Alterations to property give rise to Council Tax increase for new owners...

5/13/2019

Most people don’t know that Regional Assessors monitor the Building Control Register. They do that to find out what alterations requiring a Building Warrant have been carried out to which property. They will then decide whether the alterations give rise to an increase in the value of the property which, in turn, causes an increase in Council Tax when it’s sold.... read more

Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any rights?

9/27/2018

How the law in Scotland can allow unwanted beneficiaries the chance to receive an inheritance.... read more

Tax break for first-time buyers

9/27/2018

First-time buyers now enjoy a tax break not available to home movers. On 30th June 2018 the terms of the Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (First-time Buyer Relief) (Scotland) Order 2018 came into effect. ... read more

Belated Lake District walk to mark Gavin Scott’s retirement

9/27/2018

In December 2016, Gavin Scott stepped down from his position as our Consultant Solicitor, to begin a much deserved retirement.... read more

GG&B Partner and Staff updates

9/27/2018

This September our Dalbeattie office Partner, Abby McAteer, celebrates 20 years with the Firm. Abby joined Gillespie Gifford & Brown LLP on 1st September 1998. ... read more