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Deputy First Minster John Swinney announced a number of changes yesterday in order to try and raise additional revenue to support Scotland’s NHS and other public services. One of them being an increase to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), impacting those purchasing a second home or investment residential property.

As we look back upon the past year, we would like to thank those who have supported our business throughout the year. Thanks for a great year, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best as you embark on 2023. Festive opening hours:

Although Santa may be a resident of the North Pole, when he flies over Scotland, he is subject to the laws of our land. In Scotland, legally there is a presumption against gift. In simplistic terms that means that in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, if you can prove you provided someone with an item, then the assumption is it was a loan and not a gift. Meaning Santa – the person who provided the item – can then legally demand it back. If you can’t give it back (e.g. you’ve eaten the entire Ferrero Rocher chocolate mountain!), you could be forced to pay the giver compensation.

American singer and songwriter Aaron Carter tragically died earlier this month, reportedly without leaving a Will, causing questions about who will inherit his wealth. It is now down to the State of California to decide whether his 11-month-old son will inherit his estate, including his $800,000 home. Whilst the law in Scotland is somewhat different to that in America, and not everyone will have assets such as those of Aaron Carter, if someone dies without a Will, it can cause a lot of problems and distress for the family.