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Rules and Guidance - Introduction

Welcome to the Society's rules and guidance section. There are 3 basic ways in which you can search for information and guidance.

For example, "I think there might be a rule about acting for partners of the firm in their own mortgages?".

(1) Using our alphabetical topic indexes. Choose "Topics S - Z" . Choose "secured loans" which will take you to the relevant guidance re Rule 22 of the Accounts Rules.

(2) Type "security by partner" into the search engine in the top right-hand corner of any page. Choose the appropriate item from the list of hits.

(3) Take a look at our frequently asked questions (FAQs).

If you still cannot find what you need then please feel free to contact one of the team below:

Professional Practice & General Issues

Bruce Ritchie on 0131 476 8124 

Fiona Robb on 0131 226 8883

Stella McCraw on 0131 476 8176

Accounts Rules and Guarantee Fund Issues 

Ian Messer on 0131 476 8358