Luxury converted farmhouses enter the market in stunning location
Two luxury converted farmhouses have come onto the market near St Andrews with a combined £1million asking price.
Both located just…
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Time to Sell?
Thinking of selling your home? We know that selling property can be a stressful time, from marketing your property for sale to a completed…
What happens to your property when you die.
What happens to your property when you die firstly depends on how ownership is held. Ownership of property can be held in a number of ways…
Building Contracts: the Law in Scotland
It is surprisingly easy to enter into a building contract.
All you need to agree is what the works will be and where they will be built.…
Promising future for Dundee's retail sector.
After seeing a shift away from high street and shopping centre retail units during the pandemic, we are seeing some promising movement in…
Are cracks showing in the proposed crackdown of short-term lets?
The largest crowdfunded case in UK history was ruled unlawful as Edinburgh tried to crackdown on short-term lets – but what does this mean…
Making Scottish Commercial Real Estate Future-Fit through Retrofitting
For the Scottish Government to meet their 2045 net zero target for homes and non-domestic buildings (as set by the Heat in Buildings…
Moving from England or Wales to Scotland; what you need to know about the legal process
Moving home can be one of life's most stressful events but, for those re-locating from England or Wales to Scotland, the separate…
Royal 19th century Perthshire mansion comes to the market
Nine-bedroom, C-listed building for sale at offers over £300,000
A Victorian mansion, built by a champion piper to Queen Victoria, has…
Considerations for Home Buyers: Owning Property in Joint Names
Buying a property with your partner is usually an exciting time in both your lives, whether you are taking your first step onto the…
Thorntons strengthens residential property team with Partner appointment
Full-service law firm Thorntons has appointed a new Partner to its residential property team as part of a strengthening of its services in…
Buying or owning a property in a Conservation Area
Following the recent coverage of the Edinburgh home owner who was forced to re-paint their pink door, many homeowners may be surprised by…
Dreaming of a home in the Scottish Highlands? 5 steps to get you there
From Shetland to Argyll, more and more people are choosing to move to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The Highlands and Islands of…
Golfers Paradise: Historic Victorian apartment with views overlooking Old Course
A unique luxury property which overlooks the Old Course and iconic Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews Links, and has a remarkable golfing…
Thorntons expands Glasgow presence with key appointments
New recruits will boost firm’s commercial real estate expertise in the West
Leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has expanded…
Scottish property expert sets out 2023 predictions
Stabilising interest rates and availability of cash creates ‘welcome news’ for Scots home buyers and sellers
One of the country’s most…
Golf Lovers Dream as St Andrews Flat with Own Putting Green Hits the Market
One of St. Andrews most sought-after developments has been listed for sale by Thorntons Solicitors, equipped with its own putting green.…
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022
The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has been passed by The Scottish Parliament and came into force on 28 October…
Introduction of the Short-term Letting Scheme
By 1 October 2022, all local authorities were required to introduce a licensing scheme for properties operating as short term lets. …
How the Dundee and Tayside property market is shaping up in 2022.
The residential property market in Tayside and Fife has continued to perform strongly in the first six months of this year. Local estate…
Thorntons makes history with 17th century Dundee castle for sale
A rare opportunity to acquire an A-listed 17th century castle with links to some of Scotland’s most renowned royals is being offered by…