The process of buying and selling a house is different in Scotland, so you should choose an experienced local firm if the property is north of the border.
In Scotland, for instance, land sale becomes legally binding once a series of letters (known as ‘missives’) are exchanged. The whole process can be relatively swift and may even be over in the space of a few weeks.
Another difference is that, across the border, it’s always the seller’s job to give evidence that they’re entitled to sell the property.