Blogs & opinions
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Planning Bill set to bring another overhaul
Aim is to strengthen and simplify system
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Scots standard commercial leases now available
Property Standardisation Group's work produces results
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Electronic land registration regulations in hand
Registers targeting fully digital application system
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Community interests can affect property anywhere
Search of register advised in all non-residential sales
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Parking charges – legislation for private operators?
MSP consulting on proposed bill to regulate sums demanded
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Uncorking alcohol minimum pricing
May date for 2012 Act to come into force
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Time for the members to elect the President and VP
Individuals needed who will perform well in public
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Letter: harassment – a problem, no question
It must be considered everyone's problem if things are to change
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Letter: holding the Keeper to account (1)
ARTL reply suggests double standards being applied
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Letter: holding the Keeper to account (2)
ARTL reply does not address the question of money wasted
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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
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Hold tight for 2018
Get set for another rollercoaster ride through the year
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Facility and circumvention: a high bar
More clients are looking to challenge wills, but it isn't easy
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Solicitors overlooking new IHT400 procedure
HMRC will not return principal C1s and C4s sent
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Trust Registration Service extends deadline to March
Existing trusts now have until 5 March to register
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Access to Funds: don't overlook the option
Scheme an alternative to guardianship in simpler cases
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No arrangements on death – who steps in?
A 2016 Act governs entitlement to make funeral arrangements