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Home Reports in Scotland Explained: A Complete Guide for Home Buyers

We explain the key parts of a Home Report, common issues buyers should be aware of and how the valuation may influence both your offer and mortgage.

Why Join GM as a Trainee Solicitor and How to Prepare Your Application

Choosing the right traineeship is an important step in any legal career. Eve and Sam share their experiences as well as tips for your application.

Scottish Building Safety Levy: What the New Indicative Rates Mean for Developers

New Scottish Building Safety Levy rates revealed. Discover what the 2028 tax means for developers, costs and future housing projects.

13 April 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Our approach to marketing your home

By Robbie Horn

It is vital that we attract as many viewers as possible to your property

08 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The British Energy Security Strategy

By Fiona Reid

On 7 April 2022 the UK Government released their highly anticipated ‘British Energy Security Strategy’

07 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – Register of Overseas Entities

By Simon Williams

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received Royal Assent.

07 April 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

National Test Programme

By Sam Conington

The Government’s overarching aim is to pass a new Agricultural Bill and for replacement framework and legislation to be in place for implementation in 2026.

05 April 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Land based tax reforms in Scotland?

By John McArthur

The report includes substance from various other sources and specifically ties into A Framework for Tax, published by the Scottish Government in December 2021.

04 April 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022

By Sam Conington

Parliament has given Local Authorities until 1st October 2022 to establish a licencing scheme in their area.

31 March 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

What is 23 years of marriage to a farmer worth?

By Sharon Murray

In November 2021, the Court of Session in Edinburgh issued a judgment in a divorce case involving a family farm.

31 March 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Natural Capital and Existing Leases

By Amy Eakin

Carbon capture and how landowners might be able to capitalise on it has been at the forefront of the rural business sector.

25 March 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Relocating with Children – A Guide for Separated Parents

By Sharon Murray

Moving abroad with children can be complex, especially when parents are separated. Here’s what to consider before making plans.

25 March 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Consultation on draft National Planning Framework 4 ending

By Colin Hamilton

The Scottish Government’s consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) ends on 31 March 2022. 

24 March 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Recent Slurry Regulations: due diligence is imperative

The aim of these regulations is to minimise leakage from stores and to reduce ammonia emissions caused by imprecise spreading methods, such as splash plates.

17 February 2022 | Time to read: 6 mins

Legal Rights: The Scottish problem and interaction with Trusts

By Agnes Mallon

With domicile being incredibly fluid in this modern world, cross-border estates are becoming commonplace.


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