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Yield more important to property investors than Union: study
Most also say Brexit would not affect intentions

Sasine Register about to close to standard securities
Registration will trigger Land Register entry from 1 April

Land Reform Bill passes final stage
Conservatives only opposition as bill approved

Minister pledges £10m a year for community buyouts
Scottish Land Fund to open on 1 April

Scottish commercial property attractive to global buyers, HBJ claims
Glasgow and Edinburgh top targets as investors look outside London

Minister proposes amendments to Land Reform Bill
Stage 2 detailed scrutiny begins today

Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power

Landlords succeed in dilapidations valuation appeal
Lease provision for cost of repairs given effect

Registers offers advance checks for first registrations
£50 checking service for deeds over unregistered plots

Ultra-long leases convert to ownership as from tomorrow
2012 Act applies to leases extending more than 175 years

Master Policy cover continues meantime for letters of obligation
Cover still in place under arrangements post-2012 Act

Applications up as Registers reports on "most significant year"
Annual report published for year covering move to 2012 Act regime

Prices up, sales down in Registers' 10-year property report
35% average rise in house prices over decade

Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion

Opposing interests line up on land reform plans
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation

Leased subjects included culverted burn, sheriff rules
Tenants, not landlords, held liable for maintenance

Society seeks partner to create online property one-stop-shop
Tender invitation to develop conveyancing transactions portal

Swinney promises new property information hub
"One enquiry" system to deliver comprehensive information

Land reform proposals raise concerns for Society
Response to consultation questions ownership restrictions

Ten year land registration target will not penalise users, says RoS
Response to consultation denies need for fee increases

Registers rejection fees about to kick in again
£30 for each failed application from 9 February as grace period ends

Conference to explore land database for Scotland
March event to look at Norwegian system as model

Business rates appeal system up for review
Ministers invite views on how to speed up process

Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate