Scottish Property Auctions - What you Need to Know - Oracle Law

By law, most residential properties in Scotland must have a Home Report provided by the seller. You should request this from the auction house early to assess repair costs and value.

When buying a property at auction in Scotland , you enter into a legally binding contract the moment the gavel falls. Unlike the standard Scottish "missives" process where negotiations can occur after an offer is accepted, auction sales are usually . This makes pre-auction due diligence—centered around the Home Report and the Legal Pack —absolutely critical to avoid inheriting debt or structural liabilities. 1. The Home Report (Survey & Condition)