The Scottish Way

Things are not done in Scotland as in England.

Particularly not when it comes to buying property. In fact, in some ways it more resembles a Norwegian system as any bids submitted are binding, but the Scottish system still has its own twists. Our bid was accepted last week, but we are now waiting for the surveyor's report to ensure the flat is in good condition and there are no hidden agendas... The seller only provides a very superficial report and it is up to the buyer to order a more indepth survey. Good business, if you can get it! However, if we are not satisfied with the surveyor's findings and the seller's responses to any issues, this will be the only way we can legally walk away from the agreement. Which is very different from England where the process is all very much more unsure until the contract has been signed. That is also nerve wrecking. Buying property seems to have its own challenges no matter what country you are in.

I am sure this will all be fine, but I have to say this buraucratic process is very taxing on the nerves. We are still hopeful that all the paperwork will be over and done with by 8 April...