Covid-19 — Death of a loved one – Estate administration — Large Estate
You have registered the death, organised the funeral and now that you have identified all of the assets your loved one had (and established whether or not they have a Will), you are ready to progress with the administration of the estate. This blog focuses on the procedure where the value of the estate is […]
Covid-19 — Death of a Loved One – Registration of Death
The death of a loved one is a difficult time for everyone. Not only are they grieving but for many they may have never had to register a death or deal with the winding up of a loved one’s estate. It can all become quite overwhelming. The Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown of the nation has […]
Scottish Wills – We Are Here to Help
We will donate 10% of the fee to local foodbanks. Ensuring you have a Will in place not only means that you can decide who you wish to inherit your estate, but it also provides peace of mind and comfort for both you and your family, knowing that your affairs are in order. The current […]
Private Residential Tenancies: Abandoned Belongings
We are aware of increasing instances where tenants, in particular student tenants, are giving Notice to Leave and returning home. On occasion, these tenants are leaving and have abandoned belongings in the property. While the tenancy agreement will usually oblige tenants to remove their belongings on departure, difficulties arise where the tenancy agreement omits to […]
Coronavirus (Scotland) Act and Scottish Residential Tenancies
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 has now come into force. This Act proposes significant temporary changes to residential tenancy law in the private and social rented sectors. What are the changes? Private Residential Tenancies – Increased Notice PeriodsThe Act increases the notice period for the Private Residential Tenancy. The current notice period is either 28 or […]
Reduction of a Residential Lease
Since 25 May 2015 it has been possible to raise an action challenging the existence of a lease in the Sheriff Court by way of an action for reduction. In the recent case of SW v Chesnutt Skeoch Limited the Upper Tribunal considered whether the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) had jurisdiction to consider […]
Energy Efficiency Regulations to Come Into Force – Update
The Scottish Government has published a parliamentary report in connection with the forthcoming Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2019. Our earlier blog stated that the Regulations were proposed to come into force on 1 April 2020. However the report confirms this will be postponed until 1 October 2020. What are the new key […]
Coronavirus and Powers of Attorney
Now more than ever, we should be asking the question: “are my affairs in order?” In these uncertain times, it is prudent planning to consider putting a Will and Power of Attorney in place. A Will, of course, allows you to state what you wish to happen to your assets upon your death and provides […]
Coronavirus – Landlord and Letting Agent Update
Following on from our blog on Monday regarding the Coronavirus and its impact on the private rented sector, it is abundantly clear that the pandemic is causing unprecedented worry to both landlords, letting agents and tenants. There appears to be a lot of speculation and panic about what the government will do to help tenants. […]
Coronavirus – Guidance for Landlords and Letting Agents
Each day our news feed is filled with updates and reports regarding the spread of the coronavirus. Guidance from the UK Government is to stay at home for 7 days if you have a high temperature and a new continuous cough. Government Guidance What can landlords and letting agents do if tenants are self-isolating? The […]
