Welsh house prices grew by 3.3% in 2017 - a slightly faster rate than the UK as a whole, latest figures have suggested. However, this does not reflect the true picture as local markets within Wales vary considerably. Pembrokeshire saw the highest rise at 8.1% whilst, in contrast, prices in Wrexham went down 2.1%. In … [Read more...]
Eight experts on how they would fix the UK’s housing market
We should scrap VAT on renovations While there’s no VAT to pay on new builds, most renovations and extensions attract the full 20% rate. Carol Peett, director of West Wales Property Finders, suggests zero-rating such building work would have wide benefits. She says: “The current housing shortage could be alleviated … [Read more...]
A Change of Pace and Lots More Space
"There was a considerable increase in numbers relocating from London and the South East last year," says Carol Peett of home search company West Wales Property Finders. "Their stories are always the same: they are fed up with the overcrowding and frenetic pace of life in the Home Counties. They come here for a … [Read more...]
Be Beside the Seaside – All Year Round
Not all coastal towns are grim out of season. Savvy house-hunters look for places with attractions in both summer and winter, says Ruth Bloomfield. Tenby, Pembrokeshire When buyers come to West Wales Property Finders looking for a winterproof seaside home, Managing Director Carol Peett directs them to this … [Read more...]
PREDICTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY MARKET IN WALES IN 2018
Property prices in Wales grew at a faster rate than predicted in 2017, with an annual price growth of 5.3% to the end of September, according to the Land Registry. The market is some areas such as Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion was exceptionally busy, according to Carol Peett, Managing Director of buying agency, West … [Read more...]
Latest Land Registry House Price Data for Wales (September 2017)
The latest data from the Land Registry on sold prices for Wales shows an annual price increase of 5.5% for the year up to the end of September 2017, taking the average property value to £152,661. House prices overall in Wales increased 0.6% in the month. The highest annual increase in Wales has been in detached … [Read more...]
Turn a buy-to-let into a holiday rental and double your income
"At West Wales Property Finders, Carol Peett reports that a number of clients for whom the buying agency found properties as buy-to-lets have turned them into successful holiday lets. Most of these clients plan to retire to their … [Read more...]
Tips on how to successfully sell your property during the Festive Season
As most estate agents will tell you, Christmas is not the best time to market a house. But if you find yourself trying to sell your property over the festive season, there are a few rules you should follow. This involves how you decorate your property for Christmas, which can have an impact on your home's selling … [Read more...]
