News 6 February 2023

Andrew Diamond questions the motives for Scots house buyer tax rise

Andrew Diamond questions the motives for Scots house buyer tax rise

Our Head of Residential Property, Andrew Diamond warns the ADS rise could lead to Scottish Government collecting less money as buyers are put off investing

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Insights 3 February 2023

The importance of making a Will when you co-habit
The importance of making a Will when you co-habit

Moving in together is an exciting next step but without an up-to-date Will could you be leaving your partner, and any family you have, in the lurch?

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News 1 February 2023

Suspicious Minds… challenging a Will
Suspicious Minds… challenging a Will

Pricilla Presley’s legal challenge to Lisa Marie Presley’s living trust has highlighted the disputes which can arise following the death of a loved one

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Insights 31 January 2023

Landlords seek support to navigate private rental rule changes
Landlords seek support to navigate private rental rule changes

Private housing landlords are seeking legal help as they grapple with the Scottish Government’s latest changes to rent and evictions rules

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News 27 January 2023

Clarity is critical if landowners are to help forge a stronger, greener Scotland
Clarity is critical if landowners are to help forge a stronger, greener Scotland

Landowners believe that clarity will help them make more informed decisions and add pace to projects diversifying land use and optimising natural capital benefits

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Insights 25 January 2023

Who will get your place in the sun?
Who will get your place in the sun?

If you have a holiday home or other foreign assets you may need a separate Will created within the country they are located.

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News 23 January 2023

It’s good to talk - especially if you’re divorcing
It’s good to talk - especially if you’re divorcing

Nina Taylor, Family Partner discusses how the current cost-of-living crisis is impacting divorces, causing understandable anxiety for some

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Insights 20 January 2023

D.I.V.O.R.C.E doesn’t need to be H.E. double L
D.I.V.O.R.C.E doesn’t need to be H.E. double L

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can help keep things civil as well as avoiding court and spiralling costs

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News 20 January 2023

A new solicitor, Lauren McGhie joins our Private Client team
A new solicitor, Lauren McGhie joins our Private Client team

We are delighted to welcome Lauren McGhie as she joins our Private Client team

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Insights 18 January 2023

What does the increase in new minimum wage rates for 2023 mean for employers?
What does the increase in new minimum wage rates for 2023 mean for employers?

Employers should be aware of changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will take effect from 1 April 2023

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News 18 January 2023

Cost of living crisis adds to strain on divorcing couples
Cost of living crisis adds to strain on divorcing couples

Alison McKee, Family Law Partner explains how rising bills have added a layer of uncertainty at an already anxious time for those seeking a divorce

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Insights 9 January 2023

A call for renewable energy projects to become simpler and quicker
A call for renewable energy projects to become simpler and quicker

Susan Law, Partner in our Rural Property team fears Scotland’s rural economy and climate ambitions risk suffering because renewable energy projects ca...

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