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“Bonita has been absolutely brilliant. She supported me navigating the online forms; nothing was ever too much trouble.”
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Conveyancing in Bradford
Buying a stone terrace in Heaton, a listed cottage in Saltaire or a stone semi in Ilkley? We handle Bradford moves online, with a named conveyancer and updates on WhatsApp from offer to keys.
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.
Covered if it falls through Sale fallen through, and not your fault? You get a second go, even on a different property.
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Rated 5 out of 5
“We have completed on a sale this week that took 48 days from the day of accepting the offer.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“The whole process couldn't have been made easier and I've been kept updated every step of the way.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“My lawyer, Bonita, kept me updated and I sold my house in record time. The pricing structure is also fair and clear.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“Bonita and her team were consistently reassuring and made everything feel as straightforward and stress-free as it possibly could be.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“The communication was 1st class, onboarding simple and funds were paid within hours of completion.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“Buying a home can be daunting for first time buyers, but this was made less so because of the excellent customer service and care.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“We needed to move quick and they pulled out all the stops, making sure every aspect was covered.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“Charlotte has been incredible, so consistently helpful and efficient throughout.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“They were proactive with a challenging chain, communication was spot on and they really helped push us to completion.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“Their team was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, always keeping me updated and answering any questions promptly.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“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.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“We used Koala to sell our home. The process was simple and we received regular updates.”
Buying or selling in Bradford?From offer to keys
Our moves typically exchange 12 weeks after you instruct us. 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 Bradford
Average price
£182,766
Up 2.5% in a year
£110,713 below the national average of £293,479.
- Detached £327,395
- Semi-detached £203,605
- Terraced £153,556
- Flat or maisonette £108,466
First-time buyers paid £164,397 on average.
Moving in Bradford with Koala
There's nowhere you need to travel to. You check your ID from your phone, fill in the forms and sign online, and the same named conveyancer looks after your move from start to finish. When something changes, you'll hear about it on WhatsApp.
Searches in Bradford
The local authority search goes to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. It covers far more than the city itself, taking in Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Ilkley and Haworth. Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
The south of the district, around Low Moor and Wibsey, was once mined for coal and ironstone, so a coal mining search is often worth doing there. The Aire runs through Shipley, Bingley and Keighley, and the Wharfe through Ilkley, so for homes near either river we look closely at the flood search. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in Bradford
- Back-to-backs. Bradford has thousands of back-to-back houses, built with no back door or yard of their own. Bins, toilets or yards can sit across a shared street or passage, so we check the title for rights of way and who maintains what.
- Saltaire. The model village is a World Heritage Site and a conservation area, and most of its houses are listed. New windows, doors or an extension can need listed building consent, so we check what's been done and what you'd need to ask for.
- Stone villas and conversions. Big Victorian houses in Manningham, Heaton and Ilkley have often been split into flats. We read the lease and check who is responsible for the roof, the walls and the shared garden. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains the difference.
- Homes on a slope. Across the district, houses are often stepped into the hillside with retaining walls and cellars. We check who looks after the walls and go through the survey with you.
How long will it take?
Our moves typically exchange 12 weeks after you instruct us and complete 3 days later. Every move is different, and our guide to how long conveyancing takes breaks down each stage.
Bradford conveyancing questions
The local authority search goes to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, which covers Keighley, Bingley, Shipley, Ilkley and Haworth as well as the city, and Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage. The south of the district was mined for coal and ironstone, so a coal mining search is often worth doing there, and near the Aire and the Wharfe we look closely at the flood search.
Saltaire is a World Heritage Site and a conservation area, and most of its workers' houses are listed buildings. Changing windows, doors, roofs or adding an extension usually needs listed building consent as well as planning permission, so we check what has been done before and what you'd need to ask for before you buy.
Your quote shows the full price up front, with no hidden fees, and takes about a minute to get.
Our moves typically exchange 12 weeks after you instruct us and complete 3 days later. 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.
Guides for your move
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