Latest ASPC results
The recent publication of the statistics for the fourth quarter of 2021 (produced by the ASPC in conjunction with the University of Aberdeen Business School, Centre for Real Estate Research) provides an interesting insight into market activity during the last quarter. Read moreNew Trainee Appointments
Mackinnons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trainee Solicitors within their Carden Place office. Cameron Milne and Jasmine Munro joined Mackinnons in January, having graduated from Robert Gordons University in Aberdeen after completing their LLB degrees and thereafter the required Diploma in Legal Practice. Read moreFire and Smoke Alarms – The Law in Scotland
The law setting out tolerable standards for homes in Scotland is changing. From 1st February 2022 each home in Scotland, whether privately owned or rented, must be fitted with interlinked fire alarms. The changes are as a result of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017. Read moreProperty Round-up of 2021
2021 started with a lock down. Thankfully, not an enforced shut down of the property market as we experienced in 2019. Nevertheless, we were facing yet more uncertainty at the beginning of the year as to how our local housing market would perform. Read morePromotions at Mackinnons
Following upon the recent appointment to the private client/property team of Pamela Bursill and Gregor Sim, Mackinnons are delighted to announce promotions in other areas of the firm. Read moreNew Appointments to Mackinnons Property Team
The autumn months have seen a busy “transfer” window at Mackinnons property with five new faces coming on board – reflecting on how busy 2021 has been and how we plan to further develop and deliver well-managed property legal and estate agency services looking forward. Pamela Bursill. Read moreCautious optimism returning to the market?
The Aberdeen Solicitors' Property Centre has published the latest statistics for the third quarter of 2021 relating to the Aberdeen Housing Market. Read moreEnd of an Era
End of an EraAfter 50 years of distinguished legal service within the profession, Denis Yule, solicitor with Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has decided to fully retire. Read more
People of Significant Control – Part 3
This third and final instalment shall consider PSC conditions 4 and 5. Generally speaking, PSC conditions 4 and 5 shall only be considered if the first 3 do not apply.Condition 4 – otherwise has the right to exercise significant influence or control. Read more
