Witnesses are frequently needed in property disputes to establish the facts of a case. But who ought the parties to summon to court to give evidence, and what happens if they refuse to cooperate? Who can give evidence in court? There are many things we must look at while bringing someone to court as a…
What Are The Three Most Important Considerations For Establishing How A Schedule Of Condition Affects A Tenant’s Obligation For Dilapidations? It is typical for a tenant to attempt to reduce their dilapidations liability under a commercial lease by making reference to the state of the property at the beginning of a lease. When this happens,…
Selling your home can be both an exhilarating and exciting time. At Clarity Simplicity we aim to deliver a quality service that makes the process as easy as possible for you. In this guide, we will explain the steps involved in selling your property so that you know exactly what to expect at each step…
Buying your home can be both an exhilarating and exciting time. At Clarity Simplicity, we aim to deliver a quality service that makes sure that the process is as smooth as possible. In this guide we will explain the steps involved in buying your property so you know what to expect at each part of…
The tenant’s obligation to get consent Unless there is an apparent limitation in the Lease Agreement, a tenant is entitled to make the desired changes without first seeking the landlord’s permission. Hopefully, the renter has previously analysed the lease conditions to determine whether they require the consent. The Clause in the Lease dealing with the…
The landscape for commercial landlords in Scotland continues to shift, as the remaining pandemic-related limits on rent arrears collection are eliminated this month. Both landlords and tenants have been required to stay current on numerous legal developments during the last two years. At the pandemic outbreak, a variety of measures were enacted that limited landlords’…
Is an unwritten lease enforceable in Scotland? Commercial landlords are not uncommon to have tenants occupy premises without a formal lease. It can occur for a variety of circumstances. It is possible that the tenant was pressed for time and began trading prior to the lease being signed. It is possible that a portfolio was…
The cost of housing in Edinburgh and Glasgow will increase by 16.5 per cent and 13 per cent respectively by 2023, according to property consultancy firm JLL. This compares with a more moderate growth of 11.5 per cent predicted for Scotland as a whole. Scotland’s house price growth has risen 17 per cent in the…
Legal & General have exchanged contracts with developer Drum Property Group to start construction work on their first 324 build-to-rent (BTR) apartments in Scotland. Located in Buchanan Wharf waterside regeneration area, which will also be home to the new Northern European hub of Barclays Bank, the City Centre development will consist of two 18 storey…
Recent data from Knight Frank’s Edinburgh City index found that prices in Edinburgh’s top-end property market in 2018 have increased year on year by 10.6% – a spike that’s almost four times faster than the UK average. Property value in Edinburgh Properties valued in the £2 million-plus bracket had the most substantial price growth between…
