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  • 2009 Testimonials

  • 2010 Business Rates Review

    Business Rates are due for review with effect from 1 April 2010 in line with the 5-yearly rates review cycle. All business premises will have their rateable value re-assessed based on the market rental value of the property on 1 April 2008 - the val...
  • 2010 Testimonials

  • A Moment With ... Alastair Cowen, Senior Partner, Symonds & Sampson

    Are you a Dorset man? No - I am from another beautiful county, Northumberland. Who has been your main influence in life? Apart from my wife and my clients, Colonel Joe Symonds who is still going strong well into his 90s. What has been th...
  • About Lettings

    Rental properties come in all shapes and sizes, from studio flats to important Country Houses. Symonds & Sampson LLP have the experience and expertise to match Landlords with the right Tenant for their property - and visa versa. The Sales Mar...
  • About Us

    Head Office 30 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UP 01305 264172 Provision of Service Regulations 2009 A list of partners names may be inspected at the above address. The firm is Regulated by RICS (the RoyaI Institution of Chartered S...
  • About Us

    What We Do Things have obviously come a long way since the 1850's. Economic and social circumstances change all the time and the range of work constantly increases with new legislation and technology. As this website shows, we have been able to k...
  • About Us

    Who We Are Symonds & Sampson LLP was founded in 1858 in Dorchester and remained a small firm of Land Agents and Surveyors in the town, with members of the Symonds family still in practice, until the 1980's. Acquisitions and mergers since t...
  • Alternative Energy Sources for Property

    Natural Ways to Increase Property Values. With energy prices expected to rise considerably in the future, many people are looking to harness natural resources to heat or power their property. Not only are they looking to save money and stop wasti...
  • ARLA award for Richard Chubb

    The Bridport Lettings office of Symonds & Sampson is pleased to announce that Richard Chubb has passed his Technical Award in Residential Lettings becoming a member of ARLA (the Association Residential Letting Agents). Lucy Clinch ARLA, manag...
  • Building Surveys & Design

    In recent years there has been a great increase in interest for the creative reuse of redundant buildings, particularly amongst the rural community where traditional buildings formed part of a farm complex. The buildings may comprise brick or stonew...
  • Business Property Relief of Benefit to Farmers

    Following the recent Balfour case in Scotland, Paul Dallyn put forward an argument to the Capital Taxes Office for a Let farm cottage to have Business Property Relief for Inheritance Tax purposes. The cottage was a traditional stone cot...
  • Buying at Auction

    Please click here to view our Guide to Buying at Auction . For our Proxy Bidding Form click here . For further details about property auctions please refer to our Common Auction Conditions or call: Mark Lewis 01258 473766  
  • Buying Through Us

    Initial contact with us will usually be via a website, over the phone or in person at one of our nine offices. You can continue to get up-to-date lists of available properties on an ad hoc basis but you may prefer to register with us. This will allo...
  • Commercial

    Property Search Help Location You can search this site by entering the name of the County, town or village you are interested in. You can also search by the first part of a postcode e.g BA22. or by an abbreviated name eg Dorch for Dorchest...
  • Commercial

    Sales and lettings are successfully concluded on the High Street, Business Parks and on former agricultural buildings in more rural locations.  The 'right agent' offering the 'right advice' has never been more important with Landlords going 'he...
  • Commercial Search

    Property Search Help Location You can search this site by entering the name of the County, town or village you are interested in. You can also search by the first part of a postcode e.g BA22. If you wish to use more than one location then...
  • Complaints Procedure

    SYMONDS & SAMPSON LLP RICS REGULATIONS RULE 7 - COMPLAINTS HANDLING PROCEDURE If you have a complaint, then this note sets out the procedure which we will follow in dealing with that complaint. 1.  A person has been appointed in ea...
  • Diary & Catalogues

    Catalogues and information from Yeovil Office (01935) 382909. Date Summary Downloads Thursday 9 September Dispersal Sale of The Donhayes Herd 215 Pedigree Holstein Friesians at Newport Dairy, Butlands Farm, Bloxwort...
  • Dispersal &amp Fodder Sales

  • Dispersal &amp Fodder Sales

    About Disperal Sales The farm dispersal sales department is a high profile part of our business. From a handful of sales in 1990 to 25 on farm livestock and machinery sales in 2009 the department's success is a reflection of the state of the far...
  • Dispersal & Fodder Sales

    About Disperal Sales The farm dispersal sales department is a high profile part of our business. From a handful of sales in 1990 to 24 on farm livestock and machinery sales in 2008 the department's success is a reflection of the state of the far...
  • Diversification

