News

We provide tailored and innovative solutions.

MSHB

From time to time we will post news articles and announcements relating to the firm and to various legal issues that may be of interest to you.

Allan Millar
Trainee Solicitor
Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors

Allan studied both his Master of Pharmacy, LLB and Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Strathclyde, before joining the firm in April 2024.

The Uniqueness of Conveyancing


As it is nearly Christmas time, a Christmas analogy seems apt. Every conveyance is unique like a snowflake. Each presents unique issues to be addressed. Cladding is a significant issue with modern buildings, due to concerns regarding fire safety. Buildings with cladding are difficult to insure and may prove problematic in securing mortgage funds. I...

Continue reading
  45 Hits

Understanding LBTT & ADS When Purchasing a Property


Correct as of the 1st of April 2024 LBTT – Land and Building Transaction Tax - is the Scottish equivalent of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). LBTT is a tax applied to residential and commercial land and buildings transactions, however I will be focusing exclusively on residential transactions. The rates of LBTT are dependent upon the value of the purcha...

Continue reading
  372 Hits

Blood is Thicker than Water

Continue reading
  524 Hits

The Devil’s in the Detail

Continue reading
  516 Hits