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An update on the current position of Lettings in Scotland

18th June 2020 An update on the current position of Lettings in Scotland. As you are aware we are currently in phase 1 of the return to normality. The Scottish Government have not reopened The property market during phase 1 and as such the scope of property work has been limited. We are still working […]

Small steps

17th June 2020 In recent weeks the Scottish Government, the Law Society of Scotland, Registers of Scotland and other agencies have been working to bring in changes to existing practices to allow more flexibility in conveyancing procedures and the property market. A number of changes have been introduced which will be of benefit to some. 

The UK Property Market – A New Digital Era?

4th June 2020 There is no doubt that the current Covid-19 crisis and pandemic has affected the property market in the UK. It has been interesting as a dual qualified solicitor, to compare how Scotland and England/Wales have responded differently to the Coronavirus outbreak. The difficulties facing conveyancers throughout the UK are largely the same.

Coronavirus – Changes to Eviction Procedure

7th May 2020 At Munro and Noble we have a team of specialist Lettings Agents and Solicitors who are on hand to discuss any concerns that you have, and to provide you with advice tailored to your personal circumstances. The Current Situation On the 6th of April Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent, and became

Munro and Noble show appreciation to our NHS staff

27th April 2020 Munro and Noble main office in Church street, Inverness was changed to show our appreciation to all key workers and our amazing NHS staff. Staff joined together via video conference from across the area to join in with applause. Please join us this Thursday to thank them too.

MNFS Update

3rd April 2020 While interest rates and fees always form the basis of why an adviser would recommend a particular lender to a client ; in the present climate there are other points to consider. Maximum loan to value. We are seeing lenders all applying different thresholds for purchases and remortgages. One lender who pulled back

Land registering update (Covid 19)

3rd April 2020 Land registration is a key part of the conveyancing system in Scotland. It applies to residential, commercial and agricultural property.  No property can change hands in Scotland without being registered in the Register of Sasines or the Land Register of Scotland. Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, on 24 March 2020 the

The emergency Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill

2nd April 2020 This Bill is likely to come into force next week.Among other things, the Bill contains provisions that if passed will:* enable the property registers to continue to function and accept new applications* extend the existing 35 day period that an Advance Notice provides to applicants for a period of 10 days after

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