Dorset Car Store expands to offer commercial vehicles

Hendy Group has expanded its Dorset operations with the addition of van sales at its successful Car Store.

Now known as the Hendy Car and Van Store in Ferndown, the facility is offering a range of commercial vehicles to meet demand from customers in the area.

David Graham, Head of Retail Commercial Vehicle Sales, pictured left, said the site was ideal for businesses looking to buy a new van offering plenty of space at an easy to access site.

He added: “The Car and Van Store has been an extremely successful formula for Hendy and we are delighted to bring this award-winning combination to Dorset.

“Buyers like the no-pressure environment where they are free to browse and are able to compare a wide range of vehicles

“Our aim is to provide van buyers with the best choice at the best price and with the best customer service in the area.”

The whole site on Ringwood Road offers space to showcase around 200 cars and vans together with a sales suite and on-site parking for visitors.

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Welcome back, Robert! Former trainee returns to law firm

Robert Salame has joined Bournemouth law firm Steele Raymond as a specialist dispute resolution solicitor.

He was formerly at a Berkshire-based firm where he led the dispute resolution team.

As an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) accredited civil and commercial mediator, Robert offers ADR services to businesses, business owners and individuals, believing that mediation can be a cost-effective and people-focused route to dispute resolution.

Appointed as an Associate, Robert, pictured right, is very familiar with Steele Raymond and Bournemouth.

He studied law at Bournemouth University and subsequently completed his 18-month training contract with Steele Raymond in 2015, going on to work in the dispute resolution team for a further two years.

Peter Rolph, Managing Partner, said: “We are really pleased to have Robert back at Steele Raymond.

“Robert started with us as a placement student before becoming an excellent trainee.

“His experience with us, and then at another firm, over the past six years, make him a great addition to this growing part of our business.”

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Goadsby sell prominent self-contained office building

Goadsby, acting on behalf of a private client, has sold 1 Market Close, Poole, to an owner occupier.

The self-contained office premises extend to approximately 3,073 sq ft and are arranged over three floors.

They benefit from central heating, lighting, perimeter trunking, double glazed UPVC windows and nine car parking spaces.

The quoting price was £595,000 exclusive of VAT.

Ben Duly, Goadsby Business Space, said: “We were delighted to secure a sale for our client following the previous tenant vacating the office.

“The purchasers were pleased to secure the premises to expand their head office within the Poole area.”