Here we are in the height of summer! I do hope the weather stays good for the holidays. Having had such sunshine fairly early this year, I hope it lasts throughout August and September. Are you going away or staying in our wonderful England, near the sea or in the countryside? We have such delights here, places to visit, serene scenery to highly active play parks, the choices are endless. We will be staying local that is for sure this year.
Don’t forget our trustworthy and needed trades people, local shops and businesses still need us at this time of year. Maybe they could help you, while you take a day or two out? In addition to our printed magazines we now have a fully interactive magazine online. You can find this at www.hampshireemag. co.uk Here you can click on the advert and go to the business website, click a phone number and it will make the call and there are even online games to play. If you are more of a technical person, this could be for you. I still like the traditional paper magazines myself, with the ability to flick through and have a coffee at the same time, but we are here to cater for all!
The whole team wish you a super summer and if you know of any advertisers who you think will benefit from our thousands of printed magazines, or our online issues, please let them know about us.
Wishing you all the Very Best, Debbie, Stephen, Mel, Julie, Tracey, Pippa, Steph, Jaidan & Chris
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) has highlighted the crucial role of Nutrient Neutrality schemes in protecting the region’s waterways from yet more pollution.
Debbie Tann, Chief Executive of HIWWT, was speaking after reports emerged that the Government was considering scrapping a key policy designed to mitigate the environmental impact of new developments amid claims it was blocking new houses being built.
Natural England’s Nutrient Neutrality rule ensures that developments in designated areas such as the Solent region can be approved once suitable measures are in place to counteract an increase in pollution of our rivers.
Nitrate pollution is caused by various factors including sewage systems, so waste water produced by new housing contributes to the general deterioration of water quality which is harmful to fish species, plant life and humans.
Tann said: “We are very concerned that the Government is reportedly considering removing or changing the Nutrient
“Our precious rivers and coastal areas are facing untenable levels of pollution from agriculture, industry and domestic waste, with 82% failing to reach good ecological status. We must have robust measures in place to start tackling this critical issue.”
“Through our Nutrient Neutrality schemes, we have already proven a costeffective way to unlock housebuilding while also mitigating the environmental impact of new developments – and those methods have the added benefit of helping people, communities and nature too.”
In the Solent area, HIWWT has worked with developers, local government and regulators to develop an effective and affordable nature-based solution that unlocks housebuilding while also reducing the environmental effects of new developments.
Councillor Seán Woodward, Executive Leader of Fareham Borough Council and Chairman of the Partnership for
South Hampshire, said: “My Council has and continues to work closely with HIWWT to deliver much needed new homes both in Fareham and across the Solent region which have the lowest possible environmental impact in terms of nutrient pollution.”
“We have brokered an agreement with the Trust which is now being adopted by councils across the area to bring about the rewilding of land which has been farmed intensively using high nutrient fertiliser application. This approach is having a dramatic effect in lowering pollution while freeing nutrient credits to allow the building of much needed new homes.”
“I hope the government will embrace this way forward as we are proud to be improving our marine environments which have been demonstrably harmed, mainly by excessive nutrient use in farming and undoubtedly by sewage discharges from polluting water treatment companies. The fines on these companies should be given to local councils to continue our work with the Trust in finding more land to rewild.”
“This approach is a truly ground-breaking example of a wildlife trust, planning authorities and developers working in harmony for the benefit of all.”
By rewilding unproductive land previously used for intensive agriculture, the Trust is reducing
the amount of nutrients ultimately reaching the Solent while also restoring habitats for wildlife and bringing additional environmental gains. The Trust’s first such project, at Wilder Little Duxmore on the Isle of Wight, has demonstrated the rapid and dramatic impact that this pioneering approach can have – with a 47% reduction in soil mineral nitrogen levels recorded in less than two years.
Tann added: “Those results are very significant for the fight against pollution here on the south coast.”
“We appreciate the need for new housing and believe that building homes in the right places is possible, but the impacts must be properly considered and addressed.”
“We know that development comes at a cost to our waterways, so the sensible approach is to make sure that this is balanced by appropriate and effective mitigation measures. We cannot simply wait for long-term promises of upgraded water treatment systems or changes to agricultural policy to counteract this. We’ve all got to play our part today in the transition to sustainable growth if we are going to give nature the chance to recover.”
