Property Drop Issue 29

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1-14 JUNE 2018 

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CONFIDENCE IN PROPERTY 

MARKET RETURNS 

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

2 DEPOSIT BUDGETING 

With this deposit, I thee wed 

Weddings can be very expensive, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s nuptials reportedly cost a 

staggering £32million. That’s over 1,000 times more than the average wedding. 

The greatest cost for the royal couple? Security. 

Plus, thousands of guests and onlookers will 

run Kensington Palace a whopping £30 million, 

estimates Bride Book. This includes the cost of snipers, 

undercover police, military technology, and security 

drones. The bulk of Kate Middleton and Prince 

William’s wedding budget similarly went to security 

costs. 

New research by hybrid estate agent, Emoov.co.uk, 

takes a look at how the increasing cost of our wedding 

budget compares to the cost of a mortgage deposit. 

The research shows that the money we’re spending 

on our weddings across the UK has increased 

dramatically over the years, up 88% since 2012 now 

costing £27,161 on average. At the same time, the 

average UK house price has only seen a 36% increase 

and at £225,047, the current wedding spend is enough 

to put down a 12% mortgage on a property. 

The North East is home to the largest wedding 

spend as a proportion of the average house price. The 

average property price is just £128,218, but the money 

spent on a wedding is still an eye-watering £24,519, 

meaning potential buyers could be putting down 19% 

THE PROPERTY DROP ROUNDUP 

Page 

12 - 13 

I Love where I live… 

Raglan 

Not too big, not too small - Raglan is a 

village with a great sense of community, 

says resident Hazel Davies. This issue, 

Hazel tells Sharon Chilcott why it is so 

popular with all ages. 

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Front Cover Home 

pa black and peter alan’s 

Monmouth branch market this 

picture perfect stone cottage. 

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of a property’s value on a mortgage for the price of their 

wedding day. 

While the average wedding spend in Scotland is 

higher at £25,098, so too is the average house price 

(£144,377). As a result, the budget for the big day north 

of the border equates to 17% of a property’s value, the 

second highest in the UK. 

With a similar wedding spend of over £24,000 

and an average house price of £155,385 & £152,891, 

Yorkshire and Wales are both home to a wedding to 

property price ratio of 16%. 

As with property, couples in the capital predictably 

pay the most to wed, shelling out a massive £36,155. 

But with the cost of homeownership in the capital the 

highest across the UK, that massive budget equates to 

just 8% of the average property price. 

Looking at all areas across the UK, Burnley and 

Blaenau Gwent are home to the highest percentage of 

property price spent on a wedding. With similar sized 

budget of over £24,000 and an average house price of 

£86,000, couples could put down 28% of a property 

for what they are forking out on their wedding. The 

smallest is of course, Kensington and Chelsea where the 

London wedding budget of £36,139 only equates to 3% 

of the mammoth average property price. 

Russell Quirk, founder and CEO of Emoov.co.uk, 

had this to say: “Getting married is one of those major 

life stages that often prompts a property purchase or 

move, but while escalating property prices are stopping 

many from climbing the ladder, it seems royal and 

celebrity weddings are having drastic influence on the 

amount that we spend on our wedding day. 

It does beg the question, how some can pull together 

such large budgets for a wedding but are struggling to 

get that first foot on the ladder, although that said, you 

can’t buy a house by cutting corners, but savvy couples 

can still have a day to remember on a smaller budget.” 

Warren Lewis, Propertyreporter.co.uk 

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Bank of Mum and Dad 

The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) 

will be the equivalent of a £5.7bn 

mortgage lender in 2018, 

according to new research and 

forecasts from FTSE100 nancial services 

group Legal & General and Cebr. 

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Monaco in pole position 

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High demand and limited stock have led to another year of strong growth as Monaco 

retains its position as the most expensive residential market in the world. 

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PROPERTIES 

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Myrtle Cottage, Welsh Newton Common 

RRK 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

Price 

£300,000 

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living living room room etc etc 


living room living room etccentral heating 

garage/covered parking parking 

just a 15 minute drive North of Monmouth in the county of South Herefordshire in the hamlet of 

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Welsh Newton on the edge of the Common which is perfect walking country. 

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This very pretty, two bedroom, stone-built, country cottage is set in an idyllic, quiet, rural location 

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It has been very tastefully restored retaining many of the original features including 

exposed beams, panelling, wooden floors and a stone fireplace with inset multi-fuel 

burner providing domestic hot water and heating to radiators throughout. 

An impressive oak framed music/garden room has been cleverly added which 

opens on to the paved sun 

garage/covered 

terrace 

parking parking 

and the parking layout parking could easily incorporate this as part 

of a small self-contained annex. 

Its elevated aspect provides it with lovely, far reaching views towards the Malverns 

and the nearby village of Llangrove has a popular primary school and a very active 

hall and pub/restaurant which is close to Ross on Wye giving access to the major road 

networks. 

Dedicated to letting properties since 1990 

We offer a professional service tailored to suit landlords individual needs. 

For a quality service at sensible prices speak to our letting team. 

2B FOREST ROAD, COLEFORD 

£500 pcm 

14 CASTLE CLOSE, 

MONMOUTH 

£585pcm 

A modern spacious one bedroom first floor 

apartment set in a quiet courtyard location in 

Milkwall on the outskirts of Coleford. 

Agency Fees Apply 

A two bedroom semi detached house situated 

in Monmouth. 

Agency Fees Apply 

THE ANNEXE, ST OWENS 

CROSS, HEREFORDSHIRE 

£495 pcm 

ST JAMES ST, MONMOUTH 

£695-£795 pcm 

A well presented one bedroom self contained 

annexe comprising kitchenette/lounge, 

bathroom with shower over bath, bedroom with 

fitted wardrobes. Agency Fees Apply 

3 two double bed apartments available. They 

have the benefit of kitchen with fridge freezer, 

living room, bathroom, 2 double bed and 

parking. Agency Fees Apply 

Call: 01600 772929 • lettings@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk

4 BUCKHOLT VIEW, OSBASTON, 

MONMOUTH £495,000 

WHITE JADE, GROSMONT, 

ABERGAVENNY £489,000 

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Set in a desirable location in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the 

historic market town of Monmouth, within walking distance 

of the excellent schools, this four bedroom family home 

enjoys far reaching views to the South, an attractive terraced 

garden, integral double garage and ample parking. 

A spacious and light 3-4 bed family home tucked away in a quiet 

cul-de-sac within this sought after vibrant village with its 

popular pub, village hall, church, post office, shop and castle. 

The property has a large kitchen, conservatory, 2 reception 

rooms and study. There is a large private drive with ample 

parking, an integrated double garage, south facing terraced 

garden and remarkable 180 degree countryside views. 

MANDALAY, REDBROOK, MONMOUTH £460,000 

PRIORY COTTAGE, 

MONMOUTH 

£329,500 

CHAPEL COTTAGE, LLANCLOUDY, 

HEREFORDSHIRE 

£279,000 

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Located high above the River Wye in the 

popular village of Redbrook, between 

Monmouth and Chepstow this 3 bedroomed 

property benefits from generously proportioned 

rooms with good levels of light, landscaped 

terraced gardens, off road parking and 

outstanding panoramic views over the 

Wye Valley. The village has a shop, pubs, 

church, primary school, village green 

and playing field and easy access to 

major road networks. 

A rare opportunity to acquire this very pretty 

3 bed end of terrace cottage tucked away in a 

quiet lane a short walk from the town centre. 

Carefully restored and upgraded on 3 floors 

and brimming with original features including 

fireplaces, beams, trusses, flagstone floors, 

exposed stone walls, a veranda and a very 

private and secluded west facing walled 

courtyard garden facing the castle. 

An imaginatively converted former chapel in 

this popular hamlet 5 miles north of 

Monmouth. It now provides a characterful 3 

bed single storey home with a 

well-established garden with delightful 

views and large garage. 

The property is on a bus route. 

3 Agincourt Square • Monmouth • NP25 3BT • Call: 01600 772929 

enquiries@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk • roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

Monmouth & London offices

NEWS 

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Reach a new level of perfection with 

Redrow’s Severn Heights development 

Situated just a stone’s throw away from Lydney town centre, Redrow’s Severn Heights 

development offers the best of both worlds for work and leisure, with convenient transport links 

and the ancient woodlands of the Forest of Dean nearby. 

Situated just a stone’s throw away from Lydney town centre, Redrow’s Severn 

Heights development offers the best of both worlds for work and leisure, with 

convenient transport links and the ancient woodlands of the Forest of Dean 

nearby. 

Severn Heights boasts a selection of three and four-bedroom family homes 

handpicked from Redrow’s popular Heritage Collection. All of the properties offer 

future residents the perfect blend of classic architecture and modern, family friendly 

interiors. 

With the picturesque city of Gloucester just a short drive away, Severn Heights 

benefits from the charm of village life with all the convenience of a number of cities 

within easy reach. Gloucester is well-known for its range of quirky independent shops 

and has four distinct shopping quarters to choose from. 

Residents will also find a wide variety of local amenities around Lydney High Street 

and will be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding fantastic cuisine right on their 

doorstep. For leisure facilities, the town has its own golf club, along with an excellent 

choice of pitches and courts, a new gym and swimming pool. 

The development is ideally located for commuters and has exceptional road links 

to Gloucester and the M4 motorway for those working further afield. Chepstow is 

located just 9 miles from the development and Bristol around 27 miles. For those who 

love the great outdoors the Forest of Dean is just 8 miles away and for flights, Cardiff 

and Bristol Airport can be reached in under an hour. 

Severn Heights sits within the catchment area of several highly respected primary 

and secondary schools, meaning children won’t have to travel far to access good 

quality education. For younger children, there’s a choice between Severnbanks 

Primary School and Lydney CofE Primary and older pupils will find The Dean 

Academy an excellent school for preparing them for higher education. 

Kate Lacey, Area Sales Manager of Redrow Homes South Wales, said: “We’re 

very excited to be offering so many family homes in such a beautiful location. This 

development is proving incredibly popular with house hunters and with the Forest of 

Dean right on its doorstep and multiple cities just beyond, it is in a perfect position 

for families to enjoy the naturally beautiful countryside whilst remaining close to the 

hustle and bustle of urban life.” 

