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...]
Heatwave stokes up demand and prices for seaside properties across the UK
If beachfront properties in the South West are enjoying a bonanza, the same is true in West Wales, particularly Pembrokeshire, whose glorious sandy beaches have long been celebrated. 'The market for properties with good sea views in Pembrokeshire is red hot, with people paying more than double the price they would … [Read more...]
Conservatories Remain as Popular as Ever with a Range of Designs
“Well-constructed attractive wooden orangeries or slate roofed sunrooms appear on the wish list of the majority of our clients,” says Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders (01834 862816; http://www.westwalespropertyfinders.co.uk “They add value as they are far more flexible and useable year-round.” Carol … [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...]
Moving Back into a Childhood Home
…. Even for those who routinely view hundreds of properties for a living nothing can replace the affection held for a happy childhood home. “It has always been my dream home and I could never find anywhere that would match up to it”, says Carol Peett from buying agency, West Wales Property Finders, of the historic … [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...]
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...]