The Property Protection Trust Will package is based around how you hold the ownership of your home. All good estate planning nowadays considers the difference between owning your home as joint tenants or as tenants in common.
If you own your home as Joint Tenants; when one of you dies the ownership of the home passes by the Law of Survivorship and not by your Will. Therefore, the surviving partner will automatically own 100% of the property. This sounds right to most people. BUT should the surviving partner need care in the future, the Local Authority can take everything they own (including their home) to pay for the care fees, leaving just £14,250 to be inherited by children and grandchildren.
There is an alternative.
Nowadays many couples choose to own their home as Tenants in Common where each partner will own 50% of the family home. This provides for many benefits.
Firstly, it allows you to legally leave your share of the property in your Will to whoever you wish. A properly written Will can ensure that your half of your house will eventually pass to your children even if your widow re-marries.
Unmarried cohabiting couples or relatives living together can also use this means of ownership as a way of minimising their Inheritance Tax exposure.
It can also help with long-term care costs. If one of you is still living in your home the Local Authority can’t include its value in the means test if one of you has to go in to long-term care. This also applies if the husband or wife still living at home dies while the other is in care as their share will go into the trust.
Dorset and Wight are your local experts in Property Protection Trust Wills.
Increasing numbers of homeowners are choosing to hold their properties as tenants in common to reduce inheritance
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Make your way from TIDE to MOVE by changing one letter on each step to make a new word!
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1. Who won the World Cup 2022?
2. Who was the top goal scorer?
3. When did England last win the World Cup?
4. How many goals did Messi score in the 2022 World Cup?
5. Who hosted the first World Cup?
6. Which team has won the most World Cups?
7. Which team has the most overall losses since the first ever World Cup?
8. There were 2 years in which the World Cup was cancelled, what are those years?
9. What was the first Women’s World Cup?
10. What is the “Group of Death”?
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Why Dermot O’Leary is one of light entertainment’s heaviest commodities.
Dermot O’Leary, by his own admission, encounters his fair share of criticism. Some accuse him of playing a little too much guitar music on his Radio 2 weekend show, and in the past the Twitterati have suggested his presenting voice can be a touch monotone. However, such observations are both unfair and untrue. Rather, the popular entertainment fraternity should be thanking the 50-year-old for delivering a healthy dose of sanity to a TV and radio ratings clamour that becomes all the more farcical with every new reality series or sensationalist podcast.
Dermot has lived through well over two decades of the madness, and emerges to tell the tale. “Certainly, as a competitive environment it’s much crazier than it ever was,” he begins. “There are so many different options for viewers and listeners these
days, but I like to think I have always sided myself with projects that are tasteful, interesting and, more than anything else, entertaining.
“I’ve always had a lot of fun doing live TV and radio, and when it stops being that way, I look for something else to do.
“Variation is key. Like most people, I’m interested in so many different things, and I never lose sight of the fact I’m lucky enough to explore these in the public domain.”
Sean Dermot Fintan O’Leary Jr was born and raised in Colchester. His parents, Seán and Maria, had landed on these shores from Ireland. After feeling his way through the education system he attended Middlesex University, where he graduated in Media Studies and Politics.
Returning to his home county to work at BBC Radio Essex, that calling was clearly in the entertainment industry, and he quickly progressed from DJ tasks to TV school runner and Channel 4 presenter, working, notably, on Big Brother’s Little Brother before switching to ITV.
“I think most people know me for Big Brother and X Factor, and they’ve been a massive
part of my life, but as in most things, you know when the time is right to give stuff up, and it became important for me to pursue other projects.”
His switch to hosting the Saturday morning breakfast show on Radio 2 is perhaps a nod to future ambitions, and undoubtedly Dermot has the style, humility and confidence to make a genuine assault on larger commitments on the airwaves.
“I think radio is an incredible medium and it has always excited me. It’s a very different creature to TV… I don’t have to dress up, for a start!”
A DIY will may save you a few pounds but could leave an expensive mess behind for your loved ones after your death. You need to get it right and wills can be challenged for a number of reasons.
