Category: Property law and finance

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....

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)...

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A Short History of Dorset’s Seaside Arcades from Penny Falls to Pocket Screens

There's a particular sound on Weymouth seafront once the summer crowds have gone home. Coins inch forward on a sliding shelf, hang over the...

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