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The New RCI Rules – What Does It Mean For You?

The new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled interest in Land (RCI) came into effect in 2022 and the regulations will be enforced from 1 April 2024.  If you haven’t …

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Dying Matters – Power of Attorney & Wills

Dying Matters Awareness week 2016 runs from 9-15th May 2016, its aim is to redefine the debate and taboo of talking about dying, death and bereavement and place it firmly …

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Plan for your future – Power of Attorney, Wills, Tax, Care Costs

We are teaming up with Age Scotland, Stewartry CVS, plus guest speakers from St James Place and Ian Bendall Funeral Directors to provide a free information event where people can …

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Expert Telecom Mast Advice

Farmers and Landowners We are urging all landowners across Dumfries & Galloway and Scotland not to give in to pressure from telecom companies seeking to reduce the rental on telecom …

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First Footing with Hall Baird

A New Year in a new business! Since starting the firm in September 2015 it has been our hope to shake off the stuffy, fuddy duddy impression that solicitors can …

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First foot at Hall Baird.

Call in and celebrate bringing in the New Year at our new office. Light refreshments provided.

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Exchanging The Old for The New

The Old Exchange, Castle Douglas, sees its doors open to our business where the phones are once again ringing! The ‘New’ Exchange We are now trading from The Old Exchange, …

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Scotland’s Land Reform Bill

The Land Reform Bill for Scotland The Land Reform Bill for Scotland currently being discussed in The Scottish Parliament, will have huge implications for landowners and agricultural businesses. The Scottish …

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