Boyd Legal has helped customers buy property in Scotland for over 25 years.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, want to buy a bigger home, downsize, relocate to a new area or invest in the Scottish property market, we can help you purchase the right property.

Do you need a mortgage? We can help!

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How do I buy a house or flat in Scotland?

• Choose a property
• We help you reach a decision on how much you should offer
• We submit an offer to the seller’s solicitor
• If your offer is accepted, our conveyancing team work towards putting the property into your name. 

How will Boyd Legal help me buy a property?

• Once you have found a property you are interested in, our property team can take you through the Home Report, the Energy Report and the Property Questionnaire to see what condition the property is in, what it is valued at, which Council Tax band it is in and if there are any factoring fees
• Then we will note interest or submit an offer on your behalf. This is free of charge! Noting interest is the first stage in buying a property as it lets the seller know you are interested and want to be kept advised on any developments with the property. The sellers agent are obliged to let us know when they set the closing date, which is the deadline by which all offers have to be made.
• We will guide you on when and what to offer. In Scotland, most properties are marketed at “offers over”, which means this price is lower than the actual valuation price so always check the home report for the valuation which has been set by the surveyor. Many different factors can affect the property’s worth and how much a buyer should offer for it. For example, the seller might need to make a quick sale, or may lower the price if the buyer offers to pay in cash. We take all this into account to help you make an offer that is reasonable, and is likely to be accepted. If there is a good price to be had, we will get it!
• We negotiate an entry date that suits you and if you want the white goods or furniture included in the price
• After all the terms, have been agreed and signed (known as completing the missives), we do all the necessary legal work, including preparing the disposition (the document that transfers ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer), transferring funds (by getting in touch with the buyer’s lender) and registering the buyer as the new owner of the property (known as settlement)
• We can also help and your partner draft a Will to ensure your property and other assets will be passed on to the next generation or used for a specific purpose.

Looking for a new home or to invest in property in Scotland?

Operating from our Edinburgh and Fife offices, our property market expertise covers key Scottish property markets. Our solicitors represent clients buying property in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and the Borders. We also deal with premium property in Glasgow and Strathclyde, Kirkcaldy, St Andrews as well as the East Neuk of Fife, Perth, Dundee and Angus, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Elgin, Forres and Morayshire, Inverness and the Highlands and Islands.

Not based in Scotland? No problem!

If you live in England, Ireland, Wales or abroad and want to invest in property or land in Scotland, Boyd Legal can also help. We have clients based throughout the UK and overseas. No matter your location, we will carry out every part of the property buying process on your behalf, from viewings to final completion. If you want an experienced, efficient and trustworthy service from a law firm and estate agency that puts its clients at the heart of everything it does, please contact our property specialists.

Expert Property Solicitors in Edinburgh, Bruntsfield, Inverness, Aberdeen & Kirkcaldy

At Boyd Legal, our team of experienced property specialists and conveyancing solicitors handle house, flat and land buying throughout Scotland. Whether you are up or downsizing, purchasing your first home or looking to invest in property in Scotland, we can help. We take pride in being approachable and proactively communicating with our clients, and will do our best to help you find your perfect property for the best possible price. If you’d like to chat further, please give us a call or contact us here.

Start-ups are vital to our economy but also involve an element of risk. It is important to give your venture the best possible chance of success and avoid any problems in the future by addressing all the legal and financial issues involved in starting a business. At Boyd Legal, we work with you to ensure all the legal aspects involved in getting your start-up off the ground are comprehensively and thoroughly dealt with, allowing you to focus on successfully growing your business.

The legal matters relevant to you depend on your vision for your business – the following are just a few areas we can help you with:

• Corporate structures – for any new business this is a key consideration that has significant tax and liability implications. Working with our tax advisors, we guide you on the most suitable corporate vehicle for your business, whether that involves operating as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, and make sure you have agreements in place that regulate the relationships between those involved.
• Commercial premises – we will help you find a property that suits your business and budget, and guide you through the entire process, whether negotiating the terms of a lease or finalising a commercial property purchase.
• Agreements and contracts – agreements and contracts are a means for regulating relationships with suppliers, customers or employees. We make sure all your legal paperwork and documents are robustly drafted, achieve what they set out to do and protect your interests.
• Employment law – employers are subject to strict obligations to workers and employees, which can result in serious consequences for a business if not respected. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer, draft employment contracts and set up disciplinary and other procedures so that you comply with the law and grow and retain your best staff.
• Tax and insurance – businesses are subject to different types of tax, including national insurance, corporation tax and VAT. Our team of experienced accountants will provide you with expert guidance on your business’s tax liabilities and help you get the right insurance in place to protect against risk.
• Please contact us via our online contact form for more information regarding start-ups.

