26th November 2019 Over the years Inverness has continued to grow and expand its offering for people living, working and visiting the city. With the steady stream of new residential housing developments appearing all the time, and the housing market remaining strong in the Highlands, it begs the questions, where does everybody work? Where does […]

4th September 2019 As the saying goes, you never know what is round the corner, so before the proverbial bus knocks you down, make a Will before it is too late. Recent research has shown that more than half of the UK adult population do not have a Will. One in three people in the

20th August 2019 When life gets busy and budgets are stretched, safeguarding your finances can often be overlooked. Taking the steps to protect your family’s future can be made easier with professional advice. Recent clients of Munro & Noble Financial Services explain their ‘cover story’: “We engaged Hamish to look at our mortgage options last

25th July 2019 Conveyancing Partner Bruce Miller explains why using a Solicitor Estate Agent can save you time and money when it comes to buying and selling property. In our last blog post: ‘High Street vs Online Estate Agents’, we looked at how quality high street Estate Agents like Munro & Noble will often achieve a

15th July 2019 Like most things, the digital age has changed the face of Estate Agency. No longer is the local newspaper the main form of property advertising, instead the use of smartphones, Social Media and online platforms such as Rightmove and Zoopla provide instant access to the market. However, the most notable change in

8th July 2019 What does the word “croft” bring to mind? Some will picture a house, perhaps a one and a half storey, whitewashed building of a traditional design in a West Highland or Island setting. For others, it is a small farm, perhaps in an upland area. For the lawyer, a “Croft” is defined

26th June 2019 A pre-nuptial agreement is a written contract entered into prior to marriage and which marks provisions for assets and income in the event of divorce. No longer are they for the rich and famous but are instead a normal part of marriage preparations.   It looks to regulate some, if not all, financial

19th June 2019 Today, all Solicitor firms are required by Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AML) to thoroughly check how a client has obtained their wealth and from which account(s) the funds are to be transferred from.  At the outset of any conveyancing transaction, clients will be asked to provide two forms of identification. The first form of identification

11th June 2019 Yet more regulation is pending for landlords of residential properties.  Currently all landlords must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for their rental property and this must be made available to the tenant and displayed at the property.  New regulations start to come into effect next year and the Scottish Government are

29th May 2019 For the final instalment in our May First Time Buyer mini-series, we’re taking you through the steps to finding your perfect first home. If you’ve been following throughout the month, you’ll have received advice from our conveyancing Solicitor Alida Bryce, who explained the Government’s Help to Buy Scheme allowing First Time Buyers to