St Davids, Pembrokeshire The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18C +12 The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18CCeleb spotting: … [Read more...]
How Gower is Throwing Off its Underdog Status
“Successful Welsh people who have been working away are returning to Gower to buy second homes or places for their retirement”, says Carol Peett of West Wales property Finders. “And English people doing business in Cardiff, which is booming, are also cottoning on to the fact they get far more house for their money in … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Top Holiday Hotspot
Two Pembrokeshire coastal towns have emerged as top hotspots for Easter getaways in the UK.Recent statistics from holidaylettings.co.uk, a Tripadvisor company which is the UK’s leading holiday rental website, Tenby featured at number 2 in the list of the top 10 hotspots; closely followed by Saundersfoot in 5th … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Beach One of the Best in the World
Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire has been listed as one of the top 25 beaches in the World. This joins the numerous other accolades the beach has won including being included in a list of the Top 12 beaches in the world; the best beach in Britain and being voted the best place in the United Kingdom for a picnic by … [Read more...]
10 Places Where House Prices are Set to Rise
Some locations are defying a downbeat Brexit market — with revived urban areas leading the wayCarmarthenshireHistorically overlooked in favour of neighbouring Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire has appealingly low prices. In Carmarthen town, things have been looking up since the £74 million St … [Read more...]
Property Predictions 2017
Wales“Wales in general will remain stable with a minimal price increase of 1-2%. However, there are exceptions. I predict character sea view properties, particularly those standing alone, in popular locations around the West Wales coast will continue to soar. This is due to the scarcity value coupled with the rise … [Read more...]
Tenby – the Place to Invest in Buy to Holiday Let
For those looking to invest in buy-to-holiday-let, look no further than Tenby in Pembrokeshire.Four of the UK’s biggest holiday cottage companies have revealed that Tenby is one of this year’s most sought after holiday destinations.The UK Top 50 Search Report, which features search statistics as compiled by … [Read more...]
Loophole in Second Home Council Tax Rise for Wales
Seven Welsh councils with holiday home hotspots are considering increasing council tax on second homes.Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Anglesey, Conwy, Powys, Carmarthenshire and Gwynedd are exploring new powers to charge up to 100% extra.The Welsh Local Government Association said it meant second homes could make … [Read more...]
