This article first appeared in the Spring 2015 edition of our Cwtch magazine. Please click on the thumbnail below to read it as it appeared in the magazine. ---- If you were expecting a small scattering of tombola stalls at last year's Waterloo Gardens fete, then you certainly had a surprise! Out of …
Over the last few months, we've reported on a number of changes and trends in the UK's property market, from stamp duty to property asking prices. These trends and changes have naturally made many homeowners and potential buyers nervous about the future and sustainability of the housing market, but it …
A big thank you to Adam Jones, Matthew Rees and Josh Navidi, all Cardiff Blues players, for being fantastic sports and taking part in a local school's pancake fundraiser. As sponsors of the Blues, we were thrilled when the boys agreed to take part, and there was a real buzz …
In April 2014, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) angered landlords nationwide by increasing its possession claims court fees by 150% on section 8 claims valued between £100 and £250. They also added £105 to the Accelerated Possession fee – up from £175 to £280. Now, a year later, the government …
Here at CPS Homes, we love getting involved with local events across the Cardiff community. We've previously sponsored local netball teams and charity events, and more recently we've taken an active role in events which are raising money for some great causes. Stay strong for Ows! We're supporting James Donne & Matthew …
This article first appeared in the Spring 2015 edition of our Cwtch magazine. Please click on the thumbnail above to read it as it appeared in the magazine. ---- If you've taken a stroll through Cathays lately, you may well have seen the beginnings of Cardiff University's brand-new Maindy Park campus. Situated …
Could a buy-to-let investment replace your pension?As a result of reforms to private pension freedom, over 55's will now be able to cash in their entire pension. This dramatic news means, if done right, a buy-to-let investment could prove to be a far better long-term financial option than the traditional …
Buying a house comes with so many questions, thoughts and conundrums that you want instant answers to. But sometimes, the answer can be pretty immediate and you just realise it at the time. You know what you want to buy, what it looks like in your mind and you …
What was the housing market like for our political party leaders when they first bought their first homes? Rightmove exclusively interviewed the Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems leaders in an attempt to find out what their intentions, promises and general attitudes are if they are successful in the 2015 general …
