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Selling a Scottish property involves more than just the estate-agent commission. Conveyancing (solicitor's legal work), the Home Report, property searches, and various discharges add up to £1,500–£3,000 for most sellers before estate-agent fees. These costs come off your net proceeds and are payable whether the sale completes or falls through at some stages. Here's the full breakdown and where the costs can be reduced or waived.
How we help — conveyancing fees Scotland
We cover your solicitor fees — usually £500–£1,500 saved
No Home Report required for our sale — saves £500–£800
No estate agent — saves 1–1.8% of sale price
No EPC needed (it's in the Home Report)
Total saving on typical £200k sale: £5,000–£7,000 vs full-service route
The real cost of selling a Scottish property
Solicitor/conveyancing fees: typical range £500–£1,500 for a straightforward sale. Complex titles (unregistered, matrimonial, inheritance) add £200–£800. VAT added at 20%. Some firms offer fixed-fee packages; others charge by hour.
Home Report: legal requirement for most Scottish residential sales since 2008. Cost £500–£800 from accredited surveyors. Contains Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire.
Estate agent commission: 1–1.8% of sale price plus VAT is typical. Online/hybrid agents charge £500–£1,500 fixed fee. On a £200k sale: £2,400–£4,320 full-service, £500–£1,500 online agent.
Property searches and registration: £50–£200 typically included in solicitor fees. Registers of Scotland registration fee for the transfer varies by price — £80 on a £150k property, £330 on a £400k property.
Mortgage discharge fee: most lenders charge £80–£250 to release the standard security at completion. Some older mortgages carry early repayment charges that persist even at the end of a fixed term — check your redemption statement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do my own conveyancing?
Technically yes — DIY conveyancing exists — but Scottish property law is complex enough that 99% of sellers use a solicitor. The potential cost savings (£500–£1,500) are usually less than the risk of legal errors. If the property is sold to a cash buyer who waives the Home Report, you still need solicitor work.
Are conveyancing fees negotiable?
Yes — shop around. Scottish solicitors commonly quote differently for the same work. Ask 3 firms for written fixed-fee quotes. Be aware of 'disbursements' (third-party costs) added separately — the cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest total.
What's in the Home Report?
Three documents: (1) Single Survey — surveyor's condition report with Category 1/2/3 ratings; (2) EPC — energy performance certificate; (3) Property Questionnaire — legally-binding questions about the property answered by the seller.
Do I need all these for a cash sale?
If you're selling to us, no Home Report is needed. You still need a solicitor (for the disposition and title work). We cover those fees — total cost to you: zero.
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