Five FAQ’s about Divorce in Scotland
The breakdown of a marriage, civil partnership or a relationship where two people simply live together, is extremely stressful for both parties. Read our top five frequently asked questions below, or get in touch with our specialist divorce lawyers in Aberdeen on 01224 581581 for specialist advice.
What if You Don’t Have a Will?
In Scotland, the law tells us who will inherit your estate when you die without making a Will. This can give rise to your assets going to someone who you may not wish to benefit. There are quite a few misconceptions about this, including the wrong assumption that your spouse or civil partner will automatically […]
The Benefits of Using a Specialist Debt Recovery Solicitor
When an invoice is overdue, it can be challenging to determine the appropriate steps to retrieve the outstanding amount. Sending repetitive letters or having phone calls ignored doesn’t help anyone, and yet many individuals and companies are unsure how long they should spend chasing debt before seeking professional help. In this blog, our debt […]
Should I Buy a New Build Property?
If you are planning on buying a house, there are a massive range of options. One of those is whether to buy a new build property or not. There are many factors to consider, and the choice isn’t necessarily an easy one. Here, our residential property solicitors provide a guide to some of the pros […]
How to Buy and Sell Property at the Same Time
Finding yourself in a property chain can present a range of problems when you’re looking to move. Ideally, you would be able to sell your home quickly but then have all the time you need to identify your new home while your buyer patiently waits until you are ready to move. Unfortunately, this is rarely […]
Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – are you liable to pay?
The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2016 (containing Additional Dwelling Supplement or “ADS” provisions) came into effect on 1 April 2016, adding an additional cost to buyers who purchase an ‘additional’ dwelling at a price over £40,000. The tax on the total purchase price increased from 3% to 4% with effect from 25 […]
Summary warrants – could you be at risk?
If you fall behind with certain financial liabilities, such as council tax or other taxes collected by Revenue Scotland, there are procedures in place that enable creditors to collect outstanding sums quicker than is usually the case with traditional debt recovery procedures. A summary warrant is one such method, commonly being used by local authorities […]
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What is a Home Report and Why Do I Need One?
If you are selling a property in Scotland, you will need to provide a home report for prospective buyers. This is a pack of documents that offers details about the house, providing buyers with upfront information on the condition of the property which will enable them to make informed decisions before they decide to view […]
Rectifying a Will in Scotland
Background Under the Succession (Scotland) Act 2016, a process was introduced that provided a method of dealing with defects in a person’s Will, which are causing difficulties in the administration of the Will. Section 3 of the Act allows for rectification of the Will if the testator (Will-maker) died domiciled in Scotland, the Will was […]