“Bonita has been absolutely brilliant. She supported me navigating the online forms; nothing was ever too much trouble.”
Julie C.Sold with Koala
Rated 5 out of 5
“We have completed on a sale this week that took 48 days from the day of accepting the offer.”
Hayley K.Estate agent
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.”
Tim M.First-time buyer
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.”
Jay B.Sold with Koala
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.”
Paul M.Sold and bought with Koala
Rated 5 out of 5
“The communication was 1st class, onboarding simple and funds were paid within hours of completion.”
Bradley C.Sold with Koala
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.”
Colin O.First-time buyer
Rated 5 out of 5
“We needed to move quick and they pulled out all the stops, making sure every aspect was covered.”
Claire W.Moved with Koala
Rated 5 out of 5
“Charlotte has been incredible, so consistently helpful and efficient throughout.”
Hannah T.First-time buyer
Rated 5 out of 5
“They were proactive with a challenging chain, communication was spot on and they really helped push us to completion.”
Rebecca J.Sold with Koala
Rated 5 out of 5
“Their team was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, always keeping me updated and answering any questions promptly.”
Emma L.Sold with Koala
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.”
Sam C.First-time buyer
Rated 5 out of 5
“We used Koala to sell our home. The process was simple and we received regular updates.”
Tim A.Sold with Koala
Buying or selling in Rotherham?From offer to keys
Most moves take 8 to 12 weeks. Here is what happens, in order.
1
Get your quote
About a minute online, with every fee itemised before you commit to anything.
2
Instruct us
Accept online, scan your passport in the Thirdfort app and sign your forms on screen.
3
Searches and enquiries
Buying? We order your searches straight away and raise enquiries with the seller's conveyancer.
4
Contract and mortgage
We check the contract and title, report back to you in plain English and work with your lender.
5
Exchange
Contracts are exchanged and your completion date is fixed. From here the move is legally binding.
6
Completion
The money moves, the keys are released and we register the change with HM Land Registry.
Everything's done online, so you won't need to take time off to visit an office, and your estate agent can follow the sale too.
Searches in Rotherham
The local authority search goes to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, and Yorkshire Water handles the water and drainage search.
Rotherham sits in the middle of the old South Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is part of almost every purchase here. The Don and the Rother both run through the borough, and parts of Rotherham flooded in 2007 and again in 2019, so the flood search matters too. Our guide to conveyancing searches explains what each one turns up.
Waverley and other new communities. Waverley is built on former industrial land, the old Orgreave colliery and coking works. Newer homes like these often come with estate charges and management companies, which we explain before you commit.
Estate villages. Around Wentworth, many older homes sit in conservation areas or carry covenants from the historic estate, which can limit what you change.
Terraces and semis built for the pits and the steelworks. These are often solid, good-value homes, but we check for shared passageways, mining history and any extensions without sign-off.
Leasehold houses. A few newer houses here are leasehold. Our leasehold vs freehold guide explains what to check.
Selling and buying at once?
Selling in one place and buying in another is no problem, wherever the two homes are. One conveyancer can handle both sides, and our guide to exchange and completion explains how the two get lined up.
Rotherham conveyancing questions
The local authority search goes to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and Yorkshire Water handles water and drainage. Rotherham sits in the middle of the old South Yorkshire coalfield, so a coal mining search is part of almost every purchase. The Don and the Rother run through the borough, and parts flooded in 2007 and again in 2019, so the flood search matters too.
Waverley is built on former industrial land, the old Orgreave colliery and coking works. Newer homes there often come with estate charges and a management company, which we explain before you commit.
Buying a home priced up to £80,000, freehold and not a new build, starts from £1,724 with our legal fee, VAT, searches and Land Registry fees included. Selling a home priced up to £100,000, freehold, starts from £1,246.80. Stamp duty isn't included, and leasehold, new-build and dearer homes cost more. Your quote shows your exact price, with no hidden fees.
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.
Who looks after your move
Bonita Wolfenden
Co-founder & Head of Legal Practice
Charlotte Rowlin
Conveyancer
Your move in Rotherham is run by our own conveyancers, online and on WhatsApp. Koala Legal Ltd is regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, licence number 14749.