World Cup Sparks Surge in American Interest in Scottish Second Homes
Coming back from the United States after following Scotland at the World Cup in Boston, I found myself thinking about
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Thorntons' Residential Property team
Thorntons’ residential property team comprises of dedicated estate agency professionals and highly experienced residential conveyancing Solicitors. Whether you’re a first time buyer, seller or home mover, we guide you through the buying and selling process in Scotland, all while providing peace of mind and local market expertise.
Residential Property News and Insight
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RAAC Properties: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) has become a significant topic within not only the Scottish property
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On the right track: Managing Shared Access in Scottish Renewable Developments
As renewable energy development density increases, developers are increasingly forced to rely on the same access routes
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Late payment reform in construction contracts. What the new retention and payment rules mean
In 2025, I wrote about retention in the construction industry and asked whether the sector was truly moving away from
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Construction risk transfer in Scotland. Why construction risk never disappears
Construction risk is a constant on every project. In Scottish construction projects, risk can arise from ground
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Termination in construction contracts isn’t leverage
In construction contracts, many people assume that well-crafted termination clauses will fully protect them from
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Planning on Making a Change? You Better Check the List First
The Essentials of Listed Building Consent
When it comes to outstanding architecture in the Highlands, Inverness Castle
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Tacit Relocation Lives On: Why Getting your Notice to Quit Right is Critical
The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”) promised to modernise an area of law often seen as
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One-year delay to Scottish Building Safety Levy
A charge on new residential developments has been delayed until April 2028.
The Scottish Government has just announced
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Tips for Moving House when you have Children
The National Records of Scotland estimated that the number of households in Scotland in 2024 was 2.55 million*. Whilst
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Missives: What Are They And When Are They Binding?
In Scots Law, missives are a series of formal letters exchanged between the seller’s solicitor and the purchaser’s
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Thorntons builds on construction law and commercial real estate expertise.
Leading independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has expanded its market-leading Commercial Real Estate team, with the