Conveyancing Solicitors in Edinburgh & Glasgow
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How conveyancing works
1. Instruct us
You get a written quote first. Once you instruct us, we run the ID checks and open your file.
2. Offer and missives
We note interest, submit your offer and negotiate the missives, the contract, with the other side’s solicitor.
3. Settlement
On the date of entry the funds move, the title is registered and the keys are handed over. Most moves take six to eight weeks.
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MOV8 Real Estate
Fixed fees, agreed in writing before you instruct us. Solicitors and estate agents under one roof.
Phone: 0345 646 0208
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
★★★★★ 4.6 from 710 Google reviews. Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.
Our fees are agreed with you at the outset and confirmed in a written quote before you instruct us.
At MOV8, our in-house solicitors work alongside our estate agents under one roof, so your purchase or sale moves through a single team from offer to keys.
Conveyancing fees
Reviewed by Gavin Pearson, Senior Legal Director
MOV8’s conveyancing fee is between £795 and £1,100 plus VAT for properties up to £500,000, depending on the value of the property, and is agreed in writing before you instruct us. Properties above £500,000 are quoted on request. All fees shown exclude VAT:
| Property value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £200,000 | £795 |
| £200,001 – £300,000 | £895 |
| £300,001 – £400,000 | £995 |
| £400,001 – £500,000 | £1,100 |
| £500,001 and above | On Request |
Worked example: a property priced at £250,000 falls in the £200,001–£300,000 band, so the conveyancing fee is £895 plus VAT at 20%, which comes to £1,074 in total. On top of this, your quote will include standard outlays such as searches and registration fees, itemised for you before you instruct us. If you are buying, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) may also be due, depending on the purchase price and your circumstances; your solicitor calculates this and arranges payment as part of the process. Your written quote sets out the full estimated total before you instruct us.
What it adds up to
| Example | Approximate total |
|---|---|
| Selling a £250,000 home | about £1,600 including searches |
| First-time buyer, £200,000 | about £2,100 |
| Moving home, buying at £300,000 | about £6,400 |
What’s included in these totals
The other costs on a typical sale or purchase. MOV8 charges exclude VAT.
| Selling | Buying | |
|---|---|---|
| MOV8 conveyancing fee | from £795 | from £795 |
| ID and compliance checks | £90 per client | £90 per client |
| Same-day bank transfer | £30 | £30 |
| Mortgage admin (if you have one) | £90 | £90 |
| Property searches | £195, plus £60 for a coal report if needed | not needed |
| Advance notice (Registers of Scotland) | £20 | not needed |
| Registers of Scotland fee | £80 | £80 to £930, plus £80 for a mortgage |
| LBTT (stamp duty) | not payable | 0% up to £145,000 (£175,000 first-time buyers) |
| ADS (second homes) | not payable | 8% of the price |
Our estate agency fees for selling are quoted separately and are shown on our fees page.
Supplementary charges
Depending on the circumstances of your transaction, some additional charges may apply, including legally required anti-money laundering and compliance checks. Full details are in the downloads below.
If you are unsure of any of the terminology used, or would like any clarification about your quote, please contact us and we will be happy to explain.
How long conveyancing takes
6–8 weeks
Every transaction is different, but most purchases and sales in Scotland take between six and eight weeks from offer acceptance to completion. Timescales can vary depending on factors such as the length of the property chain, mortgage approval times, title issues, search results and the agreed entry date.
The conveyancing process, step by step
Scottish conveyancing follows a set sequence. Here is what to expect at each stage.
1. Instruct your solicitor
Instruct a solicitor as early as possible, ideally before you start viewing or making offers.
If you are selling, your solicitor helps prepare the Home Report and marketing documentation. If you are buying, having a solicitor in place means they can act quickly once you find the right property.
2. Note interest in a property
When you find a property you want to buy, ask your solicitor to note interest with the seller’s solicitor.
This lets the seller’s solicitor know you may make an offer, so they should tell you before a closing date is set or the property is sold to someone else.
3. Make your offer
Your solicitor submits your offer in writing to the seller’s solicitor. If a closing date has been set, your offer must be in by that deadline.
Because most survey information is already in the Home Report, offers in Scotland are usually straightforward, and you can typically expect a response within a day or two.
4. Missives
Once your offer is accepted, your solicitor and the seller’s solicitor exchange a series of formal letters called missives, setting out the terms of the sale.
This is where conditions are negotiated, such as the entry date or anything subject to mortgage or further inspection.
5. Conclusion of missives
Once both sides agree and the missives conclude, a legally binding contract is created. From this point, neither party can withdraw without risking financial consequences.
