Moving in Doncaster with Koala
You'll do everything online, from ID checks to signing, and you'll hear from us on WhatsApp as things move.
Searches in 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.
Buying your first home?
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