big new estates around Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley often come with estate management charges, and a few newer houses are leasehold. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains the difference.
How long will it take?
Most moves take 8 to 12 weeks. Every move is different, and our guide to how long conveyancing takes breaks down each stage.
Towns we cover in South Yorkshire
Sheffield
Victorian terraces, hillside plots and city centre flats. See conveyancing in Sheffield for the searches and homes we look out for there.
Doncaster
The local authority search for a Doncaster address goes to City of Doncaster Council, and Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
Doncaster was a big mining area, with collieries at places like Armthorpe, Hatfield, Bentley and Rossington, so a coal mining search is often part of buying here. Much of the borough is low-lying, and villages like Fishlake and Bentley flooded in 2019, so we always look closely at the flood search. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in Doncaster
- Former colliery villages. Pit villages have lots of older terraces and semis built for mining families. We check for mining history, shared yards and rights of way.
- New-build estates. Doncaster has plenty of newer estates. Some houses come with estate management charges, and a few are leasehold, so we explain exactly what you'd be signing up to. Our leasehold vs freehold guide covers the basics.
- Flood risk and insurance. If a home has flooded before or sits in a higher-risk zone, it can affect your insurance and your mortgage. We flag it early so it's not a surprise near exchange.
- Georgian Doncaster. The older parts of the town centre and Bawtry have conservation areas and listed buildings, which can mean extra consent for changes.
Rotherham
The local authority search goes to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, and Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
Rotherham sits in the middle of the old South Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is part of almost every purchase here. The Don and the Rother both run through the borough, and parts of Rotherham flooded in 2007 and again in 2019, so the flood search matters too. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one turns up.
Things we look out for in Rotherham
- Waverley and other new communities. Waverley is built on former industrial land, the old Orgreave colliery and coking works. Newer homes like these often come with estate charges and management companies, which we explain before you commit.
- Estate villages. Around Wentworth, many older homes sit in conservation areas or carry covenants from the historic estate, which can limit what you change.
- Terraces and semis built for the pits and the steelworks. These are often solid, good-value homes, but we check for shared passageways, mining history and any extensions without sign-off.
- Leasehold houses. A few newer houses here are leasehold. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains what to check.
Barnsley
The local authority search goes to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
Barnsley grew up on coal, with pits right across the borough, so a coal mining search is part of nearly every purchase. It shows any old workings or mine entries close to the property and any past subsidence claims. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what to expect.
Things we look out for in Barnsley
- Stone terraces. Rows of stone-built terraces are everywhere here. Many share back yards, passageways or drains, so we check the title for rights of way and who's responsible for what.
- Pennine villages. Out towards Penistone and Dunford Bridge, homes can be on private water supplies or septic tanks, reached by shared tracks, or close to the Peak District boundary, where planning is stricter. We check each of these before you commit.
- Conservation areas. Places like Cawthorne and parts of Penistone are conservation areas, which can mean extra consent for changes to the outside of your home.
- New-build estates. Newer estates around the town can carry estate charges. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains what to look for.
South Yorkshire conveyancing questions
South Yorkshire has four councils, so the local authority search goes to Sheffield City Council, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council or Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, depending on the address. Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage across the county. Most of it sits on the old South Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is common, and near the Don, the Dearne and the Rother we look closely at the flood search.
Yes. The western edges of Sheffield and Barnsley, around places like Bradfield and Langsett, fall inside the Peak District National Park. There the national park authority handles planning and is stricter about extensions and changes, so we check which side of the boundary a home sits on.
Your quote shows the full price up front, with no hidden fees, and takes about a minute to get.
Most moves take 8 to 12 weeks. Searches, mortgage offers and the rest of the chain set the pace, so we order your searches as soon as you instruct us, chase every day and send you updates on WhatsApp as each step moves.
Who looks afteryour move
Real people at Sellers Wheel on Arundel Street, Sheffield, acting for people buying and selling across England and Wales. You'll know them by name from day one.
Moving somewhere else?
Wherever you're moving, we can help. Here's what we look out for in the other places we know well.
Ready to get moving?
We'll get you from offer to keys without the hullabaloo. Pick what you're doing for your no-obligation quote.