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Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land

The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) is a significant development in Scotland’s land ownership transparency. Launched on the 1st of April 2022, this register aims to shed light on who controls the decisions related to land and property ownership in Scotland.

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Rent recovery - what options are available to commercial landlords?

During the coronavirus pandemic, protections were introduced to restrict a commercial landlords’ ability to recover rent arrears and evict tenants. All restrictions ended on 31 March 2022 and the options available to landlords returned to their pre – pandemic state. It seems timely at this point to issue a reminder on what the basic legal remedies are in this area.

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Commercial Property 2023 - A year of silver linings

We are facing tough times.  The on-going war in Ukraine, political instability closer to home, high inflation, spiraling utilities and the cost of living have all played a part in pushing the UK towards recession, one which is hoped to be shallow and relatively short. 

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Register of Overseas Entities

As part of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill (which received royal assent on 15th March 2022) (the “Bill”) a Register of Overseas Entities (the “ROE”) will be formed and managed by Companies House. The ROE will require any overseas entities, who are not governed by UK law, to declare their beneficial owners or managing officers.

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Driving Out Dirty Money

With £1.5 billion worth of UK property being bought by Russians accused of corruption or with links to the Kremlin, the Scottish Parliament has introduced legislation seeking to improve transparency of ownership and control of property in Scotland.

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