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