Fewer debt cases in Scottish courts
There has been an 11% drop in the number of debt cases raised in Scotland in the financial year 2012-13, compared to 2011-12, according to the latest statistics published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. In total there were 35,900 debt cases raised – almost half the total number of civil law cases brought to court. Debt […]
Complete Clarity Solicitors sponsor promising young boxer, Harry Peacock
Complete Clarity Solicitors are delighted to announce our sponsorship of one of Scotland’s youngest boxing prospects, Harry Peacock! Harry is now the Scottish Champion, having won Gold on Sunday 23rd March. Harry trains hard at the Saltire Boxing Gym in Paisley, with the help of the wonderful coaches there. Colin Belshaw, owner of Saltire Boxing Gym, […]
Scottish Parliament passes debt reform Bill
Changes to the rights of Scottish creditors and debtors are on the way, following the recent passing of the Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament. According to the Scottish Government, the Bill is designed to balance the rights of those in debt with the needs of creditors and businesses. Its provisions […]
House buyer numbers fall but prices continue to rise
The ongoing rise in Scottish house buyer numbers apparently slowed down to its lowest point in almost a year during February, according to the RICS February UK Residential Market Survey. Last month, buyer numbers increased at their slowest rate since April 2013, with a net balance of 24% of chartered surveyors reporting a growth in […]
New building repairs legislation
Proposed measures to assist local authorities in recouping the costs they incur in making defective or dangerous buildings safe have been welcomed by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Regeneration Committee. The measures are the main focus of a Members’ Bill, which was introduced by David Stewart MSP in October 2013. The Defective and Dangerous […]
Rectifying consumer disputes – consultation
Plans to give consumers greater access to redress if something goes wrong with their purchase of goods or services are the subject of a recently launched Government consultation. The consultation sets out the Government’s proposals for an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme to help consumers resolve their complaint without the cost and hassle of going […]
Owning a city home is more affordable
The dream of home ownership has become more attainable for city dwellers, according to the Lloyds Bank Affordable Cities Review. This has revealed that home affordability has improved in the majority of UK cities over the past five years. The average price for a city home in the UK now stands at £184,215 – 5.8 […]
Resolving “high hedge” disputes
Resolving disputes between neighbours over the size of garden hedges should become a bit easier after a new Act comes into effect in April this year. The High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013 will commence on 1st April, having received royal assent last year. The legislation is intended to provide a solution to problems caused by […]
First time buyers are aiming high
First time buyers have high expectations when it comes to the type of home they want to buy, according to new research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks. The study found that as many as 32% of those surveyed want to start off on the property ladder with a three bedroom home, while the next popular […]
Reforming Scotland’s civil courts – Bill published
In a recent development that will be of interest to anyone contemplating taking a legal dispute to one of Scotland’s civil courts, the Scottish Government has published further details of new legislation that it says will bring about the biggest modernisation of Scotland’s courts in a generation. Civil Courts Review The reforms follow on from […]
