This county is a magnet for anyone seeking the great outdoors Pembrokeshire is perfect for the walking-poles-and-waterproofs retirement brigade who swear by the mantra that “65 is the new 45”. Quite apart from the glorious coastal path, with its beaches and views of dolphins and whales, there is sailing, golf, … [Read more...]
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire Top Holiday Let Location for Yield in 2019
The latest figures released by premium rental agency, Luxury Cottages, have revealed the top locations across the UK for holiday let rental income yields during the last year. The analysis included data from 2,170 postcodes across England and Wales using Land Registry data and booking data from Airdna. The data … [Read more...]
The Hidden House Price Trap Awaiting Returning Expats
“Selling up and moving back to Britain may not be as simple as it seems”. Around 785,000 Britons currently live in the EU, according to the Office for National Statistics. Of this total, just over a quarter are pensioners, drawn by sunnier weather, a lower cost of living and cheaper property prices. But has the … [Read more...]
Best Places to See Starry Night Skies from your Garden
Air quality and the effect it can have on property prices is suddenly on the radar of property buyers, but it is not the only form of pollution that is finally being taken seriously. A study by the Light Pollution Science and Technology Institution in Italy suggests that more than a third of the World’s population … [Read more...]
House Price Growth Strongest in Wales in 2019
According to the latest Land Registry House Price Data, UK house prices increased by 2.2% in the year to November 2019, up from 1.3% in October 2019. House price growth was strongest in Wales where prices increased by 7.8% over the year. Wales has experienced record annual growth to November 2019. The lowest … [Read more...]
West Wales, Gloucestershire and North Yorkshire are Safest Places to Live in UK
Dyfed-Powys in Wales, (the area covering Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys), Gloucestershire and North Yorkshire are the safest places to live in the UK with just 56 offences per 1,000 people according to the latest figures from police forces. This contrast sharply with the most crime-ridden … [Read more...]
How to Stage your House for Sale
In order to gain a quick sale at the best price, you need to stage your house to appeal to the buyer. Many people think that buyers are looking at their house, not their belongings and, therefore, this is unimportant but it has been proven numerous times that houses which have stuck on the market for some time gain far … [Read more...]
Outlook for the Property Market in South Wales in 2020
The property market is South Wales has been booming since the Brexit referendum and this looks set to continue into 2020 and beyond. Land Registry figure showed house prices in Wales rose more than anywhere else in the UK in the year to January 2019 and these rises have continued unabated throughout this year. In … [Read more...]
