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Assisted Property Sale · Scotland
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Assisted Property
Sale in Scotland

A practical route for owners whose property may sell better after work, but who do not want to fund, manage or live through the refurbishment themselves.

Assisted Property Sale Scotland
What an Assisted Sale Is

A formal arrangement where you remain the legal owner of the property while I fund and project-manage agreed refurbishment works. When the property sells on the open market, the costs, any agreed fees and any agreed share of uplift are settled from the sale proceeds.

You own it
Legal ownership stays with you
I fund it
Refurbishment costs covered by me
Open market
Property sold at full market value
Settled on sale
Costs & fees from proceeds only
How It Works

You own it.
I fund and run the works.

01
Initial assessment
We look at the property, the realistic cost of works, comparable sale prices for modernised stock in the area, and whether the numbers make honest sense for both parties. No obligation at this stage.
02
Written agreement
If we proceed, everything is set out in a formal written agreement — scope of works, projected costs, timeline, fees and how any uplift is split. You should take independent legal advice before signing.
03
Refurbishment works
I fund and project-manage the agreed works. You do not need to be involved in the day-to-day. I handle contractors, costs and quality throughout.
04
Open market sale
The property is sold on the open market, positioned correctly for the target buyer and the area. You remain the legal owner throughout and have full visibility of the sale process.
05
Settlement from proceeds
On completion, the agreed costs, fees and any uplift share are settled directly from the sale proceeds. You receive the balance.
When It Can Work

The right
conditions.

An assisted sale makes sense when the numbers support it honestly for both parties.

  • The property is in a good area with strong comparables for modernised stock
  • The current condition is significantly holding back the sale price
  • The realistic cost of works against realistic uplift makes sense for both sides
  • The seller can wait for the refurbishment and sale process to complete
  • The seller wants a higher net outcome than a direct cash sale would provide
When It Is Not Right

When to consider
alternatives.

If an assisted sale is not the right route, I will tell you honestly and we can discuss what else may suit your situation.

  • The area will not support a higher price after modernisation
  • The works are too extensive relative to the likely uplift
  • The seller needs an immediate cash sale
  • The numbers do not support the arrangement honestly
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Legal Protection

Your rights.
Clearly stated.

Before entering into any assisted sale arrangement, you should understand and exercise your full legal rights. These are not small print — they are the basis on which any arrangement between us should operate.

01
Take independent legal advice before entering into any assisted sale arrangement. Do not rely solely on information provided by me or any party with a financial interest in the outcome.
02
Any arrangement must be set out in a written agreement signed by both parties before any works begin. Do not allow works to start on a verbal understanding.
03
The outcome is not guaranteed. Works can produce a lower uplift than projected. Projected sale prices are not guarantees of the final sale price achieved on the open market.
04
You have the right to seek a second opinion on proposed works, projected costs and expected sale outcome at any stage before you sign.
Who This Is For

The type of seller
this suits.

An assisted sale is not the right route for everyone. It works best for property owners in a specific set of circumstances.

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Properties in tired condition
Owners whose property would sell significantly better after modernisation, but who cannot fund or manage the works themselves.
📍
Strong area, poor presentation
The location and comparables support a higher value — but the current condition is the only thing holding the sale price back.
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Can wait for a better outcome
Sellers who are not under immediate time pressure and want a higher net return than a quick direct sale would provide.
⚖️
Inherited or estate property
Executors or beneficiaries managing an estate property that needs work before it can achieve its true open market value.
What I will always tell you

If an assisted sale does not make financial sense for you, I will say so directly — even if it means there is no deal between us. An arrangement only works if the numbers are genuinely in your favour as well as mine.

Your legal ownership is protected

You remain the legal owner of the property throughout the process. Any arrangement is set out in a written agreement before works begin. Independent legal advice is not just recommended — it is expected.

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The outcome is not guaranteed — and I will never tell you it is. What I can tell you is whether the numbers make honest sense before you commit to anything.

Stewart Thomson · Assisted Property Sale
Frequently Asked Questions

How an assisted sale actually works

Do I still own the property during the works?+

Yes. You remain the legal owner throughout. The assisted sale is a formal arrangement set out in writing and you should take independent legal advice before signing.

Who pays for the refurbishment works?+

I fund the refurbishment works. The cost is settled from the sale proceeds according to the written agreement, along with any agreed fees or share of uplift

What if the property sells for less than expected?+

This is a genuine risk that is discussed upfront. The written agreement sets out what happens in different scenarios and you should take independent legal advice before entering any arrangement.

Do I need my own solicitor?+

Yes. You should take independent legal advice from a solicitor of your own choosing before entering any assisted sale arrangement.

Ready to Discuss?

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details privately.

An initial conversation is free and there is no obligation. I will tell you honestly whether an assisted sale makes sense in your situation.

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