Sick of the City? Now it’s time to mind your own business in the country. For many of us, flocking from the city to the countryside conjures up an idyll of big houses and church bells. And, with a weak property market showing no signs of improving, many believe now is the time to use the equity accrued after years … [Read more...]
A spring housing market bounceback
Reports on the state of the housing market have been doom-laden in recent weeks. Spring may traditionally be the start of the home-hunting season in Britain, but buyers have been deterred by Brexit and affordability concerns. The number of transactions, a key indicator, dipped 2.5 per cent, or more than 30,000, from … [Read more...]
New Michelin Starred Chef for Pembrokeshire Hotel
The Grove, Narberth have appointed Michelin starred Douglas Balish as their new Executive Chef from on May 1st. Douglas will take over the reins from Allister Barsby who is moving to Kent to open his first solo restaurant venture in Hythe in June. Born in Scotland, Douglas began his career in Ayrshire … [Read more...]
Best Places to Buy a Property in 2019
Looking to buy your first home next year, or perhaps invest in a buy-to-let? Don’t go house hunting until you’ve read our guide to the best locations to buy in 2019 As 2018 draws to a close, the housing market typically goes for a festive nap before reawakening with renewed vigour in the new year. We’ve asked … [Read more...]
Buyer Demand Up Enormously in Wales Since Referendum
A new study from PropCast has revealed that, since it was announced that the UK would be leaving the EU, buyer demand has risen for 57% of the counties, across England and Wales combined, with buyers increasing their love the most for Dyfed (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion) in Wales – up 64%. The … [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...]
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...]
