People are increasingly choosing not to sell their homes, deciding to stay put and renovate or add an extension. A consequence is that it can lead to arguments with the neighbours. Just ask Robbie Williams and the Duchess of Cornwall. Williams was so cross with his neighbour Jimmy Page, the Led Zeppelin guitarist, … [Read more...]
Wales Recorded Largest Increase in Property Prices in Last 12 Months
The latest data on UK house prices released by ONS has revealed House prices in Wales increased by 5.5% over the last 12 months to reach £161,000. This was the highest price rise in any part of the UK. Over the past two years, there has been a slowdown in UK house price growth, driven mainly by a slowdown in the … [Read more...]
The Little-Known Loophole to Save on Stamp Duty & Land Transaction Tax
Whether you are considering buying in England but shudder at the thought of paying all the Stamp Duty on your new home, or in Wales and baulk at the amount of Land Transaction Tax that will be due on your new property, a little known loop-hole may be able to save you a considerable amount of money. Tax payable on … [Read more...]
UK Holiday Let Market Set to Boom in 2019
The UK holiday letting market is set to boom in 2019, according to holiday letting company Mulberry Cottages. This is on top of the reported 24% rise in holiday cottage bookings seen in 2018 by other holiday lettings companies such as Sykes. British tourism is currently booming. It is the fastest growing industry in … [Read more...]
Millionaire Buyers Head to the Country
Homebuyers looking for million pound properties are quitting the capital and moving to the country for their dream home, according to research by Lloyds Bank. While sales of million pound-plus homes in London continue to fall, Wales and the Midlands saw the biggest jump in sales of high-end homes. The number of … [Read more...]
Dyfed-Powys (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Powys) is Safest Place to Live in UK
The area covered by Dyfed-Powys (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys) is the safest place to live in Britain. Britain's most dangerous places to live have been revealed on a map showing how peaceful suburbs are hit by soaring rates of violent crime According to Home Office data, West Yorkshire … [Read more...]
Hello Glampers
Opening your own posh campsite is one way to fund country living says Fred Redwood Glamping is helping a growing number of families realise the dream of country life. That’s because running a site offering the luxury version of camping can be a savvy way to turn a profit while living in a beautiful … [Read more...]
Project New Look: The Latest Home Makeover Trends
Pod extensions, party barns, modular lofts — the language of the domestic makeover is changing as families who would like to move, but are being held back by stamp duty bills or the slowing property market, stay put for another year and try to make the most of the space they have. The shortlist for the annual Don’t … [Read more...]
