New Rules for certifying documents
The Scottish Government has introduced new rules for solicitors when certifying documents. More solicitors are also Notaries and this means clients frequently call upon them to certify or “notarise” documents. When the documents are executed, both the...
Mortgage Payment Holiday extended
As the lockdown continues, UK lenders agree to extend mortgage payment holidays. Up until now, 1.8 million borrowers have taken advantage of the opportunity to take a mortgage payment holiday. The initial period of up to 3 months was due to end on 30 June. However,...
Home movers to be given more time to recover property tax
The Scottish Government propose to extend the time within which property purchasers can recover property tax. If you buy a new home before you sell your existing home, you have to pay a property tax. This tax is called the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS). The...
What to do after a death
It is emotionally stressful dealing with the practicalities after a death. The funeral needs to be arranged, people have to be informed and this usually happens fairly quickly. Clients sometimes contact us to ask if we hold the deceased’s Will. If we do, they usually...
Carr Berman Crichton – we’re here and ready to help
The UK and Scottish Government have made it clear that we should stay at home and only leave for specific purposes. They’ve also made it clear that where people can work from home, they should. Following government advice, we have closed our office and...
Two important documents everyone should have
Many of our clients have been in touch with us to ask us about making a Will and Powers of Attorney. The lockdown which we’re experiencing now is having a profound effect on people. Many of our clients are spending time either working from home, on furlough or...
Coronavirus update
We hope you and your family are keeping fit and healthy. We completely understand the concerns and anxieties a lot of our clients are experiencing right now due to coronavirus and we wanted to drop you a line to let you know what we’re doing in the firm to protect...
New “First Home Fund” to help first time buyers
The Scottish Government has recently announced new help for first-time buyers. The “First Home Fund” can provide up to £25,000 to help buyers purchase their first home. If you’re a first-time buyer, this fund might be for you. The new fund is available to anyone who...
I’ve decided to make my Will – where do I start?
As you might imagine, we take making Wills for clients in our stride. We’re trained to ask the right questions and listen carefully to your instructions. When we’ve done that, we then create your Will for your review. We understand how daunting it can be for you when...
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