On Sunday 1st October 2023, the new short term let licensing laws came into force throughout the whole of Scotland by the implementation of The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022. This means properties that are used for holiday accommodation, whether in whole or in part, must have a licence […]
Shared Equity Schemes: What you need to know when buying property
Historically, first-time buyers could obtain shared equity on newly built properties through the Help to Buy or First Home Fund schemes. While these are no longer in place, purchasers do now have access to the Low Cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT), which comes in two forms: the open market shared equity scheme (OMSE) […]
Taking home the ‘Best Estate Agency’ title for the second year in a row
At the end of March, our estate agents got all glammed up for the Scottish Business Awards Inverness – an event we look forward to every year! We were extremely proud to be named the best estate agency in the north of Scotland in 2022, so we had our fingers and toes crossed that the […]
We’ve Been Shortlisted for our Third Award of the Year!
It’s been an exciting year at Innes & Mackay, and the fun’s not going to stop just yet! We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for our third award of 2022, for High Street Firm of the Year at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland – an award we won back in 2015! The Awards are […]
The History of Innes & Mackay
Supporting the Highlands and Islands through the centuries From small beginnings in the second half of the nineteenth century to an award-winning modern day business nearly 150 years later, Innes & Mackay has continued to grow and adapt with the changing world. Our story began around 1850 to 1860 when Charles Innes went into practice […]
The Price of Selling your Home: Commission vs Fixed Fees
When it comes to choosing the right estate agent to sell your home, it’s important to consider how much you’re willing to pay for the service and how it might affect your decision when choosing the right team. It was traditionally accepted that an estate agent selling your property would receive a percentage of the […]