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...]
Stamp Duty to be Replaced by Land Transaction Tax in Wales
Stamp Duty in Wales is to be replaced by a new Land Transaction Tax (LTT), which comes into effect on the 1st April 2018. This replaces Stamp Duty Land Tax, which is currently applied in to property purchases in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Under the new system, introduced by the Labour run Welsh Assembly, … [Read more...]
Record-Breaking Sales for Tenby Apartments
A multi-million pound development of the former Kinloch Court Hotel, overlooking Tenby’s South Beach, has achieved record-breaking sales. The 51 Latitude development consists of 14 two and three bedroom apartments with sea views priced at between £360,000 and £600,000, with every apartment being reserved since last … [Read more...]
Latest House Prices in Wales
The latest figures from the Land Registry, which are based on sold prices so are the only truly accurate figures, show an annual price increase of 3.4% across the whole of Wales; taking the average property value to £150,258 compared with £225,956 in England. Detached houses in Wales showed the largest … [Read more...]
