Property Acquisition Process.
We utilise three routes to secure properties for acquisition.
Trusted Sourcers
We work closely with Real Property Scotland as our trusted sourcers and property advisors. They have access, through webuyhomesscotland and Town and Country Property Auctions, to a continual flow of properties which meet our requirements.
On-Market
We routinely search for properties which show signs of motivated sellers on the open market. The owners of these properties will often prioritize speed and certain to alleviate their current problems.
Off-Market
Periodically we target areas and run media campaigns directly to sellers to establish one-to-one connections. We then have the best opportunity to structure our proposals to assist their needs.
Our property purchasing is operated through Poppy & Thistle Property Ltd.
Poppy & Thistle Property Ltd
Company Registration No. SC873262
Clyde Offices, 48 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BP
How we purchase off-market
We offer a personal and bespoke property purchasing service. We are not property sourcers, but direct purchasers. We can negotiate price and deal structure.
Discovery Call
Our process starts with a simple, no pressure 30 minute discovery call. This is a chance for us to get to know you, understand your situation, your property, and hear what you’re hoping for next.
From there, we take the time to thoughtfully explore whether we’re the right fit for each other. We keep communication clear, the process confidential, and always tailor our approach to your unique circumstances.
Assess information
Once we understand you and have some preliminary information we may take some time to assess this information before visiting you.
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We may contact you again if there is any further information we require.
Help Visit
To explore further and fully understand your situation, we can arrange a visit to the property.
Present Proposal
We may present our proposal to you directly during our help visit. If we need to spend more time assessing your situation it may be a couple of days later.
Formal Offer
Once we both agree to the proposal we will contact our solicitors to issue the formal offer and begin the process of purchasing the property.
Conveyancing
During the conveyancing process our solicitor inspects the Home Report, reviews the title deeds, conducts property searches, and secures the funds.
Once both sides agree on all terms, missives are "concluded," creating a legally binding contract. On the agreed date of entry, funds are transferred, the seller signs over ownership via a disposition, keys are released, and the new owner is registered with the Land Register of Scotland.
An uncomplicated cash transaction with no property chain can be completed in 28 days. This is what we aim to achieve.
Purchase / Handover
​Handing over the keys isn’t just the closing of a transaction, it can be the moment a heavy weight lifts off your shoulders and the runway clears for everything you’ve been waiting to do.
Leaving behind the endless maintenance, unexpected costs, and daily stress of property management brings an unmistakable, thrilling sense of pure freedom. Suddenly, your time, energy, and equity are entirely yours again!
Whether that means stepping comfortably into a well-deserved retirement, booking those long awaited trips around the world, or simply enjoying slow, uninterrupted moments with family and friends, your next move is completely on your terms.
You haven't just sold a property; you’ve unlocked the absolute freedom to focus on what truly matters most.
If you have property to sell - get in touch!
5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH2 4AN
0131 392 7832