While estate agents just about everywhere in the UK are sweating over Brexit uncertainty and a looming downturn, a rare few on the Pembrokeshire coast think it’s boom time. “It’s as if a plague of locusts has descended since autumn, buying up every good coastal property,” says Carol Peett, a buying agent at West … [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...]
Hello Glampers
Opening your own posh campsite is one way to fund country living says Fred Redwood Glamping is helping a growing number of families realise the dream of country life. That’s because running a site offering the luxury version of camping can be a savvy way to turn a profit while living in a beautiful … [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...]
House prices in Wales predicted to increase by 20% over next five years
House prices in Wales are predicted to increase by nearly 20% in the next five years, according to new research by real estate firm. The firm has predicted that the North-South price divide in the UK will 'turn on its head' due to prices rising faster in Northern England and Wales compared to those across … [Read more...]
Perks That Are Worth More than a Price Cut
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...]
Live in One of Britain’s Best Villages
Crabbing and Film Making in Pembrokeshire Designer: Solva This little harbor village on the St David’s Peninsular is full of pastel coloured fishermen’s cottages, pubs, tea rooms and quirky shops. “It commands a premium and is popular with those from London and the South East retiring to Pembrokeshire”; says Carol … [Read more...]
