November 2020 – Re-vamping of Business Rates

Nov 10, 2020 | Bullet Point Update

This month owners and tenants of non-domestic properties should have received a letter from the Scottish Government about changes to the system for non-domestic rates – otherwise known as business rates. This follows on from the passing of the Non-Domestic Rates...

Facing Repossession Action? Be Wary of Companies Offering a Quick Cash Sale Solution

Jul 1, 2019 | Blog

Govan Law Centre recently appealed a decision in the case of Santander v C, emphasising how important it is that homeowners seek legal advice if their mortgage lender raises a court action for repossession. Mr C suffered from poor health and was unable to work and...

June 2019 – Landlord Registration Expansion

Jun 27, 2019 | Bullet Point Update

Duty to register  Virtually all private landlords must first register as a landlord with each local authority in whose area they let property. That includes everyone named on the title deeds. Failure to do so is a criminal offence and can result in a fine. Current...

April 2019 – “Real Burdens” & “Common Schemes” to be re-vamped

May 13, 2019 | Bullet Point Update

Most homeowners’ titles to their property contain what are called “real burdens”. A “real burden” is an obligation affecting the property which normally requires something to be done or not to be done.  For example, affirmatively, a real burden may require a house to...

Registration of Property by Overseas Entities – public disclosure of beneficial interest

Sep 24, 2018 | Blog

A draft Bill has recently been published by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and sets out provisions to establish a new beneficial ownership register of overseas entities that own UK property. This follows the commitment made at the...