This is intended as a general guide to the procedures involved in selling a house or a flat in Scotland using the full range of services provided by a Solicitor, including Estate Agency services as well as legal services. However, not all transactions are the same and different procedures may apply in particular circumstances.

Contents:

House sale - Valuation
Valuing the property
Obtaining a survey report
Calculating an asking price

Advertising the Property
The Weekly List and the ESPC
Viewing Arrangements
For Sale notices

Finding a Buyer
Fixing a closing date
Negotiating a price
Offers subject to survey

Missives
Offers
Qualified Acceptance
Concluding Missives
Concluded Missives
Formal Letters

Conveyancing
Dealing with the title deeds
Searches
Local Authority Certificates
Discharging the loan
Date of Entry

Settlement
Completing the transaction
Dealing with money
Seller's responsibilities
Alterations and Replacement Windows