A Welsh estate agency claims it was forced out of business after a tax raid on second homeowners sent demand plummeting. Jane Edwards, who manages Pembrokeshire Properties, said the policy was “the nail in the coffin” for business and now it will cease trading at the end of October.... ... Carol … [Read more...]
London Leavers Bypassing Home Counties
A lot more young families are looking for a better life and somewhere with more space. it has been a long rite of passage for growing families from London to escape to the Home Counties. But this year, for the first time, more than half of London leavers selling a home in the capital are heading beyond the ring … [Read more...]
The best places to live in Britain’s National Parks
Property experts reveal where to buy .... The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales What's the attraction? Talk to anyone who has visited Pembrokeshire and it won't be long before they refer to the national park as the 'new Cornwall'. They have a point – Pembrokeshire Coast NP has the wild, untamed beauty of … [Read more...]
Second Homes Council Tax to Drop in Pembrokeshire
Second homes council tax premiums in Pembrokeshire are to drop from the current 200 per cent rate to 150 per cent ... Western Telegraph - 18th October 2024 … [Read more...]
The 12 best market towns in Britain – Narberth
There are around 1,275 of them in England alone, but what makes a truly great market town? Our expert weighs in, and reveals her favourites ... 2. A handsome high street Unsurprisingly, “High Street” is Britain’s most common street name. These thoroughfares sprang up in the 17th century as urbanisation increased and … [Read more...]
Moving to a new place? Here’s everything you should consider
And while checking out the basics such as suitable schools and a feasible commute are obvious, there are more subtle ways in which buyers can work out whether a neighbourhood is going to be their cup of tea.... Think 24/7 Check out the neighbourhood on different days and at different times of the day. “A street that … [Read more...]
Second homeowners use loophole to avoid 300pc council tax
Second home owners in Wales have been accused of side stepping council tax bills by listing their properties for sale with no intention of selling.... ... Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders http://www.westwalespropertyfinders.co.uk, said second home owners faced with “astronomical bills” in hotspots such … [Read more...]
Britain’s Best High Streets
Despite the rise of online shopping and the growing trend for working from home, Britain's high streets remain the beating heart of their communities..... We've spoken to property experts across the country to bring you some of the best of Britain's top high streets... Narberth, Pembrokeshire Set in the heart of … [Read more...]
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