Conveyancing & Scottish Law - Online Conveyancing

By Author: Finven Thomas
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One of the problems with using online conveyancing solicitors arises in the event that you are buying a property in Scotland - or potentially if you have mistakenly instructed Scottish online conveyancing solicitors when purchasing an English property. This is because despite being a part of the UK, Scotland has it’s own set of laws which differ from those in England and it’s essential that whether you use online conveyancing solicitors or a local firm, that they are experts in (not just familiar with) Scottish law.

Regardless of whether or not you use an online conveyancing firm, the Scottish contract law differs to those in England and Wales primarily because the point at which the agreement to buy a property becomes a legally binding commitment isn’t the same. This is an important area for those not familiar with Scottish contract law to understand because in Scotland, once an offer is accepted - whether over the phone or in person - a legally binding contract is confirmed. In England, you will likely have made an offer, had it accepted, performed all the surveys and checks and ...
... still not yet have a legal contract in place confirming the purchase. In fact it is only when the contracts are exchanged that an English property purchase is legally required - and this accompanied by a deposit which will be lost if the buyer pulls out.

Online conveyancing firms in England and online conveyancing in Scotland do not have too many major differences but rather minor linguistic or operational differences which may lead to confusion and potential issues for those not well versed in that particular law. One such example is the completion date as it is known to English online conveyancing companies, whereas the Scottish refer to this as the date of entry. This is just an example of the various terminology differences and whilst not a major problem, it is just one more area that could delay or prove a stumbling block for the solicitors of the other country.

Using online conveyancing solicitors is becoming increasingly common and in fact these online conveyancing companies can be much cheaper than traditional law firms. However, online conveyancing firms rarely provide you with the ability to visit them directly - that’s why most of the online conveyancing firms are able to undercut the traditional solicitors when it comes to fees. This means that you need to ensure that when you select your online conveyancing solicitors in the first place, they are appropriately qualified to assist you in buying your chosen property. If you are buying a house in Scotland, make sure you choose an online conveyancing solicitors dedicated to the Scottish market and likewise, if you’re buying a house in England make sure the online conveyancing firm you choose to represent you specialise in English property market. In the case of the latter it should be quite easy as the vast majority of online conveyancing firms target the English property market because obviously the number of house moves is much greater in England than Scotland.
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