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Are Legal Standards for Minimum Energy Efficiency for Properties the same North & South of Hadrian’s Wall?

In England and Wales, regulations which are due to come into force on 1 April 2018 will potentially affect the ability to let out properties and the market value (and marketability) of those properties.

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2018: New Year, New Will?

With the warmth of Christmas behind us and January now upon us, many of us will be setting aside the turkey sandwiches & mulled wine and thinking of resolutions for the year ahead.

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Loch Employment Law’s 12 Tips of Christmas

December – the chaos of Seasonal festivities, workload deadlines, travel disruption and notorious office parties has begun. As the song goes “So this is Christmas”! While the fortnight before the Yuletide break can offer a welcome opportunity for colleagues to relax and celebrate, the festive period also presents its own unique employment law challenges.

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Enjoy the festive period but don’t let the hangover last until Spring.

Christmas is almost upon us with only 2 weeks to go until, for most, the festivities and over indulgence begins.

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It’s time for a grown-up conversation about how to help solve Scotland’s housing crisis

Housing has risen up the political agenda once again and, as happens with most politically sensitive subjects, the debate about it has immediately become rancorous and ultimately unproductive.

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“You mean more to me than anything in the world and I need you to believe me…”

It was announced yesterday that Prince Harry has become engaged to US actress and star of TV show Suits (Rachel Zane), Meghan Markle.

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Transfer of Agricultural Tenancies, now on death, during lifetime or with a view to retirement?

The introduction of Part 10 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 has brought, as many are aware, an improvement in the options available to a 1991 Act tenant when considering a transfer of an interest in the tenancy.

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5 of the Best Royalty-Free Image Websites

You have just finished writing the perfect blog you have dedicated your time and effort on. How about spending hours developing a brand new website, only to discover that you lack that awe-inspiring image...

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Don’t let workplace woes put a hex on Halloween

The annual fright-fest is getting bigger every year and now many companies mark Halloween by allowing staff to wear costumes in the office or hosting after-hours’ parties. It’s a fun way to create a break in routine but can be a scary time for employers.

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Stock shortage keeps the pot boiling in effervescent Edinburgh property market

Edinburgh has always been a law unto itself in the property market, but current conditions are curious. In terms of activity, it has been quiet with a dearth of good stock. A consequence is that, when a good home comes up, frenzy ensues.

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