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Conveyancing in Greater Manchester
Buying in Stockport, Bolton, Salford or anywhere across the ten boroughs? We handle Greater Manchester 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.”
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“We needed to move quick and they pulled out all the stops, making sure every aspect was covered.”
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“Charlotte has been incredible, so consistently helpful and efficient throughout.”
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“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 Greater Manchester?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 Greater Manchester
Average price
£240,808
Up 3.6% in a year
£52,671 below the national average of £293,479.
- Detached £425,077
- Semi-detached £274,760
- Terraced £202,364
- Flat or maisonette £167,236
First-time buyers paid £212,722 on average.
Moving in Greater Manchester with Koala
Whichever borough you're moving in, the process is the same. You'll do your ID check and sign everything online, your conveyancer is a real person you can message on WhatsApp, and My Koala shows you what's done and what's next.
Searches in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is ten boroughs, and each has its own council. The local authority search goes to whichever covers the address: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton or Wigan. So a home in Altrincham goes to Trafford Council, and one in Saddleworth goes to Oldham Council. United Utilities handles water and drainage across the whole county.
The north and west of the county sit on the old Lancashire coalfield, so a coal mining search is common around Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Bury and Oldham. The Irwell, the Mersey, the Roch and the Tame have all flooded homes in recent years, so we look carefully at the flood search too. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in Greater Manchester
- Chief rents. Many freehold houses across the county still carry a small yearly rentcharge, known locally as a chief rent. We check for one on every freehold and explain what it means.
- 999-year leases. Plenty of houses here are sold on very long leases rather than freehold. We read the lease for ground rent and old restrictions, and our leasehold vs freehold guide explains the difference.
- City centre and Quays flats. For apartments in Manchester and Salford we check the service charge, the management pack and the cladding position, including whether the lender needs an EWS1 form.
- Mill towns. Terraces built for mill workers in Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton and Bury often share back yards and passageways, so we check the rights of way.
- The Peak District edge. Parts of Saddleworth are inside the national park, where planning is stricter.
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.
Greater Manchester conveyancing questions
Greater Manchester is ten boroughs, each with its own council, so the local authority search goes to Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton or Wigan, depending on the address. United Utilities handles water and drainage across the county. The north and west sit on the old Lancashire coalfield, so a coal mining search is common around Wigan, Bolton, Bury and Oldham, and near the Irwell, the Mersey, the Roch and the Tame we look closely at the flood search.
Much of the county was built on land sold with a small yearly rentcharge, known locally as a chief rent, or on very long leases, often 999 years. Neither has to be a problem, but missed chief rents can cause trouble and some leases carry old restrictions. We check for both on every house and explain what they mean for you.
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
Moving in Greater Manchester?
We cover the whole county. Here's what we look out for in the places we know best.
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.