Your solicitor finalises searches, confirms your mortgage funds are in place, and calculates any LBTT due.
6. Settlement and registration
On the agreed date of entry, purchase funds are transferred, legal ownership changes hands, and the keys are released so you can move in.
Your solicitor then registers the change of ownership with the Registers of Scotland to complete the transaction.
Why MOV8 for conveyancing
One team of estate agents and solicitors handles your sale or purchase from valuation through to settlement, and our guide to common conveyancing questions covers the detail on missives, searches and timescales.
One team, one roof
MOV8 Real Estate is rated 4.6 from 710 reviews on Google, and our conveyancing team is part of an incorporated legal practice regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.
With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we bring estate agents and solicitors together under one roof, so the same team handles your sale or purchase from valuation through to settlement.
Buying a new build home? MOV8’s new build conveyancing page explains how that works.
MOV8 in 2025
One of the busiest valuers in Scotland, and the solicitor for most of the people who go on to sell.
Figures for the year to 31 December 2025.
1,721
Home valuations
619
Brought to market
5,948
Viewings arranged
2,335
Movers’ legal work
£147m
Property sold
4.6 ★★★★★
Google reviews, 700+
Conveyancing in Edinburgh
MOV8’s Edinburgh office is at 1st Floor, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0345 646 0208.
MOV8’s conveyancing team acts for buyers and sellers across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the wider Scottish central belt.
Conveyancing in Glasgow
MOV8’s Glasgow office is at 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BZ, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0345 646 0208.
Our Glasgow team covers the west of Scotland in the same way, with estate agents and solicitors working side by side, so you get one point of contact from valuation to settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. For buyers, this covers checking the property’s title, carrying out searches, reviewing documents and arranging settlement. For sellers, it covers providing legal information about the property and transferring ownership once the sale completes. In Scotland, a solicitor handles this process.
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Scotland?
Conveyancing solicitors in Scotland typically charge £750 to £1,500 plus VAT for a sale or a purchase, according to Burnett & Reid. MOV8 charges a fixed fee set by the property value, from £795 plus VAT up to £200,000 and £1,100 plus VAT up to £500,000. Outlays such as searches, registration dues and any LBTT come on top, and your written quote itemises them before you instruct us.
How long does conveyancing take in Scotland?
Most sales and purchases in Scotland take six to eight weeks from the offer being accepted to the date of entry. A long chain, mortgage approval, title issues or a later agreed date of entry can make it take longer.
What is the difference between a solicitor and a conveyancer?
In Scotland most home sales and purchases are handled by solicitors. Licensed conveyancers can also do the work and are regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, but there are far fewer of them, and a solicitor can also advise on wider legal points. At MOV8 the conveyancing is done by in-house solicitors.
Do I have to use the estate agent’s solicitor?
No. You can instruct any solicitor for the legal work. Using MOV8 for both means one team handles the sale and the conveyancing, but the choice is yours, and it is worth comparing the quote before you instruct.
Do I need a solicitor to note interest in a property?
Yes. Noting interest tells the seller’s solicitor that you may be making an offer, so they should let you know before a closing date is set or the property is sold. It protects your chance to bid and gives your solicitor time to prepare.
What is LBTT?
LBTT (Land and Buildings Transaction Tax) is Scotland’s equivalent of Stamp Duty Land Tax. What you pay depends on the purchase price, whether the property is your main residence, and whether you already own another property. Your solicitor calculates any LBTT due and arranges payment to Revenue Scotland as part of the conveyancing process.
Can I buy and sell at the same time?
Yes. Many people buy and sell simultaneously as part of a property chain. Your solicitor coordinates both transactions to help align settlement dates and minimise disruption. It adds complexity, but it is a routine part of residential conveyancing in Scotland.
When do I pay my conveyancing solicitor?
Usually on the date of entry. If you are selling, the fee and outlays are normally taken from the sale proceeds before the balance is sent to you. If you are buying, your solicitor sends you a statement a few days before the date of entry, with the balance of the price, the fee, outlays and any LBTT. Some outlays, such as ID checks, may be asked for at the start.
How do I choose a conveyancing solicitor?
Compare written quotes that include the outlays as well as the fee. Check the firm is regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, read recent reviews, and ask who will handle your file. If you are also selling, a firm that is your estate agent as well can keep both moves in step.
Who moves first on the day of entry?
The buyer’s solicitor sends the purchase price to the seller’s solicitor, and the keys are released once the funds arrive. In a chain, the sale at the bottom settles first and the money moves up the chain. Sellers need to have moved out before their keys are handed over.
