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...]
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...]
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...]
Saundersfoot to Become Major Events’ Venue
Saundersfoot harbour in Pembrokeshire, which has been operating since 1954, is set to become a major marine destination after opening The National Events Deck, a 20,000 sq ft multi-purpose decking area. The National Events Deck is due to open this month and will be used as an events space at Saundersfoot Harbour for … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Beaches in Sunday Times’ List of the Best
Whitesands Bay in Pembrokeshire has been named as the best beach in Wales 2018 by The Sunday Times. Two other Pembrokeshire beaches, Tenby’s Castle Beach and Solva, also featured in the top 5. Pembrokeshire is renowned for its wonderful beaches. Protected by their National Parks status, Pembrokeshire’s beaches … [Read more...]
Heatwave stokes up demand and prices for seaside properties across the UK
If beachfront properties in the South West are enjoying a bonanza, the same is true in West Wales, particularly Pembrokeshire, whose glorious sandy beaches have long been celebrated. 'The market for properties with good sea views in Pembrokeshire is red hot, with people paying more than double the price they would … [Read more...]
Conservatories Remain as Popular as Ever with a Range of Designs
“Well-constructed attractive wooden orangeries or slate roofed sunrooms appear on the wish list of the majority of our clients,” says Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders (01834 862816; http://www.westwalespropertyfinders.co.uk “They add value as they are far more flexible and useable year-round.” Carol … [Read more...]
