Many people don't make a Will as they believe that the state will always ensure that their nearest and dearest will inherit their estate as they would expect. However, this is not always the case. Read on to find out more Most of us are aware of the importance of making a Will, but many [...]
Brexit: An update for EU Citizens The UK and the EU have now reached agreement on what EU Citizens living in the UK can expect after Brexit. EU citizens currently in the UK When the UK leave the EU on 29 March 2016 it has been agreed that if you are an EU [...]
Additional Dwelling Supplement: The Key Points Additional Dwelling Supplement (‘ADS’) came into force on the 1st April 2016 by virtue of The Land and Building Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2016. The Scottish Government introduced ADS in an effort to improve the opportunity of first time buyers to gain a foothold on the Scottish property ladder [...]
Are you a Landlord? Do you know the valid deductions from the Tenancy Deposit to cover repairs and/or outstanding rent arrears? There are a number of myths and questions surrounding private tenancies. It is our intention to tackle some of these in a series to follow on from this post. Today we look at [...]
The persons you choose to administer your estate are called executors and the people / charities etc you want to leave your estate and belongings to are called beneficiaries. Your Will may also provide directions as to your funeral instructions. WHY DO I NEED A WILL? It is estimated that only a third of people [...]
Child Contact Court Actions and Child Welfare Hearings What happens if you have to go to court in relation to your children? There are many reasons why you may need to raise a court action or go to court in relation to your children. Where parent cannot agree court actions can be raised to decide [...]
Parental Rights and Responsibilities Parental rights and responsibilities are the rights and responsibilities which a parent has in connection with their child. Day to day a parent will exercise these without a second thought. Some rights, nonetheless, can be more complex and cause family debate. It should be remembered, parental rights arise from a parents’ [...]
Tacit relocation, the silent re-letting of commercial leases in Scotland The Scottish Law Commission published a “Discussion Paper on Aspects of Leases: Termination” in May 2018 (“the Paper”). The Paper deals predominantly with commercial leases and covers six issues relating to the termination of commercial leases in Scotland. This article will briefly cover the principle [...]
Immigration – British Citizenship How do you Naturalise as a British Citizen? You are over 18. You intend to continue living in the UK. You have had continued lawful residence in the UK for the prescribed time period. You have had indefinite leave to remain for 1 year. You meet the English Language Test and [...]
Private Tenancy Agreements Q. Do I need to give my tenant(s) a written agreement or is a verbal agreement alright? A. Prior to December 2017 a verbal agreement may have been legally binding but we would always strongly recommended that a written agreement be put in place. As of December 2017 all new tenancies must [...]
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