Raeside Chisholm Solicitors

House prices in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire rose at the highest rate in Scotland in 2021, recording the largest increase in both percentage terms at 17.3% and in cash terms at £26,103.00, rising to £177,118.00.

The Law Society of England have joined the National Economic Crime Centre and Action Fraud to issue flyers to home buyers warning that they should be vigilant against fraud scams when completing on a property purchase. This is an issue that is equally of concern in Scotland.

Experts in Confirmation in Scotland and Probate in England have warned that the growing popularity of online Will writing could lead to a surge in contested Executry cases.

A reminder that we are taking part in the Will Aid scheme this November. 

It has been reported that momentum in Glasgow’s office market has “significantly” increased over the past three months, with activity expected to remain healthy across all sectors. Take up in the city centre is up 66% on the ten-year average.  Out of town, there was similar substantial demand with a take up by 61% on the ten-year average.