What is the Cost of Selling a House in Scotland?

In Scotland, many estate agents are commission-based. According to getagent.co.uk, you can expect estate agent fees of around 1% to 3.5% of the sale price of your property. We calculated that an estate agent fee of 1.5% for the average property price in Scotland of £197,000 would be £2,955.

Be aware that the above is an estimate. The fee for your sale will depend on the percentage your estate agent takes and how much the property sells for.

In Scotland, many solicitors offer estate agent services and conveyancing under one roof. This is known as a “Solicitor Estate Agent”. As conveyancers, they will handle the legal aspect of your property sale. They will also be responsible for marketing your property and vetting potential buyers.

A solicitor is required when selling your home across the UK. For conveyancing in Scotland, solicitor fees for selling a house can cost around £814 depending on the size and price of your property. Besides the legal work undertaken, conveyancing costs also cover any fees to third parties. Therefore make sure to compare conveyancing quotes and a full breakdown of fees.

If you opt for a Solicitor Estate Agent, the costs of a solicitor and estate agent will be combined in one fee. It is possible to use separate estate agents and solicitors in Scotland, although less common. If you choose to use a separate estate agent and solicitor be aware that you will have two separate fees to pay.

Scottish solicitor estate agents are usually members of Solicitors and Property Centres. They are also bound by the Law Society of Scotland guidelines.

Under the guidelines, gazumping is highly discouraged. If you accept a higher, second offer from a buyer, your solicitor must withdraw from acting on your behalf.

As a result, you will have to find another solicitor to complete the sale. This will cost you both time and money, adding to the overall cost of selling your home.

If you don't know how much you will be expected to pay, you can use our Conveyancing Fees Calculator.

The cost of a Home Report will depend on the size of your property. According to RICS, this can cost between £585 and £820. Unlike in the rest of the UK where the buyer arranges a survey, in Scotland, it is the responsibility of the seller. A copy of the Home Report is then provided to potential buyers.

This is designed to give the buyer an overview of the property. It will also indicate any issues and the energy efficiency of the home before they commit to buying.

The Home Report includes a Single Survey and Energy Report, which are both completed by a RICS surveyor. The third is a Property Questionnaire which is completed by the seller.

A Home Report is a legal requirement in Scotland and failure to produce one can result in a local authority penalty charge of £500.

A removal company will cost on average £1,044. This is the average total cost Compare My Move users were quoted. Unlike the surveying and conveyancing process, removals are the same across the UK.

The cost of your house move will depend upon a few factors. This includes the size of your home, how much you are moving, the distance to your new home and the company you hire. For example, moving from England to Scotland will be more expensive than moving locally within Scotland.

The average removal cost in Glasgow for a 3-bedroom house is £665, according to our data in Edinburgh, the average cost for a 3-bedroom house move is £1,781.