Legislation of Europe

Simpler community rights to buy now in force as part of Scottish land reform drive

Simpler community rights to buy now in force as part of Scottish land reform drive

FOCUS: Scottish local communities will find it easier to exercise their right to buy land from today, while the right has also been extended to cover land anywhere in Scotland.

Budget 2016: UK Chancellor makes major changes to commercial property tax

Budget 2016: UK Chancellor makes major changes to commercial property tax

Major changes are being introduced to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on commercial property from midnight tonight, the UK chancellor announced in today's Budget speech.