The UK’s best high streets were revealed today after Government backed research put together a list of the most successful town centres. Narberth in Pembrokeshire was one of the 12 best high streets across the UK competing for the title in the final, with Swansea and Treorchy being the other two flying the flag for … [Read more...]
Welsh Property Prices Reach Record Levels
Despite the constant scaremongering being churned out by news agencies, four out of eleven regions in the UK have hit record highs for new seller asking prices in May, with prices in Wales 4.1% higher than 12 months ago, according to property website, Rightmove. Miles Shipside, Rightmove director and housing market … [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...]
Dyfed-Powys (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Powys) is Safest Place to Live in UK
The area covered by Dyfed-Powys (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys) is the safest place to live in Britain. Britain's most dangerous places to live have been revealed on a map showing how peaceful suburbs are hit by soaring rates of violent crime According to Home Office data, West Yorkshire … [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...]
Make a (Successful) Move to the Country
The dream of a bucolic life continues to be a priority for many Britons. This year 37,370 people have said goodbye to the big smoke and hello to fresh air — 7 per cent more than at the same time last year, according to Hamptons International. Last year one in five city dwellers who sold their homes moved to the … [Read more...]
All for Wales & Wales for All
Buyers looking for a lifestyle change – a slower pace of life, old fashioned community spirit and a healthier way of life - are packing their bags and flocking to West Wales, according to buyers’ agents, West Wales Property Finders. Over the last five years West Wales Property Finders has seen a huge migration to … [Read more...]
