Whether you're inspired by Grand Designs or not, building your own home can be a very satisfying and cost-effective way of getting what you want. Even the Scottish government wants to help. Find out more about getting a self-build loan in Scotland... Self-build loan in Scotland
Consider the types of digital Assets relevant to you... Data and information stored electronically or on a cloud; Online accounts - social media , email, online gaming; Intellectual Property – eg copyrighted material, Trademarks, computer codes; Websites or blogs generating income; Artwork, music, ebooks, or any digital IP generating income; Accounts used to manage money [...]
Evidence of damp in a property is one of the biggest concerns for potential buyers, with a recent survey indicating that 75% of people reported they would be put off buying a home that displayed signs of damp. If you are buying or selling a home then it makes sense to arm yourself with the [...]
Your email signature could be signing more than you think, a new High Court judgment has ruled. In a recent dispute over the sale of some land, the owners’ lawyer may have unwittingly cost his client £25,000. In an exchange between lawyers for both parties, Daniel Tear set out terms and a sale price £25,000 [...]
In plain English A closing date is the deadline for offers from anyone interested in buying your property. In a way, it’s a kind of blind auction, as every potential buyer won’t know about any of the other offers. And in a rising housing market, this can mean solicitors acting for buyers will try to [...]
We are always looking for more efficient ways to get the grind of paperwork done and allow our lawyers more time to help you. We are among a handful of Scottish firms so far to have invested in a dedicated estate tax and law programme called 'Isokon' - already widely used in England. Isokon is specifically [...]
When it comes to retirement savings, it’s all about choosing the right strategy. The best solution for you will depend on things like your financial plan, how far along it you are, and what you want for yourself and your loved ones. With the tax relief on contributions, and being able to take 25% tax-free, [...]
In recent months the number of enquiries regarding what to do with property investment portfolios has increased markedly. There is no doubt one of the main reasons for this is the gradual phasing out of income tax relief for loan interest and other finance costs on residential/buy-to-let properties. Until April 2017, taxpayers obtained relief for [...]
At the start of December 2017, The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 introduced the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT), in a bid to regulate the private rented sector. It only affects new tenancies created on or after 1 December 2017 – any short assured or assured tenancy agreement granted on or before this date will [...]
Our Friends at Bright Care Asked The Sons And Daughters Of Their Elderly Clients For Their Top Tips On How To Prepare For Care Of An Elderly Relative What came through clearly was the need to prepare for care needs of an elderly relative, years in advance. The care needs of elderly parents often [...]