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Conveyancing in West Yorkshire
From a Leeds city flat to a stone terrace in Halifax or a semi outside Huddersfield, we handle West Yorkshire moves 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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“We have completed on a sale this week that took 48 days from the day of accepting the offer.”
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“The whole process couldn't have been made easier and I've been kept updated every step of the way.”
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“My lawyer, Bonita, kept me updated and I sold my house in record time. The pricing structure is also fair and clear.”
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“Bonita and her team were consistently reassuring and made everything feel as straightforward and stress-free as it possibly could be.”
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“The communication was 1st class, onboarding simple and funds were paid within hours of completion.”
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“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.”
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“Their team was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, always keeping me updated and answering any questions promptly.”
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“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 West 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 West Yorkshire
Average price
£210,790
Up 4.0% in a year
£82,689 below the national average of £293,479.
- Detached £368,648
- Semi-detached £229,304
- Terraced £172,596
- Flat or maisonette £129,219
First-time buyers paid £185,683 on average.
Moving in West Yorkshire with Koala
Wherever you're moving in the county, you won't need to come in. You'll verify your ID, fill in forms and sign online, and you'll have one conveyancer, by name, who you can message whenever you have a question.
Searches in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire has five councils, and the local authority search goes to whichever one covers the address. Leeds City Council takes in Otley, Wetherby and Morley. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council covers Keighley, Ilkley and Shipley. Kirklees Council handles Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Batley, Calderdale Council covers Halifax, Brighouse and Hebden Bridge, and Wakefield Council covers Pontefract and Castleford. Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage across the whole county.
Much of the county sits on the Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is common, especially in the south and east. The Calder, the Aire and the Colne all run through steep valleys, and towns like Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and parts of Leeds have flooded badly, 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 West Yorkshire
- Back-to-backs and through-terraces. Leeds and Bradford have thousands of back-to-backs, and many terraces share yards, bins or toilets across a street. We check the title for rights of way and who maintains what.
- Homes on a hillside. In the Pennine towns, houses are often stepped into the slope, with retaining walls and cellars below the street. We check who is responsible for the walls and look at the survey with you.
- Mill conversions. Many old textile mills are now leasehold apartments. We read the lease, the service charge and the management pack, and our leasehold vs freehold guide explains what to look for.
- Conservation areas. From Saltaire to Haworth and Holmfirth, plenty of stone villages 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.
West Yorkshire conveyancing questions
The local authority search goes to whichever of the five councils covers the address: Leeds City Council, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Wakefield Council, Kirklees Council for Huddersfield and Dewsbury, or Calderdale Council for Halifax and the upper Calder Valley. Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage everywhere. Much of the county sits on the Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is common, and along the Calder, the Aire and the Colne we look closely at the flood search.
Many of the county's terraces were built for mill and mining families, and some are back-to-backs or through-terraces stepped into a hillside. We check the title for shared yards, passageways and rights of way, who looks after any retaining walls, and whether the home is in a conservation area.
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 West 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.