Gillian Watson

Mar 29, 2024 | thetimes.co.uk | Gillian Watson

Q. I am buying a property that appears to have had alterations carried out in recent years. How do I know if the correct permissions are in place? A. When viewing a property you might notice that alterations have been carried out to reconfigure or extend the property.

Mar 27, 2024 | lexology.com | Leonie Hall |Gillian Watson |Kate Morrison

In previous blogs, we have looked at what options are available to an occupier when agreeing with a landlord how space will be delivered, and the meaning of the commonly used terms to describe fit out, namely Category A (CAT A), Category B (CAT B) and the hybrid Category A+ fit-outs which can be viewed here.

Jul 20, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk | Gillian Watson

Q. My neighbour’s tree has grown and it’s blocking the sunlight from my garden. Can I cut down the offending branches? A. This is a common occurrence but one that you should take care to address, ideally with the agreement of your neighbour. There is no statutory right to light in Scotland as exists in England and Wales, and only limited legislation in Scotland concerning disputes relating to high hedges (those rising to a height of over 2m that form a barrier to light).