May 2019 – Standard Missives or “Language is difficult to put into words”

Jun 4, 2019 | Bullet Point Update

A purchase and sale of a flat or house requires a written contract. Such contracts will usually have an extensive array of clauses but many of these are common to virtually all such sales and purchases.  So, the solicitor profession has devised a set of “standard...

Glasgow City Council has Issued a Compulsory Purchase Order on 7 flats in Govanhill

May 3, 2019 | Blog

Glasgow City Council has issued a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for seven flats in Westmoreland Street , Govanhill, Glasgow. This is the first time landlords have been forced to sell because they have failed to keep their property in an acceptable condition....

I am a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal. Here are some words to the wise….

May 1, 2019 | Blog

…although it is not the wise that needs them! I joined Mitchells Roberton when I was 17 just after leaving school and in 2005 I began working as a legal secretary. I was delighted when I was encouraged by the firm to progress my career in law and started...

Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme

Apr 16, 2019 | Blog

If you want to buy a new build home but can’t afford the total cost, you might be able to get help through the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme. The scheme is open to first time buyers and existing homeowners and helps with up to 15% of the purchase...

Changes to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)

Mar 25, 2019 | Blog

With effect from the 25 January 2019 certain changes in the rates and thresholds of LBTT took place. These apply to: Transactions where Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is payable Non residential property transactions where a lump sum changes hands ( e.g. a...