Category: Property law and finance

Complex rules around gifting to charity could leave an unexpected tax bill

In 2022, almost 37,000 estates included a gift to charity. Gifting to charity is a well known strategy for minimising an Inheritance Tax bill,...

So you think you know about living in a listed building …

Natalie Aldrich, senior heritage and archaeology consultant at Savills, looks at some common beliefs and misconceptions around owning a listed buildingAccording to Historic England,...

Now’s the time to consider buying a future-proof home

There’s no doubt that buying a house is one of the most expensive purchases in a lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking...

Should second home owners pay a premium on Council Tax in Dorset?

Second homeowners may soon see council tax double in Dorset – but is that good for the county’s residents? Rachael Rowe reportsCoastal towns have...

Is it time to re examine your power of attorney arrangements?

Mental incapacity can affect any one of us at any time, no matter our age. It could occur through illness, accident, or old age....

Insider tips on the Dorset property market in 2023

Prices may be falling and mortgage lenders nervous – but house hunters are still looking to move. Local experts take a look at the...

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Building on a creative legacy

A forgotten Hepworth and an important musical partnership – Bryanston approaches its centenary with an artistic flourishA list of old Bryanstonians has many famous...
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A whirlwind tour of all that’s coming up in Sturminster Newton this month

Pauline Batstone shares her monthly round up of what’s happening among the town’s collection of community enterprises and eventsCalling all photographers – from keen...

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