If the will have has not been properly signed and witnessed it is invalid. If it is invalid you have no will and the law will dictate what happens to your estate. This may not result in what you wanted to happen to your assets and could lease to people getting a lot more or less than you wanted.
If its contents are not clear it could cause a dispute about the meaning of the will. It may be that it was drafted in such a way that there are people that you did not intend to benefit who can make a claim against your estate. This could lead to expensive legal arguments involving lots of different people who have an interest. You can use your will to minimise the impact on your estate of inheritance tax. You may also be able to protect your share of your house against being used for your surviving partner’s care home fees following your death.
If you and your partner have children from previous relationships you can use your will to ensure that you make proper provision for all your loved ones. The cost to your estate of a legal challenge could
run to many thousands of pounds, leaving little or nothing to your family after legal costs have been paid. There is no substitute for proper advice to ensure that your estate ends up where you want it to go and that it does not end up in someone else’s hands.
The effects of a poorly drafted will can last many years as family disagreements can ensue with potentially no reconciliation. It is very important if you make a will that is drafted properly and that you have taken advice from a solicitor, in addition your solicitor can also advise you at the time about Inheritance tax planning, power of attorney and planning for tomorrow.
This is intended for general guidance only. In all cases specific advice should be sought.
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He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist, and all-round horticultural inspiration.
is month, Alan Titchmarsh discusses the maintenance of pathways and walkways in our gardens.
It’s only right we spend so long obsessing over the green spaces in our garden, and at the heart of that is plants, flowers and, of course, a gorgeous, lush, green lawn.
Yet there is many a beautiful baize spoiled by the constant plodding of human feet, and when the colder, rainier months come around, that gentle path leading to the shed can rapidly come to resemble a muddy mess.
at’s why providing a practical route for people to be able move through a garden is so important. Paths and walkways obviously serve a practical function in providing safe and easy access to the decorated corners of your garden,
whilst also o ering a visual and aesthetic element, guiding the eye, o ering a contrast between natural and manmade materials, whilst creating, as well, an invitation to explore.
Maintaining a pathway, or perhaps even a larger paved area, almost always means turning to concrete. It is hard-wearing, inexpensive and versatile, while in terms of durability you’ll struggle to find anything be er. Yet for those who want a look that’s more natural or rustic, use something like gravel, wood or natural stone. ese materials can create a so er, more organic look that blends in well with the surrounding landscape.
Either way, focus on colour and texture. Look at the other shades in your garden and try to match tones; also mimic shapes in flowers and plants by selecting concrete elements that are styled and intricately designed, focusing on curves, lines and detail.
In terms of laying a path, plan every stone before you start, aiming for flow, perspective and a pa ern that guides the eye. Ensure the ground you are laying the path on is well drained, and while the temptation is to lay each slab level, you may want to factor in a slight tilt so that rainwater
runs o it rather than pooling on top.
Finally, when laid, gravel or mulch around the sides of the path will hold it in place and allow it to so en as it naturalises with your garden.
As the years go by, regular cleaning and repairs will keep your path in optimum condition. Jet washing is a great way of bringing it back to life.
Ultimately, while concrete o en carries with it an unsteady reputation as far as our gardens are concerned, we’d be stuck without it!
Solar panel installation is more than an eco-friendly choice; it’s a financially sound decision with substantial long-term benefits. As renewable energy gains traction, property owners are recognising the significant monetary advantages of solar power.
Why should you consider installing solar panels?
Energy Cost Reduction: Solar power can significantly decrease dependence on the power grid, leading to lower monthly energy bills. According to the Energy Saving Trust, solar power can potentially cut energy costs by £610 annually!
Profitable Investment: Solar panels, while initially costly, promise attractive returns. Property owners can often recover their initial investment within 5 to 10 years and then enjoy years of free or drastically reduced energy expenses.
Enhanced Property Value: Properties with solar energy systems command higher prices. Solar panels not only provide potential energy savings to future homeowners but also signify a commitment to sustainability, making your property more attractive in the real estate market.
Energy
Prices: Solar panels offer protection against escalating electricity prices.
