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On the face of it, buying bare land might seem a far simpler task than purchasing a home. In reality, though, there are often just as many considerations and potential traps for the unwary. Buying a property tends to be an emotional experience for most of us, and even some of the fundamentals can get overlooked in the heat of the moment.

As a lawyer, I’m commonly asked what the legal age is for a variety of different activities – so, I thought it would be interesting and helpful to summarise just what’s allowed at various stages of childhood and adolescence.

You’ve probably heard the expression “buyer beware” when it comes to trading property, but what’s not so well understood is that a seller can still carry significant liability.

The use of drones is no longer limited to government agencies, technical gurus or the super wealthy. The market has been flooded with drones that are reasonably priced and are easy to use.

Becoming an Airbnb host sounds like the perfect way to fund some overseas travel for yourself and rent out your home while you are away.

It’s three years since the much-publicised Family Court reforms were introduced – and the changes are still taking some families by surprise.

Of all the methods to buy a property, winning at auction tends to come down to a little luck and a lot of homework – but it can also bring risks for the uninitiated.

Early in my legal career, back in Scotland, I was sent off to a far-flung farm on a case that was to turn a tad testy.