“We have now sold all of the homes on the first phase of the development and 

have launched the second phase, so encourage anyone who is interested to get in 

touch as soon as possible.” 

The Sales Office at Severn Heights is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5.30pm and 

Mondays, 11am-5.30pm. For further information please call 01594 501807 or visit 

www.redrow.co.uk 

New Planning Applications 

Wales website goes live 

Thinking of doing work to your house or farm? From the time of printing The Property Drop, 

the way planning applications are submitted to councils in Wales is changing. 

A 

new ‘Planning Applications Wales’ website went live on the 29th May and will 

be the new portal for submitting planning applications or associated consents 

to Local Planning Authorities, replacing the Planning Portal. 

The website has been designed to make it quicker and easier for anyone to make a 

planning application and forms have been simplified. It is designed to meet the needs 

of users of the Welsh planning system. 

To make a planning application, visit the Welsh Government website planning 

pages at www.gov.wales. 

Guidance on what types of development can be pursued without the need to apply 

for planning permission along with further information on permitted development, 

the planning service and building regulations is also available on the Welsh 

Government website. 

Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths: 

“Our new Planning Applications Wales website will be the place people will need 

to go to submit their planning applications from the end of May. 

“In designing the new website, we’ve made sure the service meets the needs of 

Welsh users. The new website will also make it quicker and simpler for anyone 

wanting to submit a planning application.”

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PROPERTIES 

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1 Lilac Drive, Monmouth NP25 5DY 

Monmouth Property Bureau 01600 719184 

www.monmouthpropertybureau.co.uk 

Price 

£450,000 



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living room living room etc etc 


outlets plus well regarded schools, beautiful walks and stunning countryside. 


It’s not surprising, therefore, 



we see national developers building new homes as housing demand in the area continues unabated. 

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Monmouth has always been a desirable market town with excellent quality national and independent retail 

Now approximately 15 years old the Rockfield 

Development has become an established and popular 

residential area with more and more discerning home 

buyers making their forever home there, in no small part 

due to its proximity to the town centre and the many 

amenities that Monmouth affords. 

1 Lilac Drive is arguably one of the finest homes for sale 

within the area and this desirable modern family home 

offers outstanding high quality accommodation. 

Internally this property has been remodelled and updated 

to provide a large open plan kitchen/dining/family room 

with a contemporary styled log burner, two further 

reception rooms and, the pièce de résistance, a beautiful 

Orangery that overlooks the south facing garden and 

offers a super space for entertaining friends and family 

gatherings. 

On the first floor are four double bedrooms, two of 

which have their own ensuite shower rooms, and a well 

appointed family bathroom. 

The detached double garage and driveway provide ample 

parking for several cars. 

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monmouth 

PROPERTY BUREAU 

Your local sales and 

lettings specialist 

Sales: 01600 719184 

Lettings: 01600 719183 

Thinking of selling your house? 

Here at Monmouth Property Bureau we 

take you and your property personally. 

We are proud of our reputation for 

excellent service and work hard to get the 

best price for your property. 

Our fees undoubtedly offer the best value 

for money in town at 1%*, which 

includes solicitors fees for your sale, 

saving you a minimum of £500. 

Flat 1A, 59 Bridge Street, Usk 

Well presented first floor flat in centre of town. Large living/ kitchen space, double bedroom with 

dressing area, bathroom, NSH, secure entry system EPC E. Agency Fees Apply. 

£425 PCM 

So if you are looking for a local, 

independent estate agent offering a flexible, 

customer focused approach, call 

Monmouth Property Bureau 

on 01600 719183 

or visit us at 

The Market Tavern, 

Agincourt Square, Monmouth 

monmouthpropertybureau.co.uk 

* Terms & Conditions Apply 

6 Mary De Bohun, Monmouth 

Exceptional 3 bed semi detached house close to town and all amenities with extended kitchen, 

spacious lounge/diner, enclosed garden, parking. EPC D Agency Fees Apply 

£725 PCM 

The Market Tavern, Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT 

monmouthpropertybureau.co.uk

Sales: 01600 719184 

Lettings: 01600 719183 

ASH LANE, OVERMONNOW 

GUIDE PRICE £299,950 

A detached family home with large garage, 

driveway, four bedrooms, south facing garden 

and less than 1/2 mile walk to town centre, junior 

school and convenience store. Chain Free EPC D 

FITZROY CLOSE, OVERMONNOW 

GUIDE PRICE £249,950 

A very well modernised, extended and decorated 

three bedroom semi detached family home 

boasting a superb dining room off the kitchen 

and overlooking the garden plus gated driveway 

and garage. 

TRAFALGAR CLOSE, MONMOUTH 


A very well proportioned four bedroom detached 

family home with westerly garden, driveway, 

garage, ensuite shower room to the master 

bedroom, an attractive family bathroom suite and 

a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room. 

HILLCREST RD, WYESHAM 


An exceptionally well presented three bedroom 

semi detached bungalow with garage, parking for 

2 or more cars, super south facing garden and 

attractive views. The property offers, double 

glazing, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, gas 

central heating. EPC D 

BUCKHOLT, MONMOUTH 


Three double bedroom property modernised, 

extended, redecorated and refurbished to an 

incredibly high standard, offering two Shower 

rooms, (one ensuite) stunning views and a large 

detached cabin/annex perfect as an office or 

potential guest room. 

WONASTOW CLOSE, OVERMONNOW 


A very pleasant two bedroom bungalow with a 

well-planned and functional layout offering 

attractive gardens, driveway for 3 cars and 

garage. Situated on a small cul de sac 1/2 mile 

for town centre. Chain Free EPC D 

MONNOW KEEP, MONMOUTH 


A room with a view. This modern three bedroom 

terrace offers a well designed and functional 

layout with attractive views towards Vauxhall 

Meadows and a well presented patio garden, 

Situated in a much sought after development, no 

more than 300 meters level walking distance to 

Monmouth Town Centre EPC B 

GROSMONT CLOSE, OVERMONNOW 


A well proportioned and modernised three 

bedroom semi detached modern property on 

three floors with off road parking and gardens. 

Includes modern style kitchen/dining room and 

modern bathroom. EPC C 

LLANGROVE, LLANGROVE 

PRICE GUIDE £469,950 

Hidden gem! A magnificent 4 bedroom detached 

property located close to the village centre. with 

landscaped gardens a sweeping drive and a 

detached stone built office. 

EPC F 

monmouthpropertybureau.co.uk 

The Market Tavern, Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT

Rural Residential Commercial Design 

djandp.co.uk 

newlandrennie.com 

NEW 

NEW 

Guide Price £699,000 

Guide Price £885,000 

Whitchurch Monmouthshire 

Situated in a popular hamlet between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye, enjoying glorious views over the open countryside towards the 

Malvern Hills, this substantial property dates from the 14th Century, having a wealth of period features including oak beams and 

inglenook fireplaces. The property comprises sitting room and dining room, farmhouse kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Adjoining is The Mews cottage which provides a sitting room, study, large kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. An attached former 

walnut store provides office space. The Mews and attached walnut store have been granted planning to extend and develop to 

provide holiday lets. There are also large landscaped gardens, patio and gated private parking area with a small paddock. EPC rating F. 

Newland Rennie Monmouth office 01600 712916 

Raglan Monmouthshire 

A beautifully presented and extended former farmhouse boasting a stunning interior, complemented by bespoke specifications, with 

the principal rooms overlooking the level grounds and landscaped gardens that extend to an acre with a predominately south-facing 

aspect. Benefiting from 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms with 3 en suite bathrooms, a beautifully fitted large contemporary kitchen 

plus outdoor area offering a great entertaining space. This property has a double garage, large gardens with water feature and outside 

lighting. The village is surrounded by wonderful countryside with the Brecon Beacons National Park to the north of Abergavenny, 

the Wye Valley to the south and the Vale of Usk to the west. EPC rating C. 


NEW 

Guide Price £620,000 Guide Price £269,950 

Lydart Monmouthshire 

This detached property is situated to the south of Monmouth, enjoying one of the most outstanding views in the county across the 

valley to the Black Mountains in the west. The house has been extended and modernised to provide flexible accommodation and 

benefits from a double garage, triple car port and a separate store. Standing in approximately 2 acres of mature, landscaped garden 

and paddock, the gardens include a vegetable plot with fruit cage, raised beds and greenhouse and large lawn with a small stream 

and a wildflower meadow. Lydart is approximately 2 miles from the town of Monmouth, which provides a comprehensive range of 

amenities including both junior and senior schools with excellent reputations. EPC rating E. 


Wyesham Monmouthshire 

This 3 bedroom modern home offers a rear garden, off street parking and a single garage. It is immaculately presented and benefits 

from contemporary fixtures and fittings and includes a spacious kitchen/breakfast room that is ideal for family living. The property has 

been extended to the rear and offers a tastefully decorated garden room perfect for entertaining. EPC rating B. 


DAVID JAMES 

PARTNERS WITH NEWLAND RENNIE

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Lower Maerdy Farm, Usk, NP15 1EY 

Newland Rennie 01600 712916 www.newlandrennie.com 

Price 

£750,000 

The farmhouse benefits from a detached garage, extensive gardens, orchard and field 

extending to four acres. Lower Maerdy Farm is full of character and retains many of its 

original features and provides excellent accommodation including a large farmhouse 

kitchen, dining room, sitting room, garden room and porch/conservatory, utility room 

and wet room. The first and second floors offer flexibility of use with two ensuite 



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A substantial detached period farmhouse situated on the outskirts of Usk providing large, spacious rooms 


with a wealth of character including oak beams and trusses and flagstone floors. 

bedrooms, family bathroom and a further two second floor bedrooms and shower 

room. The property opens to a gravelled parking area and double garage with electric 

up and over door and workroom. The large gardens are beautifully landscaped with 


well stocked flower beds and a large wildlife pond and mature trees and orchard with a 

variety of fruit trees. A level pasture paddock extends to approximately 4 acres. 

