In the wake of the Christchurch Inclosure Act 1802, Tapps purchased  in what is now the borough of Bournemouth for £1,050 (1,000 guineas). As lord of the manor he was also trustee for the areas set aside as common land, for cottage dwellers to dig for turf and suchlike.
After the Christchurch Inclosure Act 1802, Tapps bought a property in Bournemouth for £1,050 (1,000 guineas). As the lord of the manor, he was also responsible for managing areas set aside as common land, where residents could gather firewood and other materials.