Contact our Specialist Lawyers for Start-ups in Edinburgh, Inverness, Kirkaldy & Aberdeen

If you’re in need of guidance and advice on getting a new start up off the ground or finding commercial property to house your new venture in Scotland, we can help. At Boyd Legal, our business clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take a modern approach and proactively communicate, ensuring all the needs of your business’s needs are met. Please contact us via our online contact form for more information.

Estate Agency

Moving house is often cited as one of life’s most stressful experiences, but with the right professional advice and support, selling or buying your home needn’t be painful. At Boyd Legal, we aim to make the process of selling a house or buying a property as easy as possible. Whether you’re looking to relocate to a new area, upsize so your family has more room or downsize to a home that better suits your lifestyle, we can help.

Our specialist Estate Agency Team has over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of Estate Agency, from valuations and carrying out viewings to negotiating offers, dealing with lenders and completing house sales. We’re well informed on market trends, and use our extensive local market knowledge to help our clients sell and buy their home for the best possible price. Whether you’re a seller or a purchaser, if you’re looking for a specialist team of Estate Agency experts, who take a modern and effective approach and are committed to providing a friendly, fair and efficient service, please contact us.

Want to sell your property?

The property market is competitive, which means it’s important to get the help of experts. At Boyd Legal, we will work with you to devise an effective strategy for selling your home. We will let you know how the property market in your area is doing, what price you can expect to sell your property for and how long it is likely to take to sell your home.

Once you’re ready, we’ll use our experience, expertise and local knowledge to market your property in the best possible way. As soon as potential buyers come forward, our property sales specialists will respond quickly, ready to deal with all aspects of the sale. We can also carry out viewings and help you vet potential buyers, to avoid those who could cause problems. As soon as a suitable buyer is identified, we will negotiate offers to make sure you get the best selling price, and will close the sale as quickly as possible.

Want to know how much your property is worth?

If you’re looking to move but unsure of your home’s value, our experienced Estate Agency Team offers free property valuations. We will value your home using our expertise and insight into the property market in your area so that you have an accurate and realistic idea of what your home is worth.

We aim to give your property the best possible chance of attracting the right buyer and selling for the right price. If you want to do-up your home before putting it on the market, we can let you know what potential buyers are looking for and how to present your home as a worthwhile investment.

Thinking of buying property?

If you’re looking for the perfect home, our friendly and experienced Estate Agency Team can help. We use our knowledge of the local property market and skills in navigating the legal process to help relieve the potential stress of buying a house. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upsize or downsize, we’ll guide you through the process – from letting you know how much you should offer and negotiating the best price to completing the purchase and transferring ownership if your offer is accepted.

Contact our House Selling & Buying Experts

Boyd Legal is a boutique Estate Agency and Legal Practice based in Scotland, committed to providing personal, fast and efficient legal advice and assistance. We take pride in being approachable and proactively communicating with our clients. If you’re looking for a team of friendly and tenacious property specialists and solicitors, who take a modern approach to Estate Agency, please contact us today.

Buying or selling a business is a major transaction involving many commercial and legal aspects. As well as getting a good price and value for your investment, it is important to avoid unexpected liabilities and for the transaction to run as smoothly, and cause as little disruption, as possible.

At Boyd Legal, our business law solicitors and accountancy professionals understand that every transaction is unique. No matter the size or business structure of the enterprise, our aim is to protect your investment, whether you are buying or selling a business.

From carrying out detailed due diligence, business valuation and negotiating terms to drafting deal structures, tax planning and completion of the transaction, our forward thinking, professional and client-focused team offer expert advice and guidance throughout the entire process. We take a proactive, thorough and practical approach and will keep you updated and involved throughout the entire transaction.

We offer clear and practical legal advice on a range of issues involved in business sale and purchase, including:

• Confidentiality agreements
• Heads of terms
• Employment issues including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) TUPE
• Restrictive covenants
• Due diligence
• Mergers and de-mergers
• Sale of goodwill and IP
• Management buyouts
• Share acquisition and disposal

Expert Business Acquisitions and Sales Lawyers & Accountants in Scotland

If you’re in need of guidance and advice on buying or selling a business in Scotland, our professional and expert team can help. We have over 15 years of experience acting for both national and international companies. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and we’re committed to providing all the commercial legal services your business could possibly need. Contact us now via our online contact form today.