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This month - Raglan 

Average price paid 

£279,068 

Current average value 

£315,425 

Sales 

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Value change 

£18,271 

6.15% 

Property value data/graphs for Raglan 

Property type Avg. current Avg. £ Avg. No. Avg. £ paid 

value per sq. ft. beds (last 12m) 

Detached £359,632 £226 3.9 £302,695 

Semi-detached £222,572 £275 3.2 £205,000 

Terraced £142,783 £217 3.0 £207,500 

Flats - - - - 

Average values in Raglan (Apr 2018) 

450,000 

Current asking prices in Raglan 

Average: £291,410 

Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds 

Houses - - £299,150 £414,967 - 

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Flats - - - - - 

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All - - £299,150 £414,967 - 

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400,000 

Current asking rents in Raglan 

350,000 

300,000 

250,000 

200,000 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

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Detached Semi-detached Terraced Flats 

Average: £730 pcm 

Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds 

Houses - - £875 pcm - - 

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Flats - - - - - 

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All - - £875 pcm - - 

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Information from Zoopla at time of print

12 THROUGH THE KEY HOLE 

I love where I live… 

Raglan 

Not too big, not too small - Raglan’s a village with a great sense of community, says Hazel Davies. 

Here, she tells Sharon Chilcott why it is popular with all ages. 

How long have you lived in Raglan? 

All my life. My family have lived here for generations - my grandfather, Ivan Davies 

was a carpenter in the village. 

What’s the best thing about living there? 

The community spirit; the way the village pulls together and the fact that people 

are always looking out for you. It also has a lot of facilities for a village. It has a 

choice of pubs and shops including a butcher, a chemist, a clothes shop and a Nisa 

convenience store. Raglan also has a hairdressers, where I have been a receptionist for 

almost 14 years. And there’ s nothing you can’t find in our Post Office; if it’s not there 

they will get it for you! 

What, if anything, spoils it for you? 

There’s nothing I don’t like about living here - it’s just such a good community to 

live in, but it would spoil it for me if it expanded too much. 

What sort of people does the village appeal to? 

We are a very mixed community. Raglan has a Primary School so it’s attractive to 

families with young children. There are a lot of older people who, once they have 

moved here just don’t want to leave. And there are a lot of people, like my own son, 

who have been brought up in the village and want to stay here. The development of 

affordable housing means that quite a few local young families have been able to do so. 

What’s the most fun you have had at a local event? 

Probably at the Raglan Festival – four or five years ago before I joined the 

organising committee! Now they call me the “bucket lady” because I am there every 

year collecting money all weekend! It’s a great event – it’s not just music – it’s broader 

than that. This year we are having a bit of a change and we are closing the high street 

on Sunday for a street party. We’ll be using a lorry as a stage for live music from 1pm 

to 8pm and the Beaufort Arms car park is going to be a car-free, child-friendly zone.

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In what other ways are you involved in your local community? 

I’ve been Vice-Chairman of the Raglan Community Council for about a year. 

How would you advise someone new into the area to get to know the locals? 

There’s lots going on - the Post Office always has lots of advertisements for groups 

to join and events to go to. 

Where do you go for a spot of “culture”? 

I like going to the theatre and shows in Cardiff or Bristol, both easily accessible. 

Where would you book up for a celebratory meal? 

Well, it’s my son’s birthday next week and we are going to The Cripple Creek out 

on the Abergavenny Road. 

Where would you go for a casual 

evening out? 

I’d probably start with a quiet 

drink in The Beaufort Arms in the 

village and then go on to The Ship 

where, since the new owners have 

taken over, they have been putting 

on entertainment and have live music 

evenings. 

I’d go to Cardiff or Cribbs Causeway near Bristol. 

Where do you shop for day-to-day groceries? 

Where would you go to blow the 

cobwebs away? 

I would take my Husky dog for 

a walk. We are very lucky to have a 

dog-friendly, family-friendly Healthy 

Footsteps walk around the village. If I 

was going further afield, I would go to 

the Sugar Loaf or Blorenge. 

If you were going to splash out on a 

smart new dress, where would 

you go to shop for it? 

There are very few days I don’t go to the local Nisa store for something or other. 

If adult friends were staying with you, where would you take them? 

I’d show them the village and take them to Raglan Castle and out into the 

wonderful countryside surrounding us. 

If friends with children were staying with you, where would you be most likely 

to take them? 

I think Raglan Farm Park would make a fun outing with children. 

What’s the best time of year in your village? 

Summer means festival time! There’s the Raglan Festival in June (this year June 8 

to 10) and then there’s Raglan Day on August Bank Holiday Monday. That’s organised 

by the Raglan Festival committee too. I remember going to this as a kid and we 

brought it back about two years ago as a proper full day event with a parade. It’s 

fantastic. In mid-August, the festival committee also jointly hosts a charity, ‘Veterans 

versus Raglan Rovers’ football match. It’s held in conjunction with Raglan Rovers in 

order to raise money and awareness for them and it’s being held for the third time this 

year. 

Tell me one fascinating fact about Raglan that you don’t think is widely known? 

Comedian and TV presenter Alexander Armstrong is related to Edward Somerset, 

6th Earl of Worcester who lived at Raglan Castle and is buried at Raglan Church. He 

was known as Edward the Inventor as he invented what would have been one of the 

earliest steam engines. 

Facts and Figures 

Raglan is a thriving, historic village, which with its associated wards has a population of around 2000. The village 

is overlooked by the ruins of a majestic 15th Century castle, the youngest stone-built castle in Wales, which is 

unusual in being six-sided in shape and unlike traditional castles since its keep is outside the main castle. Raglan is 

approximately midway between the towns of Monmouth and Abergavenny and has good access to the A40 and 

A449, bringing Cardiff and Bristol within easy travelling distance. It’s set amidst the rolling Monmouthshire hills, 

ideal for walkers and country-lovers. For golf enthusiasts, Raglan Parc Golf Course is nearby. 

Photo Credits 

Opposite page Raglan Castle: 

© Crown copyright (2018) Cadw, Welsh Government 

Other photos courtesy of Hazel Davies; 

Raglan Music Festival Committee and Sharon Chilcott 

Sharon Chilcott

14 NEWS 

The weird and wonderful things 

househunters do to get their 

offers accepted 

There’s no denying it, homebuyers face an emotional rollercoaster when it comes to finding the right property. 

You can spend months searching for a property that ticks all the right boxes, so when you eventually find one, 

the priority is making sure your offer is accepted. Propertymark asked its members to reveal the 

extravagant things they have seen buyers do over the years to secure their dream home. 

Porsche plea 

One potential buyer was worried a sale wouldn’t be accepted at the last hurdle, 

so offered to buy the owner’s Porsche as well as the house to help guarantee the sale. 

The deal was sealed and the new owner sped off into the sunset having secured two 

purchases instead of one. 

Luxury retreat 

Hoping to make their offer stand out from the crowd, one buyer took the owner 

away to a country manor hotel and spa for a weekend of pampering. 

Landscaping lure 

After putting an offer forward, a persistent buyer volunteered to landscape and 

tend to the owner’s new garden for two years free of charge, in exchange for accepting 

the offer. 

Trolley temptation 

While viewing a potential property, a prospective buyer asked the agent to close 

and lock the front door behind them at the viewing. The agent later discovered this 

was because the viewer had brought the full asking price, in cash, in a gingham 

shopping trolley, hoping to make a deal there and then. 

Buy without viewing 

One particularly impatient buyer couldn’t even wait to see their perfect property 

before putting down an offer. All she had to go off was a description via email with the 

agent and a blurry video – she hadn’t even seen any photos! 

Throw money at the situation 

A determined buyer offered £32,000 over the asking price to secure a property 

that was already under offer to gazump the other party, while another offered £50,000 

when a vendor withdrew a house from the market. 

Paying for tenancy 

In a desperate bid to get their offer accepted, one prospective buyer offered to pay 

a full 12-month tenancy for the sellers to go and rent somewhere else, so they were 

more likely to accept his offer. 

Wining and dining the owners 

One potential buyer invited the vendor out for an indulgent dinner at an expensive 

restaurant, with the hope to persuade them into accepting their offer on the property. 

It worked – winner, winner, chicken dinner! 

A surprise introduction 

Another buyer took matters into their own hands and presented themselves on 

the doorstep of the seller asking to pay the deposit in full there and then to secure the 

deal. 

Mark Hayward, Chief Executive, NAEA Propertymark comments:“Buying a 

home is a big financial investment and buyers want the process to go as smoothly 

as possible. We hear many bizarre stories about buyers trying to woo sellers in a 

desperate bid to secure the deal, but this is something that can be easily avoided. It’s 

important to build a relationship with your agent to help ensure you’re getting the best 

possible advice about your purchase. Experienced agents will anticipate any issues 

that could arise and prevent potential buyers from having to go to these extremes to 

secure an offer on their dream home.”

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HIGH STREET, NEWNHAM - 

£535,000 

POPES HILL, NEWNHAM - 

£475,000 

HIGH STREET, BLAKENEY - 

£325,000 

Dean House with attached cottages is situated in the 

popular riverside village of Newnham on Severn, twelve 

miles south of Gloucester City. The property is occupied 

as one spacious family home but has the potential to create 

a separate annexe or even two. There is plenty of flexible 

accommodation over all. The main house is arranged as 

three reception rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms 

with a further bedroom and bathroom on the second floor. 

The connected cottage has a large sitting room and three 

bedrooms with the ground floor utilised for workshops and 

storage. There is a large private garden with an orchard and 

productive vegetable plot. Dean House is a unique family 

home, very comfortable with lots of character. Newnham is 

a popular village with shops, school, doctor and easy access 

to major road and rail networks. The property is offered for 

sale with ‘No Onward Chain’. 

This individual family home is set in a large plot in the 

peaceful rural countryside of Popes Hill, Gloucestershire, 

a beautiful location enjoying superb views over the 

surrounding countryside and Severn Vale. The property 

has a flexible layout with the possibility to divide and 

create a duel accommodation. The accommodation 

includes a large sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 

conservatory, study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

Outbuildings include a workshop and a large timber 

shed, there is also a hen house with attached chicken 

run. The raised decking and patio provide great outside 

entertaining space, there is off road parking for a number 

of vehicles. A versatile home, lots of space inside and out, 

a fabulous location within easy reach of major road and 

rail networks. The property is offered for sale with ‘No 

Onward Chain’. 

