Knowledge

The latest webinar continues our discussion of ransom strips in rural land development.

The third webinar in the series looks at when ransom strips may arise in a rural setting, what may be done to avoid this using voluntary registration and where rectification may assist as a remedy in a ransom strip situation.

Ann Stewart explores the finer details of the Scottish Law Commission’s Discussion Paper, which attempts to clarify issues surrounding modern commercial leases.

The first webinar of this two-part series explores the basics of construction insurance.

George Frier explores the sources of potential conflict in family businesses, and how best to achieve a harmonious working relationship with key stakeholders.

As of 1 February 2018, new rules apply to vehicles wanting to utilise the new Queensferry Crossing, including agricultural vehicles. 

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 provided the public with a legislative basis for their general access rights over Scottish land. A recent decision has provided further clarification on the nature of public rights to access land in Scotland. Read more. 

There are a number of questions that you need to ask about a burden to assess whether it is live – has a preservation notice been issued? Does the real burden have a duration? Does the ‘Sunset Rule’ apply? We answer these questions and more in our most recent briefing. 

We explore common disputes that arise from serving notices under agricultural property contracts and how these may be resolved. Tune in as we offer practical tips for land owners, tenants and their advisers.

In this article, the authors outline the proposed new regimes set out in the Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Moveable Transactions and illustrate some of the opportunities that would become available as a result of the new regimes’ flexibility.

Our Tax Team explore adjustments made to the VCT investment landscape by changes made in the Autumn 2017 Budget and predict the likely impact this will have. 

For more information on late applications under the Community Right to Buy – including additional criteria and human rights considerations – download our briefing. 

Kevin Clancy explores the Supreme Court’s judgment in an appeal by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Health and Safety against Chevron North Sea Limited. Crucially, the appeal concerned what information can be considered by the Employment Tribunal when determining any appeal against an improvement or prohibition notice.

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is a tax on property transactions in Scotland, and applies to purchases of both residential and commercial properties, and leases of commercial premises granted on or after 1 April 2015. Download our breifing to read more about the LBTT.

All new residential property leases in Scotland are subject to a new letting regime. All new residential lets (unless exempt) will be PRTs. Get up to speed with the information on the PRT in our briefing. 

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy launched a consultation in relation to proposed measures to strengthen the resilience of downstream oil supply in order to maintain consistent fuel supply to UK consumers. 

On 23 January 2017 the UK Government launched proposals for a modern industrial strategy to build on Britain’s strengths and tackle its underlying weaknesses to secure a future as a competitive, global nation. 

The Modern Limited Duration Tenancy, introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 will replace the former Limited Duration Tenancy and soon, it will not be possible to create a new LDT.  While MLDTs are similar to LDTs, there are various practical differences which landlords and tenants should know.