What is included in conveyancing fees in Scotland?
What a Scottish conveyancing fee covers, which outlays and LBTT sit on top, where VAT applies and what to check in a quote before you instruct a solicitor.
Updated 2 November 2026
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Conveyancing guides
Plain-English guides to buying, selling and remortgaging property in Scotland, written by our conveyancing solicitors.
Are conveyancing fees negotiable in Scotland?
Which parts of a Scottish conveyancing bill you can negotiate, which are fixed by others, and how to compare solicitor quotes fairly before you instruct.
Updated 2 November 2026
Do you pay conveyancing fees upfront in Scotland?
When conveyancing fees, outlays and LBTT are paid in Scotland, what a payment on account is, how sellers pay, and how to send funds to your solicitor safely.
Updated 2 November 2026
What additional costs should you expect when buying a house in Scotland?
The extra costs of buying a house in Scotland: legal fees, outlays, LBTT, ADS, mortgage fees, insurance and moving costs, with a worked £250,000 example.
Updated 2 November 2026
Who pays legal fees in a property transaction in Scotland?
Who pays each legal cost in a Scottish property transaction: solicitor fees, registration dues, LBTT, the Home Report and searches, for buyers and sellers.
Updated 2 November 2026
Do First‑Time Buyers Pay LBTT in Scotland?
If you’re thinking about buying your first home in Scotland, one of the first questions that comes up is: do I need...
Updated 3 September 2026
How Much Deposit Do You Need for a Mortgage When Buying a Home in Scotland?
Buying a house in Scotland can feel like stepping into a completely different language - especially when people...
Updated 3 September 2026
What Happens if a Buyer Pulls Out of a House Sale in Scotland?
When a buyer pulls out of a house sale in Scotland, everything depends on what stage the deal has reached. Before...
Updated 3 September 2026
Do you pay conveyancing solicitor fees if a house sale falls through in Scotland?
What you still pay if a Scottish sale or purchase falls through, before and after missives are concluded, and how to keep the cost down.
Updated 2 November 2026
Real burdens and restrictive covenants in Scotland: what buyers need to know
Restrictive covenants in Scotland are real burdens. Who can enforce them, how to remove them and what your solicitor checks.
Updated 2 November 2026
Buying a Property in Scotland: What Should You Check First? (A Practical Checklist for Home Buyers)
If you’re considering buying your first home or a new place in Scotland, it can feel exciting and overwhelming in...
Updated 7 June 2026
What documents do you need to sell a house in Scotland?
ID, title, Home Report, mortgage details, consents, guarantees and factor information, with a checklist for sellers in Scotland.
Updated 2 November 2026
What Searches Does a Solicitor Carry Out When Buying Property in Scotland?
If you’re buying or selling a home in Scotland, you’ll quickly hear about "property searches" or "conveyancing...
Updated 7 June 2026
How long does it take to conclude missives for a property in Scotland?
People frequently believe that in Scotland, once your offer is accepted, you, the buyer, and the sellers are parties...
Updated 12 May 2026
What do surveyors look for during a house survey, and which surveys do you need in Scotland?
What surveyors check, how condition categories work, and which surveys you need when buying or selling in Scotland.
Updated 2 November 2026
Resolving Neighbour Disputes in Scotland: Know Your Rights
Neighbour disputes in Scotland can turn a peaceful home into a daily headache, whether it's over a fence, noise, or...
Updated 14 April 2026
What Legal Issues Delay Property Purchases in Scotland?
Buying and selling a property in Scotland can feel like it should be straightforward: you find a home, agree a...
Updated 14 April 2026
What time do you get keys on completion day in Scotland?
What has to happen before the keys are released on the date of entry in Scotland, usual timings and what can cause delays.
Updated 2 November 2026
What to expect when you are selling a house in Scotland: A guide to selling process in Scotland
Selling a house can be an exciting but complex process, especially if you are in Scotland. There are several unique...
Updated 1 February 2026
What do you legally have to disclose when selling a house in Scotland?
The Home Report, Property Questionnaire and missives explained, plus what happens if a seller gives false information in Scotland.
Updated 2 November 2026
How long are you liable after selling a house in Scotland?
The two-year non-supersession clause, the 5 working day heating rule, five-year prescription and how sellers in Scotland limit liability.
Updated 2 November 2026
What is a deed of variation and what are the advantages of having one?
A Deed of Variation is a legal instrument that enables beneficiaries specified in a Will to alter how an inheritance is
Updated 5 March 2025
What is gazundering, and how does it work in Scotland?
What gazundering is, why it can only happen before missives are concluded in Scotland, and how sellers and buyers can handle it.
Updated 2 November 2026
Do you have to declare damp when selling a house?
Damp poses significant challenges when selling a property, as it tends to deter potential buyers. No buyer wants to...
Updated 19 November 2024
How quickly can conveyancing in Scotland be done?
Realistic timescales for buying and selling in Scotland, stage by stage, from instructing a solicitor to registration.
Updated 2 November 2026
Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) in Scotland explained
ADS is 8% of the whole price when you buy an extra home in Scotland. When it applies, the 36-month rule and how to reclaim it.
Updated 2 November 2026
Can You Make an Offer Without a Mortgage in Principle?
As you start the process of getting a full mortgage and making an offer on a property, a key question arises: do you...
Updated 21 May 2024
How can I evict a commercial tenant in Scotland at the end of a lease?
Unfortunately, changing the locks is not the only solution for landlords. A tenant who refuses to leave voluntarily...
Updated 21 May 2024
A guide to buying a house at auction in Scotland
How Scottish property auctions work, what to check before you bid, how to fund the purchase, and the fees, tax and risks involved.
Updated 2 November 2026
How long does it take to release mortgage funds from a mortgage lender in Scotland?
When Scottish solicitors request mortgage funds, how much notice lenders need, when the money arrives and what can delay it.
Updated 2 November 2026
How to get a public road adoption in Scotland
The adoption status of a road is an important consideration for homebuyers. When a local council adopts a road, they...
Updated 21 May 2024
Once you make an offer for a house in Scotland, is it legally binding?
If you're going to buy a property in Scotland, you may have many questions for your estate agent like: Can I...
Updated 21 May 2024
Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm rules when selling a home in Scotland
There have been changes and the introduction of new rules to the fire and smoke alarm that every home must in...
Updated 21 May 2024
What are the Scottish Standard Clauses? A plain-English guide to Edition 6
How the Scottish Standard Clauses Edition 6 work, the main clauses, what changed from Edition 5 and what to check.
Updated 2 November 2026
What does a solicitor do after completion (settlement) in Scotland?
LBTT, registration in the Land Register, advance notices and the seller's discharge: the work your solicitor does after settlement.
Updated 2 November 2026