Rarely, if ever, does anyone compare the hilltop villages of the Côte d’Azur or Alpes-Maritime to the small Welsh former mining hamlets near Haverfordwest. However, older Britons selling their homes in France and returning to the UK have started to head for the tranquil communities of Pembrokeshire in west Wales to … [Read more...]
Join the Sharing Economy
Friends and family members are coming together to invest in a holiday home Carol Peett, the managing director at West Wales Property Finders, has seen an increase in this arrangement in Pembrokeshire. Last year 12 multigenerational families sought to buy together, in 2016 it was three. Before 2016, when the 3 per … [Read more...]
Be Beside the Seaside – All Year Round
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...]
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...]
House prices up 5.1%
The latest data and analysis from ONS/Land Registry has revealed that average house prices in the UK have increased by 5.1% in the year to July 2017. The annual growth rate has slowed since mid-2016 but has remained broadly around 5% during 2017. According to the UK HPI, the average UK house price was £226,000 in … [Read more...]
Expert Advice and Guidance when Buying a Luxury Property
Purchasing a stunning house with gardens running down to a beautiful sandy beach or a large country mansion surrounded by acres of parkland may be your dream but it is not a matter of searching on property websites or contacting an estate agent to fulfill that vision. Whilst in London and other cities there may be a … [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 Coast Path – One of the 50 Natural Wonders of the World
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path has been included in the list of “The 50 Natural Wonders: The Ultimate List of Scenic Splendor by”, CNN Travel. Taking 8th place, they write “This path twists 300 kilometers from St. Dogmaels to Amroth in southwest Wales…. If you strike lucky on a sunny day this is one of the most … [Read more...]
