Blogs & opinions
Should council have appealed permanence order refusal?
Court’s criticism contrasts with approach in English decision
No expenses awarded despite permanence order refusal
Authority entitled to act on report discredited at proof
Crunch time
The independent reports due in the next few months will be an indication of how the profession is seen from outside
Planning Bill set to bring another overhaul
Aim is to strengthen and simplify system
Scots standard commercial leases now available
Property Standardisation Group's work produces results
Electronic land registration regulations in hand
Registers targeting fully digital application system
Community interests can affect property anywhere
Search of register advised in all non-residential sales
Parking charges – legislation for private operators?
MSP consulting on proposed bill to regulate sums demanded
Uncorking alcohol minimum pricing
May date for 2012 Act to come into force
Time for the members to elect the President and VP
Individuals needed who will perform well in public
Letter: harassment – a problem, no question
It must be considered everyone's problem if things are to change
Letter: holding the Keeper to account (1)
ARTL reply suggests double standards being applied
Letter: holding the Keeper to account (2)
ARTL reply does not address the question of money wasted
Buying and selling in Scotland: still on track?
When few transactions actually fall through, it would serve clients (and the profession's reputation) better not to leave so much to the last minute in a house sale and purchase
Hold tight for 2018
Get set for another rollercoaster ride through the year
Facility and circumvention: a high bar
More clients are looking to challenge wills, but it isn't easy
Solicitors overlooking new IHT400 procedure
HMRC will not return principal C1s and C4s sent
Trust Registration Service extends deadline to March
Existing trusts now have until 5 March to register
Access to Funds: don't overlook the option
Scheme an alternative to guardianship in simpler cases
No arrangements on death – who steps in?
A 2016 Act governs entitlement to make funeral arrangements
Employers must not mislead over reason for dismissing
Employee could rely on conduct he was unaware of at the time
ACAS issues guidance on workplace sexual harassment
Advice for employers and workers on dealing with incidents
Right to unclaimed holiday pay not lost after year end
Salesman who preferred to remain self-employed had good claim
Amendment out of time issue may require evidence
Employment judge erred in making preliminary ruling