Established Edinburgh solicitor firm, Urquharts is strengthening its Private Client offering with the addition of two new members to the team. Sara Smith and Neil McNab  joined Urquharts from Shoosmiths with effect from 1 January 2018. Sara joins Urquharts as…

Introduction There are many similarities between commercial leasing in Scotland and England, but there are also some key differences. Here are 12 to watch out for. General 1.           The Landlord and Tenant Acts and the Law of Property Acts do…

If you are a ?rst time buyer, entering the property market can be daunting. Here are our 12 top tips and step by step guidance. Appoint a solicitor This is one of the ?rst things you should do, so that…

Urquharts are delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Webster to the position of Partner as well as the arrival of Jack Elliott who joins as residential conveyancing solicitor. Stephen joined Urquharts in 2016 as their commercial property expert having…

In a recent report by Which? Magazine, a call was made for fairer fees for winding up someone’s estate after their death. This report is vital reading for anyone appointing an Executor. One of the great glories to have come…

The housing market in Scotland saw an upturn after the referendum vote in September 2014. Although the market remains buoyant, it remains to be seen if the introduction of the new Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) which replaces the…