Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Your First Home in Scotland – 2025 Update
Scotland is one of the best places to buy your 1st home, for many people it’s a dream come true,...
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Scotland is one of the best places to buy your first home, for many people it’s a dream come true, Scullion LAW has helped many first–time buyers start their journey.
We also specialise in helping buyers with funds coming from overseas for a purchase in Scotland and those with gifted deposits.
So, grab your tartan scarf and get ready for the unique quirks of the Scottish property market! From the mysterious ‘offers over’ system to the all-important Home Report.
Scullion LAW’s Property Law Team have got you covered!
In Scotland sellers try to draw buyers in with what seems like a lower price, the property’s price will be stated as ‘offers over’, while there are no set rules for how much over you must offer.
In Scotland, the sellers must prepare and provide buyers with a home report before any offer is made.
This report gives prospective buyers an insight into the property, its condition and any concerns the surveys may wish to highlight as a risk, it also offers a valuation of the property.
It’s also worth noting that home reports will seek to highlight as many concerns as they can, and where they have it might be worth considering a more in-depth private survey to be carried out.
With these tips in your back pocket, you’ll be navigating the Scottish property market like a pro in no time. Happy house hunting! Don’t forget when you do need to submit an offer, contact Scullion LAW.
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