MacNairs + Wilson

The average price of a property in Scotland in July 2016 was £143,711, according to the latest UK House Price Index (UK HPI). This equates to an increase of 3.4% on the previous year and an increase of 1.3% compared to June this year.

The number of people leaving money to charity in their wills has risen sharply in recent years, according to research by data analysis firm Smee & Ford.

Despite the many different apps and websites that now exist to help homebuyers find their perfect property, many still find more ‘traditional’ methods are the best, according to new research From Which?

New research by Saga Investment Services has found that the proportion of properties sold in England and Wales above the £325,000 Inheritance Tax (IHT) ‘nil-rate band’ looks set to reach record levels in 2016.

The ongoing saga of who will inherit Prince’s estate following the singer’s death earlier this year has taken a new turn, with a Judge apparently denying the claims of close to 30 hopeful beneficiaries, reports the Telegraph.