Legal Updates
Archibald Campbell & Harley people know the law, and appreciate the need for clients to be kept abreast of legal matters which might affect their business. Whether it be an important case, recent legislation or simply a hot topic in the industry, you can rely on our lawyers to be up to speed and ready to advise.
The information contained in this section is for general information only. For specific advice, please contact the appropriate person within our people section or email us at enquiries@achws.co.uk. Thank you.
Latest Legal updates (Updated 19 January 2012)
Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011
The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 is due to come into force on 1st October 2012. The main purpose of this new piece of legislation is 'to provide a greater level of protection for homeowners in Scotland who receive services from property factors'.
Combined Standard Clauses (2011) Edition
The most up-to-date version of the Combined Standard Clauses is now operational, and with effect from January 2012 will be utilised by Archibald Campbell & Harley in the purchase of virtually all residential properties. These replace the 2009 Edition, with a number of relatively minor updates and points of clarification.
Don't Just Take our Word For It
Regular readers of these articles may be tired of being told what a good idea it is to make a Will, but surveys regularly show that the percentage of people who have a Will is shockingly low - perhaps only three out of every ten people in the UK.
Standing out from the crowd
Everyone knows present day market conditions are tricky, with more properties for sale than there are buyers, and the continuing uncertainty about the national and international economic situation. We cant help stabilise the euro, but we hope this article will help to generate a successful sale.
Power of Attorney Registration Update
Since Spring of this year we have become increasingly aware of the length of time that it is taking the Office of the Public Guardian to register Powers of Attorney which have been submitted to them. In the past, it was usual to receive the registered Power of Attorney back within approximately two to three weeks of it being sent off. It is now taking around twelve weeks for the process to be completed.