The Conveyancing Process in Scotland
Explore the essential steps of the conveyancing process in Scotland and the role of solicitors in ensuring smooth property transactions. Trust Oracle Law’s 20+ years of experience for expert guidance on buying or selling properties in the Glasgow area.
Inheritance Tax Windfall for the Government
The rising value of homes has contributed to the government receiving a record £7.1Bn revenue from Inheritance tax. Discover effective ways to mitigate inheritance tax in Scotland and preserve wealth for future generations with expert advice from Oracle Law.
Family Protection Trusts
Many people have been mis-sold Family Protection Trusts. We act on behalf of many individuals and families who have been previously advised to put their family home and other assets into a trust.
Scottish Courts issue guidance on Compliance with Court Orders Relating to Parental Responsibilities and Rights
The Lord President of the Court of Session, Scotland’s most senior judge, has issued guidance to parents and carers on complying with court
UK to change Wrongful Trading rules to protect Directors during COVID-19 crisis
The UK government has recognised that in order to protect otherwise solvent companies during the crisis that it has to suspend the insolvency
Where There Is A Will
Lloyds Bank has recently discovered thousands of Wills held by them in their “Safe Custody” service which could potentially result in difficult situations
Homes in Glasgow and Edinburgh sell twice as quickly
Recent figures from Zoopla for the month of September show that that houses in Glasgow and Edinburgh sell twice as quickly as the
Why the legal battle over which parent died first would not happen in Scotland
Grabbing the headlines recently was the story of a woman who has won an “all or nothing” legal battle against her stepsister in
Additional Dwelling Supplement Tax Rise Effective From Today
Additional tax will be payable from today (Friday 25th January 2019), if you plan to invest in a second property, for example a
The Importance of Seeking Advice on Separation and Divorce
The Christmas season can be a difficult time for couples already feeling the strain in their relationship. For some couples, the stress that
Cost of moving house rises by over £3,000 in the past decade
New research shows that the average cost of moving house has risen to approximatley £10,000, an increase of over £3,000 since 2008.
Slowing House Prices and changes to Inheritance Tax – Start of a Fiscal Headache for HMRC
For the first time in over a decade, HMRC has been hit by changes to Inheritance Tax rules introduced in 2017 and is
Threshold on Inheritance Tax due to rise to £1 million
During 2017-2018, inheritance tax receipts rose substantially to a record high of £5.2 billion securing a considerable increase in revenue for the treasury.
Supreme Court Ruling: Gig Workers are Entitled to Employment Rights
In a momentous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that some gig economy workers may be entitled to employment rights. Mr Smith was one
UK Companies Failing To Declare Controlling Interests
Lack of understanding of legislation put in place in 2017 to reduce counter fraud and money laundering has meant that thousands of UK
Groundbreaking Change to Law Will Make Legal Advice Available to All
As a result of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill, which will shortly be coming into force, access to justice
Families paying the price of complex legalities of Inheritance Tax
HMRC have reported an 8% increase in IHT receipts last year, resulting in a £5.2 billion take for the Government and according to
Local property law expert John Carruthers predicts continued prosperity in East Renfrewshire housing market
Local property law expert John Carruthers predicts continued prosperity in East Renfrewshire housing market “The Herald today (18th December 2017) reported that the
Legal Expert Calls for Scottish Government to Adopt Same Approach to Stamp Duty as England
Solicitor Advocate, John Carruthers of Oracle Law, today (22nd November 2017) called on the Scottish Government to adopt the same approach to Stamp Duty
Land & Building Transaction Tax causes a slowdown in the Scottish housing market
Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is a replacement for stamp duty – the tax you pay when you buy your home. LBTT
Brexit Bill starts its way through Parliament, John Carruthers, Oracle Law
The legal process of the UK leaving the European Union is now properly underway with the publication today (13 July 2017) of the
Rangers Tax Case – Financial Impropriety and Football, John Carruthers, Oracle Law
Rangers Tax Case – Financial Impropriety and Football Solictior Advocate John Carruthers of Oracle Law discusses the final decision by the Supreme Court on the
John Carruthers On Breaching Competition Law by Google
Solicitor Advocate John Carruthers discusses Google’s recent fine The European Commission fined Google €2.4Bn for a breach of Competition law last week.
Family Law – Post-death Sequestration and Survivorship Destinations
Family Law specialists, Oracle Law recently successfully acted for the Trustee in Sequestration in the case of Chalmers v Machin [2017] SC
Don’t ignore Private Parking Charges, Dundee woman faces £24,000 bill
Ignore Private Parking Charges at Your Peril A recent decision of Sherrif Way at Dundee Sheriff Court has received widespread media attention today.
Oracle Law Opens new Clarkston office
Oracle Law has opened a new Clarkston office at 1A Helena Place, Clarkston Toll. The company has contemplated opening an office in Clarkston
Suffered a personal injury? Government Increases Compensation for Accident Victims
The Government Increases compensation for accident victims. The government, through the Ministry of Justice has reduced the discount rate used to calculate interest on some aspects
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