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Yield more important to property investors than Union: study

7th June 2016 | commercial property
Most also say Brexit would not affect intentions

Sasine Register about to close to standard securities

30th March 2016 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Registration will trigger Land Register entry from 1 April

Land Reform Bill passes final stage

17th March 2016 | agriculture-crofting , commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Conservatives only opposition as bill approved

Minister pledges £10m a year for community buyouts

16th March 2016 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Scottish Land Fund to open on 1 April

Scottish commercial property attractive to global buyers, HBJ claims

9th March 2016 | commercial property
Glasgow and Edinburgh top targets as investors look outside London

Minister proposes amendments to Land Reform Bill

20th January 2016 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Stage 2 detailed scrutiny begins today

Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland

14th January 2016 | commercial property , government-administration , property (non-commercial)
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power

Landlords succeed in dilapidations valuation appeal

15th December 2015 | commercial property
Lease provision for cost of repairs given effect

Registers offers advance checks for first registrations

14th December 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
£50 checking service for deeds over unregistered plots

Ultra-long leases convert to ownership as from tomorrow

27th November 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
2012 Act applies to leases extending more than 175 years

Master Policy cover continues meantime for letters of obligation

16th November 2015 | commercial property , professional regulation , property (non-commercial)
Cover still in place under arrangements post-2012 Act

Applications up as Registers reports on "most significant year"

15th September 2015 | commercial property , government-administration , property (non-commercial)
Annual report published for year covering move to 2012 Act regime

Prices up, sales down in Registers' 10-year property report

11th June 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
35% average rise in house prices over decade

Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim

19th May 2015 | commercial property , reparation
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion

Opposing interests line up on land reform plans

18th May 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation

Leased subjects included culverted burn, sheriff rules

11th May 2015 | commercial property
Tenants, not landlords, held liable for maintenance

Society seeks partner to create online property one-stop-shop

2nd April 2015 | commercial property , law society of scotland , property (non-commercial)
Tender invitation to develop conveyancing transactions portal

Swinney promises new property information hub

12th March 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
"One enquiry" system to deliver comprehensive information

Land reform proposals raise concerns for Society

10th February 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Response to consultation questions ownership restrictions

Ten year land registration target will not penalise users, says RoS

9th February 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
Response to consultation denies need for fee increases

Registers rejection fees about to kick in again

5th February 2015 | commercial property , property (non-commercial)
£30 for each failed application from 9 February as grace period ends

Conference to explore land database for Scotland

27th January 2015 | commercial property , government-administration , property (non-commercial)
March event to look at Norwegian system as model

Business rates appeal system up for review

16th December 2014 | commercial property , government-administration , tax
Ministers invite views on how to speed up process

Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties

15th December 2014 | commercial property , professional regulation , property (non-commercial)
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate
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