Scottish Farmer Press Release
Recent major changes in the Scottish Land Register System together with commencement of the new Land and Buildings Transfer Tax from 1st April make it more essential than ever for buyers and sellers of property to seek advice from an experienced property solicitor. With six solicitors and experienced support staff working daily in all aspects of the property sector, Frazer Coogans are well placed to handle any transaction. Norman Geddes and Peter McNamara bring expertise to the Agricultural and Commercial Property sectors. Carly Brodie and Jacqueline Malcolm specialise in Residential Conveyancing. Working together with drive and initiative they have helped place Frazer Coogans in the forefront of property conveyancing in Scotland. Recent figures issued by the Land Register of Scotland confirm Frazer Coogans to be the leading firm of solicitors in South West Scotland by number of properties registered last year.
Frazer Coogans regularly deal with sale and purchase of farm and country properties of all types, commercial property including leases, and residential conveyancing. In the agricultural sector they regularly deal with tenancy issues, wind turbine and other agreements and are frequently asked to advise on issues arising in farm partnerships. They are happy to provide an initial discussion without commitment or charge and regularly make farm visits.
Frazer Coogans’ Chairman, Norman Geddes said “With a highly experienced and dedicated property team we enjoy providing advice to farmers, land owners and house purchasers. Tax advice is nearly always relevant to a property transaction and with Peter McNamara also being a Chartered Tax Adviser and a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner we are uniquely placed to combine property, succession and taxation advice.”
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At Frazer Coogans we pride ourselves in providing personal professional advice to all of our farming clients. Norman Geddes has a lifetime’s experience of advising on all aspects of farm and country property. As well as being an experienced Agricultural Solicitor, Peter McNamara is a Chartered Tax Adviser. With their capable team they regularly advise on the matters detailed below.
Forthcoming changes in the law make it even more important to take professional legal advice at an early stage before any property transaction. We are always happy to have a free initial meeting on any legal issue and welcome your call.
• PURCHASE & SALE OF FARMS & LAND
• DEVELOPMENT LAND – OPTION AGREEMENT
• HOUSE PURCHASE & SALE
• PARTNERSHIP CHANGES & DISPUTES
• WIND TURBINE & RENEWABLES AGREEMENTS
• ACCESS AGREEMENTS
• WILLS & LIVING WILLS
• SUCCESSION & INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING – PRESERVING ASSETS
• EXECUTRIES & TRUSTS
• POWERS OF ATTORNEY