From April 2018, Land Transaction Tax (LTT) will replace UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales. This is the first new Welsh tax for almost 800 years and paves the way for Wales to manage and control devolved taxes. We have had a look at the structure of the new tax and the implications that this may have on the housing market in Wales …
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Once your planning application has been received by your local Council and the consultation period has passed, what happens next? Why can it take so long to reach a decision? Read on for the next in our series of blogs which try to unravel the complexities of the planning process …
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I hope you have had a great week. Just wondering if you have ever considered living in a bungalow? We have 1 Ridgeway Avenue for sale and, as I had been led to believe that it has been refurbished to a very high standard, I have been itching to get my paws on it for a while now. I persuaded the powers that be (my Mum and Dad) to let me head over there to have a bit of a nosy around …
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We are all very focused on maintaining our properties, making sure that they are structurally sound and aesthetically appealing. But it is important to remember that we should pay as much care and attention to the gardens and grounds surrounding our homes. This is not just a case of aesthetics because, if neglected, your outside space could have implications on the value of your property …
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Wrapped up nice and warm in my fluffy “pug coat” I set off to the lovely village of Churton to explore Hobbs Cottage, which promised to be a fabulous characterful, detached house with oodles of charm …
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