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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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18 May 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew to sponsor Great Glen Challenge 2023

By Lois Newton

Gillespie Macandrew is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2023.

04 May 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew bolsters its private client team with key hire

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of private client specialist, David Mowlem to its partnership.

26 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

How to choose the right location for your new home

By Caitlin Keegan

Caitlin Keegan breaks down what’s involved in choosing where to buy a property finding the right location for you.

14 April 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

Civil Partnership or Marriage – What are the legal differences?

We have prepared a helpful factsheet on the legal differences between becoming marital spouses or civil partners.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 14 mins

Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Government recently introduced the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Ashley McCann highlights the headline provisions of the Bill.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Repairing Standard to be extended to the Rural Sector

By Stephen Gamba

Overview of the recent Repairing Standard guidance published by the Scottish Government.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Business Property Relief for Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code

By John McArthur

With the Government's commitment to Net Zero by 2050, we discuss the business property relief for the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland code.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

Overview of the current residential property market and competition for properties

By Paula Arnott

Legal Director, Paula Arnott provides an overview of the current residential property market and the positive competition for properties at all levels.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Important changes to the annual allowance for pension savings

By Mariola Seeruthun-Kowalczyk

We highlight key changes to the Pension Lifetime Allowance and the Pension Annual Allowance, discussing what these changes could mean for you. 

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 5 mins

What are the duties and responsibilities of Trustees?

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

We explore the duties of Trustees and what advice Trustees should be taking in order to meet their obligations.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 5 mins

What is holding you back from preparing your Will?

Having a Will in place provides peace of mind that your wishes are followed when you are no longer around, so why do we hold back from preparing a Will?

21 March 2023 | Time to read: 9 mins

What are the main features of the Trusts and Succession Bill?

By Stewart Dunbar

The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 22 November 2022.

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