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New Build & Development Conveyancing for Buyers

At Neilsons Solicitors & Estate Agents, we understand that buying a new-build home is an exciting but unique process. We provide specialist legal and conveyancing services designed to support you, the buyer, from reserving your new home right through to receiving the keys. Our integrated estate agency and legal approach ensures you have a dedicated, experienced team guiding you through the distinct stages of a development purchase in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

New Build Conveyancing Expertise

  • Reviewing Missives: New-build contracts (Missives) are highly specific under Scottish law. We meticulously review the terms, including conditions on completion dates (e.g., the ‘Date of Entry’ being dependent on the build schedule), plot-specific conditions, and specifications to ensure they are fair and protect you.

  • Plot & Development Checks: We conduct all necessary legal work, including checking the Title Deeds and the Deed of Conditions that govern the new development (e.g., maintenance of common areas and factoring arrangements).

  • Liaising with Developers: We manage all legal correspondence with the housebuilder’s legal team, ensuring your contractual deadlines are met and any issues are resolved swiftly and efficiently.

Part Exchange & Assisted Move Support

If you are utilising one of the developer’s schemes, we help manage the associated sale:

  • Part Exchange Advice: We provide independent legal advice on the developer’s part-exchange offer and the terms governing the trade-in of your existing property.

  • Assisted Move Coordination: We seamlessly coordinate the legal aspects of the sale of your current home to ensure it aligns perfectly with the hand-over date of your new-build property.

Why Choose Neilsons for Your New Home Purchase?

Choosing the right legal partner is crucial for a smooth new-build purchase.

  • Specialist New Build Knowledge: Our team has unmatched expertise in the nuances of development conveyancing, including understanding long-stop dates and reservation agreements.

  • Integrated Service: Benefit from having your legal and estate agency needs (for your current property) under one trusted roof, simplifying communication and saving you effort.

  • Protecting You: We focus entirely on protecting your rights and ensuring you understand every legal document before you commit to the purchase.

  • Local Confidence: As a well-known and respected brand across Edinburgh and the Lothians, we give you the confidence that your most significant investment is in safe hands.