Whether you are a first-time buyer, a long-term homeowner looking to move, or an investor seeking to expand your portfolio, our award-winning team can support you.
Buying or selling a property is always a big decision, and one that often involves a significant financial commitment. Being aware of the relevant information, and all your legal options, prior to making such a commitment will provide you with peace of mind.
With constant competition between potential buyers and sellers alike, often challenging market conditions and exacting legal processes with which to comply, our award-winning property solicitors can advise you on the purchase and sale process specific to your circumstances and support you throughout the process.
Whether you are a first-time buyer or a long-term homeowner looking to move, our expert property solicitors can advise you throughout the process. From advising on property trends in your area, requesting and scrutinising the Home Report, arranging surveys and noting interest through to submitting the formal offer, negotiating and concluding the missives, our team will support you and keep you informed at each stage of the process.
Our dedicated property solicitors will be on hand throughout the sale of your property, providing advice and creative legal solutions to any problems that may arise. We can recommend surveyors to undertake a home report, assist you in completing the property questionnaire, instruct estate agents, negotiate the missives and complete the sale, working closely with you and keeping you informed throughout the process.
Our property law experts are well-versed in the challenges in buying and selling property in Scotland, and our practical and holistic advice is tailored to your unique circumstances. We can identify and advise on practical and innovative legal solutions that will ensure the most effective outcome for you.
Our team has a wealth of experience in dealing with property purchases and sales.
Please contact us today for further information on how we can assist you.
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If you think your New Year resolution might be to move house, what should you do? It can seem daunting, but the best advice is to take it a step at a time and always with sound professional, personal help to guide and ensure you make the best possible decisions.
A new public register in Scotland – the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled interest in Land (RCI) went live on 1 April 2022 and is potentially relevant for any property (land or buildings) in Scotland. Failure to register the required information could lead to criminal penalties, with potential fines of up to £5,000.
The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) is being introduced by the Registers of Scotland, and will go live on 1 April 2022. It is the next step in the Scottish Government’s planned strategy to increase transparency in relation to land ownership in Scotland.
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In 2016, we were one of the first law firms in Scotland to become accredited Living Wage employers.
Shortlisted for Firm of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2022.
Winners of Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2020.
Our Real Estate team won the Property Team of the Year Award at the British Legal Awards in 2018.
Winner of SME of the Year at the Scottish SME Awards 2017, hosted by Scottish Business Insider.
Highly Commended for Commercial Team of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016.
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Business continuity is a critical element of the Business Management System at MacRoberts and we hold full accreditation with the ISO 22301:2019.
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MacRoberts supports the Scottish Business Pledge, a values-led partnership between Government and business that is based on boosting productivity and competitiveness through fairness, equality and sustainable employment.
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In 2022, MacRoberts was awarded enei's Silver TIDEMark. TIDE is enei's self-assessment evaluation and benchmarking tool which measures an organisation's overall approach and progress on diversity and inclusion.
MacRoberts is a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to disability equality across our firm.
MacRoberts fully supports flexible working practices and supports family-friendly working practices.
In 2022, MacRoberts received a Bronze Award in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusivity in the workplace.
MacRoberts is a longstanding member of Scotland Food & Drink, the leading trade association for Scotland's food and drink industry.
MacRoberts is an Associate Member of SELECT, Scotland's largest construction trade association.
