Kath Nugent, 52, was devastated when she lost both of her parents within weeks of each other in 2020. After her mother died of dementia, her father died from lung cancer on the day of the funeral two weeks later. Nugent and her brother, Richard Ellis, knew they would inherit the two-bedroom bungalow near the seafront … [Read more...]
The Welsh town named one of the coolest postcodes in the UK
Do you live in a cool Welsh postcode? According to The Sunday Times there's only one place to be in 2025 in Wales if you want to boast that label and it might not be where you first think. No, for once it's not the vibrant Cardiff suburb of Pontcanna - this postcode is much further along M4 and beyond. Every year … [Read more...]
The Ultimate guide to saving tens of thousands of pounds on your dream home
The ULTIMATE guide to saving tens of thousands of pounds on your dream home, from Britain's top estate agents - and the things you MUST avoid... The start of a new year is a time when many of us look to sell and buy a new home. Yet isn’t it crazy that we often make this - the biggest financial commitment of our lives … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire named among the best places to live in the UK
Pembrokeshire has been named among the best places to live in Wales (and the UK) in 2025.... To create the list, the news outlet looked at data sets for every local authority in Britain covering a range of different categories including: Crime rates Education statistics NHS measures (satisfaction with … [Read more...]
Inside the bungalow capital of Britain
Once a byword for dull, Britain’s one-storey homes are getting a ‘funky’ rebrand.... Fierce bidding wars Whether or not you buy into the hype, there is no doubt that the bungalow’s appeal has broadened from downsizers to young families, says Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders … [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 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...]
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