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.
“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 Sheffield?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.
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.
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.
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 Sheffield is run by our own conveyancers, online and on WhatsApp. Koala Legal Ltd is regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, licence number 14749.