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Yield more important to property investors than Union: study
Most also say Brexit would not affect intentions
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Sasine Register about to close to standard securities
Registration will trigger Land Register entry from 1 April
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Land Reform Bill passes final stage
Conservatives only opposition as bill approved
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Minister pledges £10m a year for community buyouts
Scottish Land Fund to open on 1 April
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Scottish commercial property attractive to global buyers, HBJ claims
Glasgow and Edinburgh top targets as investors look outside London
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Minister proposes amendments to Land Reform Bill
Stage 2 detailed scrutiny begins today
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Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power
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Landlords succeed in dilapidations valuation appeal
Lease provision for cost of repairs given effect
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Registers offers advance checks for first registrations
£50 checking service for deeds over unregistered plots
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Ultra-long leases convert to ownership as from tomorrow
2012 Act applies to leases extending more than 175 years
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Master Policy cover continues meantime for letters of obligation
Cover still in place under arrangements post-2012 Act
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Applications up as Registers reports on "most significant year"
Annual report published for year covering move to 2012 Act regime
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Prices up, sales down in Registers' 10-year property report
35% average rise in house prices over decade
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Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion
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Opposing interests line up on land reform plans
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation
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Leased subjects included culverted burn, sheriff rules
Tenants, not landlords, held liable for maintenance
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Society seeks partner to create online property one-stop-shop
Tender invitation to develop conveyancing transactions portal
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Swinney promises new property information hub
"One enquiry" system to deliver comprehensive information
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Land reform proposals raise concerns for Society
Response to consultation questions ownership restrictions
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Ten year land registration target will not penalise users, says RoS
Response to consultation denies need for fee increases
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Registers rejection fees about to kick in again
£30 for each failed application from 9 February as grace period ends
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Conference to explore land database for Scotland
March event to look at Norwegian system as model
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Business rates appeal system up for review
Ministers invite views on how to speed up process
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Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate