RESIDENTIAL property management company the WSB Group, which has offices in Salisbury and Amesbury, is opening a new branch in Ringwood.

The office, in Christ-church Road, will open on May 27 and be managed by Roger Gaffney.

Mr Gaffney joined WSB after many years as operations director with the Youth Hostel Association.

WSB has appointed Mr Gaffney and Angus Shield as equity partners, joining Rob Ware and Mark Kidner.

Mr Shield ran his own property maintenance business and then the group's Amesbury office before taking charge of the Salisbury office.

The company has called the new venture in Ringwood a "most exciting expansion", which has arisen as a result of the many enquiries received to manage property in this area.

The office can be contacted on 01425 477992 or via e-mail on ringwood@wsbgroup.com