Insight Hub

• 19 April 2022

Anderson Strathern hails advisory role regarding ScotWind agreements

• 11 April 2022
• | Aidan Walker

There is a new, higher standard for homebuilding in the UK

The New Homes Quality Code (“New Code”) was published on 17 December 2021 and replaces the current Consumer Code for Home Builders. The New Code is designed to “fill in the gaps” of the Consumer Code by introducing additional requirements for property developers.

• 7 April 2022
• | Elizabeth MacGregor
• | Adèle Nicol

Short Term Letting Control and Other Housing Issues

There are several important changes to Housing Law in the pipeline. Legislation changes surrounding short term letting control as well as fire alarms are now in place, with others (potentially) to come – this article will provide an overview of both categories.

• 4 April 2022
• | Anne Chapman

Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: what you need to know

Land reform can take many guises, and the new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (“the Register”) is one that we should all be aware of.

• 4 April 2022

Anderson Strathern partners with LINC Scotland to advise on new legislation

• 30 March 2022
• | Christina Abbott

Separated parents: Navigating school holidays

During the school year, you probably already have a schedule that works for you and your family. But, the school holidays can throw everything off track. With the holidays approaching you may be wondering how to manage childcare arrangements, travel abroad, holiday activities and more.

• 28 March 2022
• | Victoria Simpson

Gift Aid Changes following the Spring Statement

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced at the Spring Statement that the rate of basic rate income tax in the UK will be reduced from 20% to 19% with effect from 6 April 2024. This will of course have a serious longer term impact on the charity sector and community amateur sports clubs (CASC) as Gift Aid is linked to the basic rate of income tax. 

• 28 March 2022
• | Victoria Simpson

The effect of financial sanctions on charity trustees

The Charity Commission for England and Wales opened an inquiry on 16 March this year into the Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG). GPG is an English registered charity set up in 2018 that operates globally to educate the public in the arts, culture and heritage of the Jewish people. One of its objectives as stated on its website is to strengthen the Jewish identity of Russian speaking Jews worldwide. GPG launched a £10m appeal for emergency

• 28 March 2022
• | Fiona McKinnon

Consumer behaviour – key retail and restaurant sector trends for 2022

The pandemic forced the retail industry to quickly adapt with more high street businesses opening online, click and collect orders continuing to gain popularity and expand. Consumers became completely connected with the convenience of online sales and quick delivery regardless of the sales channel they were using. It seems that these retail trends are here to stay but as the rollout of the vaccination programme continues and our high streets

• 18 March 2022
• | Victoria Simpson

Wick Academy Development Fund – implications for charity trustees

OSCR recently published its inquiry report into Wick Academy Development Fund, a Scottish registered charity set up in 2002 to benefit the inhabitants of Wick and its environs. The charity had been raising funds by selling lottery tickets within the local community. This activity ceased on 28 April 2009, having raised £140,000 for the charity.

• 18 March 2022
• | Victoria Simpson

Investigation into the Captain Tom Foundation

The Captain Tom Foundation, a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales has been in the headlines following the publication of the accounts for its first year of operation. They showed that despite receiving an income of £1.1m in this period, the charity only gave out grants totalling £160,000 to four charities but spent £209,433 on support costs

• 18 March 2022
• | Victoria Simpson

Five top tips for charities navigating contracts

Contracts. Even the word can be daunting, not to mention the feeling when you’re faced with a 30-page document containing an array of legalisms and Latin phrases. However, as daunting as they can be, they are often vitally important to protect your charity while dealing with suppliers, customers or commercial partners.