The price of homes in Wales hit a new peak of £218,783 in the third quarter of 2021 (July-September), 11.5 per cent higher than the same time the previous year. The figures have been released from Principality Building Society’s Wales House Price Index for Q3 2021, which demonstrates the rise and fall in house prices … [Read more...]
House prices in Wales predicted to increase by 20% over next five years
House prices in Wales are predicted to increase by nearly 20% in the next five years, according to new research by real estate firm. The firm has predicted that the North-South price divide in the UK will 'turn on its head' due to prices rising faster in Northern England and Wales compared to those across … [Read more...]
Excellent Results for Pembrokeshire School
Pupils at Castle School, near Narberth, Pembrokeshire were thrilled to collect their exam results this week and discover that, between them, they had amassed an impressive set of passes. In contrast to the national average which showed a drop of 1%, students improved on their already impressive average of 90%, … [Read more...]
All for Wales & Wales for All
Buyers looking for a lifestyle change – a slower pace of life, old fashioned community spirit and a healthier way of life - are packing their bags and flocking to West Wales, according to buyers’ agents, West Wales Property Finders. Over the last five years West Wales Property Finders has seen a huge migration to … [Read more...]
Top Accolades for West Wales Establishments
A contemporary art hotel in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, has been awarded the accolade of AA Hotel of the Year Wales 2017. With 21 en-suite rooms, Tyr y Felin (The Windmill) exhibits 100 pieces of specially commissioned art inspired by the area. It is one of three hotels opened in Pembrokeshire by Keith Griffiths, an … [Read more...]
How the rich & famous are colonising Britain’s seaside hotspots
St Davids, Pembrokeshire The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18C +12 The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18CCeleb spotting: … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire’s New Street Food Festival
A new Street Food Festival in June will be a new addition to Pembrokeshire’s foodie calendar this year. Pembrokeshire is known for its superb local produce; from the famous Pembrokeshire early potatoes to its fish and shellfish, cheese, meat and vegetables. The County already hosts a number of superb food festivals … [Read more...]
The Land that Time Forgot
New Year’s Day is 1st January, isn’t it? Well not if you live in a wooded valley in Pembrokeshire where Hen Galan, or New Year’s Day, is celebrated on 13th January. This is the land that time forgot. Today the inhabitants of the Gwaun Valley, near Fishguard, are celebrating. They are not two weeks late; they … [Read more...]