This unique landmark property is situated in the heart of 

this popular village on the doorstep of the beautiful Forest of 

Dean, Gloucestershire. Blakeney is a village with a friendly 

welcoming community. It is an ideal location for families 

and has much to offer, including an excellent general 

store, doctors surgery, pubs and restaurant, primary school 

and secondary school transport. This is an opportunity to 

purchase a family home of character with attached business 

premises. It is presently operated as the local Post Office 

with space given over to retail. The cottage has a cosy sitting 

room and dining room each with open fires, a spacious 

kitchen/breakfast room and three double bedrooms and a 

large shower room. It has a sheltered south facing walled 

garden and private secure parking. There is an opportunity 

to continue trading or alternatively, revert to residential use. 

A charming property with a number of exciting options in 

a great location. 

POPES HILL, NEWNHAM - 

£325,000 

This charming stone built forest cottage sits in excess 

of an acre of ground in the beautiful peaceful rural 

countryside of Popes Hill, Gloucestershire, an idyllic 

unspoiled setting. It has been the much loved family 

home for as long as can be remembered, it would 

now benefit from investment and modernisation to 

achieve its full potential. The accommodation includes 

two reception rooms, kitchen, two double bedrooms 

and a family bathroom. The elevated position of the 

property benefits from the bright south easterly aspect, 

the terrace is a fabulous sun trap. There is parking space 

at the front and separate vehicular access to the land 

at the rear. Paynes Cottage is a rare gem offering the 

ideal opportunity to experience peace and privacy in 

a stunning location all within twenty minutes drive of 

Gloucester City. 

BOXBUSH ROAD, COLEFORD - 

£300,000 

Boxbush Road is situated just off the town centre, a quiet 

location within walking distance of the shops, cinema, 

doctors surgery and a wide variety of small town amenities. 

This attractive family home is built from local stone, it 

has a handsome facade, lovely period features and wellproportioned 

rooms with high ceilings and original period 

features. There are two comfortable reception rooms and a 

stylish fully equipped modern kitchen/dining room. The 

generous accommodation is arranged over three floors 

with bedrooms, five in total, and bathrooms on both levels. 

The attic is converted for even more space and the cellar 

provides very useful storage space. The garden is large with 

a productive vegetable plot and plenty of space for relaxing 

and outside activity. This is a delightful, family home with 

a warm and welcoming atmosphere in a good convenient 

location. 

HIGH STREET, RUARDEAN - 

£225,000 

The opportunity arises to purchase a large development plot 

of land in the popular village environment of Ruardean, 

Gloucestershire. Details are available on the Forest of Dean 

District Council web site ref. P1583/16/APP Approval 

of Reserved Matters for outline planning permission 

P0742/14/OUT for the erection of two detached 

dwellings with ancillary works. The proposed plans are for 

two five bedroom properties to include three reception 

rooms, kitchen and utility, study, ground floor shower room 

and double garages, two en-suite bedrooms, three further 

bedrooms and a family bathroom. Ground works have 

already commenced on site to initiate the planning. This 

historical village is situated on the edge of the Forest of 

Dean above the beautiful Wye Valley five miles from the 

market town Ross on Wye and the M50 motorway. It is 

a family friendly community with Post Office, shops, pub, 

primary school and church. Please contact us to register 

your interest. 

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bedroom 


18 Abergavenny Road, Usk NP15 1SB 

Archer & Co 01291 672212 www.archerandco.com 

Price 

£325,000 


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operated up and over door. The property has many appealing features and as previously 


the A449 with excellent road links to further larger urban facilities such as Monmouth, 

parking 


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Attractive bay fronted semi-detached property in a central Usk position with river views. 

The property which is situated in a most convenient position along the Abergavenny 

Road has the benefit of being a traditionally constructed bay fronted three bedroomed 

semi detached property, set in an elevated position with attractive views and from the 

top of the rear terraced garden has commanding views across towards the Blorenge 

Mountain. 

A fully automatic wall mounted Baxi gas fired boiler situated in the utility room provides 

hot water for both domestic and central heating use and this combined with the full 

UPVC double glazing enable heating costs to be maintained at a minimum. 


To the front of the property is situated a detached double garage with electrically 

mentioned is situated in a convenient central location within easy walking distance of 

Usk Town centre with the accompanying shopping facilities and offers easy access to 

Newport etc. The A449 also gives excellent access to the M50 to the Midlands and 

beyond and at Newport the Coldra roundabout gives access to the M4 with Cardiff and 

Bristol being within easy reach. 

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5 Moorfield Avenue, Blakeney, Glos 

Ferrino 01594 811111 www.ferrino.co.uk 

Price 

£299,999 

It is not only a classic stone cottage from the outside but also benefits from a huge 

amount of interior character, all enhanced by a delightful mature country garden. 

The property was originally two cottages, number four and five, the whole terrace being 

purpose built for the workers of the adjacent old water mill. 

There are two reception rooms both with lovely old stone fireplaces, kitchen, four 

bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. 



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This charming picture postcard cottage is set in the ever popular village of Blakeney 

on the doorstep of the beautiful Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. 



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The garden is a treasure, very sheltered with an abundance of colourful flowers and 

shrubs. 

The covered courtyard is a fabulous place garage/covered parking parking parking parking to sit out and relax. The property is in walking 

distance of the village shop, pub, doctors surgery, village school and Post Office. 

This very desirable home is offered for sale with ‘No Onward Chain’.

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PROPERTIES 

bedroom 


Laurel Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire 

Archer & Co 01291 626262 www.archerandco.com 

Price 

£355,000 


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bathroom 

Well presented extended three bedroomed end of terrace house. 

bathroom 


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This extended end of terrace (one of three) is being sold 

for the first time in over 30 years and has been a much 

loved family home for the current Vendors during all of 

that time. 


The accommodation comprises vestibule, entrance hall, The property has recently installed double glazed 


cloakroom, living room, dining room, bathroom bathroom conservatory, windows and a new garage/covered roof. There parking are parking well maintained 

kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and family 

bathroom. 

landscaped gardens to the front and rear together with 

ample driveway parking and garage. 


parking parking 

bedroom 


Woodside, Llanvaches, Monmouthshire 

Fine & Country 01291 629799 www.fineandcountry.com 

Price 

£675,000 



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2 2 1 

Individually designed large family house within private landscaped garden with rural views. 


Versatile layout - potential for granny! 

A large, individually designed, family house well situated within a rural setting with 

private landscaped gardens, yet only 6 miles from the M4 at The Coldra. With a versatile 

layout, including two ground floor bedrooms or additional sitting room and study there 

is flexible accommodation for a large family and/or entertaining and with potential 

for granny! Hall, fitted cloakroom, ‘L’ shaped drawing room, huge dining room and 

orangery, well fitted kitchen, family room and utility. Upstairs are three further beds (1 

en-suite). 

The property, set in garden and grounds of approximately a third of an acre, is 

approached off the village lane by a well splayed drive and ornate electrically operated 

gated entrance onto the parking area in front of the double garage, with a pair of up and 

over doors, and internal door to excellent office / gymnasium, with double glazed Velux 

rooflights, deep double glazed window and glazed door out to the rear terrace. From 

the brick paved parking area there is a matching path to the front entrance. Between the 

house and garage is a covered gated pathway linking the front and rear gardens. 

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4 2 3 C 

4 2 2 F 

5 3 2 E 

1 1 1 D 

DEVAUDEN 

Very well presented 4 bed brick built family home 

Low maintenance level, landscaped gardens to rear 

Ample driveway parking, double garage 

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62 

£460,000 

TINTERN, LOWER WYE VALLEY 

Home and retail unit in famous beauty spot 

Excellent shop & two large 2 bed flats 

Attractive garden, outbuildings & parking 


£425,000 

PWLLMEYRIC, CHEPSTOW 

Individually designed 5 bed family house 

Very popular village location 

Large private gardens, Lovely views 


Guide price £495,000 

CHEPSTOW 

One bed ground floor apartment 

Within walking distance of Town Centre 

Well maintained, No onward chain 



4 1 3 D 

3 2 1 E 

3 2 2 G 

4 2 1 D 

TUTSHILL, CHEPSTOW 

Recently refurbished link-detached 4/5 bed house 

Ample parking for 2/3 cars 

No onward chain 


Guide price £295,000 

TINTERN 

Well presented 3 bed character cottage 

Very popular village location 

Stunning views over the River Wye & beyond 


£340,000 

DEVAUDEN 

Detached 3 bed dormer bungalow 

Well established landscaped gardens 

Gated driveway parking plus garage 



TRELLECH 

Spacious 4 bed detached family home 

Edge of popular village location 

Ample driveway parking plus garage 


£420,000 

3 1 1 D 

3 1 1 F 

4 3 2 B 

4 2 3 F 

CHEPSTOW 

Very well presented 3 bed house 

Ideal for first timer buyer or as family home 

Garage & off road parking for 2 cars 



WOODCROFT, CHEPSTOW 

Refurbished 3 bed period cottage 

Village setting, 2 miles Chepstow 

Courtyard garden, useful office/studio 


£350,000 

LITTLE MILL 

Most Attractive Family Residence 

Well Maintained Accommodation 

Open Rural Aspect to Front Elevation 

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12 

£399,950 

USK 

Spacious 4 Bed Semi Detached Property 

3 Reception Rooms, Two Bathrooms 

Good Size Gardens 


£489,950 

3 1 1 C 

4 2 D 

3 1 2 D 

3 1 2 E 

USK 

Attractive Bay Fronted Semi Detached 

Central Usk Position with River Views 

3 Beds, Gas C/H, D/G, Double Garage 


£325,000 

RAGLAN 

Spacious 4 bed Detached Family Residence 

Level Position with Good Size Gardens 

Cul-de-sac Position 


£369,950 

LLANGYBI 

Attractive 3 Bed Detached Bungalow 

Quiet Cul de sac Position 

Large Well Laid Out Mature Gardens 


£399,950 

LLANGWM, NEAR USK 

Double Fronted Detached Cottage 

Recently Extended & Totally Refurbished 

Gardens Bordered by Stream 


£399,950 

Associated Park Lane office

Chepstow 

Monmouth 

Usk 

Ross-on-Wye 

Abergavenny 

Newport 

Forest of Dean 

WOOLASTON 

To be sold for the first time in nearly 40 years, a very spacious and well maintained 

three storey period home in about an acre, conveniently situated and with superb views 

over open fields to the rear. A former inn of considerable character with a wealth of 

exposed beams, it is perfect for a large family and entertaining and with the added 

benefit of a teenage/granny suite. The four reception rooms include a superb panelled 

drawing room with fireplace, there is a large well fitted breakfast kitchen and the six 

bedrooms include an impressive master suite. Outside are lovely mature gardens, room 

for a paddock and excellent outbuildings including garaging and stables. EPC Rating: F 

Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 £715,000 

BROCKWEIR 

In a beautiful unspoilt setting in the lower Wye Valley, with a lovely south west aspect 

over extensive mature gardens, an extended and recently refurbished old cottage. 

