Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland has a different legal system and process; Northern Ireland differs in places. This guide covers England and Wales.
In Scotland, offers are made through solicitors, a Home Report is provided by the seller, and contracts become binding earlier ('missives'). Tax is Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
Northern Ireland uses SDLT like England but has its own property law in places.
What to check
- Use a solicitor qualified in that nation
Who can help
A Scottish solicitor or a Northern Ireland solicitor.
Official sources
Checked 5 November 2026. General information for England and Wales, not legal advice.