Pod extensions, party barns, modular lofts — the language of the domestic makeover is changing as families who would like to move, but are being held back by stamp duty bills or the slowing property market, stay put for another year and try to make the most of the space they have. The shortlist for the annual Don’t … [Read more...]
And Relax…Where to Buy for Later Life
Other quality of life issues, such as good GP practices, also make a big difference. “Pembrokeshire has the lowest crime rate in the UK, so it is safe to walk the streets and people can feel secure in their homes”, says Carol Peett of buying agent, West Wales PropertyFinders. There is also a ready supply of … [Read more...]
House prices in Wales predicted to increase by 20% over next five years
House prices in Wales are predicted to increase by nearly 20% in the next five years, according to new research by real estate firm. The firm has predicted that the North-South price divide in the UK will 'turn on its head' due to prices rising faster in Northern England and Wales compared to those across … [Read more...]
Perks That Are Worth More than a Price Cut
Housebuilders are offering a smorgasbord of sweeteners to get deals over the line without cutting headline prices as they battle to sell properties in a slow market. “The most common incentive is a contribution to stamp duty or an upgrade to the spec of the interior finish,” says George Cardale, the head of … [Read more...]
Live in One of Britain’s Best Villages
Crabbing and Film Making in Pembrokeshire Designer: Solva This little harbor village on the St David’s Peninsular is full of pastel coloured fishermen’s cottages, pubs, tea rooms and quirky shops. “It commands a premium and is popular with those from London and the South East retiring to Pembrokeshire”; says Carol … [Read more...]
Make a (Successful) Move to the Country
The dream of a bucolic life continues to be a priority for many Britons. This year 37,370 people have said goodbye to the big smoke and hello to fresh air — 7 per cent more than at the same time last year, according to Hamptons International. Last year one in five city dwellers who sold their homes moved to the … [Read more...]
Roll on up to a Market Town
Old fashioned and attractive, with retro charm, market towns are the Morris Travelers of the property world. They are also popular with house buyers, commanding a premium of more then £30,000 over neighbouring towns, according to Lloyds Bank research. And that is down to a traditional sense of … [Read more...]
Gone Fishing – Hot to Track Down the Ideal Riverside Property for Anglers
Fishing is not a glamour sport but thanks to the BBC2 series, Gone Fishing, which followed comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on their fishing trips, we all know it’s fun — and comedy gold. Perhaps that’s why living alongside rivers is so popular. Such homes command high prices — especially if you’re on one of … [Read more...]
