lairdofblackwood web store FAQ section

4. Will there be any taxes or other responsibilities associated with this purchase?

Yes, the title is perfectly legal and genuine. As a Scottish estate owner you are entitled to style yourself as Laird (Lord) or Lady. The legal documents have been drawn up by solicitors to ensure that the property is legally conveyed to you so you can start enjoying you new title right away.

Yes, you are really buying property in Scotland, more specifically a souvenir plot measuring one square foot. You will receive a Property Title Deed drawn up by a Scottish real estate solicitor, rendering you the rightful proprietor of your very own plot of land on the Blackwood Estate in Lanarkshire.

Yes, Loch Wood is part of the original Blackwood Estate, a historically famous large estate in Scotland.

4. Will there be any taxes or other responsibilities associated with this purchase?

No. The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 Section 4 (1)(b) has specifically removed the requirement to register this land because the property is defined as a souvenir plot. Since Scotland has removed the need to register the property, there will be no property tax or other registration expenses. There are no hidden costs or other obligations associated with this purchase – the estate and title are there for your pure enjoyment!

Yes, we include in each Lairdship Portfolio a Master Title Deed to change the title on your bank statements, utility bills and similar. The Master Title Deed is a well recognised means of changing your name and title in common law countries. In civil law countries additional requirements may apply.

Yes, it will pass to your oldest child as an inheritance together with the land. If you should decide to sell the property, Native Woods Preservation Ltd has notification rights of purchase, after which you can sell on the open market.

Yes, you are. The Scottish native woodlands are under serious threat and at the time of purchase by Native Woods Preservation this land was advertised as prime property for housing development. However, with your contribution as well as that of your fellow aristocrats this woodland can now be maintained and protected for all eternity.

Yes, you can. We provide romantic his’n'hers couples plots with free email addresses and giftwrapping.

Absolutely. We can giftwrap the portfolio and enclose a personalised greeting card. Just state that it is a gift and what the card should say in the ‘Instructions’ box during the checkout pages.

Yes. Under Scots law a minor can acquire land as an inheritance or gift with no restrictions. He or she can even purchase land with parental consent.