Explore detailed insights and practical guidance tailored for legal professionals handling property transactions, disputes, and legislation in Scotland. This dedicated resource is designed to enhance your expertise, offering up-to-date information, strategic advice, and actionable steps to navigate the unique landscape of Scottish property law effectively. Stay informed on legal developments, best practices, and procedural nuances crucial to delivering exceptional client service in the Scottish property sector.
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has published a report examining how the government’s new towns programme can deliver sustainable,...
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the Farm Tenancy Forum's new guidance on long-term farm business tenancies....
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published Building Circular 01/2026 announcing The Building Regulations etc....
The Scottish Government has published two pieces of guidance. The first is aimed at hosts and operators of short-term lets in Scotland. It explains...
Severance of a joint tenancySeverance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence...
What is a certificate of title?A certificate of title (also known as a certificate on title) is a particular species of report on title.When...
Indemnity covenants in property transfersThis Practice Note looks at when an indemnity covenant should be given in a transfer of land. For general...
Resulting trustsResulting trusts represent one of the three types of trust which do not require to be declared or evidenced in writing. The others are...
Drafting suspensive conditions in missives in ScotlandWhat is a suspensive condition?A suspensive condition suspends the obligation on either party to a contract to perform that contract until such time as the suspensive condition had been purified (or waived, if that is permitted by the terms of
Servitudes in ScotlandRequirements for a servitudeServitudes are subordinate real rights over a property (the burdened property) for the benefit of another property (the benefited property) which may be exercised by the owner of the benefited property, their tenants and invitees. These include eg
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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