Legal Rights in Scotland give your husband, wife or civil partner and your children a fixed share of your moveable estate, whatever your Will says. In practice this means you cannot disinherit a child completely. This guide explains what Legal Rights cover, how much...
Remortgaging in Scotland involves a distinct legal process that many homeowners overlook. Whether you are switching to a new lender or staying put on a better deal, a solicitor is needed to create the new standard security and discharge the old one at the Land...
The First Home Fund is a Scottish Government shared-equity scheme that helps first-time buyers onto the property ladder. It reopens by the end of June 2026 and offers up to £10,000 towards a home worth no more than £300,000. The Government takes a percentage equity...
Paying off your mortgage is a major milestone, but the process is not quite finished. In Scotland, once your final payment is made, you need to discharge the Standard Security from your property title. Until this is done, your lender’s charge remains on the Land...
If you’re house hunting in Scotland, you may have come across the term closing date. It’s a uniquely Scottish part of the property process and can often take buyers by surprise, especially those new to the market or coming from other parts of the UK. In this article,...