  • Diversification

    The last decade has seen a tremendous change in rural life and in particular for the farmer. The market place we have all been used to has been swept away and the enterprises that provided the backbone for many farming businesses are no longer viabl...
  • FAQs

    Q: What type of property do Symonds & Sampson LLP sell by auction? We are very lucky as we cover Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon and we have some of the most exciting and interesting properties that come to the market. We h...
  • Farm Finance

  • Farm Finance

    Contacts
  • Farm Finance

    The credit crunch may be biting hard in many areas, but it is good to know that AMC with over 80 years experience in providing farm finance remain positive and keen to support wherever possible. Indeed their brief has widened from traditional farmi...
  • Farm Sales Report for 2009

    The Farm Sales team had a busy 2009 conducting some 25 on farm sales covering 4 counties and virtually all aspects of farming from the most modern machinery sales to Vintage/collectors sales, Pedigree and Commercial Dairy herd sales, Beef Sucklers s...
  • Free Market Appraisal

    All of our offices offer free market appraisal visits to help you decide whether and how to sell your home - through Symonds & Sampson. The free visit includes an informal and informative discussion about current property market conditions, p...
  • Frome Market

    Symonds & Sampson Frome (Wednesday and Friday) - Office 01373 881140 Premier Livestock Auctioneers Ltd Click on the following link for Frome Market: www.premierlivestock.co.uk  
  • Glossary of Auction Terms

    Addendum - an amendment or addition to the conditions where contained in a supplement to the catalogue. This may be a written notice in the catalogue or announced at the auction. Bankers Draft - a cheque drawn by a bank usually on its own He...
  • Land & Farm Sales

    Farmers and farms were the reason Symonds & Sampson was established in 1858 and their activities remain central to our business today. All businesses change over time as they grow and develop or ease back and close and we've seen plenty of both ...
  • Latest Changes To NVZ Rules

    Revised rules announced recently are especially relevant to livestock farmers. Almost a year has passed since the "new" NVZ Regulations were introduced. While these have a long lead-in period, there are deadlines between now and April 2012 by whic...
  • Letting Through Us

    Let Only Firstly an initial inspection to advise on the suitability of your property for letting Advice on safety issues and the need for repairs, redecoration or fittings Rent appraisal Advertisements appear in a variety of local pap...
  • Marketing and the London Office

    We are members of The London Office which provides us with a central London base to display and hold particulars of properties for sale. The office is manned by experienced agents and is situated in Pall Mall opposite St James' Palace. From time to ...
  • Milk Quota for sale from the West Country

    Last updated: 11th March 2010 The following is a brief selection of quota available which is constantly changing throughout the day. Please ring Alison Hall on 01935 382902 or Lester Williams on 01935 382901 for the latest information. ...
  • Our Partners

    List of Partners (click for details) Alastair Cowen FRICS FAAV Andrew Robinson BSc FRICS FAAV (Senior Partner) Paul Dallyn FRICS FAAV Charles Matthews BSc FRICS FAAV Mark Lewis FRICS FAAV Jim Rowe FNAEA Philip Pollard FRICS FAA...
  • Planning & Development

    Town and country planning is now based upon a 'plan driven' system founded upon Planning Policy Guidance Notes issued regularly by Central Government, County Structure Plans and finally Local Development Plans produced at District Council level. ...
  • Planning & Development

    Town and country planning is now based upon a 'plan driven' system founded upon Planning Policy Guidance Notes issued regularly by Central Government, County Structure Plans and finally Local Development Plans produced at District Council level. ...
  • Professional

    Symonds & Sampson LLP is able to provide a wide range of services to property owners and farmers, backed up by many years of experience and specialisation.
  • Professional Advice

    Even without the Single Payment Scheme (see separate page) the occupation of rural property is becoming a complicated affair. Landowners and Tenants face a plethora of legislation and regulations resulting from the intervention of politicians, legis...
  • Property Auctioneer

    Mark Lewis FRICS FAAV Mark is the Partner in charge of Symonds & Sampson LLP's Residential Department and is one of the most experienced property auctioneers in the South of England. He trained from a very early age under his father Paul, a l...
  • Property Auctions

  • Property Auctions

    Symonds & Sampson is one of the UK's leading independent residential and commercial property auctioneers. We hold monthly sales of all types of freehold and leasehold property from houses, building plots, land and farms through to the most unus...
  • Property Management

  • Property Management

    Symonds & Sampson LLP undertake a wide variety of property management assignments, and have suitably qualified staff to deal with daily administration, maintenance and upkeep of property, account keeping and the management of complete property p...
  • Property Valuations

    Valuations of property are required for a range of reasons including purchase, sale and disposals, secured lending, taxation and insurance. The owner sometimes requests the valuation, but more often instructions are received from solicitors, account...
  • Quota & Entitlements

