An historic pub in South Pembrokeshire, which features in the CAMRA guide to the Heritage pubs of Wales, has been named “Wales’s Best Sporting Pub” by Country Life and the Countryside Alliance. The Cresselly Arms, or “The Quay” as it is known by its regulars, stands in a stunning location on the banks of the Cleddau … [Read more...]
Budget Response – The Chancellor Makes Bigger Changes to the Property Sector Than Meets the Eye
Although already announced, the Chancellor confirmed that people will be allowed to put their pension pots in other investment opportunities rather than an annuity. This move will give the property sector a major boost. Many pensioners will look at the buy to let, or holiday property sectors, as an attractive place to … [Read more...]
Farmland – A great investment?
Farmland is soaring in price and is now outstripping shares, and even London property prices, with the average price rocketing 15% in 2014. The average price per acre in the UK is now at a record high of £7,925, according to a report by Knight Frank. This compares to an average of £6,891 a year ago and many of those … [Read more...]
What Can We Expect from the Property Market in 2015?
Historically the market is very quiet in the run up to an election and this is followed by a flurry of activity in the three months after the election has taken place, whatever the result. Therefore, the first four months of 2015 is likely to be a buyers’ market with prices beginning to increase once the election is … [Read more...]
Tax Breaks for Multi-Generational Living
The television presenter, Sarah Beeney, of Property Ladder fame has called for those families who live with their extended families to be given tax breaks. Multi-generational living would save the State an enormous amount in payments for social care, she says. Multi-generational living used to be the norm with … [Read more...]
West Wales Property Finders Look Into Their Crystal Ball at the 2015 Property Market
Uncertainty due to next year’s General Election, interest rates, and the global economy will all be key factors in the property market over the next six to eight months. Carol Peett, Managing Director of West Wales Property Finders, says: “Looking ahead to 2015, the General Election is likely to cause uncertainty in … [Read more...]