This county is a magnet for anyone seeking the great outdoors Pembrokeshire is perfect for the walking-poles-and-waterproofs retirement brigade who swear by the mantra that “65 is the new 45”. Quite apart from the glorious coastal path, with its beaches and views of dolphins and whales, there is sailing, golf, … [Read more...]
The Hidden House Price Trap Awaiting Returning Expats
“Selling up and moving back to Britain may not be as simple as it seems”. Around 785,000 Britons currently live in the EU, according to the Office for National Statistics. Of this total, just over a quarter are pensioners, drawn by sunnier weather, a lower cost of living and cheaper property prices. But has the … [Read more...]
Best Places to See Starry Night Skies from your Garden
Air quality and the effect it can have on property prices is suddenly on the radar of property buyers, but it is not the only form of pollution that is finally being taken seriously. A study by the Light Pollution Science and Technology Institution in Italy suggests that more than a third of the World’s population … [Read more...]
How to Stage your House for Sale
In order to gain a quick sale at the best price, you need to stage your house to appeal to the buyer. Many people think that buyers are looking at their house, not their belongings and, therefore, this is unimportant but it has been proven numerous times that houses which have stuck on the market for some time gain far … [Read more...]
Outlook for the Property Market in South Wales in 2020
The property market is South Wales has been booming since the Brexit referendum and this looks set to continue into 2020 and beyond. Land Registry figure showed house prices in Wales rose more than anywhere else in the UK in the year to January 2019 and these rises have continued unabated throughout this year. In … [Read more...]
The New Cool Country Lifestyle
Why goats' milk ice cream, lavender and Welsh wine are part of the new cool country lifestyle... It may sound improbable, but it’s true – food and drink are the new rock ’n’ roll. Not your everyday stuff, the non-organic spuds and battery-farmed eggs. Rather, it’s the specialist delicacies, the foodies’ delights found … [Read more...]
Average House Prices Hit New Peak in Wales
Newly released figures from Principality Building Society have shown that Wales continues to buck the trend seen across England as the average house price has climbed to reach a record peak of £191,006 over the last three months. According to the research, house prices have risen in Wales by just over 2% both … [Read more...]
Narberth Named the UK’s Cleanest, Greenest Town
Narberth in Pembrokeshire, West Wales has been named the UK’s cleanest and greenest town in the UK, after the findings of a new report that examines the nation’s cleanest areas based on recyclable waste, air and water quality and social media data. The Clean Britain Report by Holiday Cottages ranks the cleanliness … [Read more...]
