Our experienced team advises private individuals, trusts, companies and family offices. We take time at the outset to understand your objectives and timescales, ensuring our approach is aligned to your specific requirements.
We provide a relationship-led service where every matter is treated individually, with advice that is considered and proportionate to the property and value involved.
Our team has significant experience advising on high-value and technically complex residential transactions, including properties with title issues and transactional sensitivities. This enables us to identify risks early and manage them effectively.
We place a strong emphasis on clear and timely communication at every stage. Our fees are discussed at the outset, so you understand the likely costs from the beginning.
Where transactions involve wider tax or structuring considerations, we work closely with specialist colleagues to provide joined-up, practical advice.
Buying a property in Scotland
Most Scottish properties are sold through a blind bidding process, where offers are invited over or around a stated price. This can make budgeting challenging, particularly alongside Home Report requirements and other practical considerations.
Having the right legal support in place is therefore essential.
We will:
- Take detailed instructions and advise on the structure and timing of your transaction
- Prepare and submit your written offer, and negotiate and conclude missives on your behalf
- Examine title deeds and carry out comprehensive legal due diligence
- Provide a detailed written report on title
- Raise, negotiate and resolve any title issues with the seller’s solicitors
- Oversee settlement, including liaising with agents and lenders
- Prepare and submit the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax return and arrange payment, where cleared funds are available at settlement
- Register your title at the Registers of Scotland and provide you with a copy of the Title Sheet once issued
Each transaction is assessed individually, based on your requirements, the property and any specific complexities.
Where possible, we will agree a fixed fee at the outset. Otherwise, we will provide clear fee ranges so you can plan with confidence. If the scope of work changes, we will discuss this with you and agree any adjustment in advance.
All fees are exclusive of VAT and outlays. Where a mortgage is involved or matters are more complex or time-critical, additional work or different rates may apply. This will always be agreed with you beforehand.
Post-settlement matters are typically treated as a separate instruction. Outlays are payable in addition to our fees and usually include registration dues charged in line with the Registers of Scotland published scales.
The following fee ranges are indicative and based on standard transactions with a registered title.
| Price | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £400k | £3,250 |
| £400k – £750k | £4,000 |
| £750k – £2m | £5,000 |
| £2m – £3m | £6,000 |
| £3m – £4m | £7,000 |
| £4m+ | £8,000 |
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)
Straightforward LBTT advice is included within the purchase scope outlined above.
Where transactions involve more complex or bespoke tax considerations – including Multiple Dwellings Relief claims or Additional Dwelling Supplement reclaims – our specialist tax team can provide tailored advice under a separate scope and fee arrangement.
Incidental and ancillary title matters
We also provide advice on a wide range of ancillary residential property matters, including:
- Transfers of title
- Remortgages and refinancing
- Discharges of security
- Voluntary registrations
- Ad hoc title and boundary queries
These matters are scoped and priced separately, depending on complexity and urgency.
Selling a property in Scotland
Our residential property solicitors will support you throughout the sale of your property, providing clear advice and practical solutions where issues arise.
We guide you through Home Report requirements, assist with the property questionnaire, liaise with estate agents and manage the legal process through to completion, keeping you informed at every stage.
We will:
- Take detailed instructions and advise on the structure and timing of your sale
- Review and advise on offers received, and take your instructions
- Issue a Qualified Acceptance and negotiate and conclude missives on your behalf
- Prepare and issue a full title diligence pack
- Respond to title enquiries raised by the purchaser’s solicitors
- Negotiate the Disposition and arrange execution
- Oversee and manage settlement
Each sale is assessed individually, taking into account your requirements, the property and any specific complexities.
Where possible, we will agree a fixed fee at the outset. Where this is not appropriate, we will provide clear fee ranges so you can plan with confidence. If the scope of work changes, we will discuss this with you and agree any adjustment in advance.
All fees are exclusive of VAT and outlays. Outlays are payable in addition to our fees and typically include search fees, advance notices and funds transfer charges.
Where matters are more complex or time-critical, different rates may apply. This will always be discussed and agreed with you beforehand.
Post-settlement claims or issues are typically dealt with under a separate instruction, with fees agreed in advance.
The following fee ranges are indicative and based on standard transactions with a registered title.
| Price | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £400k | £3,000 |
| £400k – £750k | £3,750 |
| £750k – £2m | £4,750 |
| £2m – £3m | £5,750 |
| £3m – £4m | £6,750 |
| £4m+ | £7,750 |
