Two primary schools, which were formally federated three years ago, are celebrating receiving outstanding inspection reports. Tavenspite and Templeton schools near Narberth, which share one governing body and leadership team, had separate inspections by different teams from Estyn, the Inspectorate for Education and … [Read more...]
Welsh House Prices Defy the Downturn with Pembrokeshire Leading the Way
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...]
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...]
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...]
Tips for Downsizing
Downsizing can be a perfect solution for people wishing to release equity in their property for other things; to save money on utilities or simply because your priorities and lifestyle may have altered. However, do always take into account the cost of actually moving house; to buy a property in England costing … [Read more...]
