Moving in Barnsley with Koala
You'll know who's looking after your move from the first day. There's no office to visit and no forms to post, and you'll hear from us as soon as anything changes.
Searches in 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.
If the survey finds something
Older homes can throw up surprises. Our guide to when something goes wrong explains how the usual problems get sorted.
