Latest Land Registry Data - Wales Prices for detached properties in Wales rose by 5.4% from January 2018 to January 2019 according to the latest figures from the Land Registry. This brought the average cost of a detached house up from £231,777 to £244,321. Semi-detached properties rose 4%, terraced by 4.6% and flats … [Read more...]
Forget Downsizing: Meet the People who are Buying Larger Homes in Retirement
Does retirement always have to mean downsizing? For some retirees, life is only just getting going - and they want more room to live in. Many want more space to enjoy a better lifestyle, and to have all the family to stay. Now "upsizing" is becoming so popular that developers are incorporating larger apartments in … [Read more...]
New Michelin Starred Chef for Pembrokeshire Hotel
The Grove, Narberth have appointed Michelin starred Douglas Balish as their new Executive Chef from on May 1st. Douglas will take over the reins from Allister Barsby who is moving to Kent to open his first solo restaurant venture in Hythe in June. Born in Scotland, Douglas began his career in Ayrshire … [Read more...]
Best Places to Buy a Property in 2019
Looking to buy your first home next year, or perhaps invest in a buy-to-let? Don’t go house hunting until you’ve read our guide to the best locations to buy in 2019 As 2018 draws to a close, the housing market typically goes for a festive nap before reawakening with renewed vigour in the new year. We’ve asked … [Read more...]
Buyer Demand Up Enormously in Wales Since Referendum
A new study from PropCast has revealed that, since it was announced that the UK would be leaving the EU, buyer demand has risen for 57% of the counties, across England and Wales combined, with buyers increasing their love the most for Dyfed (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion) in Wales – up 64%. The … [Read more...]
How to Keep the Neighbours Happy During Building Works
People are increasingly choosing not to sell their homes, deciding to stay put and renovate or add an extension. A consequence is that it can lead to arguments with the neighbours. Just ask Robbie Williams and the Duchess of Cornwall. Williams was so cross with his neighbour Jimmy Page, the Led Zeppelin guitarist, … [Read more...]
Wales Recorded Largest Increase in Property Prices in Last 12 Months
The latest data on UK house prices released by ONS has revealed House prices in Wales increased by 5.5% over the last 12 months to reach £161,000. This was the highest price rise in any part of the UK. Over the past two years, there has been a slowdown in UK house price growth, driven mainly by a slowdown in the … [Read more...]
The Little-Known Loophole to Save on Stamp Duty & Land Transaction Tax
Whether you are considering buying in England but shudder at the thought of paying all the Stamp Duty on your new home, or in Wales and baulk at the amount of Land Transaction Tax that will be due on your new property, a little known loop-hole may be able to save you a considerable amount of money. Tax payable on … [Read more...]
