Housebuilders are offering a smorgasbord of sweeteners to get deals over the line without cutting headline prices as they battle to sell properties in a slow market. “The most common incentive is a contribution to stamp duty or an upgrade to the spec of the interior finish,” says George Cardale, the head of … [Read more...]
Roll on up to a Market Town
Old fashioned and attractive, with retro charm, market towns are the Morris Travelers of the property world. They are also popular with house buyers, commanding a premium of more then £30,000 over neighbouring towns, according to Lloyds Bank research. And that is down to a traditional sense of … [Read more...]
Best High Streets in Britain – Narberth & Cardigan
A High Street is the heart and soul of any community but sadly many are deserted and, instead of food producers and interesting independent shops, are now full of pound or charity shops. At best you can expect a high street filled with chain stores; clones of many others around the country. However, there are … [Read more...]
Excellent Results for Pembrokeshire School
Pupils at Castle School, near Narberth, Pembrokeshire were thrilled to collect their exam results this week and discover that, between them, they had amassed an impressive set of passes. In contrast to the national average which showed a drop of 1%, students improved on their already impressive average of 90%, … [Read more...]
Narberth – The Place for Foodies
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...]
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...]
Where to Buy a Holiday Home for Less
You should be able to pick up a bargain just a few miles from property hotspots, as Fred Redwood discovers Summer is just around the corner, the time when those with a second home or a retirement property in mind are found scanning Rightmove and Zoopla for the country’s beauty spots. But what do they do if the … [Read more...]
Excellent Reports for Pembrokeshire Primary Schools
Two primary schools, which were formally federated three years ago, are celebrating receiving outstanding inspection reports. Tavenspite and Templeton schools near Narberth, which share one governing body and leadership team, had separate inspections by different teams from Estyn, the Inspectorate for Education and … [Read more...]
