The Importance of Writing a Will

A recent survey by the Law Society of Scotland found that as many as 57% of adults in Scotland do not have a legally valid will. This is a surprisingly high figure, because having an up-to-date a will is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your estate is distributed in accordance with […]

Courts Reform Bill Passes Stage 3

New legislation to bring about the biggest modernisation of Scotland’s courts in a generation has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill includes recommendations made by Lord Gill as part of the Scottish Civil Courts Review to improve the structure and operation of the courts, which were described as “slow, inefficient […]

Sharp increase in first-time buyer lending

First-time buyers are continuing to help drive the property market, with recent data showing that mortgage lending to first-time buyers totalled £3.7 billion during December 2013. This is a 3% increase over November 2013 and an increase of 48% over the comparable figure for December 2012. The data, which has recently been released by the […]