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Have you been considering making a will but keep putting it off? There are many reasons why it is important to have a Will in place, perhaps the most important of which is making things easier for family and loved ones after your death.
For most people, making a Will is a relatively straightforward and quick process. Despite this, approximately 53% of adults in Scotland don’t have one. If making a Will is top of your to do list this year then let us help make things a little easier by setting out 5 things you should consider when making your will.
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Buying your first home is a very exciting time, however we know that it can also sometimes feel like a daunting process! The logistics of purchasing your first home are not something you are taught in school or university. The advice you receive from friends or older family members may also be outdated if they have not purchased a property in a long time. Every property is different and each buyer’s circumstances vary drastically so the process of purchasing your first home is not a one size fits all procedure.
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Jagoda has recently joined our team as a newly qualified Solicitor. Jagoda is an experienced conveyancer and is enjoying undertaking private client work. She has a passion for property and loves the variety that property transactions they bring.
No two conveyancing files are ever the same!! Jagoda’s favourite thing about being a solicitor is meeting lots of different people from different backgrounds and the challenge of continuous learning.
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Time is running out to comply with new obligations in relation to the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land!
After two years, the grace period given by the Scottish Government for registration in the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) is finally coming to an end on 1 April 2024. From that point onwards, those in scope of the RCI regulations will be required to be registered in the RCI or face potential criminal penalties including fines of up to £5,000.
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Could the property market be heating up despite the cold weather? How Will Reduced Mortgage Rates Affect The Property Market?
Whilst it has not been as busy as its Spring counterpart the first few weeks of the year have shown great potential with a number of new valuation enquiries and a buzz of new interest around our on the market properties. Rightmove have reported a 5% rise in buyer activity and a 15% jump in new properties launched to the market compared to the same time period last year.
Why sell with us?
Here are some of the reasons you should trust Blackwood & Smith to sell your house:
- Experienced estate agents with comprehensive knowledge of the local market
- Traditional advertising in our High Street Property Shop
- Extensive online marketing as well as on Social Media
- Access to ESPC marketing not available to non-Solicitor Estate Agents
- Estate Agency and Conveyancing provided under one roof
