Making mud pies, building dens and climbing trees have been the simple pleasures enjoyed by generations of children. Sadly, however, researchers have found that dozens of traditional outdoor activities, loved by children for many years, are dying out only to be replaced by computer games. Worryingly experts believe … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera, Action in Pembrokeshire Again
Filming was underway all last week in Pembroke Castle for what is understood to be a film version of the hit BBC3 sitcom, Bad Education. It is being made by Tiger Aspect Productions under the working title of Rosebud. Stars including comedian Jack Whitehall and Steve Speirs of Stella fame posed for photographs with … [Read more...]
A Bay to Watch
“Sketty and Killay are both pleasant, good-value areas, but for anyone having to drive to work outside the city, the traffic is a drawback,” says Carol Peett, managing director of West Wales Property Finders. “Young couples should look at the new houses built in Gorseinon and Penllergaer, both close to the M4, where … [Read more...]
SA61 and SA31 – Two of the Most Desirable Postcodes
Haverfordwest, SA61 in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen, SA31 in Carmarthenshire are two of the most desirable places to live according to a new Royal Mail survey. Morriston, SA6, just to the north of Swansea and Penarth, CF64 were also listed in the top locations. SA4, SA7 and SA9, all in Swansea, also appeared in the top … [Read more...]
Commercial Seaplane Service from South Wales to London Planned
Plans to launch Wales’s first commercial seaplane service are in the discussion stages, according to Cardiff Business Council. The service would see seaplanes running between Cardiff Bay and Swansea, a journey of about 20 minutes. This would tie in perfectly with the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon plans, supported in the … [Read more...]
Budget Response – The Chancellor Makes Bigger Changes to the Property Sector Than Meets the Eye
Although already announced, the Chancellor confirmed that people will be allowed to put their pension pots in other investment opportunities rather than an annuity. This move will give the property sector a major boost. Many pensioners will look at the buy to let, or holiday property sectors, as an attractive place to … [Read more...]
Budget Response – West Wales Home to Green Energy
The announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that the Government will be subsidising the new Tidal Lagoon in Swansea confirms that West Wales is now the natural home of Green Energy. Over the last five years several solar parks and wind farms have been constructed and are now operational in Pembrokeshire, … [Read more...]
Superfast Broadband Comes to Pembrokeshire
6 years ago Broadband speeds had very little effect on house sales. However, agents now report that good connectivity is a prime concern for buyers, even if they are not running a business from home. “Fast Broadband speed is at the top of the list of requirements for most of our clients for whom we are conducting … [Read more...]
