Sale & Purchase Legals

TSPC Solicitors vs Online Agents

When it comes to selling your home, choosing the right agent matters. TSPC members account for 90% of all property sales in Tayside — and for good reason. While online agents offer low headline fees, they cannot match the local expertise, personal contact, and negotiation skill of a trusted solicitor-agent with a proven track record in your area.

At Alan E. Masterton Solicitors we charge no estate agency commission. Our fees are geared to your Home Report valuation, allowing us to provide a detailed fixed-fee quote before we begin any work. There are no false promises — just clear, transparent costs from day one.

If achieving the best possible price for your home matters to you, there is no substitute for common-sense local knowledge and the personal service of an experienced local solicitor who will be contactable when you need them.

Selling Your Home

Once you have decided to sell, the next decision can define your entire experience. As a proud TSPC member we list your property on Tayside's most trusted property portal, alongside our own website, Rightmove, and Zoopla.

• We provide a written fixed-fee estimate covering all fees and outlays on day one — before any work begins
• Professional photography and marketing materials included
• TSPC entry and Home Report arranged on your behalf
• Viewings managed and negotiation handled by experienced local staff
• Available 7 days a week — by phone, email, or home visit

You simply sign our terms of engagement and leave the rest to us.

Buying Your New Home

Buying a property is one of life's most significant steps. At Alan E. Masterton Solicitors we pride ourselves on making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible — and our clients agree. The majority of our new clients come through personal recommendation from friends and family.

Property purchase in Scotland follows two distinct phases:

1. Missives — The legal contract phase. Your offer is submitted and negotiated through formal letters exchanged between agents. There is no binding contract until missives are concluded. We will always seek your explicit confirmation before concluding missives — we will never bind you to a purchase without your final instruction.
2. Conveyancing — The legal title examination phase. This begins once an offer is agreed and runs in parallel with the missives process. We examine title deeds, check for burdens or conditions on the property, and report our findings to you in plain language before completion.