Insight Hub

• 13 April 2021

Anderson Strathern announces Cancer Research UK as its new charity of the year

• 9 April 2021
• | Linsey Barclay-Smith
• | Robin Beattie

A beginner’s guide to buying a rural home

Scrolling through the property sale pages online seems like the perfect escape at the moment.  The ultimate find for many is likely to be a property with onsite parking, no neighbours, a garden with space and uninterrupted views.

• 8 April 2021
• | Martin Campbell

Tax on residential property investment – a tax on all your houses

Residential property investors are experiencing a time of unprecedented change to the tax treatment of residential properties. The property tax system is becoming increasingly pervasive as both the Scottish and the UK Governments seek to increase tax revenue, slow down the property market and encourage wider property ownership.

• 8 April 2021
• | Martin Campbell
• | Alison Pryde

Capital gains tax for non-UK residents – disposal of all UK land and property

From 6 April 2019 the UK capital gains tax (CGT) regime was extended to cover the disposal of non-residential property by non-UK residents. This change to the tax rules levelled the playing field between (i) UK residents and non-residents, and (ii) residential and non-residential property. This article reviews the impact of this potential CGT charge and reporting requirement for non-UK residents.

• 8 April 2021
• | Martin Campbell
• | Alison Pryde

Inheritance tax Residence Nil Rate Band explained

Did you know, you can pass up to £1 million on to your children free of inheritance tax? No more inheritance tax on family homes. Our helpful series of articles on tax will keep you informed with what you need to know.

• 8 April 2021
• | Martin Campbell
• | Alison Pryde

Offshore investment in UK residential property

The UK residential property market has for a long time been an attractive proposition for foreign investors. An increased demand for UK residential property from abroad runs contrary to both the Scottish and UK Governments’ objectives to slow down the property market and encourage wider property ownership.

• 19 March 2021
• | Carole Tomlinson

Making time for making a will

For many, making a will is something we mean to do but usually sits around the bottom of the to-do list.  While many of us have a little more time on our hands than we normally would, and have all been concerned about the impact Covid-19 may have upon our families, our friends, colleagues and businesses, it may provide some comfort to finally complete some of those tasks we never get round to in our normal busy lives, such as making a will.

• 17 March 2021

Anderson Strathern strengthens Private Client team with Tax Director hire

• 17 March 2021

Anderson Strathern to merge with Shetland law firm

• 18 February 2021
• | Bruce Farquhar

Succession planning and employee ownership trusts

Passing on an independent or family run business as a going concern will be one of the first priorities when looking to retire or move to a different role within a business. So when it comes to exiting a business, how do owners ensure continuity, especially if there are no obvious family succession routes?

• 15 February 2021
• | Jemma Richardson

The residential property market boom

The Scottish residential property market ended 2020 with a boom, with property values in Edinburgh seeing a sharp increase in the final 3 months of the year. With Land and Buildings Transaction Tax suspended on the first £250,000 of a property purchase price until 31 March 2021 and more high loan-to-value mortgage products available, this is showing no signs of slowing down.

• 11 February 2021
• | Janice Jones

When a key comes before (or after) a ring

For many couples, a key is likely to come before a ring, although it’s true to say that there may be more rings and proposals around Valentine's Day. Whether you’re living together, planning to live together or getting married, it’s important to seek expert legal advice to make sure you’re as well prepared and well informed as you can be for the different life events that might arise.