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...]
‘Labour’s second home tax raid forced our estate agency out of business’
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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