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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 Sheffield
We're a team of conveyancers based at Sellers Wheel on Arundel Street, in Sheffield city centre. If you're buying or selling in Sheffield or anywhere in South Yorkshire, you're moving with neighbours.
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 Sheffield?From offer to keys
Most moves take 8 to 12 weeks. Here is what happens, in order.
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Get your quote
About a minute online, with every fee itemised before you commit to anything.
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Instruct us
Accept online, scan your passport in the Thirdfort app and sign your forms on screen.
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Searches and enquiries
We order your searches straight away and raise enquiries with the seller's conveyancer.
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Contract and mortgage
We check the contract and title, report back to you in plain English and work with your lender.
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Exchange
Contracts are exchanged and your completion date is fixed. From here the move is legally binding.
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Completion
The money moves, the keys are released and we register the change with HM Land Registry.
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Get your quote
About a minute online, with every fee itemised before you commit to anything.
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Instruct us
Accept online, scan your passport in the Thirdfort app and sign your forms on screen.
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Contract pack
We gather your title and property forms and send the draft contract to the buyer's conveyancer.
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Buyer's enquiries
We answer the buyer's conveyancer's questions with you, so nothing sits waiting.
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Exchange
Contracts are exchanged and your completion date is fixed. From here the move is legally binding.
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Completion
The buyer's money arrives, we pay off your mortgage, send you the rest and the keys are released.
House prices in Sheffield
Average price
£219,713
Up 2.8% in a year
£73,766 below the national average of £293,479.
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Detached £383,581
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Semi-detached £239,678
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Terraced £198,875
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Flat or maisonette £133,576
First-time buyers paid £194,060 on average.
Who you'll be dealing with
You get a named conveyancer from day one. We're regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, and you can meet the team before you instruct us.
You don't need to come into the office. Everything can be done online, by phone or on WhatsApp, and you get updates as each stage moves on. If you'd rather pop in, we're a short walk from the station.
Searches for Sheffield homes
If you're buying in Sheffield, your local authority search goes to Sheffield City Council. Elsewhere in South Yorkshire it goes to Barnsley, Doncaster or Rotherham council, depending on where the property is.
Much of South Yorkshire sits on old coalfield, so a coal mining search is often part of buying here. It tells you whether there are old mine workings near the property and whether there have been subsidence claims nearby. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains each search and what it can turn up.
Things we look out for
- Older terraces and stone-built homes. Plenty of Sheffield's houses are well over a hundred years old, so we check for shared passageways, rights of way across back yards, and building regulations sign-off for later extensions and loft conversions.
- City centre flats. Flats are almost always leasehold, so we read the lease and the management pack closely. Our leasehold vs freehold guide covers what to look for.
- Hillside plots. Sheffield is famously hilly, so boundaries, retaining walls and who's responsible for them come up more than you might expect.
- Homes by the rivers. The Don, the Sheaf and the Porter run through the city, and parts of the Don valley flooded badly in 2007. Your environmental search shows the flood risk, and we flag it before you commit.
Sheffield conveyancing questions
The local authority search goes to Sheffield City Council. Much of South Yorkshire sits on old coalfield, so a coal mining search is often part of buying here, showing any old workings or subsidence claims nearby. The environmental search covers flood risk, which matters near the Don, the Sheaf and the Porter.
Plenty of Sheffield's houses are well over a hundred years old, so we check for shared passageways, rights of way across back yards and building regulations sign-off for extensions and loft conversions. On hillside plots, boundaries and retaining walls come up more than you might expect.
Your quote shows the full price up front, with no hidden fees, and takes about a minute to get.
Most moves take 8 to 12 weeks from offer to completion. 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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