History is repeating itself as city-dwellers flee to the countryside to escape the density of virus breeding grounds and lack of outdoor space. Just as the miasma theories of the 1800s led to the creation of parks as a ‘vital lung’ in London and the well-to-do sought to escape the “Great Stink”; urbanites in the … [Read more...]
First Time Buyers’ Guide to Buying a House
… It is finally time to start viewing properties. This is the fun part, but don’t get carried away. “Having waited so long to save a deposit, it’s important not to rush the final decision — take your time when viewing a house and try to resist the pressure to commit before you’re ready,” says Ben Leonard, chief … [Read more...]
Seven Ways to Future Proof Your Home
Seven ways to future proof your home so there's no need to downsize You have probably planned your finances for retirement, but have you future-proofed your home? Many people feel forced into downsizing their houses that are now too big or unsuitable, once full of life and now an empty nest. That is the case for … [Read more...]
Let’s Retire to the Healthy Haven of Pembrokeshire
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...]
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire Top Holiday Let Location for Yield in 2019
The latest figures released by premium rental agency, Luxury Cottages, have revealed the top locations across the UK for holiday let rental income yields during the last year. The analysis included data from 2,170 postcodes across England and Wales using Land Registry data and booking data from Airdna. The data … [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...]
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...]
