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 more than football.…
Property
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 market but also the UK…
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 to reach their…
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 the practice, or…
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 conditions, design…
Termination in construction contracts isn’t leverage
In construction contracts, many people assume that well-crafted termination clauses will fully protect them from commercial risk. A UK…
Planning on Making a Change? You Better Check the List First
The Essentials of Listed Building ConsentWhen it comes to outstanding architecture in the Highlands, Inverness Castle must be close to the…
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 (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”) promised to modernise an area of law often seen as outdated, overly…
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 that the introduction…
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 there is no…
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 solicitor, which when…
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 appointment of two…
What Scotland's EPC changes mean for non-domestic properties?
In 2023, the Scottish Government launched its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform consultation. Following responses received to the…
Navigating inconsistencies in title deeds with the Tenement Management Scheme
In June 2024, the Scotland Census 2022 reported that almost one third of households in Scotland were living in tenement buildings. Most…
Understanding the Scottish Property System as a First-Time Buyer
Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming especially when navigating the legal and financial…
Wood Burning Stoves Now Permitted in New Homes and Buildings in Scotland
The Scottish Government has recently announced a significant amendment to the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) regulations, which came into…
Red Light, Green Lease – A Growing Trend for Sustainable Real Estate
The avid television viewer will be familiar with the game ‘Red Light, Green Light’, featuring in the hit Netflix show ‘Squid Game’, where…
New budget proposal impacts on homeowners
In the latest Budget update, the Scottish Government included a change to raise the additional dwelling supplement (ADS) rate from 6% of…
EPC Improvement Plans from Scottish Government
The Scottish Government, in its efforts achieve Net Zero emissions in Scotland’s buildings, will introduce regulations in 2025 requiring…
Webinar | Updates for Private Landlords in Scotland
Join Thorntons’ housing law specialists, Gillian Buchanan, Sarah Cooper and Calvin Gordon as they host this…
Insuring a Glasgow Institution
Once the jewel of Glasgow’s culinary scene and the go-to spot for celeb spotting, Rogano was the iconic restaurant where you’d sip on…