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...]
Narberth – The Place for Foodies
Wales has long been known for the quality of its produce; from salt marsh lamb to fish and shellfish to cheese and other dairy products. The little town of Narberth in Pembrokeshire has award winning butchers, greengrocers, delis and numerous cafes and restaurants serving not only local fare but cuisines from around … [Read more...]
Japanese Knotweed – Not so Bad After All?
A new study found no evidence that Japanese knotweed causes significant structural damage and its ecologists concluded that automatically refusing mortgages on properties where Japanese knotweed is found is "out of proportion to the risk posed by this invasive species". Ecologists from global infrastructure services … [Read more...]
Multi Million Pound Marina Expansion Approved
Major multi-million pound plans to develop Milford Marina have been given the green light by planners. In 2015 outline planning was granted for a major overhaul of the Milford Waterfront. The revised plans show that the development will include up to 190 units of residential property, extended office space, up to … [Read more...]
Holiday Lets Continue to Outshine Buy to Lets
Holiday lets are the highest returning asset within the UK real estate sector according to holiday property fund, Second Estates. This is mainly the result of their higher yields which were 1.1% higher than those for residential buy to let properties over the past 12 months and higher than all other major … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire – the Place to Buy to Holiday Let
For those interested in investing in buy to holiday let, the news that over a quarter of Welsh people plan to visit Pembrokeshire this year as their favourite staycation spot is worth noting. Pembrokeshire could welcome over a quarter of people from Wales (27%), topping the list of tourist hot spots that Welsh … [Read more...]
Buy a Welsh Island for Less Than a 1 bed Flat in Balham!
An island in Pembrokeshire has gone on the market for just £400,000; less than a one bedroom flat in Balham! Stack Rock Fort, in the Milford Haven waterway, was built in 1850 and is one of a chain of forts designed to defend Britain and the Royal Naval Dockyard of Pembroke Dock against a French invasion under … [Read more...]
“Britannia” Being Filmed on Pembrokeshire Beach
Scenes from ancient Britain are being filmed on Broadhaven South beach in Pembrokeshire this week. A set of Roman Britain has been built on the beach for the second series of the historical drama, Britannia, an historical drama co-produced by Sky and Amazon Prime … [Read more...]
