03 July 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Separated Parents: Top tips for a “plane” sailing summer holiday
If you are planning a summer holiday with your child but you are separated from your child’s other parent, there are some things to think about in advance.
29 June 2023 | Time to read: 7 mins
Accounting for suspicion – Challenging an executor and the challenges of being an executor
In progressing an executry, it is not uncommon for conflict to arise between executor and beneficiary, but what remedies are available?
23 June 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
New Finance Opportunities on the Horizon? – Statutory Pledge and the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023
By Ross MacRae, Thomas Anderson
Ross MacRae and Thomas Anderson discuss the introduction of a new form of security available to lenders, namely the statutory pledge.
13 June 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Tax rises – the possibility and implications of a wealth tax
By David Mowlem
As featured in the Scotsman, David Mowlem considers the possibility and implications of a wealth tax.
25 May 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
The new ‘no-deposit mortgage’ aimed at renters
With first time buyers struggling to get onto the property ladder, we look at the new deposit-free mortgage scheme announced by Skipton Building Society.
26 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
How to choose the right location for your new home
Caitlin Keegan breaks down what’s involved in choosing where to buy a property finding the right location for you.
14 April 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
Civil Partnership or Marriage – What are the legal differences?
We have prepared a helpful factsheet on the legal differences between becoming marital spouses or civil partners.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 14 mins
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Government recently introduced the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Ashley McCann highlights the headline provisions of the Bill.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Repairing Standard to be extended to the Rural Sector
Overview of the recent Repairing Standard guidance published by the Scottish Government.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Business Property Relief for Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code
With the Government's commitment to Net Zero by 2050, we discuss the business property relief for the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland code.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
Overview of the current residential property market and competition for properties
By Paula Arnott
Legal Director, Paula Arnott provides an overview of the current residential property market and the positive competition for properties at all levels.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Important changes to the annual allowance for pension savings
By Mariola Seeruthun-Kowalczyk
We highlight key changes to the Pension Lifetime Allowance and the Pension Annual Allowance, discussing what these changes could mean for you.