Duncan Love elected as president of Society of Advocates, Aberdeen
Duncan Love, Partner at James & George Collie, has been elected as president of the Society of Advocates in Aberdeen. At the society’s annual general meeting for 2022 the presidency was passed on to Mr Love. The society’s membership is made up of legal practitioners in Aberdeen and the north east. Its origins can be […]
First-Time Buyers FAQs
Buying your first home is exciting, but you probably have questions about the process and what to expect. Here we answer some of the most-asked queries we receive. For more detailed guidance, make sure to check out our guide for first-time buyers. If you need support with buying your first home, James and George Collie […]
Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Property
Did you know almost a quarter of viewers spend less than thirty minutes touring a property they will go on to buy? So your home needs to make a compelling impression, and quickly! Our top 10 tips for selling your property explain how to showcase your home’s qualities and entice prospective buyers with the lifestyle […]
New Solicitor joins James & George Collie LLP
James & George Collie are delighted to announce Louise Armstrong has strengthened their Stonehaven office as a Family Law Solicitor. Louise, Armstrong, based in James & George Collie’s Stonehaven office, advises clients on all aspects of family law. Louise is an enthusiastic family lawyer who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for the individuals and […]
Covid-19: Housing Market Update
The housing market remains open and people can continue to move home in all protection levels, including level 4, and to and from areas with different levels, providing that they can be carried out safely in line with current government guidance on moving home. Travel within Scotland and between Scotland and the rest of the UK in […]
What does the UK-wide lockdown mean for separated families?
Last month, government guidelines were announced to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. As of the 23 March, the public has been told to stay at home apart from necessary food shopping, one form of exercise a day, and work for those listed as ‘key workers’. Part of the restrictions also included […]
Divorce rates expected to spike during coronavirus lockdown
As China begins to get a glimpse of life on the other side of coronavirus, it seems that not everyone has been feeling the love during quarantine. It emerged that divorce rates in the country have soared, as couples were forced into spending time together in mandatory lockdown. With the UK being in lockdown since […]
How do the COVID-19 measures affect my estate planning?
Estate planning allows you to get ahead of your future and ensure all the appropriate documentation that divides your estate is in line with your wishes. Having a well-thought out plan will not only protect you should you lose mental capacity, but it will also support your family and causes close to your heart on […]
The function of a Power of Attorney in the coronavirus pandemic
Making decisions is part of everyday life; from where we go when we step out the front door to who comes to visit us in our homes. You rarely consider a time where these choices will be made for you, and yet, the measures implemented as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have left […]
The importance of sorting your Will in the times of coronavirus
According to the Law Society, the number of people looking to write new Wills in the UK has risen by at least 30 per cent following the outbreak of coronavirus. Nevertheless, the process of creating and amending Wills relies heavily on face-to-face interaction, which makes the government measures to stay at home and self-isolate more […]