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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?
12 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew announces series of key hires
Gillespie Macandrew has bolstered its market-leading teams with a series of recent hires.
28 September 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Important changes to planning applications and permissions brought into force
By Colin Hamilton, Sandy Telfer
The Scottish Government has continued its implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, with two instruments that have effect from 1 October 2022.
23 September 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew appoints five newly qualified solicitors
Gillespie Macandrew, has announced the appointment of five newly qualified solicitors following their completion of its legal traineeship.
31 August 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
NFU Scotland Legal Helpline – we CAN help
The NFU Scotland Legal Helpline is a service we run to provide NFU Scotland members with 20 minutes free legal advice.
30 August 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins
Employment law is keeping pace with the radical changes in the world of work
The speed of change in employment law has never been more apparent, responding to a global pandemic has radically changed the world in which we work.
24 August 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins
The Scottish Government’s latest consultation on Land Reform – A Review
Latest Consultation on Land Reform - Is there a proper evidence base, and does it focus accurately on the issues?
18 August 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew achieves double digit income growth
Gillespie Macandrew ended its financial year in a strong position exceeding pre-pandemic revenue levels and re-establishing its annual growth trajectory.
02 August 2022 | Time to read: 8 mins
Planning for Afforestation
By Sandy Telfer
Many Scottish landowners have sought to add value to unproductive land through afforestation, although what planning is required?
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