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Conveyancing in Nottinghamshire
Moving in West Bridgford, Mansfield, Newark or a village near Sherwood Forest? We handle Nottinghamshire moves online, with a named conveyancer and updates on WhatsApp at every stage.
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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.”
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“We used Koala to sell our home. The process was simple and we received regular updates.”
Buying or selling in Nottinghamshire?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 Nottinghamshire
Average price
£230,105
Up 1.4% in a year
£63,374 below the national average of £293,479.
- Detached £341,612
- Semi-detached £212,442
- Terraced £166,409
- Flat or maisonette £116,185
First-time buyers paid £196,263 on average.
Moving in Nottinghamshire with Koala
From the city suburbs to the villages of Bassetlaw, we run every move the same way. Your paperwork, ID check and signatures are all online, and your conveyancer messages you on WhatsApp as things progress, so you're never chasing for news.
Searches in Nottinghamshire
Inside the city boundary the local authority search goes to Nottingham City Council. The rest of the county is split into districts, and the search goes to the one that covers the address: Rushcliffe for West Bridgford and Bingham, Gedling for Arnold and Carlton, Broxtowe for Beeston and Eastwood, Ashfield for Hucknall and Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, or Bassetlaw for Worksop and Retford. Severn Trent handles water and drainage for most of the county, and the search names the supplier if it's a different one.
The west and north of the county sit on the Nottinghamshire coalfield, with former collieries from Eastwood and Hucknall up through Mansfield and Ollerton to Worksop, so a coal mining search is common there. The Trent runs the length of the county, past Nottingham and Newark, so we read the flood search closely for homes near it. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in Nottinghamshire
- Former pit villages. Terraces and semis built for mining families often share yards and passageways. We check the rights of way and the mining history of the ground.
- Homes by the Trent. Riverside towns and villages can sit in a higher flood risk zone. We tell you early, because it can affect insurance and your mortgage.
- New-build estates. Big new developments around the city and the market towns often come with estate management charges, and a few newer houses are leasehold. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains the difference.
- Conservation areas. Market towns like Newark and Southwell and many village centres are conservation areas with listed buildings, which can mean extra consent for changes.
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.
Nottinghamshire conveyancing questions
Inside the city the local authority search goes to Nottingham City Council. Everywhere else it goes to the district council: Rushcliffe, Gedling, Broxtowe, Ashfield, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, or Bassetlaw. Severn Trent handles water and drainage for most of the county. The west and north sit on the Nottinghamshire coalfield, so a coal mining search often applies from Eastwood up to Worksop, and near the Trent we look closely at the flood search.
Many villages around Mansfield, Ollerton and Worksop grew up around a colliery, with terraces and semis built for mining families. We check the coal mining search for old workings and past subsidence claims, and the title for shared passageways and rights of way across back yards.
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 Nottinghamshire?
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.