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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.

18 February 2026 | Time to read: 4 mins

Edinburgh Residential Property Market Outlook 2026

By Gillian Wright

Edinburgh’s housing market shows steady growth heading into 2026, with rising demand, improving confidence and key policy changes on the horizon.

13 February 2026 | Time to read: 3 mins

Will Your Marriage Abroad Be Recognised in Scotland?

By Stephen Grant

Planning a Valentine’s engagement? We discuss whether your overseas marriage will be automatically recognised in Scotland.

12 February 2026 | Time to read: 5 mins

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes for Employers

By Fiona Cameron

Employment Rights Act 2025 is a major overhaul of UK employment law - we have summarised what employers need to know about the phased rollout of the Act.

03 February 2026 | Time to read: 4 mins

Shifting Ground: Making Sense of the Government’s Changing IHT Proposals

By John McArthur

We explore the latest changes to IHT, the practical challenges for business owners, and why the current approach risks creating an unworkable system.

29 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Scottish Ports and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Leading the Clean Energy Transition

By Derek McCulloch

Scottish ports are reshaping their role in the energy transition as the UK ETS brings new expectations, opportunities, and momentum for maritime decarbonisation

28 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Irritancy and Commercial Leases: When Leases Don’t Do What They Say on the Tin

By John Stirling

An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.

27 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

Ban of Upward-Only Rent Reviews in England & Wales: What It Means for Commercial Leases

By Tamzin Munro

A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.

21 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

Scotland’s Planning Landscape: Insights from the NPF4 Second Annual Review

By Erin Marshall

The Second Annual Review of NPF4 highlights ongoing challenges in Scotland’s planning system, from resourcing pressures to policy clarity and LDP delays.

14 January 2026 | Time to read: 5 mins

Can Data Centres Go Green with Renewable Energy?

By Alexandra Irwin

Data centres power the digital world, but can they do it sustainably? We explore how renewable energy can support a green data infrastructure.

08 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know

By Fraser Vandal

Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.

17 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

By Fraser Vandal, Stephen Grant

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

16 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency

By Kevin Sturgeon

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.


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