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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 York
Buying a terrace in South Bank, a Georgian house in Clifton or a family home in Haxby? We handle York moves online, with a named conveyancer and updates on WhatsApp whenever anything moves.
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.
Made in Sheffield by our own team at Koala Tech.
Don't just take our word for it.
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 York?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 York
Average price
£310,781
Up 1.8% in a year
£17,302 above the national average of £293,479.
- Detached £510,684
- Semi-detached £333,732
- Terraced £289,207
- Flat or maisonette £179,808
First-time buyers paid £266,512 on average.
Moving in York with Koala
You can do it all from your sofa. We check your ID online, send forms you can fill in on your phone and collect your signatures digitally. One named conveyancer stays with you throughout, and My Koala shows where things stand day or night.
Searches in York
York has its own council, separate from the rest of the county, so the local authority search goes to City of York Council rather than North Yorkshire Council. It covers the city and the villages around it, such as Haxby, Bishopthorpe and Poppleton. Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
The Ouse and the Foss meet in the middle of the city and have flooded streets near their banks many times, badly in 2000 and again in 2015. For any home close to either river, we read the flood search carefully. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one checks.
Things we look out for in York
- Inside the walls. The historic centre is a conservation area, and many homes there are listed buildings. New windows, doors or alterations inside can need listed building consent, so we check what applies and whether past work had the right consent.
- Homes by the rivers. Streets close to the Ouse and the Foss have flooded before. If a home is in a higher-risk zone, we tell you early, because it can affect insurance and your mortgage.
- Victorian terraces. Streets in South Bank, Clifton and the Groves often share back alleys and passages. We check the title for rights of way and who maintains what.
- City flats. Many York flats are in converted older buildings or newer riverside blocks, and nearly all are leasehold. We go through the lease, the service charge and the management pack. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains the difference.
Buying a flat?
Leasehold purchases often wait on information from the managing agent. Our guide to why conveyancing takes so long explains what can hold a purchase up, and how we keep it moving.
York conveyancing questions
York has its own council, so the local authority search goes to City of York Council rather than North Yorkshire Council, and Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage. The Ouse and the Foss have flooded parts of the city several times, badly in 2000 and again in 2015, so we read the flood search closely for any home near the rivers.
Often, but with consent. The historic centre is a conservation area and many homes there are listed buildings, so changes to windows, doors, walls or the inside of the building can need listed building consent as well as planning permission. We check what applies, and whether past work had the right consent, before you buy.
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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