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Apr 29 2020

Improving cashflow for the construction sector – VAT

Categories: COVID-19Property & ConstructionTaxation

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the inability to work on site is having a massive cashflow implication for all businesses in the construction sector. As discussed in our previous article, Research & Development (R&D) tax credits can increase cash inflow however there are also various VAT relief options. The Governments VAT deferral scheme supports those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by more

Apr 28 2020

EQ at home – Roshannah Cox

Categories: People

At EQ, our people are at the heart of what we do. Although working from home means we are physically spread across our regions, our team are working hard to maintain regular communication with their clients whilst continuing to support colleagues by connecting with them daily. We caught up with Roshannah Cox, Supervisor in our Glenrothes more

Apr 28 2020

Bounce Back Loans for small businesses

Categories: COVID-19

On Monday 27 April, Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced a new Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), aimed at small businesses who have been unable to access other funding and need the vital cash flow injection. These loans will be fast-tracked, meaning businesses will be able to apply for loans of £2,000 to £50,000 and access the more

Apr 27 2020

Supporting our charity of the year, SAMH, with our #TwoPointSixChallenge

Categories: CharitiesPeople

The cancellation of thousands of fundraising events up and down the country due to the ongoing pandemic has resulted in the loss of billions of income through fundraising events meaning many charities are facing unprecedented challenges. Some of the UK’s leading charity event organisers worked together to create the 2.6 Challenge to raise funds for the more

Apr 27 2020

EQ at home – Graeme Ferrier

Categories: People

At EQ, our people are at the heart of what we do. Although working from home means we are physically spread across our regions, our team are working hard to maintain regular communication with their clients whilst continuing to support colleagues by connecting with them daily. We caught up with Graeme Ferrier, IT Manager, to find more

Apr 24 2020

Land register applications new digital submission service

Categories: Professions

As discussed in our previous article, Registers of Scotland (RoS) have been working on a new framework for the short-term house sales that were due to be concluded. From Monday 27 April, legal professionals can now upload land register applications via the RoS new digital submission service. The digital submission service deliberately mirrors existing paper more

Apr 24 2020

EQ at home – Debbie Millar

Categories: People

At EQ, our people are at the heart of what we do. Although working from home means we are physically spread across our regions, our team are working hard to maintain regular communication with their clients whilst continuing to support colleagues by connecting with them daily. We caught up with Debbie Millar, Senior Manager in our more