Once operational, your energy expenses become more predictable and less susceptible to market volatility.
Durability and Minimal
Maintenance: Solar panels are robust and require little maintenance. They usually come with warranties spanning 20 to 25 years, translating to long-term financial savings.
Affordability and Energy Security: The cost of solar panels has been decreasing, making them more accessible. Paired with battery storage, solar power systems can provide power even during power outages.
Versatility in Various Climates: Solar panels only need sunshine to generate electricity, making them viable even in areas with longer, colder winters.
Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about how we keep our homes, from the tidy to the cluttered, and everything in between.
I was reminded recently of a comment I’d made some time ago about the way humans, more than any other living thing, can find equal comfort in both chaos and in order, and this, of course, is not better seen than in our homes.
The home is a unique manifestation of our personal identity, a physical embodiment of the narratives we construct about who we are and how we live. A home is the backdrop to your life. It’s not simply a space, but a stage where our lives unfold.
So when it comes to tidiness, I believe in a balanced approach. Perfection is, after all, the enemy of the good.
Yes, a certain level of order can create a sense of calm and control – it can make a home more functional and efficient; but let’s not forget that homes are for living, not just for looking at.
A spotless, clutter-free house might be pleasing to the eye, but it can also feel cold and impersonal. A home that’s too tidy, too ‘perfect’, can paradoxically become uncomfortable. It can start to feel like a museum, where you’re afraid to touch anything for fear of leaving a mark.
On the other hand, a home where every item has a story to tell, where there’s a bit of controlled chaos, can feel warm and welcoming. It’s a
place where you can truly relax, be yourself, and live your life without constantly worrying about maintaining an unrealistic standard of neatness.
That’s not to say that we should all live in disarray. There’s a difference between a lived-in home and a messy one. Good homekeeping, in my view, is about finding the right balance. It’s about creating a space that reflects who you are and supports the life you want to live.
So by all means, keep your home tidy, but don’t strive for perfection. Don’t be afraid to let it show signs of life, and embrace the imperfections whilst celebrating the little bits of chaos. Remember that a home is not just a space, but a stage for your life. And life is not a tidy, predictable affair. It’s a grand, messy, complex, beautiful design of its own.
Steeped in history, decorum, excitement and sheer style, Royal Ascot has become a wonderful tradition with us ‘four girls’. Myself, Mel, Julie and my sister Sue set off for the most famous racecourse on the planet (in my humble opinion) all dressed up with somewhere to go. This year we were all adorned in dresses enveloped in flowers. I wore a rather flamboyant burgundy / pink hat, Mel wore a lovely cream one, looking very pretty and the Julie and Sue looked very debonair in their fascinators. We were set to party.
Did you know, in the Royal Enclosure fascinators are not allowed and that in fact only hats or hatinators, which have a solid base of at least 4 inches are acceptable? For the men in the Royal Enclosure no cravats, bow ties or neckerchiefs are allowed and they must dress in black, navy or grey. Not being of high society myself I rather like our etiquettes and disciplines, but not everyone would agree of course. Personally, I think we should embrace different views, ideas and customs without the need to criticise. Differences are what create us and make us what we are. Of course, not being of Royal blood, or having a personal invitation (now there is a thought…) … these rules were
not for me. I can dream about that, though, can’t I?
We did have tickets for the Queen Anne Enclosure though, just one step down from the Royal one. How exciting! The weather was very warm and sunny, which always helps on a day like this. The four of us were in great spirits, all prepared to soak in the day, relaxed and ready to have a ‘flutter’ on the horses. We started with a delicious coffee and a pizza at one of the well adorned seating areas and even had a table to eat at. Looking avidly at the race cards, to see how many thousands we could win that day, we were in full swing. I know nothing about racing, though my grandfather was a keen enthusiast and spent every Saturday glued to the TV having put on a bet or two… or three… My uncle, Grandad’s son, had even run away from home at a very early age and became a jockey up in Newmarket, but we rarely saw him, so I had no tips from him unfortunately. With only the names of the horses to go on, and a ‘gut feeling’, that was how I chose my four winning bets! Yes four.