Approached over a narrow country lane, following the river, about a mile from the 

centre of the historic riverside village of Brockweir, and easily accessible to Chepstow 

and the Severn Bridge. The refurbishment included a new kitchen, bi-fold doors to 

enhance the view and a ground floor cloakroom/shower. There is a hall, fine sitting 

room, large open plan dining kitchen, four good bedrooms and family bathroom. The 

extensive gardens include a huge terrace to enjoy the sun and view, lawns and beds and 

borders, shrubs, and exotic planting and an excellent summerhouse. EPC Rating: D 


Cheltenham 

Bristol 

Cardiff 

London 

CHEPSTOW 

This elegant and well-presented late Georgian Grade II listed property of 

considerable style and character retains many original features including 

staircase, magnificent bay windows, cornices, coving, dado rails and ceiling 

roses. Enjoying an elevated position within walking distance of Chepstow town 

centre which features a range of shops, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities road, 

bus and rail links with the Schools of St Johns on the Hill, and Monmouth 

Haberdashers Schools all within easy reach. EPC Rating: N/A 

LLANBADOC, NEAR USK 

One of a small and exclusive group of exquisite modern homes, with gated 

security entrance. conveniently situated close to Usk. Built for the vendor in 

the early 2000's and completed to an exacting specification with high ceilings 

and a host of luxury fittings. Perfect for entertaining or a large family there is a 

most impressive hall, 3 main reception rooms and huge, quite amazing family 

area with lounge, dining, superb kitchen and orangery. Four large bedroom 

suites, sitting room/playroom and 3 car garaging with studio/bed over. 

Landscaped garden. EPC Rating: E 


Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 £1,250,000

Regionally 

32 offices 

throughout 

the south west 

TROSTREY, NEAR USK 

Situated approximately 3 miles equidistant between Raglan and Usk the property comprises a most 

imposing double fronted detached Victorian residence standing in approximately 1.25 acres and set 

in an elevated rural locality with outstanding & far reaching views across Monmouthshire. The family 

residence set in tranquil rural surroundings has the benefit of 4 reception rooms, well fitted kitchen, 6 

bedrooms, 3 bathroom/shower rooms and offers well proportioned family accommodation which 

could easily be utilised for multi generational living. It is the Agents opinion that to appreciate the 

many unusual and unique features contained within this property an internal inspection is essential. 

EPC Rating: F 

Fine & Country Usk 01291 672034 £950,000 

GWEHELOG, NEAR USK 

Little Pastures nestles in the lee of the sought after Village of Gwehelog in the centre of 

Monmouthshire within 10 acres of pasture land and is currently subject to a Rural 

Enterprise Restriction being a Commercial Farriery. The property is situated in an area 

high in equine pursuits & other sporting facilities including golf, angling etc are within easy 

access. It has been particularly well maintained by the present owners & offers spacious 

accommodation and is situated in a phenomenal countryside position taking full 

advantage of open views. To appreciate the standard of accommodation & the many 

unusual & unique features within Little Pastures an internal inspection is essential. EPC 

Rating: D 

Fine & Country Usk 01291 672034 £950,000 

Nationally 

225 offices across 

Great Britain 

Internationally 

Plus 75 

offices globally 

5000 

professional 

associates all 

around the world 

UPTON BISHOP, ROSS-ON-WYE 

A former Chapel, sympathetically restored and updated, situated in a hamlet 

within the village of Upton Bishop. Large lounge with spiral stairs, gallery floor 

above, feature full length windows. Fitted kitchen, dining area, ground floor 

bedroom and first floor master bedroom with original beams. Privately 

enclosed garden and parking. EPC Rating: F 

ASHPERTON, NR. LEDBURY 

Available for the first time in almost 50 years, a particularly handsome, well 

proportioned 1920's home, with beautiful gardens and far reaching views over 

surrounding countryside. Several spacious reception rooms, 5 double 

bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Thoughtfully landscaped gardens., Architect 

designed timber clad studio, offering a multitude of potential uses, 2 single 

garages and ample parking. EPC Rating: F 

Fine & Country Ross-on-Wye 01989 764132 £285,000 

Fine & Country Ross-on-Wye 01989 764132 £825,000

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PROPERTIES 

bedroom 


Moorend Farm, Ashperton, Herefordshire 

Fine & Country 01989 764132 www.fineandcountry.com 

Price 

£1,299,500 


5 



bathroom 

Great potential for business ventures or equestrian use, approx. 36 acres. 

Moorend Farm presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed, 17th 

century farmhouse complete with 36 acres of land, including orchards, pasture and 

arable land, interspersed with an array of both traditional and modern outbuildings. 

There is great potential for business ventures or equestrian use, with most of the 

outbuildings being in excellent condition. The property comes to the market for the 

first time in almost 100 years, offering buyers a unique opportunity to obtain both a 

beautiful home in a glorious setting as well as a diverse and exciting array of income 

possibilities. 

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bathroom 




5 2 1 



A prime example of a traditional central central heating heating 17th Century black and white farmhouse, offering 



an abundance of character features throughout. The property has great potential to be 

split into two separate dwellings, with two staircases and two separate entrances. 

Ashperton is a popular village having a church, primary school and village hall. It 


is situated approximately five miles from the market town of Ledbury which has an 

excellent range of amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, community hospital 

and a mainline railway station. Hereford is also easily accessible and there are good 

road links from Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye to the M50 and M5. 

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bedroom 


Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye 

Parrys 01989 768484 www.parrys.com 

Price 

£270,000 



3 




bathroom 

1 3 

bathroom 

Delightful three bedroom semi detached cottage in a popular village location. 

Garden/Courtyard area and ample parking. 

Nestled away down a quiet country lane near the village of Peterstow is this delightful 

semi detached stone built cottage. The property was converted just a few years ago, and 

has been finished to a very high standard, with measures taken to ensure great energy 

efficiency. There is lots of character present throughout the house, with exposed beams 

and solid oak cottage style doors throughout. The accommodation comprises a spacious 

modern kitchen, downstairs cloakroom, living room with double doors opening out to 

the front patio, 3 bedrooms, master with en-suite, and a family bathroom. 

bathroom 



garage/covered 


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Outside is a good sized patio, a lawned area adjacent to the driveway, a courtyard with 

parking for several vehicles and a timber storage shed. 

The property is within easy reach of nearby amenities in the ever popular village of 


Peterstow, including a village shop, post office, pub and bus stop. More extensive 

amenities are available in Ross-on-Wye. Ross-on-Wye has a variety of most attractive 

period buildings with a good range of shopping, sporting and cultural amenities.

24 NEWS 

Taking control of the 

home sales process 

The rise of online estate agencies has quickly and 

dramatically transformed the way people 

buy and sell houses in the UK. 

(L-R) Sarah Harrison, Hayley Brading and Elizabeth Jones head up Capsel Homes 

- an innovative new estate agency for South Wales. 

With many property searches starting online, tools such as Rightmove, 

Zoopla and Gumtree have become an important way to find a new home. 

For sellers, getting their property onto Rightmove has become arguably 

the most important part of the sales process. All properties on Rightmove need to be 

listed by a registered estate agency. 

Capsel Homes enables sellers to get their homes onto Rightmove and the Capsel 

Homes website for just £275 including VAT. People can then add optional extras – 

from photography to accompanied viewings – meaning they only spend money on the 

things they actually need. 

Alternatively, Capsel Homes offers a full estate agency service for just £1,500 

including VAT that covers all areas of the selling process – from arranging 

accompanied house viewings to sales progression. Capsel Homes also offers a range of 

affordable lettings services. This great value package is perfect for people with limited 

time or who want to take the stress out of selling their home. 

With both services offering telephone and email support from our friendly team 

of local property experts – Capsel Homes offers people the best option for people 

looking to sell their home in south Wales. 

Capsel Homes is part of Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA) and all 

profits from Capsel Homes go towards building new affordable homes in south Wales 

– so people get to save money and give back to their community. 

Visit www.capselhomes.com to find out more. 

The Energy Efficiency Regulations 

The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 establish a 

minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented property in England and Wales. 

This means that, from April 2018, landlords of 

privately rented domestic and non-domestic 

property in England or Wales must ensure that 

their properties reach at least an Energy Performance 

Certificate (EPC) rating of E before granting a new 

tenancy to new or existing tenants. These requirements 

will then apply to all private rented properties in 

England and Wales – even where there has been no 

Change in tenancy arrangements - from 1 April 

2020 for domestic properties, and from 1 April 2023 for 

non-domestic properties. 

Full guidance on the regulations for both domestic 

and non-domestic landlords has been published by the 

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 

and can be viewed online at: https://www.gov.uk/ 

government/publications/the-private-rented-propertyminimum-standard-landlord-guidance-documents. 

