Making an Offer on a Property in Scotland
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Found the right property? In Scotland, securing it means more than agreeing a price. Your solicitor submits a formal written offer, negotiates the terms and protects your position throughout, giving you the best possible chance of getting the keys.
Scotland Has Its Own Rules When It Comes to Offers
In Scotland, offers are not made verbally. They are submitted in writing by your solicitor and carry immediate legal weight. The price matters, but so do the conditions: entry date, what is included and any qualifications based on the Home Report. Our Glasgow solicitors advise you on competitive pricing, draft a well-structured offer on your behalf and submit it to the seller’s solicitors.
We Handle Everything After Your Offer Is Accepted
Once the seller responds, we negotiate the conclusion of missives until both parties are in agreement, at which point the sale is legally binding and protected from gazumping. Your dedicated solicitor is based in Glasgow city centre and is directly accessible throughout. Our no move, no legal fee guarantee means you only pay if your purchase completes. Ready to make an offer? Speak to us before you submit it. Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland and view our pricing page for our full fee breakdown.
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How do you make an offer on a property in Scotland?
In Scotland, offers on property must be made in writing through a solicitor. Your solicitor drafts a formal written offer setting out the price, proposed entry date, any conditions and what is included in the sale. This offer is submitted to the seller’s solicitor, who responds with a qualified acceptance or a counter-offer. The exchange of formal letters between solicitors is known as the conclusion of missives.
What is a closing date and how does it work?
If a property attracts strong interest, the seller’s solicitor may set a closing date, which is a fixed deadline by which all offers must be submitted. Buyers submit sealed offers through their solicitors and the seller then chooses which offer to accept, usually based on price but sometimes also on entry date or other conditions. Your solicitor will advise you on a competitive offer strategy ahead of the closing date.
When does a sale become legally binding in Scotland?
A sale becomes legally binding once missives are concluded, meaning all the terms of the offer and acceptance have been agreed in writing between the solicitors. At this point neither party can withdraw without legal consequences. This is different from England and Wales, where a sale only becomes binding at exchange of contracts much later in the process.
What is gazumping and can it happen in Scotland?
Gazumping — where a seller accepts a higher offer after already agreeing a sale — is common in England and Wales because sales are not legally binding until exchange of contracts. In Scotland, once missives are concluded the sale is legally binding and gazumping cannot occur. This gives buyers in Scotland significantly more security once their offer has been accepted and missives concluded.
What conditions can I include in my offer?
Your offer can include a range of conditions, such as the entry date, items to be included in the sale, requirements for the seller to carry out repairs identified in the Home Report and any other matters relevant to your purchase. Your solicitor will advise you on which conditions are appropriate and how to phrase them in a way that protects your interests without making your offer less attractive to the seller.
What happens if my offer is rejected?
If your offer is rejected or you are unsuccessful at a closing date, you are not committed to anything and there is no cost to you under our no move, no legal fee guarantee. Your solicitor will advise you on whether to submit a revised offer or look at alternative properties, and will act quickly on your behalf when the right opportunity arises.
How do I know what price to offer?
Your solicitor will advise you based on the Home Report valuation, recent comparable sales in the area and current market conditions in Glasgow. Properties in Scotland are marketed at offers over a certain price, and your solicitor will help you determine a competitive offer that reflects the true market value of the property without overpaying.
How much does it cost to make an offer through Kee Property?
We charge a fixed legal fee for managing the full offer and missives process, confirmed from the outset with no hidden charges. Under our no move, no legal fee guarantee, you only pay our conveyancing fees if your purchase successfully completes. Visit our pricing page for a full breakdown of our fees.
