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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.

27 May 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Preparing for Changes to Inheritance Tax: Essential Planning for Rural Business Owners

By John McArthur, David Mowlem

Find out more about changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).

20 May 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Does a new dawn await Scotland’s grid infrastructure?

By Derek McCulloch

Read insights from Derek McCulloch, Head of Energy at Gillespie Macandrew, on the critical shift in how we power our nation.

16 May 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Co-location of technologies: A new, sophisticated approach to sites

By Amy McDowell

Amy McDowell, Partner, Energy and Strategic Land, outlines why co-location offers many benefits, however, careful planning and considerations are crucial.

01 May 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

Land Reform Bill – What is the current status? 

By Robert Scott-Dempster

In March this year, the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of the general principles of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and the Bill has now moved to Stage 2. Following...

30 April 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Community Rights to Buy – The options explained

By Fiona Scott

Fiona Scott, Legal Director outlines the various rights available to communities to purchase land in Scotland.  

29 April 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Compulsory purchase in Scotland – reform on the horizon?

By Ruth Thomson

Ruth Thomson, Senior Solicitor, details the current system for Compulsory Purchase Orders and considers the changes that may be put in place with this reform.  

28 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What do you need to know when purchasing a Church?

By Stephen Gamba

Former churches can be seen as attractive redevelopment opportunities, Stephen Gamba, discusses what to bear in mind when thinking about purchasing a church.

23 April 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Spring into action: The best ways to market your home

By Hannah Gaddie

Hannah Gaddie explains the best ways to get your home ready to hit the market this Spring.

15 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Easter Bunny Blues: Navigating Pet Custody

By Sharon Murray

This article explains how Pet Custody unfolds when a relationship breaks down.

09 April 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

The increasing Scope of Right to Work Checks

By Fraser Vandal

Fraser Vandal explores details of the latest changes in right to work checks in the UK.

03 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Why the language of family law matters

By Sharon Murray

Sharon Murray delves into the importance of language in family law and how it ties into the work of the Family Law language Project.

27 March 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Spring Statement Analysis

By David Mowlem

David Mowlem outlines what you need to know from the Spring Statement.


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