How Closing Dates Work in Scotland (And When to Skip Them).

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 15/10/2025

A buyer offered £165,000 over the guide in Gullane and still lost out. Here's why closing dates still matter in Scotland, but not always and not for everyone, and why the strength of your position now beats the size of your offer.

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Why Sellers Must Keep Moving

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 15/10/2025

Homes are sitting longer and prices are being cut across Edinburgh and East Lothian. With the autumn budget looming and borrowing costs high, here's why waiting is the real risk, and how to move without overexposing yourself.

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