...Or downsizers are battling each other for homes. In Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Carol Peett, founder of West Wales Property Finders http://www.westwalespropertyfinders.co.uk, is receiving several inquiries a week from buyers in their sixties and seventies wishing to sell large houses with big gardens to move to … [Read more...]
Seven Ways to Future Proof Your Home
Seven ways to future proof your home so there's no need to downsize You have probably planned your finances for retirement, but have you future-proofed your home? Many people feel forced into downsizing their houses that are now too big or unsuitable, once full of life and now an empty nest. That is the case for … [Read more...]
Why People Are No Longer Downsizing
For many, moving to a smaller home does not make financial sense... It is a property truth, universally acknowledge, that people don't downsize because of stamp duty and a lack of suitable homes. There is another more compelling reason why people aren't moving from larger to smaller homes in the present market, … [Read more...]
And Relax…Where to Buy for Later Life
Other quality of life issues, such as good GP practices, also make a big difference. “Pembrokeshire has the lowest crime rate in the UK, so it is safe to walk the streets and people can feel secure in their homes”, says Carol Peett of buying agent, West Wales PropertyFinders. There is also a ready supply of … [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...]