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Macnabs has announced a partnership with Harper & Stone, independent Estate and Letting Agents, as it expands it’s property offering.

Buy-to-let landlords or those who are considering buying a holiday home should act now before the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) increases. The Scottish Budget delivered a blow for landlords and holiday home buyers, introducing a 1% increase on the tax payable when buying a second property. If approved by the Scottish Parliament, the ADS will increase from 3%-4% on 25th January 2019.  Landlords would have to be very quick off the mark to complete before the surcharge on Land and Building Transactions Tax increases next month.  

It is now illegal to use any form of asbestos in the construction or refurbishment of any buildings. However, asbestos was commonly used in construction in the past, and much of what was used is still in place. If you are responsible for any non-residential premises, legally you have a duty to manage the risk from asbestos and must have a plan in place to deal with any asbestos.

Buying a house is the biggest expense and most important transaction most people will ever enter into. It is an exciting time, but often buyers focus on the dream of their new property rather than the reality of what they are purchasing. It is important to remember that the solicitor dealing with your purchase has probably never seen the property and is relying on the sales particulars, the home report and – most importantly – you to flag up to them any specific aspects of the property that they need to cater for in the contract. This is certainly true when it comes to unusual features of a property or if it has been negotiated that certain moveables are to be included in the price. This is equally true for buyers and sellers.