Alison Pryde

Nov 2, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Aimee Russell |Alison Pryde |Christina Abbott

Family dramas, weddings, divorces and separations are the foundation of countless box-sets, books and films. Considering most of us know someone who has been through a domestic upheaval, it’s little wonder so much of family law is misunderstood. People often forget there’s a separate legal system in Scotland, so what applies to your English friends may be different here. Splitting up is difficult – but knowing the law better can help calm the waters.

Oct 27, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Emily Martin |Linsey Barclay-Smith |Alison Pryde |Dixcee Fast

Making a Will is crucial to ensure your assets are passed on exactly how you wish when you are no longer around. Crofters aren’t exempt from this. In fact, there are multiple factors which mean that it could be argued that a well thought through Will is even more essential for crofters to put in place. Crofting law is complex, so we’re sharing the six most important considerations for crofters to take into account before making a Will to ensure it is valid and executed as you expect.

Oct 3, 2023 | heraldscotland.com | Alison Pryde

Furnished holiday lets – short-term lets - are hitting the headlines right now due to the Scottish Government’s new, tougher licensing scheme which has just come into being. Ministers insist the new regulations are designed to combat unscrupulous owners, while owners say they are being forced out of business. But there’s another factor to consider when weighing up the pros and cons: the potential tax benefits arising from letting out a property for holiday accommodation.

Sep 14, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Emily Martin |Alison Pryde

The much-publicised new licensing scheme for short term lets may result in the tax benefits available to owners being ever more important in determining whether to continue to let a property as holiday accommodation. The benefits are available only if certain tests are satisfied, so we’ve reviewed whether they remain an attractive investment proposition from a tax perspective.