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Blandford’s Crown Meadows plan – an act of philanthropy or a Trojan horse?

PLANS to site up to 40 caravans as temporary homes for Ukrainian refugees on land known locally as Crown Meadows on the western boundaries...

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 building According 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 reports Coastal 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....

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That’s not a lion, it’s a Lexus

Ah, the sweet sound of spring in North Dorset: birdsong, lambs bleating, engines revving … and my horse doing the fancy sideways samba because...

Wincanton Racecourse welcomes the new season in style

As the leaves turn and the Jumps season returns, Wincanton Racecourse is thrilled to open its gates for another exciting season of racing, community...

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