BISF house construction
Discover the truth about BISF house construction in Scotland. Learn about mortgages, Home Reports, and renovation costs for these unique steel-framed homes.
Blog Posts
Declare asbestos when selling
Selling a Scottish home with asbestos? Learn your legal disclosure duties, how the Home Report handles ACMs, and how to protect your sale from falling through.
Blight notice
Learn how a Blight Notice can force a public authority to buy your Scottish property at market value if development plans have made it impossible to sell.
Buy to sell mortgage
Discover how buy to sell mortgages work in Scotland, from navigating LBTT and ADS to securing finance for unmortgageable "fixer-uppers" and auction properties.
Who pays inheritance tax on jointly owned property
Learn how Inheritance Tax works for jointly owned property in Scotland, including survivorship destinations, executor duties, and how to protect your home.
New kitchen – how much value
Discover how much value a new kitchen adds to your Scottish home, from Home Report impacts to ROI calculations and the legal essentials for a smooth sale.
Wet rot – will it stop your house selling
Discover how wet rot affects your Scottish Home Report, mortgageability, and sale price, plus the exact steps to take to ensure your property sale stays on trac
Chancel repair liability
Worried about hidden church repair bills? Learn why Chancel Repair Liability is rarely a risk for Scottish homeowners and how Scots Law protects your property t
Freehold vs leasehold
Confused by freehold and leasehold? Discover why Scotland's "Absolute Ownership" system offers more security than the English model and what you need to know.
Step-by-step guide to selling your house
Master the Scottish property market with our comprehensive guide to selling your home, covering Home Reports, missives, and how to achieve the best price.
Japanese knotweed – selling
Selling a Scottish home with Japanese knotweed is possible with the right approach. Learn about Home Report disclosures, RICS guidance, and PCA-accredited treat
7-year inheritance tax rule
Understand how the 7-year inheritance tax rule works for Scottish property owners, including taper relief, gifting traps, and specific Scots Law considerations.