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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 Selby
Moving to a new estate in Selby, a stone house in Tadcaster or a family home in Sherburn in Elmet? We handle moves across the Selby district online, with a named conveyancer and updates on WhatsApp.
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 Selby?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 Selby
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 Selby with Koala
From the first ID check to the final signature, it's all online. Your conveyancer is a real, named person, and they'll keep you posted on WhatsApp, so you never have to ring round to find out what's happening.
Searches in Selby
Selby District Council was replaced by North Yorkshire Council in April 2023, so the local authority search for Selby, Tadcaster and Sherburn in Elmet now goes there. Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
Deep mines worked the Selby coalfield under the district until 2004, so a coal mining search often applies. Selby sits on low, flat land beside the Ouse, and in 2015 the Wharfe rose high enough to bring down part of the bridge in Tadcaster, so we always read the flood search closely. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in Selby
- New-build estates. Selby, Sherburn in Elmet and the villages around them have plenty of newer homes. Some come with estate management charges for roads and green spaces, and a few are leasehold, so we explain exactly what you'd be paying. Our leasehold vs freehold guide covers the basics.
- Homes by the rivers. If a home sits in a higher flood risk zone near the Ouse, the Aire or the Wharfe, we flag it early, because it can affect your insurance and your mortgage.
- Old town centres. The streets around Selby Abbey and the middle of Tadcaster are conservation areas with listed buildings, which can mean extra consent for changes.
- Village homes. Out in the countryside, some homes are on private drainage or reached by a shared track. We check what the home uses and that you have the right access.
Buying a new build?
Developers often give you a short deadline to exchange. Our guide to why conveyancing takes so long explains what can hold a purchase up, and how we keep it moving.
Selby conveyancing questions
The local authority search goes to North Yorkshire Council, which took over from Selby District Council in April 2023, and Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage. The Selby coalfield was mined until 2004, so a coal mining search often applies. The town sits on low, flat land beside the Ouse, and the Wharfe and the Aire cross the district too, so we always read the flood search closely.
Selby, Sherburn in Elmet and the villages around them have plenty of newer estates. Some homes come with estate management charges for roads and green spaces, and a few are leasehold, so we explain exactly what you'd be paying 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
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