Concluding the sale

Reaching the final stage of your property sale is a major milestone. By this point, you have prepared your home, marketed it effectively, received and accepted an offer, and progressed through the early legal steps. Now it is time to bring everything together and complete the transaction.

Concluding the sale involves a few essential legal and practical steps. This includes finalising the missives, formally transferring ownership, settling solicitor and estate agency fees, and handing over the keys to the buyer. It is also the point at which you receive the sale proceeds, repay any outstanding mortgage, and bring your responsibilities as a homeowner to a close.

Although this part of the journey can feel administrative, it is a highly structured and well-supported process. Your solicitor estate agent will coordinate all the details for you, ensuring every aspect is handled professionally and in full compliance with Scottish property law.

It is worth noting that Scotland’s property system offers a relatively smooth and secure route to completion compared to other parts of the UK. Once the missives are concluded, both parties are legally committed to the sale, which provides certainty and peace of mind. You will not need to worry about last-minute surprises or buyers pulling out without cause.

This final stage of the selling journey also marks an important emotional shift. You are no longer just marketing a home - you are preparing to move on from it. Whether you are downsizing, relocating or taking the next step on the property ladder, the process of concluding the sale helps give you the clarity and confidence to focus on what comes next.

In this section of the guide, we will walk you through each part of the process in detail, including:

• What missives are and how they form a legally binding contract
• What needs to happen before ownership is officially transferred
• The role of your solicitor estate agent in managing the final paperwork
• How and when you will receive the proceeds from the sale
• What costs you need to cover at the conclusion of the sale

By understanding how this final phase works, you will feel more in control and better prepared for the legal and financial handover involved. Your solicitor estate agent will remain at your side until everything is completed, making sure no detail is missed and that your interests are protected at every stage.