The four of us!One winner, two thirds and a fourth that also paid up. I was quids in! Sue had gotten Dad to study the horses for us, so he had given her two ideas for each race. Much to her dismay she kept picking the wrong one! Well, it is part of the fun and as long as you are not throwing away thousands, it all adds to the thrill of the race and the fun of the day. Mel did really well too. She has a horsing background, having owned a horse of her own in her younger days, and now her daughter Abby owns an exracehorse too, ‘Mully’ who is self-determined at times, but well looked after in his retiring years. Mel had studied the horses and jockeys and made some great choices!
I hear the King did well too and won his first race as an owner. Good job. I do remember the sheer delight of our late Queen’s face when she won at Royal Ascot, which the photos showed so well. I am sure she was there, that day, in spirit. We did wave to our wonderful new King and his lovely Queen, as well as a very radiant Kate all beautified in red, sedately sitting next to her handsome Prince. Dame Judi Dench was also seated in a carriage behind them and there was a big cheer for her too. I was situated right next to the barrier at the parade ring. We were there well before we needed to be
of course, all thrilled with anticipation of seeing our Royal arrivals. Having my phone out for a good 15 minutes, all posed and ready to press play, seconds before our well anticipated dignitaries arrived, my phone’s screen suddenly went bright red with a huge EMERGENCY written across it! Panic! I had held the phone so long in the sun, it was totally overheated. Far too much excitement obviously. The good thing about having great friends is that they understand you and don’t question you. Mel was standing behind me. “Give me your phone!” I yelled out. Very calmly and composed of course… What a laugh… Mel handed me her phone immediately and a happy ending was concluded - I have fantastic photos to prove we were there… and to remember our amazing day together. Oh what fun. We need days like this to bring us together, forget any troubles, let our hair down and have some pleasure. Royal Ascot is truly an amazing day out. Mel is taking her Mum to another day at Ascot, where again ‘dressing up’ is essential. So… we don’t have to wait another year… there is a thought. Daichi was thrilled we had such a great day out. This summer we will have to see where, of all the many places he could take us, he will decide to go. You will see in the next issue of your local community magazine of course. He loves to tell you about great days out. Have a wonderful ‘peak season’!
By Debbie CorneyTotton & Eling Cricket Club is one of Hampshire’s leading cricket clubs with a long tradition of providing enjoyable and competitive cricket for men, women, boys & girls. The club is based in Totton at their impressive Southern Gardens home and has a friendly open to all philosophy.
To get involve contact the club via 023 8086 2143 or email info@tottonandelingcc.co.uk
Season update:
As we move into the second half of the season, we are delighted to report that the club is having a good season, with lots of success throughout all our junior and adult side’s.
Healthy numbers of new to cricket, boys & girls from 6 years old have joined our ranks, via both the All Stars and Dynamo’s cricket coaching
initiatives. Whilst the age group junior sides, continue to flourish.
The 1st XI, skippered by Brighton Mugochi are battling in the highly competitive Southern Premier League, and at the time of print, they are also chasing success in the SPCL T20 Cup. Pleasingly with more depth in the club, our 2nd/3rd/4th & Border League Xl’s are also in the promotion mix in their respective leagues.
We must thank our main club sponsors Gecko Metal Works Ltd and Eight Wealth Management whose generous support, alongside the many boundary edge advertising board sponsors helps makes the club tick!
Delight your afternoon tea guests with this joyous one-tin bake from The Great British Bake Off’s first ever champ, Edd Kimber.
This simple pistachio cake is made in a food processor, so it takes just minutes to prepare, and the machine does all the heavy lifting for you. Serve it with a simple lemon and sugar glaze and sprinkle with a few roughly chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
(10 to 12 servings)
For the cake
• 200ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing
• 140g shelled pistachios, plus a few extra for decoration
• 65g ground almonds
• 65g gluten-free plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 200g caster sugar
• 4 large eggs
• Zest of 1 lemon
For the glaze
• 200g icing sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• Chopped pistachios
• Dried rose petals
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas mark 4. Lightly grease your 15x40cm baking tin and line with a strip
of parchment paper that overhangs the long sides, securing it in place with metal clips.
