The Scottish Government has released advice for anybody looking to buy or sell property during the coronavirus crisis. The key message is that the conveyancing market remains open and property sales are possible but complicated by coronavirus. This is a fast moving,...
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Coronavirus and the Land Registry of Scotland
The property sales market came to a screeching halt on Tuesday with law firms all over Scotland unable to complete, or ‘settle’, transactions when the Land Registry was closed by the Registers of Scotland (RoS), their offices shut and staff sent home. The Land...
Powers of Attorney and the Coronavirus
We’ve had a few conveyancing clients asking what are their options if they are unable to sign documents or access money if they are in bed with the Coronavirus. The situation is potentially so extreme and so unprecedented, that there will undoubtedly have to be a...
Want some peace of mind? – make or review your Will
This article featured in our February 2020 newsletter. January’s the month of resolutions – and most of the resolutions we’ve made have been left well behind as we move into February with the rest of the year stretching out in front of us. Isn’t it amazing how...
A Power of Attorney – isn’t that just for old people?
this article featured in our February 2020 newsletter Frank was only 35 when he made a Power of Attorney. He only did it because his wife, Janette had nagged him for months about it. She’s read somewhere that if you couldn’t look after your own affairs, if you had...
Two new Directors for Wallace Quinn
Wallace Quinn are delighted to announce the promotion of two key members of staff. Margaret McMillan has been promoted to ‘Director of Business Development and Marketing’ and Associate Solicitor Amy Ieropolous also becomes a Director. Margaret has been with Wallace...
New Year, New House – tips for getting your property ready for selling
Wallace Quinn and Keys Estate Agents offer an enhanced Estate Agency and conveyancing service to clients across Glasgow. Keys extensive knowledge of the Glasgow property market and their great team of Estate Agents, together with Wallace Quinn’s knowledgeable...
Meet the Team – Margaret McMillan
In this month’s ‘meet the staff’ profile, we catch up with our Business Development and Marketing Director Margaret McMillan. Margaret has been with Wallace Quinn for almost twenty five years; before her current role, Margaret headed up our in-house Estate Agency....
Scottish Government announce new “First Home Fund” to help first-time buyers
The Scottish Government has announced a new scheme to help first-time buyers with a deposit for a new home. The “First Home Fund” will contribute up to £25,000 towards the cost of buying a property through a ‘shared equity scheme’. Applications are being accepted...
What happens if I can no longer look after my own affairs?
This is a question that faces many people, not least those of us who are getting on a bit. The simple truth is that if you don’t take steps to make sure your interests are looked after before you can no longer make decisions for yourself, then someone can be appointed...
Release the value locked up in your property
this article is taken from our December newsletter. Do you own your own property? Are you over 55? Do you consider yourself “asset rich but cash poor”? Then Equity Release might be just the thing for you. We’re finding Equity Release is being used more and more by...
The importance of Notice Clauses in Commercial Leases
this article was taken from our December 2019 newsletter There are many clauses in commercial leases that practitioners take time to negotiate to ensure that their client is protected. Sometimes clients assume that the Notice clause in the lease requires no discussion...
John Quinn – the Strength of Team
We asked WQ's John Quinn to reflect on his trip Kilimanjaro earlier this year in a blog. We hope you enjoy what he's written: I’m writing this from my office in Glasgow where it is warm and I’m feeling reasonably relaxed and happy. But I'm reflecting on my time in...
Charity Golf Day raises £3969 for St Andrew’s Hospice
Wallace Quinn’s annual Golf Day has raised £3969 for St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie. The event took place at Cumbernauld’s Dullatur Golf Club, with Wallace Quinn suppliers, referral partners, clients and associates entering teams of four for the ‘Stableford’ format...
Free September Spanish Property Event
Have you ever dreamed of a Spanish Holiday Home by the sea? Or a retirement villa in the Spanish mountains? Wallace Quinn have been helping people purchase property in Spain for over 20 years. Come and meet our Spanish Property team at a FREE drop in event in...
Potential Council Tax increase for extended or altered property
Did you know that Regional Assessors monitor the Building Control Register? The reason they do this is to check what alterations are being carried out to property and which require a Building Warrant. Once they identify properties that fall into that category, they’ll...
Disinheriting your children in Scotland
Disinheriting your children in Scotland In Scotland, there’s been a long-held legal principle that you can’t disinherit your children. What this means in very simple terms is that whether or not you’ve made a Will, your children have Legal Rights to your estate. Legal...
Spanish Property Seminar – Wed 14 August
Have you ever dreamed of a Spanish Holiday Home by the sea? Or a retirement villa in the Spanish mountains? Wallace Quinn have been helping people purchase property in Spain for over 20 years. Our latest Spanish property show will be a short seminar presentation...