There is no such thing as a “standard” commercial lease in Scotland. Every lease needs careful negotiation to reflect the type of property, the nature of the business, and the priorities of both landlord and tenant. From repairing obligations and insurance to rent...
If you are 55 years of age or over, you can consider unlocking some of the capital locked up in your house. Taking out any type of equity release means it will affect the inheritance left to loved ones, along with potential tax implications and impacts on eligibility...
Everyone knows buying a house can be stressful. Even those who have been through the process before still find moving house challenging. But what about those first-time buyers who have not yet got their foot on the property ladder? In this guide for first-time buyers,...
As Scotland’s population ages and more older people own their own homes, many decide to unlock the value in their properties to provide cash in later years. Some people do that through equity release. What is Equity Release? Your house is probably the most valuable...
As with many questions lawyers face, the answer is never straightforward. Whilst this question seems to demand a “yes” or “no” answer, the actual answer is “it depends”! Selling a house involved a contract between the seller and the buyer. In Scotland, that contract...
