Insight
Lesley McKnight: Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes
Published 1 year ago
With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robert Ogg: Scotland’s green skills shift - central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
Published 1 year ago
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stacy Keen: Russia sanctions dominate HMRC’s expanding investigations
Published 1 year ago
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and on investigations and enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime, writes Stacy Keen.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Riccardo Giovanacci: Five reasons why it makes sense for investors not to turn their faces away from PRS
Published 1 year ago
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Debbie Rutherford: Bridging the gender gap in construction
Published 1 year ago
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction’s gender gap.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Heather Holbrook: How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed construction five years on
Published 1 year ago
Five years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Thomas & Adamson director Heather Holbrook believes the construction industry is still being shaped by those events.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Chris Fairbairn: How housing providers can fight against cuts
Published 1 year ago
Communications specialist Chris Fairbairn highlights why a public and proactive approach is essential for housing associations as they tackle ongoing financial pressures.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ash Sheikh: The changing face of home ownership
Published 1 year ago
Insight: As New Homes Week brings home ownership to the forefront of attention, Ash Sheikh of Muir Homes examines how increased consumer confidence is bringing first-time buyers back to the market with fresh new demands.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Elise Marshall: The rise of AI in legal practice
Published 1 year ago
Elise Marshall considers a recent case from Singapore and how it might have been affected by AI.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Roger Green: Overcoming the skills shortage challenge
Published 1 year ago
Roger Green discusses the pervasive skills shortages in the UK, particularly within the commercial cleaning sector, and outlines how his company, Spotless, combats these challenges through robust employee-centric initiatives.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mark Sterritt: Investment Fund for Scotland aims for further impact after strong first year
Published 1 year ago
Mark Sterritt looks at the impact of the £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland in its first year, highlighting how it has supported diverse businesses across the country and addressed historical funding imbalances.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ahsan Mustafa: Good news for entrepreneurs as moveable transactions law comes into force
Published 1 year ago
New moveable property reforms are due to come into force in Scotland in April, brought about in response to widespread concerns that the current legal framework was outdated and inhibited economic growth, writes Ahsan Mustafa.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Liam McKay: The sting in the tail of construction contracts
Published 1 year ago
Liam McKay, a Glasgow-based senior solicitor in Anderson Strathern’s Contentious Construction team, explains why the Scottish construction sector may be less affected by a ruling south of the Border.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Calum Allmond: Planned changes to EPCs are welcome but leave some questions unanswered
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Surveyor Calum Allmond believes that while it is good news that domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates are both set to be revised, full alignment with UK measurement goes unaddressed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Eline Lofgren: How housing associations can utilise reserves as inflation looms
Published 1 year ago
Back in 2016, Eline Lofgren, an investment director at Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services, wrote an article about housing associations and their untapped potential. The article was first published in the Spring 2016 issue of ‘Charities Management’ and below Eline brings it up to speed for 2025.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley McKnight: Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes
Published 1 year ago
With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robert Ogg: Scotland’s green skills shift - central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
Published 1 year ago
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stacy Keen: Russia sanctions dominate HMRC’s expanding investigations
Published 1 year ago
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and on investigations and enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime, writes Stacy Keen.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Riccardo Giovanacci: Five reasons why it makes sense for investors not to turn their faces away from PRS
Published 1 year ago
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Debbie Rutherford: Bridging the gender gap in construction
Published 1 year ago
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction’s gender gap.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Heather Holbrook: How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed construction five years on
Published 1 year ago
Five years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Thomas & Adamson director Heather Holbrook believes the construction industry is still being shaped by those events.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Chris Fairbairn: How housing providers can fight against cuts
Published 1 year ago
Communications specialist Chris Fairbairn highlights why a public and proactive approach is essential for housing associations as they tackle ongoing financial pressures.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ash Sheikh: The changing face of home ownership
Published 1 year ago
Insight: As New Homes Week brings home ownership to the forefront of attention, Ash Sheikh of Muir Homes examines how increased consumer confidence is bringing first-time buyers back to the market with fresh new demands.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Elise Marshall: The rise of AI in legal practice
Published 1 year ago
Elise Marshall considers a recent case from Singapore and how it might have been affected by AI.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Roger Green: Overcoming the skills shortage challenge
Published 1 year ago
Roger Green discusses the pervasive skills shortages in the UK, particularly within the commercial cleaning sector, and outlines how his company, Spotless, combats these challenges through robust employee-centric initiatives.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mark Sterritt: Investment Fund for Scotland aims for further impact after strong first year
Published 1 year ago
Mark Sterritt looks at the impact of the £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland in its first year, highlighting how it has supported diverse businesses across the country and addressed historical funding imbalances.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ahsan Mustafa: Good news for entrepreneurs as moveable transactions law comes into force
Published 1 year ago
New moveable property reforms are due to come into force in Scotland in April, brought about in response to widespread concerns that the current legal framework was outdated and inhibited economic growth, writes Ahsan Mustafa.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Liam McKay: The sting in the tail of construction contracts
Published 1 year ago
Liam McKay, a Glasgow-based senior solicitor in Anderson Strathern’s Contentious Construction team, explains why the Scottish construction sector may be less affected by a ruling south of the Border.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Calum Allmond: Planned changes to EPCs are welcome but leave some questions unanswered
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Surveyor Calum Allmond believes that while it is good news that domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates are both set to be revised, full alignment with UK measurement goes unaddressed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Eline Lofgren: How housing associations can utilise reserves as inflation looms
Published 1 year ago
Back in 2016, Eline Lofgren, an investment director at Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services, wrote an article about housing associations and their untapped potential. The article was first published in the Spring 2016 issue of ‘Charities Management’ and below Eline brings it up to speed for 2025.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →