But even in Winter? Ruth Bloomfield speaks to two families who have made the move and reveals experts' recommendations for those chasing a bit of salt sea air.... ...Over in Wales, Pembrokeshire offers some of the best coastal value for money in the UK. But Wales in winter can be wet and windswept. For somewhere … [Read more...]
The second home hotspot where hundreds are dodging Labour’s council tax raid
One in five Pembrokeshire residents use legal loopholes to shave thousands from hefty bills. More than 800 second home owners in Pembrokeshire have sidestepped Britain’s harshest council tax premium. One in five have been permitted exemptions to the county council’s 150pc penalty, with scores of owners thought to … [Read more...]
Wales crackdown on second homeowners in county dubbed ‘Little England’ massively backfires
A mass exodus has occurred in one iconic seaside town as homeowners have been forced to sell up. Second home owners are packing their bags and abandoning their second homes in Tenby One of Wales’ top seaside towns risks becoming empty of tourists as a hike in council tax on second homes … [Read more...]
Wales’s second homes crackdown is in tatters (England take heed)
Policy to double council tax charges on additional properties has had bleak repercussions for locals. Tenby’s cobbled streets are littered with “for sale” signs. A look in the window of any of its six estate agents shows a kaleidoscope of pretty pastel-coloured properties for sale. More than a quarter of … [Read more...]
What’s Next for Europe’s Second Homes Market?
Hostility from locals and governments, rising property prices and escalating running costs are changing the landscape for holiday home ownership in Europe. Can adapted models, modes and buyer attitude forge a friendlier path ahead?.... ...Many countries - including Portugal, Greece and, shortly Spain, - have since … [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 UK’s most beautiful place to live
Pembrokeshire has been crowned the most beautiful place to live in the UK, finishing ahead of the likes of The Lake District and The Cotswolds. Rest Less - the UK's fastest growing digital community for people over 50s - revealed the top nine most beautiful places to live in the UK earlier in 2024. The list … [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...]
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