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Community Rights to Buy – The options explained

Fiona Scott, Legal Director outlines the various rights available to communities to purchase land in Scotland.  

Compulsory purchase in Scotland – reform on the horizon?

Ruth Thomson, Senior Solicitor, details the current system for Compulsory Purchase Orders and considers the changes that may be put in place with this reform.  

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15 May 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins

How best to protect those closest to you

By Agnes Mallon

It is important to take the time to stop and think about what would happen if you were ill.

22 April 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

The Sandwich Generation – Feeling the Squeeze?

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

Life in the middle of the sandwich can be difficult, with carers finding they have little time to themselves.

22 April 2020 | Time to read: 2 mins

How can I ensure my wishes are followed if I become ill?

The foremost topic of global concern is a common one; the health and wellbeing of ourselves and our loved ones.

21 April 2020 | Time to read: 2 mins

Advised on the creation of a new charity supporting patients and their families in the wake of Covid-19

The charities team, with support from charity regulator, OSCR advised on the creation of a new charitable body.

20 April 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development

By Alan White

Over a number of years there have been various pieces of land reform legislation including the Community Right to Buy Schemes.

08 April 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins

Re-evaluating retentions – building trust in construction

By Keith Emmerson

Part of the retention is normally due to be repaid at practical completion, with the remainder paid once any defects are certified as made good.

06 March 2020 | Time to read: 5 mins

Co-parenting: key considerations

Some key considerations for newly separated parents.

07 February 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew is the latest law firm to join Rare’s contextualised recruitment pilot

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew has become the latest law firm to join a pilot scheme by the Law Society of Scotland and Rare.

27 January 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

Service is key when buying or selling property

By Gillian Wright

Moving house remains one of life’s more stressful events so when buying or selling your home, it’s important to seek out the best possible advice.

13 December 2019 | Time to read: 4 mins

Family law implications of building ‘Grand Designs’ on legacy land

Self-building gives you the opportunity to design a one-off family home that ticks all the boxes: design, living requirements and, most importantly, location.

26 November 2019 | Time to read: 2 mins

Safeguard your rural family business

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

Many potential issues might be avoided if a Will is put in place.

18 July 2019 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Fatal Five

By Alan White

Pause before undertaking an activity and consider the risks posed and how you can reduce them.

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