The documents provide guidance and advice on: 

• The scope of the regulations: the steps a landlord 

should take to determine whether their property 

is covered by the regulations, and the steps they 

should take to ensure their property complies with 

the minimum level of energy efficiency; 

• Relevant improvements: how a landlord can identify 

appropriate energy efficiency improvements for their 

property; 

• No-upfront Cost Funding (domestic only): how 

a landlord can investigate availability of no-cost 

funding to cover the cost of improving a domestic 

property; 

• Cost effectiveness (non-domestic only): how 

a landlord can determine whether particular 

improvements would be cost effective to install in a 

non-domestic property; 

• Exemptions and exclusions: the exemptions 

framework and the steps a landlord should take to 

register a valid exemption; 

• Enforcement: the enforcement framework and the 

options open to enforcement authorities when 

policing compliance with the minimum standards, 

including information on fines and other penalty 

options; 

• The appeals framework: landlord appeals will be 

heard by the First-tier Tribunal, part of the court 

system administered by Her Majesty’s Courts and 

Tribunals Service; the guidance discusses the steps 

a landlord will need to take to lodge an appeal, and 

how that process will be managed. 

If a landlord believes that an EPC F or G rated 

property they let qualifies for an exemption from the 

minimum energy efficiency standard, that exemption 

must be registered on the Private Rented Sector (PRS) 

Exemptions Register - a self-certification database. 

Detailed information on exemptions criteria is set out 

in the published guidance documents. 

By George Pacey

traditional. 

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26 NEWS 

Site Safety Presentation at 

The Dell Primary School, Chepstow 

A Honor Goodsite Site Safety 

presentation was delivered at a school 

assembly to all pupils at The Dell 

Primary School, in Chepstow. 

Corporate Social Responsibility Co-ordinator, Kelly 

Edwards, delivered the presentation with the help of 

Considerate Constructors Mascot, Honor Goodsite. 

Pupils were given the opportunity to dress up in hard 

hats and hi viz vests and have their photo taken with Honor 

Goodsite. Following the presentation the pupils were tasked 

with designing a poster based on something they had learnt. 

All winning posters were displayed on the site hoardings. 

The winning three posters were rewarded with 

construction related lego prizes, presented by Kelly Edwards, 

CSR Co-ordinator, during a school assembly. 

Unlock the value of your 

home with Equity Release 

Improving health and an increase in life expectancy is putting a strain on people who 

fund their lifestyle on limited resources, particularly in times of instability on stock 

markets and low interest rates. 

Coupled with this is the increase in debt being carried into retirement, funding the 

provision of care, supporting children in adulthood and the growth in relationship 

breakdown with the over 60s. 

As an owner, your property is probably your biggest asset and with the passage 

of time there has been an ever-increasing number of homeowners turning to equity 

release as a means of releasing some of the tax-free cash tied up in it. What started off 

as a scheme to enable people in need to release capital or income from their home has 

developed into an integral part of financial planning to be used in a variety of ways 

including: 

• maintaining your standard of living by supplementing income or replacing capital 

• consolidating credit cards, loans and other debts 

• paying off an interest-only age restricted mortgage 

• home improvements and adaptations 

• holiday of a lifetime 

• funding medical and social care 

• assisting children and grandchildren on the property ladder 

• funding divorce or civil partnership settlements for self or children 

• paying school and university fees 

• mitigating inheritance tax 

Equity release is highly regulated and there are many safeguards in place to protect 

those who take out a plan, however, it is important that advice is sought from a 

specialist solicitor and financial adviser with the relevant experience early in the 

process. 

GWYN JAMES 

S O L C I T O R S 

THE PROPERTY SPECIALISTS 

u Residential Sales and Purchases 

u Remortgage 

u Buy to Let 

u Shared Equity Purchases 

u Help to Buy Schemes 

u Leasehold Properties 

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u Sharing Ownership 

u Property Disputes 

COLEFORD | MONMOUTH | ROSS ON WYE | CINDERFORD 

(01594 833042) (01600 775950) (01989 564209) (01594 822277) 

info@gwynjames.co.uk 

www.gwynjames.co.uk 

Gwyn James Solicitors is a trading name of Gwyn James Legal Limited 

which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

Sales & Lettings Agent 

Open 7 days per week 

No Sale - No Fee 

Free Valuations 

Chepstow Office Tel: 01291 629292 

TRELOWEN, CAERWENT 

• SPACIOUS SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY 

• THREE BEDROOMS 

• KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 

• GROUND FLOOR W.C AND FAMILY BATHROOM TO FIRST 

• OFF ROAD PARKING AND SINGLE GARAGE 

£224,950 

CYPRESS RISE, LLANDOGO 

• SUPERB SPACIOUS PROPERTY WITH WYE VALLEY VIEWS 

• FIVE BEDROOMS ALL WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES 

• THREE GENEROUS RECEPTION ROOMS 

• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM PLUS UTILITY AREA OFF 

• UNDERCROFT GARAGE AND AMPLE PARKING • E.E.R - E 

£630,000 

WEDGEWOOD DRIVE, PORTSKEWETT 

• EXTENDED DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW 

• FOUR / FIVE BEDROOMS, TWO WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES 

• TWO/THREE RECEPTION ROOMS 

• OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 

• ENCLOSED PRIVATE REAR GARDENS 

£324,950 

COURT HOUSE ROAD, LLANVAIR DISCOED 

• WELL PRESENTED EXTENDED DETACHED BUNGALOW 

• SUPERB MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER RM 

• GUEST BEDROOM TWO WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 

• THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS 

• POOL ROOM WITH HEATED SWIMMING POOL • E.E.R - D 

£650,000 

WYEBANK WAY, TUTSHILL 

• INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED DETACHED BUNGALOW 

• 2/3 BEDROOMS 

• 1/2 RECEPTION ROOMS 

• CONSERVATORY 

• NO ONWARD CHAIN • E.E.R - D 

£249,950 

FAIRWINDS, PWLLMEYRIC 

• SPACIOUS DETACHED FAMILY HOME 

• THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS 

• UPDATED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM & UTILITY 

• SINGLE GARAGE WITH ATTACHED GARDEN ROOM & WC 

• NO ONWARD CHAIN • E.E.R - E 

£429,950 

BULWARK ROAD, BULWARK 

• WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED 

• TWO RECEPTION ROOMS PLUS CONSERVATORY 

• GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/W.C. 

• PURPOSE BUILT STORAGE AREA 

• GARDENS TO FRONT AND REAR • E.E.R - D 

£249,950 

ST GEORGE ROAD, BULWARK 

• TASTEFULLY UPDATED DETACHED FAMILY HOME 

• THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS 

• TWO RECEPTION ROOMS 

• UPDATED FAMILY BATHROOM 

• NEWLY FITTED DOUBLE GATES TO DRIVEWAY • E.E.R - D 

£284,950 

Magor/Undy Area 

Tel: 01633 745396 

Chepstow Lettings Office 

Tel: 01291 624881 

WOOLPITCH WOOD, CHEPSTOW 

• TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT 

• SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM 

• MODERN FITTED KITCHEN 

• AVAILABLE 1ST JUNE 2018 

• EPC RATING C 

£650.00 PCM 

ELAN WAY, CALDICOT 

• SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW 

• TWO BEDROOMS 

• LIVING/DINING ROOM 

• AVAILABLE 11TH JUNE 

• EPC RATING D 

£650.00 PCM 

SALISBURY HOUSE, MAGOR 

• PREMIUM TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT 

• LARGE OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA 

• LUXURY FITTED KITCHEN WITH APPLIANCES 

• AVAILABLE NOW 


£725.00 PCM 

ST TEWDRICS ROAD, BULWARK 

• THREE BEDROOM TERRACE FAMILY HOME 

• TWO SEPARATE RECEPTION ROOMS 

• GAS CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING 

• UTILITY ROOM AND WC 

• AVAILABLE 18TH JUNE 2018 

£750.00 PCM 

GREEN STREET, CHEPSTOW 

• THREE BEDROOM MID TERRACE 

• TWO SPACIOUS RECEPTION ROOMS 

• TWO OFF ROAD PARKING SPACES 



£775.00 PCM 

LEWIS WAY, THORNWELL 

• THREE BEDROOM HOME 

• MODERN REFITTED KITCHEN 

• SINGLE GARAGE TO SIDE 

• AVAILABLE 16TH JUNE 


£775.00 PCM 

BEECH HOUSE, TINTERN 

• DETACHED PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE WYE VALLEY 

• FOUR BEDROOMS 

• MODERN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 


• EPC RATING F 

£1250.00 PCM 

BOX TREE COTTAGE, PWLLMEYRIC 

• EXTENDED DETACHED COTTAGE 

• FOUR BEDROOMS, MAIN WITH ENSUITE 

• DRIVEWAY PARKING AND SINGLE GARAGE 


• EPC RATING E 

£1325.00 PCM 

www.thinkmoon.co.uk

PROPERTIES 29 

bedroom 


Lime Kiln Court, Llanvaches 

Moon & Co 01291 629292 www.thinkmoon.co.uk 

Price 

£725,000 






Outside the property benefits from off road parking and detached double garage with 



bathroom 


bathroom 

1 Lime Kiln Court comprises of a well appointed and immaculately presented property 

situated within this quiet cul-de-sac in the rural village of Llanvaches. 

The property is architect designed and is well proportioned throughout offering a 

superb family space. To the ground floor the property offers generous reception hall 

giving access to study, formal dining room, ground floor w.c. and drawing room, as well 

as access to open plan kitchen/dining/garden room with utility and further ground floor 

w.c. off. To the first floor are four bedrooms, master of which with en-suite and dressing 

room and bedroom 2 also with en-suite facilities as well as a large family bathroom. 

To the second floor are a further two bedrooms, one of which with an en-suite facility. 

6 

bathroom 




parking 


3 4 2 


level lawned gardens to the rear, benefiting from barbecue and seating area with views to 

surrounding countryside. Being situated in Llanvaches, a number of facilities are close 

at hand to include local pubs and restaurants with a range of amenities in nearby Magor, 

Newport and Chepstow. There are good bus, road and rail links including the Severn 

Tunnel Junction with the A48, M4 and M48 motorway networks bringing Newport, 

Cardiff and Bristol within easy commuting distance. 

