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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....

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...

Stamp Duty Land Tax changes

In the mini budget announced by the Chancellor in September some changes were made to the thresholds at which Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)...

Farmer’s son wins long-running inheritance case

A farmer, disinherited in favour of his brother after a lifetime’s work on the family farm, has won his case in the Supreme Court...

How to avoid co-ownership disputes

The issue of joint ownership usually arises when a property is owned by more than one person. Matt Collis, Associate in Blanchards Bailey’s Residential...

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Princess Royal visits Dorset riding centre championing young people

A local equestrian centre that helps young people build confidence and life skills through horses has been praised by both the Princess Royal and...

January jobs in the flower garden

From bare-root planting to winter pruning, January is about thoughtful groundwork for a healthier, happier garden year ahead While there are generally fewer garden jobs...

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