  • Quota & Entitlements

    Symonds & Sampson was actively involved in enabling the transfer of milk quota between holdings on a permanent and short-term basis, and the firm is now one of the leading quota agents in the country. Symonds & Sampson LLP is based in an ...
  • Redevelopment of Farm Buildings

    Contacts
  • Redevelopment of Farm Buildings

    Your farm buildings are an asset which can provide you with an alternative income which will benefit your business and your capital value. Most Local Authorities have planning policies which now positively encourage the redevelopment of redundant...
  • Register / Log In

    Register and subsequently administer your entry on our applicant database Amend your details, change your password or de-register Enter and update your property requirements and show a portfolio of suitable properties Receive automatic ...
  • Renting Property Through Symonds & Sampson

    Terms & Conditions THE TENANCY: Unless otherwise stated, all properties are available to let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for the term stated on the property details. This tenancy is a legally binding agreement, for a fixed term and doe...
  • Residential

    Property Search Help Location You can search this site by entering the name of the County, town or village you are interested in. You can also search by the first part of a postcode e.g BA22. If you wish to use more than one location then...
  • Residential

    Symonds & Sampson Residential covers the whole range of houses for sale and to let including, cottages, flats and country houses. In addition the department works closely with Property Auctions as well as with the Survey and Professional departm...
  • Residential Lettings

    Symonds & Sampson LLP's Residential Letting department has grown from its agricultural roots to become one of the longest established and highly regarded agencies in the region. The last few years have seen a huge increase in the supply of and d...
  • Rural

    Property Search Help Location You can search this site by entering the name of the County, town or village you are interested in. You can also search by the first part of a postcode e.g BA22. or by an abbreviated name eg Dorch for Dorcheste...
  • Rural Search

    Property Search Help Location You can search this site by entering the name of the County, town or village you are interested in. You can also search by the first part of a postcode e.g BA22. If you wish to use more than one location then p...
  • Selling At Auction

    Please click here to view our Guide to Selling at Auction . For further details about property auctions please refer to our Common Auction Conditions or call Mark Lewis on 01258 473766.
  • Selling Your Home

  • Selling Your Home

    Symonds & Sampson LLP is an independent firm of estate agents and chartered surveyors. with a sound reputation gained over 140 years. We sell all types of country property, town and village houses, cottages, small farms and amenity land together...
  • Serenata - Britain's First Classical Music Festival

    Wimborne Office reports that they have been contracted by the Classical Festival Company to take on the role of Site Management for SERENATA, the classical music festival. Britain's first ever classical music festival is taking place from the 26t...
  • Single Payment Scheme (SPS)

    Since the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) was introduced our advisors have dealt with a great many enquiries from clients needing help with applications, registering land, claiming special entitlements and transferring entitlements and land. The Agricul...
  • Summer Show Season

  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Beach Shadows by Laurence Belbin - Property Auction Cover 24th June 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Coral Ribbon by James Wedge - Property Auction Cover 30th July 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Dainty and Dauntless by Charles Church - Property Auction Cover 27th August 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Frenchmill Sky by Phyllis Wolff - Property Auction Cover 30th April 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Pond and Vipers Buglos by Phyllis Wollf - Property Auction Cover 22nd April 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Towards the Abbey by Jake Winkle - Property Auction Cover 28th May 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Up the Hill by Kate Scorgie - Property Auction Cover 19th March 2010
  • Supporting Dorset Art Weeks

    Symonds & Sampson are recognised as the leading firm of property auctioneers in the region having sold over 1100 auction lots in recent years. Catalogue covers are always eye catching and the 11 auctions booked for 2010 will feature an artist...
  • Terms Of Use

    User Agreement This is the User Agreement for Symonds & Sampson (referred to as 'Symonds & Sampson/we/us') of www.symondsandsampson.com an on-line information website operated by Symonds & Sampson. As a user of this website (referr...
  • Valuations & Compensation

  • Valuations & Compensation

    Stock valuations are required by accountants to prepare end of year balance sheets for taxation purposes. The valuation comprises a list of non-capital assets on the farm that are valued in accordance with the advisory note BEN19. The valuation requ...
  • Wayleaves, Easements & Comp Purchase

    Symonds & Sampson LLP regularly negotiate with Statutory undertakers and service providers on behalf of farmers and landowners. Many such bodies enjoy legal rights of access onto private land for the installation, repair, replacement and mainten...
  • Welcome to Symonds & Sampson Property Professionals

    Property Search Help Location You can search this site by entering the name of the County, town or village you are interested in. You can also search by the first part of a postcode e.g BA22. If you wish to use more than