Insights 21 February 2023

Easing payment pains for charities facing commercial rent issues

Kenny Gray offers some options for minimising costs relating to premises for third sector leaders feeling the strain of meeting rising prices

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Insights 17 February 2023

Calling all landowners and tenants your RCI deadline is coming soon

The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) requires certain categories of landowners and tenants to supply information regard...

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Insights 16 February 2023

Can the fear of being stigmatised be a reasonable excuse for failing to apply for other jobs?

A recent case clarifies what evidence is needed to support an employee’s reasons for failing to seek alternative employment

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Insights 3 February 2023

The importance of making a Will when you co-habit

Moving in together is an exciting next step but without an up-to-date Will could you be leaving your partner, and any family you have, in the lurch?

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Insights 31 January 2023

Landlords seek support to navigate private rental rule changes

Private housing landlords are seeking legal help as they grapple with the Scottish Government’s latest changes to rent and evictions rules

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Insights 25 January 2023

Who will get your place in the sun?

If you have a holiday home or other foreign assets you may need a separate Will created within the country they are located.

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Insights 20 January 2023

D.I.V.O.R.C.E doesn’t need to be H.E. double L

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can help keep things civil as well as avoiding court and spiralling costs

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Insights 18 January 2023

What does the increase in new minimum wage rates for 2023 mean for employers?

Employers should be aware of changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will take effect from 1 April 2023

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Insights 9 January 2023

A call for renewable energy projects to become simpler and quicker

Susan Law, Partner in our Rural Property team fears Scotland’s rural economy and climate ambitions risk suffering because renewable energy projects ca...

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Insights 16 December 2022

Bank of mum and dad may face inheritance tax hit

Families are warned about being too generous in helping younger generations on the property ladder during the cost-of living crisis

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Insights 14 December 2022

All I want for Christmas (or for any holiday)… is happy kids

Separated? Divorced? Keeping everyone happy when splitting time with kids over holiday periods can be tricky to manage. Here are our top tips on navig...

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Insights 7 December 2022