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...]
Best Beach – Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay near St Davids, in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, has won Countryfile Magazine’s “Beach of the Year 2014/2015”. The glorious wide, sandy, Blue Flag beach, together with Freshwater West in South Pembrokeshire, is renowned as one of the best surfing beaches in Wales and joins the list of other … [Read more...]
The Perfect Property!
There is no such thing as The Perfect Property. A property which may be ideal for one buyer, being close to a good school for their children, for example, may not suit a couple whose children have left home. A four storey Georgian townhouse may be a dream property for the young and fit whilst a bungalow will be ideal … [Read more...]
Recommended Places to Eat in West Wales
Here are some of what we, at West Wales Property Finders, consider the best places to eat in West Wales. These range from fine dining at The Grove, Narberth through small bistros, waterside cafes where you can enjoy a crab sandwich and a glass of wine and cafes, to a beachside van serving lobster rolls; but all are … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Set for New Hollywood Blockbuster
Pembrokeshire looks likely to be back starring on the silver screen soon as the set for a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film production of British author JoJo Moyes’ best selling novel, “Me Before You”. Location Manager, Richard George, from the world famous Pinewood Studios is looking to start shooting the film in the town … [Read more...]
Farmland – A great investment?
Farmland is soaring in price and is now outstripping shares, and even London property prices, with the average price rocketing 15% in 2014. The average price per acre in the UK is now at a record high of £7,925, according to a report by Knight Frank. This compares to an average of £6,891 a year ago and many of those … [Read more...]
Manorial Rights
An MPs’ report has called on the Law Commission to consider axing manorial rights. Compensation could be offered if these “Lord of the Manor” titles were scrapped. These rights, which date back to the Middle Ages, can give holders the power to dig for minerals, shoot, hunt or fish over other people’s land. A law … [Read more...]
Time to Invest in Holiday Lets
Nearly 800,000 foreign tourists flocked to Wales in 2014; around 100,000 more than in 2014. In the third quarter of the year the increase was 7.5% over the previous year, giving Wales’s tourist industry a major boost with an extra £9m spent, according to the Office of National Statistics. With Tenby’s Harbour Beach … [Read more...]
