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Supplementary LBTT 3% Charge

Supplementary LBTT 3% Charge

Currently in Scotland LBTT applies to transactions involving land and buildings transactions, but on the 25th November 2015, the UK Government’s Autumn Statement proposed the introduction of a supplementary SDLT charge of 3% on the purchase of additional residential properties...
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Will Purplebricks and other low fee agents survive?

Will Purplebricks and other low fee agents survive?

Will Purplebricks survive once investors’ money runs out and are investors facing painful loses? This is an interesting article which was published in The Telegraph on 27th January 2016, where Questor expressed concern over the new online Estate Agent, Purplebricks...
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Key facts on East Central Scotland Property Market

Key facts on East Central Scotland Property Market

Living in East Central Scotland? Looking to find out what's been happening in the property market in this area? ESPC reported the following key facts: The number of homes sold in East Central Scotland between November 2015 and January 201...
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Is home ownership still the norm?

Is home ownership still the norm?

Home ownership has been considered for a long time as a key life ambition. However, two fifths (40%) of Scottish non-homeowners do not believe they will ever be a home owner, Bank of Scotland’s latest 'How Scotland Lives' research has...
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Feng shui your home

Feng shui your home

It’s getting more and more popular to use ‘feng shui’ to cleanse your new home and banish negativity. Feng shui is thought to bring in good and positive energy ensuring a good, happy and healthy start in your new home...
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Parental advice: Buying a student flat

Parental advice: Buying a student flat

Have you been thinking about buying a student flat for your child when they are at university? You should act before 1st April to save thousands in the new tax on second homes. Funding children through university is an expensive...
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Common Questions about Home Reports

Common Questions about Home Reports

Whenever you put your property on the market, a Home Report will be carried out to discover more about the condition of the home, the energy efficiency of the home and more. McEwan Fraser Legal answered some common questions from...
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It’s Rabbie Burns Night!

It’s Rabbie Burns Night!

Tonight is the night we celebrate the life of one of Scotland’s most celebrated sons - Robert Burns. For this great occasion, we’ve brought to you a selection of beautiful properties from across the country! So why not sit back...
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Considerations For Those Planning to Downsize

Considerations For Those Planning to Downsize

It’s almost inevitable that as people reach a more mature stage in life their thoughts can turn to considering adapting their lifestyle to suit the change in circumstances. A key priority for many is to focus on moving home, often...
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Make Your Home a Sweet and Safe Home

Make Your Home a Sweet and Safe Home

It is essential part of home safety that you carry out regular safety checks around the house and now is great time of year to this. Making these checks not only prevents thousands of accidents happening in the home each...
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