Patrick Willis, Director, Willis Commercial (left) with Duane Walker (centre) and Bradley Smith, both Directors, Primmer Olds B.A.S.
Published: September 27, 2021 | Updated: 28th September 2021
Merged property firms predict ‘exciting future’ for Dorset
A merger of a firm of chartered surveyors and a commercial property consultancy has been hailed as “a significant moment”.
Southampton and Bournemouth-based Primmer Olds B.A.S has joined forces with Wimborne-based consultancy Willis Commercial.
Duane Walker, Primmer Olds B.A.S Director, said Dorset was the ideal location due to its ever-growing commercial property sector.
He added: “As a firm we are delighted to be able to welcome Patrick Willis and the wider team to Primmer Olds B.A.S.
“We share many values and believe the Dorset region has an exciting future.
“This is a significant moment in our firm’s 34-year history.”
Patrick Willis, Director, Willis Commercial, said: “Following the inception of Willis Commercial in 2010 our aim has always been to support our clients with transactions in the Bournemouth, Wimborne and Christchurch areas.
“We wholeheartedly believe in the Primmer Olds B.A.S ethos of adding value to clients through commercial property.
“Following this acquisition, I am very proud of the fact that we can now serve our current and future clients with consultancy across all areas of the property lifecycle.”
Primmer Olds B.A.S offers services such as valuation, building surveying, commercial sales and lettings, property management as well as architecture and project management.
Willis Commercial specialises in sales and lettings for commercial properties across a range of sectors throughout East Dorset.
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Major business seminar launched in West Dorset
Marketing West Events, the company behind a series of grassroots business awards across Dorset, is to hold another major business breakfast seminar.
Growing Your Business Post Lockdown is one of three planned under its South West Business Forum banner.
Nick Gregory, Dorset Growth Hub, who is one of the speakers.
It will focus on issues facing businesses post lockdown including threats and opportunities, staffing, cybercrime, business growth, planning, management, funding, focus and investment.
The seminar is on Thursday, October 21, from 07:30 to 10:00am at the recently revamped Dorset Museum in Dorchester.
It will also be live-streamed via the Marketing West website.
Speakers include:
The seminar is free, including breakfast, but places are strictly limited.
Nigel Reeve of Marketing West Events, pictured left, said: “Running a small business during the last 18 months has thrown up many issues that we haven’t had to face before.
“There’s no doubt many businesses have had a very hard time, but slowly the position looks brighter, however, there are many issues to still face.
“Business confidence is improving but the media still love running negative stories covering Covid and the still-to-be felt effects of Brexit.
“We are trying to tackle some of these issues, bringing together a range of specialist speakers to help and advise businesses.”
Businesses can book for the complimentary breakfast and seminar via the Marketing West website at marketingwest.co.uk
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New Associate joins Porter Dodson Disputes team
UK Top 200 law firm Porter Dodson, which has five offices in Dorset, has appointed a new Associate to its Disputes team.
Helen Williams, pictured, has more than 15 years’ experience in the legal sector and specialises in property disputes.
She said: “Property litigation encompasses a broad range of disputes, ranging from residential and commercial landlord and tenant issues; contested boundaries; disputes over easements; leasehold enfranchisement; farming partnership disputes, and breach of covenant, to name just a few.
“I look forward to working with the team to expand the firm’s expertise in this area.”
Rob Fox, Managing Partner, said: “Helen’s appointment to the firm is an integral part of the firm’s growth plan.
“Her wealth of experience in property litigation and her commercial approach will further strengthen our disputes team.
“The firm continues to grow and recruiting the right people to support that growth is key to the firm’s success.”
Porter Dodson employs nearly 200 people at its eight offices across Dorset and Somerset.
It has a number of vacancies for skilled and motivated lawyers and support staff.
Details can be found here.