2. Place the pistachios in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse until they are finely ground. Tip into a large bowl along with the ground almonds, flour, baking powder and salt and mix together.
3. Put the sugar, eggs and lemon zest in the processor bowl and process for about a minute. With the machine still running, slowly pour in the oil. Once fully combined, add the mixed dry ingredients and process for a second or two until evenly incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.
4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until lightly browned and the
cake is set in the middle. Set aside to cool completely in the tin before using the parchment paper to lift it out.
5. For the glaze, mix the icing sugar, lemon juice and salt in a bowl until you have a thick but pourable paste. Pour it over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with a few extra chopped pistachios and dried rose petals to decorate.
• To make this cake vegan, swap out the eggs with this alternative: 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of water for every chicken’s egg
• If stored in a sealed container, the cake should keep for 3–4 days
WRITTEN BY KATE EARL kateearlastro@gmail.com
Welcome to the August Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include the annual Perseid Meteor shower, and the Moon close to Saturn.
The ISS is visible every morning after the 24th, just before sunrise. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your observing area.
The annual Perseid Meteor shower, famous for its bright fireballs and persistent trains, reaches its peak on the night of the 12th. Fortunately, the Moon doesn’t rise until 1am this year, so if the clouds stay away this is a great opportunity to spot some ‘shooting stars’. These aren’t stars at all, but sand-grain sized particles which burn up upon entering our atmosphere, left over from the debris shed by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Grab a warm drink, coat and a blanket and see what you can spot. Although the radiant for the shower is towards the northeast, the meteors can appear to come from any direction in the sky. If you have binoculars handy, use them to spot the trails left over from some of the brighter meteors; these often remain visible for a minute or so after the main flash has happened.
The innermost planet can’t be seen easily with the unaided eye this month as it appears too close to the Sun.
Venus
Venus has now left our evening skies, and from the last week in August it becomes the morning star, where it will remain until February 2024. The Greeks gave Venus the name Eosphorus, or Phosphorus when it appeared in the morning sky, and Hesperus when it shone as the evening star. They did not realise that these two objects were actually one and the same planetary body.
Mars is lost in the Sun’s glare this month.
Saturn steals the show this month, already climbing high in the southeast by 11pm. It is visible just above a near-full Moon on the 30th (see figure). To spot it, try and blot out the light from the Moon with your hand and hunt for Saturn just to the upper right of it. Late in the August evenings, Jupiter becomes visible low in the northeast and is dazzlingly bright as it rises higher in the sky.
There are two full moons this month, one on the 1st August, and one on the 31st.
Vega, the fifth brightest star in the sky, represents one of the corners that make up the Summer Triangle asterism which is high in the sky during August (see figure). Due to precession, it was the North Pole Star around 14,000 years ago, and our ancestors most likely used it for navigation purposes across Europe. Vega has many ‘firsts’ for a star; it was first to be photographed and was the first to be analysed with a spectrometer to reveal its absorption lines. It was also the first star found to have a disk of dust surrounding it. It rotates really quickly; if it were to spin much faster it would rip itself apart.
We are a fully bonded family operated company based in Bursledon, Southampton, who have been serving the south since 1953 offering UK and Continental breaks. A 70 year celebratory new flagship coach will be launched at the beginning of November joining our team of 7 dedicated touring coaches.
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Buying and selling property can be, without doubt, a stressful period of your life. That’s why it’s important to select a solicitor with the relevant experience, knowledge and supporting staff to ensure all fuss is minimised.
At the Waring Partnership our conveyancing teams are led by solicitor and partner Andrea Waring, an expert in her field who has personally overseen countless property exchanges.
With one team based at our Totton office and another in Hythe, we continue to serve the local area, the wider New Forest, Hampshire and beyond. We can even offer the services
of our specialist new build department, fully fluent in all the expectations and idiosyncracies that a new build can offer.
And there’s more to us than just conveyancing. Our family law expertise and celebrated wills and probate team mean that the help you need is available locally, staffed by people that know the area and understand the challenges you might face.
We look forward to helping you make that next step, whatever it may be By drawing on our strengths we hope to make it daunting less and smoother Get in touch with the Waring Partnership today
