Tag: date of entry

Date of Entry – What Happens and When

You’ve found your perfect property and had your offer accepted, all you need now is the keys and you’re all set, right? Unfortunately there’s still quite a long way to go. Here’s some guidance about what happens before, on, and after your Date of Entry. The Missives In Scotland, the contract for your purchase is…

May 23, 2022
What to Do If you Have to Sell Your Home and Haven’t Bought Another One First?

What to Do If You Can’t Buy Before You Sell? Low stock levels and a lack of choice of properties available for sale in Scotland are leading to rising prices, Closing Dates and properties being snapped-up after only a few days on the market. For people who need to sell their existing home before…

March 24, 2016
Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax May be Bad News for Property Investors…..and Renters

Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax May be Bad News for Property Investors…..and Renters On 17 December 2015, John Swinney, Scotland’s Finance Minister, delivered his Budget for 2016/17 at Holyrood. While Mr Swinney opted not to use the Scottish Government’s new power to alter Income Tax, there were major changes announced to Land &…

February 5, 2016
What is a ‘Date of Entry’ in Scotland When it Comes to Property? Scottish Property Guide.

This is the date on which: the property buyer pays the purchase price to the property seller, and the property seller gives the keys and legal ownership to the property purchaser.

September 23, 2011