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First-Time Buyer Relief for LBTT and General Exemptions
Gillian Irving
Residential Property
The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is something which must remain at the forefront of your mind when purchasing a property in Scotland. It is the tax you pay when you purchase a property. However, if you are a first-time buyer, you are exempt fro...
The Uniqueness of Conveyancing
Allan Millar
Residential Property
As it is nearly Christmas time, a Christmas analogy seems apt. Every conveyance is unique like a snowflake. Each presents unique issues to be addressed. Cladding is a significant issue with modern buildings, due to concerns regarding fire safety. Bui...
Understanding LBTT & ADS When Purchasing a Property
Allan Millar
Residential Property
Correct as of the 1st of April 2024 LBTT – Land and Building Transaction Tax - is the Scottish equivalent of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). LBTT is a tax applied to residential and commercial land and buildings transactions, however I will be focusing e...
The Devil’s in the Detail
Allan Millar
Residential Property
Congratulations, you’ve bought the home of your dreams. A new build property with a drive way. It’s your property, so you can do anything you want with it. Right? Well, no actually. Or more accurately it depends upon your title burdens, particularly
Purchasing a Listed Building in Scotland
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Residential Property
When searching for a new home, do you find yourself drawn to, unique, charismatic, older, and characterful properties? If so, then you may find yourself falling in love with a listed building. Listed buildings enhance Scotland’s charming landscape an
Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Residential Property
The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) was launched on the 1 April 2022. This new register, which is managed and maintained by the Registers of Scotland, was established as a result of The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016
Top Tips for Reducing Stress While Purchasing Your Dream Home
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Residential Property
Purchasing your dream home sounds exciting, right? Well, it certainly is. However, the process of purchasing a property can be equally as stressful and the current competitive market has exacerbated the potential for stress. Not to mention that buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make.
The Additional Dwelling Supplement Increase in Scotland
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Residential Property
There are various reasons why you may consider purchasing a second residential property. Maybe you are looking to invest in a buy-to-let property, or maybe you would like to have a holiday home to escape to on the weekends and during the holiday
Getting on the 'property ladder': A guide for the first time buyers in Scotland
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Residential Property
Buying a property is typically the biggest purchase that a person makes in their life and doing it for the first time can be especially daunting and confusing. While algebra continues to be taught in schools, knowledge of the process when it comes to
Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property
Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Residential Property
Garden predators are taking root in the courts, as householders take action to fight off plant invaders that can be highly destructive and undermine property values. Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive, aggressive and fast-growing plant which can

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