GAS 

parking 

Plastic Free Chepstow 

Plastic Free Chepstow is one of the newest voluntary groups in Chepstow. Set up in February this year 

and linked with Transition Chepstow, it is planning to make a big difference. Its objectives are straightforward 

but ambitious: to drastically reduce the amount of plastic that is used once then thrown away, 

and to eliminate plastic litter from our streets and countryside. 

The reasons for this are compelling. 

Most of the plastic that has 

ever been made is still with us, 

much of it entering the oceans with 

devastating effects on marine life. 5,000 

pieces of plastic pollution, including 

more than 150 plastic bottles, have 

been found for every mile of beach in 

the United Kingdom. A UN report has 

suggested that if current trends continue 

unchecked there will be more plastic 

than fish in the sea by 2050. While 

action by governments is important, the 

group believes that local action - by every 

one of us - is essential. 

Amongst Plastic Free Chepstow’s 

first actions has been the campaign 

SOS - Straws off Streets. Local 

pubs, restaurants and cafes are being 

encouraged to give up plastic straws and 

donate them to primary schools, where 

children have been invited to turn them 

into sculptures. To help inspire them, 

local businesses Compose Management 

Limited, Moore Language Solutions 

and Cherished Earth Wholefoods have 

donated a series of books to seven local 

primary schools. Wild Tribe Heroes tells 

the stories of animals who are damaged 

by the thoughtlessness of humans, 

bringing environmental problems to 

life through simple stories and beautiful 

illustrations. Their author, Ellie Jackson, 

will judge the competition, and winning 

entries will be on display in June in the 

library and under the town archway. 

The group is working hard to 

get Chepstow recognised as a Plastic 

Free Town – a process set up by the 

organisation Surfers Against Sewage. 

To achieve this requires the support 

of local government, businesses, and 

community organisations. Chepstow 

Town Council has already demonstrated 

its commitment, passing a resolution to 

remove single-use plastics from its own 

premises and the events it supports. 

During Plastic Free Chepstow 

Week (June 10-17) there will be a 

range of events promoting Plastic Free 

Chepstow, including on June 10 a stall 

at the Sunday market, on June 12 a talk 

(promoted by Chepstow Bookshop) from 

Martin Dorey, author of No.More.Plastic, 

and the following weekend a litterpicking 

walk followed by a Plastic Free 

picnic. For details of these events and 

more, visit the group’s Facebook page 

Plastic-Free Chepstow. 

Chepstow residents looking to cut 

down on the amount of plastic they 

use can remember the ‘5Rs’ - refuse 

unnecessary plastic, refill your water 

bottle and coffee cup - and also your 

washing-up liquid and laundry bottles, 

replace single-use plastic with more 

sustainable alternatives and recycle 

whatever you can. Last but not least, 

take a bag when you go out and remove 

plastic litter from your street or park: 

together we can eliminate plastic litter 

from Chepstow.

30 

PROPERTIES 

bedroom 


Redbrook, Monmouth 

pa black 01600 714355 www.pablack.co.uk 

Price 

£630,000 

bedroom 

bathroom 

bedroom living room etc living room etc 

bathroom 

6/7 

central heating central heating 

garage/covered garage/covered parking parking parking 


bathroom 

parking 

bathroom 

2 3 

bathroom 



GAS 




Substantial stone built house with self-contained annex in a beautiful village location on the River Wye. 


Lovely gardens and ample parking. Self-contained annex - ideal rental or holiday let. 

Dating back to the early 1700’s, this imposing property has been extended in later 

years to provide a substantial family home with a self-contained one bedroom annex 

The present owners have extensively yet sympathetically refurbished the property, 

parking 

parking 

retaining a lot of character whilst providing all the modern conveniences. Set in good 

size gardens, the property is on the edge of Redbrook village next to the Wye River and 

just minutes by car from the historic market town of Monmouth. 

bedroom 


Kimberly 

pa black 01600 714355 www.pablack.co.uk 

Price 

£500,000 




Spacious lounge with log burner, large bathroom kitchen/dining bathroom 

room. 

4 


bathroom 

bathroom 



bathroom 




parking 


2 2 2 

Detached bungalow in rural location on a south westerly plot of over an acre including a paddock, 

with double garage, hay barn and kennels and ample parking for numerous vehicles. 


OIL 

parking 

Enjoying a rural location in the delightful area of Welsh Newton Common, this 

exceptionally well presented and very spacious detached bungalow is set on a south 

westerly plot of just over an acre and comprises formal gardens as well as an enclosed 

paddock which currently houses livestock. The bungalow briefly comprises a large 

entrance hallway, a very bright and attractive lounge which has a wood burner and 

views across the gardens and countryside, a fitted kitchen / dining room with a centre 

island, utility room, shower room/WC, office, boot room, and another large inner 


hallway which gives access to the four double bedrooms (one bedroom with an en-suite 

WC) and the refitted family bathroom with a double shower.

Sales - Monmouth 

NEW 


Great 

Potential 


Stone 

Built 


Rental 

Income 

Port Mahon £240,000 

This detached family home is well situated, offering three 

bedroom detached property. Accommodation comprises three 

reception rooms, downstairs shower room, three bedrooms, 

family bathroom, front and rear gardens along with detached 

garage. Awaiting EPC. 

Plump Hill £420,000 

Situated in a rural location between Cinderford and Mitcheldean, 

this 3 bedroom detached cottage is approached from the main 

road along a private forestry road. Sitting grounds over just 

over an acre (STM) the stone built cottage, although remote, is 

only a short drive away from Cinderford. EPC F. 

Llanrothal £478,000 

A stone built 3 double bedroom detached cottage in a very 

rural location and set in gardens of just under half an acre. 

The cottage is full of character and features, such as the open 

fireplaces with the wood burning stoves, ‘ledge and brace’ 

interior doors, oak floors and some beamed ceilings. EPC F. 

Newton Lodge £1,400,000 

Set in well-defined grounds of over 5 acres (STM), with 

outstanding views across open countryside, Newton Lodge is 

a large 5 bedroom country house with a range of outbuildings 

and stone barns that have been converted into residential 

dwellings which provide a substantial rental income. EPC G. 


Full of 

Character 

Must 

View 


Wye 

Valley 


Must 

View 


Goodrich £500,000 

No onward chain with this stone built 4 bedroom detached 

property was once the stable block of a large country house and 

was converted in 1975 into a two storey residential property by the 

previous owner. Wonderful elevated position above the village, with 

stunning views of the surrounding area. EPC G 

Cross Ash £575,000 

Sitting in grounds approaching an acre in size, this imposing 5 

bedroom detached property, with accommodation over three 

floors, is full of history and character and enjoys a southerly 

aspect to the rear with glorious views across fields and open 

countryside towards Monmouth. EPC G. 

Redbrook £650,000 

Situated in the village of Redbrook, and located within a short 

stroll of the River Wye, a stone built 19th century 3 bedroom 

cottage and a two storey/2 double bedroom stone built detached 

annex set around a central courtyard with its own waterfall. 

Stunning village location next to the River Wye. EPC E. 

Cinderford £235,000 

This is a truly unique opportunity to own a family home set in 

the popular Oak Field Development with superb views of the 

horseshoe bend in the River Severn and the Cotswolds. Plenty 

of natural light and walking distance to the local school this 

property MUST BE VIEWED! EPC C. 

Sales - Chepstow 

Stunning 


Reduction 


Garage 


Must 

be Viewed 

Woolpitch, Chepstow £550,000 

**EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY THAT NEEDS TO BE VIEWED TO BE FULLY 

APPRECIATED** CALL TO BOOK YOUR TIME-SLOT TODAY** This 

immaculate newly renovated family home offers exclusivity and 

uniqueness! Open Plan, High End Bespoke Kitchen, Landscaped 

Garden, High Tech Lighting, En-suite Bathroom. Don’t miss this one. 

Caldicot Road, Rogiet £279,995 

**Built in 1890 is this delightful stone built cottage offering 

generous accommodation** Set on a generous corner plot 

with attractive grounds and ample off road parking. It offers 

double bedrooms and a ground floor shower room! Viewing 

is essential. EPC E. 

School Hill, Chepstow £275,000 

**VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMENDED** Don’t miss this one! An 

attractive impressive 3 store town house close to Chepstow 

Town Centre! Ideal first time buy! Impressive newly fitted 

bathrooms and kitchen! EPC C. 

Well Lane, Llanvair Discoed £560,000 

**IS IT TIME TO COME OUT OF SUBURBIA? ** A great opportunity 

to purchase this charismatic detached house set in the heart 

of the village community! With such great features on offer 

such as it’s swimming pool and leisure suite and opportunity 

for adaptable living. EPC F. 


Reduction 


SSTC 


Coming 

Soon 


Barn 

Conversion 

Rosetor, Undy £450,000 Boxtree Cottage, Catbrook £325,000 

**DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS** Rosetor comprises five double 

bedrooms with a wonderful living space, with two receptions rooms 

and a generous kitchen diner leading to a large conservatory. This 

is an ideal family home that offer scope to grow into and develop 

further so ideal for that young family. Newly fitted block drive and 

GARAGE. Awaiting EPC. 

**ATTENTION INVESTORS** An opportunity to purchase a 

renovation and development plot. A detached cottage standing 

in a large garden with outline planning permission in the 

popular quaint village of Catbrook set above the Wye Valley. 

EPC F. 

Little Hervells, Chepstow £650,000 

**UNDER CONSTRUCTION** Set just at the top of Chepstow 

town centre in its own private grounds Little Hervells offers the 

opportunity to combine town living with seclusion and privacy. 

These impressively built homes offer generous internal space, 

with gardens and garage. Call for further details. EPC exempt. 

The Old Dairy, Redwick £539,000 

**WANT THAT SEMI RURAL LOCATION**THIS HAS BEEN 

REDUCED TO SELL**Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase this 

fantastic charismatic barn conversion. Set on a large plot with 

is charming gardens this is one not to miss. Five bedrooms, 

garage, ensuite to two bedrooms. NO ONGOING CHAIN! EPC D.

32 FINANCE 

Advice for the first time buyer 

You may find buying your first home a little bit daunting. With the challenge of finding your first property, 

choosing the right mortgage, selecting the best solicitor and making sure the whole process runs smoothly, you 

may find the information below useful to help you achieve the first rung of the property ladder. 

