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Vacancy for a Qualified Assistant – Forres
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SOLICITORS, ESTATE AGENTS & WRITERS TO THE SIGNET
A great opportunity has arisen within the Rural Property team for a conveyancing solicitor to work in a diverse range of ...
Divorce & Social Networking
Did you know Facebook is now mentioned in a third of all divorces cases? As social networking becomes increasingly more popular Facebook (and undoubtedly other social networking apps) are becoming a ...
How will I be affected by the new LBTT supplement?
From 1 April 2016, a new LBTT supplement will be charged on additional residential properties over 40 000. If you are buying a second property such as buy-to-let or a second home costing over 40 000, ...
Easier access to Justice – Court Reform in Scotland
The Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, which passed in October 2014, was a result of Lord Gills Scottish Civil Courts Review. The Gill review recommendations were published in 2009 and the Scottish ...
Easier Access to Justice – Court Reform in Scotland
The Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, which passed in October 2014, was a result of Lord Gills Scottish Civil Courts Review. The Gill review recommendations were published in 2009 and the Scottish ...
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is a new tax on property transactions in Scotland, which will replace Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in April 2015.
It is expected LBTT will take ...
The High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013
The High Hedges (S) Act 2013 comes into force on 1 April 2014.
The objective of the Act is to provide owners and occupiers with a statutory means of resolving disputes ...
Rental Properties with Poor EPC Ratings to be Banned
Rented accommodation with poor energy ratings will be banned from the rental market in by 2018. Reactions have been mixed but with more pressure on tenant finances, energy efficiency of homes could ...
Calls mount to bin Scotland's version of Home Information Packs
Calls are mounting for the urgent reform of Home Reports the Scottish equivalent of Home Information Packs.
Estate Agency Today 3 July 2013
Tenant Information Packs
Tenant Information Packs Information for Landlords of Residential Properties
From 1 May 2013, all landlords who grant new assured or short assured tenancies have a duty ...
First time buyers get stamp duty boost
First time buyers applying for a mortgage with Halifax from today (Tuesday 30th April) will benefit from up to 2,500 cash back, with the lender covering the cost of Stamp Duty
The offer ...
The Law on Game and Agricultural Tenancies
Although not the most prominent aspect of agricultural tenancies to make the headlines of late, the law relating to game is nevertheless an area likely to affect many tenants across Scotland. ...
The power to protect your project
For the past decade, law firm R & R Urquhart LLP has been extensively involved in over 80 renewable energy projects across Scotland. With offices in Forres, Nairn and Inverness, the firms first ...
