31 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
Update: Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament
Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
This’ll be the year …
How’s your ‘to-do’ list? Did you make any resolutions at New Year? Or have the last couple of years taught you not to get too carried away making plans?
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
The lesser known benefits of saying “I do ……”
If you are planning a wedding in 2022 or are just curious about what some of the lesser known “benefits” of being married are, then read on.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins
Changes to smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm legislation affecting all homes in Scotland
The law on fire and smoke alarms in your home is changing, and it is important to be aware of these changes coming into force on 1st February 2022.
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
The Register of Persons holding a Controlled Interest in Land
By Eilidh Adams
The Register of Controlled Interests in Land (RCI), part of the Scottish Government’s land reform agenda, will go live on 1st April 2022.
18 January 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Successful ScotWind bids announced
The results of the Scottish offshore leasing round was announced yesterday, confirming the 17 projects, out of 74 applications.
10 January 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
New Year’s resolutions for charities
One thing the charity trustees should consider adding to their resolutions is to complete a health check of the charity’s constitution.
01 January 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Repairing Standard to farmhouses
In 2019 the Scottish Government made changes to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and one of these changes is that farmhouses must meet the ‘repairing standard'.
21 December 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins
Green Opportunities – How Nature Can Work for Landowners and Investors
Over the last 18 months the Covid-19 pandemic dominated our lives, however as always, the climate crisis was lurking in the shadows.
13 December 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Modern Families: The Importance of Making a Will
If you have children from a previous marriage and have entered into a new relationship, you should make a Will.
02 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
Carbon sequestration under the Woodland Carbon Code: Some important considerations
With the surge in interest and corresponding hike in the value of tree planting, we discuss some important considerations when looking at land opportunities.
01 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
Trust Registration Update
The Trust Registration Service (“TRS”) was created by HM Revenue Customs in 2017 to create a register of trusts in the UK.