The Scottish Government said the latest council tax data — for September 2024 — shows there were 21,606 second homes in Scotland and 43,538 properties… NewsDecember 18, 2024 Scots Govt bans WhatsApp on official devices The Scottish Government said it will stop the use of mobile messaging ...
A Scottish taxpayer will therefore pay income tax at 41% and employee’s NIC at 12% on income between £43,430 and £50,000 – an effective rate of 53%. A RoUK taxpayer will pay tax and NIC at a combined effective rate of 32% on the same income. Property Two key changes to ...
Barrhead Housing celebrates reaching 1,000 homes milestone 25 Aug 2023 2 minutes Housing minister Paul McLennan joined the Barrhead Housing team and board members on Friday to find out about the work of the association in the community and ... Barrhead Housing’s Community Investment Team ...
THE difference in property tax north and south of the border – which sees some house buyers in Scotland paying 155 per cent more than their counterparts in the rest of the UK – provides an added incentive for Scottish self-builders, who pay stamp duty on the land...
People who live in conservation areas, including those in cities, will be able to more easily alter or replace their windows to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. They will also be able to install solar panels on certain parts of their property without a planning application for the...
Replacing the hospitals on Skye with a single new one had been proposed during the Second World War when the existing hospitals had been surveyed in 1942 as part of the groundwork leading up to establishing a national health service after the war. This national survey of hospital buildings was...
After a hearty Scottish breakfast at our bed-and-breakfast, we headed out for the second day of exploring the Scottish Highlands. Compared to the first day, this day was light on driving and bus time with frequent stops and all the locations were relatively close to Ullapool. We did a ci...
“A social contract where the tax contribution is based on the ability to pay, and strong public services are understood as enabling a strong society and a growing economy.” —Shona Robison MSP, Foreword to the Scottish Budget 2024-25 ...