Austin Lafferty Solicitors

For a retailer, a shop is not simply somewhere from which to sell stock but it is the visual embodiment of their brand. Before you enter into a contract for a new premises, read our blog to ensure you are up to speed on the issues to look out for in a commercial lease. https://lnkd.in/egEQHtWd #AustinLaffertySolicitors #Solicitors #Scotland #Lawyer #LegalAdvice #Leasing #BusinessLeasing

We're delighted to have been featured in This Is Money yesterday, sharing our thoughts on 'divorce day' and New Year separations. https://lnkd.in/en3bubN6

It was great to appear in this The Times piece about "Can you return a gift? Your rights when taking a present back" over the festive period: https://lnkd.in/em2pXBYF

What does "Sui Generis" mean? If you are considering purchasing or leasing premises in Scotland that fall under the category of Sui Generis, it's important to understand how this classification may impact both your ownership and use of the building. Because Sui Generis properties are unique and do not fit into any specific Use Class, they are slightly more complex to navigate in terms of planning and legal regulations. Our blog looks at the issues that surround purchasing or leasing a Sui Generis property: https://lnkd.in/eYYwR4zQ #AustinLaffertySolicitors #Solicitors #Scotland #Lawyer #LegalAdvice #SuiGeneris #ScottishProperty

📢 Professional Practice Update Our Professional Practice team has received numerous enquiries regarding the recent increase to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS). This change has raised questions about its potential impact on previously agreed prices. In response to these concerns, the Convener of our Professional Practice Committee, Austin Lafferty, has written a blog exploring whether the ADS increase constitutes valid grounds for re-negotiating an agreed property price. For a better understanding of this complex issue, we encourage you to read the full blog here ➡️ https://bit.ly/49SeMRV

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Check out our latest article in Business Scotland, outlining tips on buying a commercial property.

Are electronic signatures legally binding? And what are the considerations to be aware of when using e-signatures for business? Technology plays a giant role in our lives nowadays, with anything and everything becoming digital if it has the means to viably do so. Signatures are no different. If you were unaware Scotland has formally recognised e-signatures since 2002, our blog makes for valuable reading: https://lnkd.in/e7ZBuZUJ #AustinLaffertySolicitors #Solicitors #Scotland #Lawyer #LegalAdvice #Digital #Signatures

Read our latest article in Business Scotland about the legalities of selling a business...

For those who run a business, it's essential that it runs as smoothly as possible. Legal disputes can slow trade down - particularly those involving contracts. If you're using contracts to tie in customers or suppliers, make sure you know what the full wording of the contract means, and be aware of (and then close) any loopholes or gaps. Read our blog for the essential legal lowdown in the area of contract disputes: https://lnkd.in/eGURnXfW #AustinLaffertySolicitors #Solicitors #Scotland #Lawyer #LegalAdvice #Contracts #ContractDisputes