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HOW TO MAKE AN OFFER ON A PROPERTY IN SCOTLAND? | Advice for first-time buyers from a solicitor

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July 02, 2025

In this week's episode, Megan is joined by Hannah Gaddie, a solicitor at Gillespie Macandrew, and they discuss how to make an offer on a property in Scotland.

They cover everything from how to best prepare to make an offer to what happens once an offer is accepted.

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0:00-0:45 Intro

0:45-2:09 How to prepare to make an offer?

2:09-2:56 What's the first step to making an offer on a property in Scotland?

2:56-4:45 What is a Note of Interest in Scotland?

4:45-5:54 Documentation required to make an offer

5:54-7:34 How do solicitors make an offer on your behalf?

7:34-8:30 What is a closing date in Scotland?

8:30-9:38 Can you add clauses to your offer to include furniture, interiors?

9:38-10:50 What happens if your offer is rejected?

10:50-11:54 What happens if your offer is accepted?

11:54-12:31 Final pieces of advice

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