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Light at the end of the tunnel
The Team at Simpson & Marwick are very pleased that there now appears to be a chink of light at the end of the property tunnel. The Scottish Government has...
Covid 19 Update
An update from the team on how we are handling work during the coronavirus outbreak.
Making the most of Lock-down
Make the most of lock-down by carrying out those long-overdue jobs around the house. From decluttering your storage spaces to tidying up the garden, there's lots of tasks that can...
The Scotsman Highlighting the changes in city on the move
Richard Loudon, enthusiastically innovative Partner at traditional Edinburgh Firm Simpson & Marwick, discusses with Rory Ford how the Capital's housing market has evolved since the property veteran started out in...
Law Society Journal Property Chains
Can English-type chains in Scottish property transactions be avoided? Precautions may not be enough, but experience shows that proactive management can prevent them getting out of control.Update:- Ilott v The Blue Cross and others
In 2015 I commented on the above case. At the time, I confirmed that despite the decision by The Court of Appeal to dismiss a Testator’s perfectly valid Will in...Business Succession Planning
The Scottish Government recently published their guidance to help public bodies develop effective succession plans for their Boards. The raison d’etre of such succession planning is to ensure highly effective,...Private Client - Power of Attorney
The Office for National Statistics recently released figures which confirm that Alzheimer’s disease has now become the leading cause of death in England and Wales. According to the report more...
