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...]
Why the two-up two-down is back in fashion
Buyers are realising the hidden benefits of the often denigrated terraced house ... Space and sound-proofed “The appeal of a two-up two-down is having your own front door and a garden or some form of outside space which is often not available with a flat,” says Carol Peett of West Wales Property Finders … [Read more...]
The 20 Best Secret Villages to Live in
2. Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire This hearty little community deep in the Pembrokeshire countryside has brilliant village shops, a much-loved pub, two petrol stations and a choice of excellent English or Welsh-medium schools, but it’s the sense of community that makes it stand out. “Maenclochog is a village … [Read more...]
How to clear out and sell your parents’ home …
Dealing with the sale of a loved one’s home is an emotional and painstaking task ... ... For families going through this sad process, it’s important to consult all members at each stage, says Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders. “I’ve seen too many families fall out and create long-lasting feuds by one … [Read more...]
Second home tax rules are driving people away from Tenby’ as businesses complain of tough summer
...Second home owners can also swerve council tax for a year by putting their homes up for sale. Pembrokeshire-based property expert Carol Peett of West Wales Property Finders says she has never known as many properties up for sale in Pembrokeshire as there are now. "Not all of these people are big business people," … [Read more...]
The eight villages where you can buy a stunning property AND be embraced by the locals
...Indeed, there is considerable ill-feeling towards the politicians who have set rules requiring second homes to pay treble council tax . 'Newport is a prime example of a village with an abundance of small cottages on the market,' says Carol Peett of West Wales Property Search … [Read more...]
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