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Conveyancing in North Yorkshire
Buying in York, Harrogate, Selby or a village in the Dales? We handle North Yorkshire moves online, with a named conveyancer and updates on WhatsApp, however far you are from town.
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 North Yorkshire?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 North Yorkshire
Average price
£270,463
Up 2.5% in a year
£23,016 below the national average of £293,479.
- Detached £433,208
- Semi-detached £269,971
- Terraced £219,349
- Flat or maisonette £142,516
First-time buyers paid £218,387 on average.
Moving in North Yorkshire with Koala
England's biggest county is a long drive from most offices, so we don't ask you to visit one. Everything from your ID check to signing the contract happens online, and you can see where things stand in My Koala at any time.
Searches in North Yorkshire
In April 2023 the county council and its seven districts were replaced by a single North Yorkshire Council, so the local authority search for Harrogate, Selby, Scarborough, Skipton, Northallerton and the villages around them now goes there. York is the exception: it has its own council, so a York address goes to City of York Council. Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage for most homes, though plenty of farms and hamlets rely on a private supply or a septic tank.
Rivers shape the county. The Ouse floods through York and Selby, and the Swale, the Ure, the Wharfe and the Derwent rise after heavy rain too, so we read the flood search closely. Around Selby, which had its own coalfield until 2004, a coal mining search can apply. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in North Yorkshire
- National parks. Inside the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, the national park authority handles planning, and it is stricter about extensions and changes. We check which side of the boundary a home sits on.
- Private water and drainage. Rural homes are often on a borehole, a spring or a septic tank. We check what the home uses and whether it meets current rules.
- Shared tracks and access. Cottages and barn conversions are often reached by a private lane. We check the title gives you a right of way and who pays for upkeep.
- Listed buildings and conservation areas. Market towns and stone villages across the county are full of them, which can mean extra consent for changes.
- Homes near the rivers. If a home sits in a higher flood risk zone, we tell you early, because it can affect insurance and your mortgage.
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.
North Yorkshire conveyancing questions
Since April 2023, North Yorkshire Council has handled the local authority search for Harrogate, Selby, Scarborough, Skipton and the rest of its area, replacing the old district councils. A York address goes to City of York Council instead. Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage for most homes. The Ouse, the Swale, the Ure and the Derwent all flood from time to time, so we look closely at the flood search, and around Selby a coal mining search can apply.
Inside either national park, the national park authority handles planning rather than North Yorkshire Council, and it is stricter about extensions and new windows or doors. Rural homes can also be on a private water supply or a septic tank, or reached by a shared track, so we check each of these before you commit.
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 North Yorkshire?
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.