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Power to the people

2017-01-24T17:08:00+00:00Estate Planning|

As we see Councils buying back ex council homes to add to rental stock the next sell off will be in public land or buildings Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 commenced today and has the potential to impact on anyone transacting with a public body. Part 5 of the Act provides [...]

More Government pressure on multiple Buy–to–let

2016-11-15T19:32:00+00:00Estate Planning, Letting, Property|

Buy–to–let portfolio holders with more than 4 properties will be subject to cross portfolio checks to prove their overall borrowing still affordable. This continues the pressure on private landlords as the Government seeks to reduce the amateurs in the sector and pushes to release housing back for owner occupiers and move renters into dedicated PRS [...]

Limited Companies and LLPs: Spot the Difference

2016-12-05T16:25:03+00:00Business Services|

Limited companies and LLPs are a lot alike, especially when it comes to the financial responsibility of the owners. However they differ when it comes to things like capital investment opportunities, the flexibility of the internal structure, members’ rights and the way business profits are allocated and taxed. So it’s important to choose the right [...]

Financial abuse: How can older people feel safer?

2016-09-20T14:28:55+00:00General Advice, Tax Planning|

Older people have always been a go-to target for financial abuse, especially now that new technology is exposing new vulnerabilities. According to Age UK, tens of thousands of older people are at risk of financial abuse, especially those with dementia or reduced cognitive functions. Now the charity is calling on banks and other organisations to [...]

Property Sold: 85 Longstone Street, Longstone

2020-01-31T11:31:47+00:00Archived Property Listing|

View Floorplan Download Schedule Image Gallery... About this property... A superb sized and beautifully presented main door double upper villa with lovely enclosed rear garden. Hallway, rear facing lounge with living flame fire, modern fitted kitchen with built in appliances, dining room which could be used as a 4th bedroom, [...]

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