Dealing with a rejected offer

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Rejection is a common part of buying a home in Scotland, especially in high-demand areas. Here’s how to stay proactive if your offer isn’t accepted.

Why offers get rejected

  • Higher bids from other buyers
  • Insufficient conditions (e.g., subject to sale)
  • Seller preferring a faster timeline
  • Your offer below home report valuation

What to do after your offer is rejected

1. Ask your solicitor estate agent for feedback

  • They can often gather insights from the seller’s agent.
  • Understand if the rejection was purely financial or based on conditions.

2. Stay in the game

  • If the sale falls through, you may be contacted again. Use the My ESPC Watchlist feature to keep up-to-date on properties you love and be notified instantly if they come back to the market.
  • Stay informed and keep your solicitor engaged.

3. Review and adjust your approach

  • Reassess your offer strategy.
  • Consider whether your expectations are aligned with current market trends.

4. Don’t be discouraged

  • It’s normal to have multiple offers rejected before succeeding.
  • Stay financially prepared and keep monitoring listings.

Emotional resilience matters

Buying a home can be an emotional journey, try not to get attached until the offer is accepted and missives are concluded.