Cohabitation – What To Be Aware Of and How To Protect Yourself
In 2006, everything changed with regard to cohabitees, thanks to the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006. Before this Act, rights for cohabiting couples were limited, but since this came into force, cohabitees rights have been revolutionised. The Act clarified who ‘cohabitees’ were, and stated that in the event of a cohabiting relationship breaking down, couples […]
Staff Promotion – Mark Allan
James & George Collie are delighted to announce that they have promoted Mark Allan, Solicitor to Associate. Mark, with over 10 years’ experience in residential conveyancing joined the firm in September 2014 as an Assistant Solicitor and was quickly promoted to Senior Solicitor. Mark is involved in a wide range of transactions, primarily acting in […]
Section 63 – Will it affect you?
New regulations under Section 63 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (the “Act”) are now fully in force and landlords of eligible non-domestic properties are now under obligations to contribute towards reducing Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions. The potential costs and implications for commercial property transactions are significant and should not be overlooked. […]
We’re all going on a Summer holiday!
Separated parents often wish to spend extended periods of quality time with their children over the Summer months; but when it comes to taking your children abroad on holiday, what do you need to know? The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 provides that no person can remove a child habitually resident in Scotland from the UK […]
Scottish Private Residential Tenancies
A new leasing regime is being introduced by the Scottish Parliament in terms of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. The Scottish Private Residential Tenancy – or SPRT – will replace the existing private leasing regime in Scotland. At present, privately let properties are let on a short assured tenancy. The beauty of a […]
Continuing and Welfare Powers of Attorney….Why Should You Have One?
They are recommended by solicitors universally, and are becoming ever more popular; but what is a Power of Attorney, and more importantly, why do you need one? The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provided a framework for protecting the welfare and managing the finances of adults who lack capacity due to mental illness, […]
Q1 Market Commentary
By Scott A. Middleton, Chartered Financial Planner James & George Collie Financial Management Despite a perceived background of worldwide uncertainty and volatility the Q1 of 2017 has witnessed further upward growth for many investors. The FTSE 100 Index increased in value by 2.86%, the FTSE World Index by 2.89% and there was a significant upturn […]
Improving your chances of selling your home
With more than 98% of buyers using the internet in the search for their new home, the first few seconds’ viewing can be ‘make or break’. Check the competition and you will see some showing bright, sunny rooms with a minimum of clutter, flowers on the table and fresh towels and bedding while others could […]
Overseas Broadcasts of Football Matches
There have been a large number of cases recently where companies such as the FA Premier League, BT and Sky have been pursuing publicans for damages in respect of showing “live” football matches. This area of law has become quite complex over the last few years. There is a great deal of confusion for members […]
1 April 2018- Three years of LBTT and the implications for Commercial Leases
With a limited number of exceptions, all new commercial leases in Scotland since 1 April 2015 have required an LBTT return to be submitted to Revenue Scotland shortly after the “relevant date” which varies depending on the particular circumstances. In some circumstances commercial leases in place prior to April 2015 which have since been varied […]