Even as the market slows, houses by the sea, rivers or lakes still command a premium. Are waterside properties actually recession-proof? When James Sanchez and Annabelle Hillard were looking for their first home together, the monthly cost and length of commute were their first concerns. Sanchez, 25, and Hillard, 26, … [Read more...]
The Last Seaside Towns were you can Bag a Bargain
When the sun shines, few things beat a trip to the British seaside. Whether a day on the beach with a bucket and spade, catching a wave or a clifftop stroll, these are simple yet rewarding pastimes. It is no wonder properties by the sea command such high prices. Homes in fashionable Salcombe, Sandbanks and … [Read more...]
West Wales Property Finders Look Into Their Crystal Ball at the 2023 Property Market
Properties in Pembrokeshire had an overall average price of £246,821in 2022 and sold prices in Pembrokeshire were 24% up on the 2019 peak of £199,843 according to Rightmove. In Carmarthenshire property prices rose 23% and in Ceredigion 32% from their peak in 2019. Demand, particularly for smallholdings and coastal … [Read more...]
A House-hunter’s Guide to Haggling
How to increase the chances of having your offer accepted Not so long ago buyers were treating house-hunting as a blood sport – price ceiling-shattering bids and gazumping were commonplace everywhere from the Cornish coast to the London suburbs to the Lake District. But six months is a long time in property. … [Read more...]
Tenby – One of the Sunniest Places to Live in Britain
These are 7 of the sunniest places to live in the UK Want to maximize your chances of seeing the best weather? These are the places you could move to around the UK... Wondering where to move to in order to see the most sunshine? Whether you’re relocating within the UK or moving to the country from elsewhere, … [Read more...]
What to do if your house is ‘down valued’ in 2022
The housing market emerged from a hectic 2021 with out of kilter pricing, which means buyers could need to find thousands of pounds more in cash to secure their dream home. However, bidding wars that drive up the price can have unintended consequences for both buyers and sellers. Down valuations occur when a … [Read more...]
The sales in Wales: demand for homes accelerates in the south-west
Seeking a mid-life change of direction, osteopaths Jo and Adam Sheridan, from Rugby in the English Midlands, ended up falling for west Wales. In May, they moved into a smallholding on 14 acres near the town of Lampeter, about 20 miles south of Aberystwyth, including a barn and a two-bedroom holiday rental property from … [Read more...]
How to Make Money out of Luxury Holiday Lets
Forget location, location, location, the new mantra for property investors is staycation, staycation, staycation. Just ask Mathew Rees. He and his family own around 220 buy-to-let houses and flats in Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but they are so certain that the pandemic has ushered in a new golden era for UK breaks … [Read more...]
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