Businesses moving into Dorset from other parts of the UK and expanding local firms are key drivers in Dorset's economy.  "Property Pilot" , the database of available commercial land and property to lease or to buy, is a key tool for helping these businesses.  Property Pilot covers offices, studios, retail units, industrial premises, warehousing, workshops and land designated for employment use in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. 

Many of Dorset's farmers and landowners are looking into ways of enhancing their farm incomes through diversification activities such as the conversion of redundant farm buildings into offices, studios and workshops.  With the help of Property Pilot in marketing this type of property, most are let quickly to small high-tech and ICT businesses, e.g. software developers.

Property Pilot is a completely free and confidential service.  This ensures that a quality, comprehensive and unbiased service is provided for the benefit of the local economy. 

Businesses wishing to make use of this free service should contact us using the details at the foot of this page or carry out a property search (opens in a new window) .

• Commercial property in Christchurch

  The Street Scene Section of Christchurch Borough Council can provide affordable premises for the start-up of Small Businesses.

• Property Pilot Project Officer
  Name: Joanna Rufus
  Web: http://www.investindorset.co.uk
  Email: j.c.m.rufus@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224797
  Full details for Joanna Rufus