News and Insights
02 December 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Grain harvest concerns as we come into winter
We analyse these global effects on the grain harvest amongst other challenges, creating a complex climate for rural businesses.
02 December 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
Examining Agricultural Tenancies Reform
By Fiona Scott
Agricultural tenancy reform is once again on the Scottish Government’s agenda with their proposals for change contained in two separate consultations.
24 November 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
Gillespie Macandrew donates £40,000 to its charity partners
Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has made a significant charitable donation of £40,000 to be shared between its two charity partners.
17 November 2022 | Time to read: 13 mins
Payment notices under construction: cracks at the border
By Ross Taylor
How strictly should the courts construe notices relating to payment under construction contracts, to follow the spirit of the statutory scheme?
28 October 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
What are the tax implications of selling the family home?
There can be many reasons for deciding to sell the family home, but what are the tax considerations we need to be aware of?
28 October 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins
Tips and advice for those asked to act as an attorney
Acting as an Attorney on behalf of someone else is a big commitment and it is important to be aware of the responsibility that is being placed upon them.
28 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Inheritance Tax – A helpful reminder
With financial planning at the forefront for many at the moment, we have set out a helpful reminder of the current position around inheritance tax.
28 October 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
How do I change my name or my child’s name after a separation?
One of the most common practical changes following a separation or divorce/dissolution of civil partnership is to change your surname or your child’s surname.
28 October 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
Our top tips for moving house
For many, moving house can be a daunting prospect. There is a lot to consider and figuring out what is most important to you can be difficult.
24 October 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
Charities may need to look at how they operate to cope with the cost-of-living crisis
We are all aware of the cost-of-living crisis and how that is affecting us as individuals, but it also has implications for the charities within our communities
24 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Raising the Bar for Farmhouses: Repairing Standard and EPC’s
From 28 March 2027, it will be necessary for agriculture housing to meet the repairing standard requirements. Here we discuss what this means for landlords.
18 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
In Scots Law, what makes a contract into a lease?
Have you sometimes wondered how to tell whether a deal you wish to document, or a document which you are examining, amounts to a ‘Lease’ or not?
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