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 Best Villages to Invest in Now
The best villages to invest in now: Prices are low, but not for much longer in these up and coming hotspots ... Laugharne, Carmarthenshire St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire The Daily Mail - 19th August 2024 … [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...]
This town tripled council tax on second homes. Here’s what happened
..“The situation is a nightmare — total disaster,” says Carol Peett, who founded the property consultancy West Wales Property Finders http://www.westwalespropertyfinders.co.uk. She lives in Narberth and helps people to relocate. Second homeowners can swerve the inflated council tax for a year by putting … [Read more...]
The ‘rent before you buy again’ tactic – and how these homeowners did it
...The other advantage is that by selling up and renting, when the perfect home does come up for sale they will be chain-free and (possibly) cash buyers. This, says Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders, will put them in a strong bargaining position. “Any vendor with a modicum of sense will take a slightly lower … [Read more...]
Why Britain’s second home boom is well and truly over
Aside from Article 4, government reforms have impacted demand, especially in Pembrokeshire, says Carol Peett of West Wales Property Finders http://www.westwalespropertyfinders.co.uk. In England, to qualify for business rates, a holiday home must be available for letting 140 nights a year and actually let … [Read more...]
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