The first step is to contact us at Blestium Financial Services and we will advise 

you on the mortgage options available to you. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t 

found a property just yet, we can provide you with some facts and figures that 

will help you select the property within your price range. As we do not charge broker 

or advice fees this information won’t cost you anything apart from 30 minutes of your 

time. 

In the meantime we’ve outlined below some background information on 

mortgages for first time buyers that we hope you’ll find useful. 

How much can you borrow? 

The amount that a lender will lend to you, very much depends on your individual 

circumstances and different lenders’ affordability criteria. Lenders look at what you 

can afford, based on the number of people applying for the mortgage and assessing 

affordability, by taking into consideration your income and outgoings and any other 

liabilities that you may have. Some lenders offer very good deals for first time buyers, 

so it is always worth asking us to research the market on your behalf. To help your 

adviser have a recent payslip and bank statement available so that you can be given a 

more accurate figure for your new mortgage. 

What other costs do you need to be aware of? 

It is also worth remembering the additional costs, on top of your deposit and 

mortgage that you will be expected to pay. 

For example, you will have to pay stamp duty for the property which you are 

purchasing. The amount of stamp duty varies depending on the 

price of the property and whether you are buying in Wales or 

England. 

Plus you will have to pay for the survey and the valuation of 

the property, and solicitor’s fees. 

You may also have fees to pay to the lender for your mortgage. 

These could be an arrangement fee and/or booking fee. 

Are there schemes to help First time 

buyers? 

HTB equity loan 

Martin Newell, 

Blestium Financial 

With a Help to Buy: Equity Loan the Government lends you up to 20% of the cost 

of your newly built home, so you’ll only need a 5% cash deposit and a 75% mortgage 

to make up the rest. 

You won’t be charged loan fees on the 20% loan for the first five years of owning 

your home. 

mortgages, life insurance and finance specialists 

4 Re Mortgage 

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Top Floor, The Market Tavern, 26 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT 

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Tel: 01600 775393 

4 Equity Release 

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4 No broker fees 

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Help to buy ISA 

The Help to Buy: ISA is available from a range of banks and building societies. 

The accounts are available to each first time buyer, not each household. This 

means that if you are planning to buy with your partner, for example, you could 

receive a government bonus of up to £6,000 towards your first home. 

Save up to £200 a month into your Help to Buy: ISA. To kickstart your account, in 

your first month, you can deposit a lump sum of up to £1,200. 

The minimum government bonus is £400, meaning that you need to have saved 

at least £1,600 into your Help to Buy: ISA before you can claim your bonus. The 

maximum government bonus you can receive is £3,000 – to receive that, you need to 

have saved £12,000. 

When you are close to buying your first home, you will need to instruct your 

solicitor or conveyancer to apply for your government bonus. Once they receive the 

government bonus, it will be added to the money you are putting towards your first 

home. The bonus must be included with the funds consolidated at the completion 

of the property transaction. The bonus cannot be used for the deposit due at the 

exchange of contracts, to pay for solicitor’s, estate agent’s fees or any other indirect 

costs associated with buying a home. 

For more free advice contact Martin Newell at Blestium Financial Services. We 

have offices in Monmouth and are happy to do appointments at your home or 

workplace in the evening or weekends.

PROPERTIES 33 

bedroom 


Flat 6, Richard Creed Court, Monmouth 

Redcliffe Homes 01600 711751 www.redcliffehomes.co.uk 

Price 

£249,995 



2 





bathroom 

bathroom 

bathroom 


1 2 1 





Situated within the former cottage hospital, retaining the charm and character for which 


the building has long been loved, as a local landmark. 

Last opportunity to buy this first floor, 2 bedroom apartment remaining within the 

unique and characterful conversion building. This apartment provides low maintenance 

and comprises of open plan living/dining area, separate kitchen with balcony, master 

bedroom with ensuite, allocated parking and flooring included throughout. 

If you are looking to move quickly then this apartment is available for immediate 

occupation. 

GAS 

parking 

parking 

parking 

Set within a communal landscaped setting, opposite Haberdashers School for Girls, 

The Rolls Building offers a short walk to the town centre with its individual shops, 

restaurants, bars, cafes and Savoy Theatre. 

Why not ask about the schemes we have available to assist with your move or 

downsizing. 

MAKE YOUR MOVE TO MONMOUTH 

WITH EASY MOVE 

Sell your home with ease when you 

buy a brand new Redcliffe home. 

The pressures of trying to sell your current home can really take the fun out of 

moving. So why not let Redcliffe Homes do the hard work for you with our easy 

move scheme? 

Simply reserve the Redcliffe home of your dreams then we will help you sell 

yours. We will arrange everything from getting your current home valued to 

arranging viewings at times convenient to you. We can even help towards your 

estate agents' fee! 

Moving to a Redcliffe home has never been easier. 

So what have you got to lose? Reserve your ideal Redcliffe home today 

Call our Sales Advisor today to learn more 01600 711751 

This is a computer generated image, details may vary. 

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34 NEWS 

Homeowner Confidence in Property 

Market Regains Momentum 

• Brits predict average property price rises of 6.9 per cent in their area over next six months 

• 84 per cent of Brits expect property value increases in their area over the next six months 

• Expected average area price growth has risen from 4.9 per cent to 6.9 per cent over the last six months 

• West Midlands is the most and North East England is the least confident region, with expected growth 10.6 and 2.6 per cent 

respectively over the next six months 

Homeowner confidence in the property market has risen, according to the 

latest Housing Market Sentiment Survey from Zoopla. More than eight in 10 

homeowners (84 per cent) now expect house prices in their area to grow in 

value, an increase of 14 per cent since the survey was last taken in November 2017. 

The research also shows that expected property price growth in their area has risen to 

6.9 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent. Both percentages represent the largest increase in 

consumer confidence since H1 2016. 

Regionally, those in the East Midlands and the East of England are the most 

optimistic about their local property market; 93 per cent and 90 per cent of 

respondents respectively expect house price rises over the next six months. The South 

West is the third most optimistic region, with 89 per cent of homeowners expecting 

an increase in their area’s property values. In contrast, North East England is the least 

confident region, with only 63 per cent expecting rises – this still represents a rise of 

22 per cent since November 2017. London and the Yorkshire and Humber are the 

second and third least confident regions, with 76 per cent and 84 per cent anticipating 

increases respectively. 

When it comes to the rate at which homeowners think local house prices will 

increase in value in their area, this has also increased across the regions. Those in the 

West Midlands are the most confident, with homeowners predicting properties in their 

area to rise in value by 10.6 per cent over the next six months, compared to just 5.4 

per cent in November. Homeowners in East Midlands are the second most confident, 

followed by Scotland, with the regions expecting properties to grow in value by 9.2 

per cent (up 4.1 per cent) and 8.6 per cent (up 1.7 per cent) respectively. The lowest 

house price growth is expected in North East England, where homeowners anticipate 

a minor increase of 2.6 percent. 

However, despite this increase in confidence, the majority of homeowners are still 

not planning on spending more on home improvements over the coming six months 

(64 per cent). Fewer homeowners (6.7 per cent) are planning to refinance a mortgage, 

a decrease of more than two per cent (2.3 per cent) from last November. In addition, 

the amount of homeowners planning on making home improvements during this time 

remains flat with 43 per cent planning on rejuvenating their home – the same since 

the last survey. 

Lawrence Hall, spokesperson for Zoopla, comments: “It’s encouraging to see a 

bounce-back in consumer confidence in the market - it’s the largest increase we’ve 

seen since 2016. This shows that homeowners are starting to regain their confidence 

in the property market, with those in the East of the UK having the most optimism.” 

Are you overpaying Stamp Duty? 

HMRC has stated that at least 15,700 buyers overpaid stamp duty last year. 

Are you, or your buyers, making incorrect assumptions about purchase costs? 

Despite the high cost of stamp duty, some buyers 

and, surprisingly often, their professional 

advisors, are getting their tax calculations 

wrong, prompting would-be movers to hold back and 

others, HMRC has confirmed, to over-pay by tens of 

thousands. 

The Wilmslow branch of estate agents, Jackson- 

Stops, recently saved one well-heeled buyer several 

hundred thousand pounds in Stamp Duty Land Tax 

(SDLT), merely by pointing out one aspect of the 

current rules. Another nearly fell foul of a much more 

common misinterpretation, the clarification of which 

reduced their tax bill by £18,000 to £20,000. 

Why the confusion? 

The most common misunderstanding concerns 

liability for the 3% additional property surcharge (lifting 

SDLT on a £600,000 home from £20,000 to £38,000). 

HMRC say they get calls about this every day and that 

over 15,700 buyers overpaid last year. 

Some assume that owning any other property 

triggers liability for this. But it should not apply when 

replacing your “principal place of residence” and, if you 

move before selling your previous home, you have three 

years to claim the 3% surcharge back, when you do. 

Thus, to take one example, when the owner of a buy-tolet 

property who sold her main residence to live abroad, 

returned and bought a replacement, she did not have 

to pay the 3% surcharge. Similarly, the buyer of a four 

bed cottage with one bed studio who mistakenly paid a 

£20,000 surcharge, was able to claim it back. 

The second issue concerns mixed use properties. 

CGT liabilities loom large here but, where a purchase 

includes, for example, offices or land that is clearly 

agricultural, commercial SDLT rates can apply. In the 

case of one Midhurst buyer of a farmhouse with 50 

acres, the difference was £186,750. 

Relief is also available if buying multiple dwellings 

in a single transaction. The process takes into account 

the tax that would be paid on the individual average 

price, as opposed to taxing, say, five £200,000 houses 

as if they were a single £1 million property. It applies a 

minimum rate of 1% but, again, can make a substantial 

difference. Ultimately, HMRC deals with all purchases 

on a case-by-case basis. 

In an economy subdued by tight credit controls, 

political uncertainties and affordability limits, the 

market over around £1.25 million has been especially 

hard hit by high property tax rates. This has pushed 

prices down disproportionately (i.e. by more than the 

extra SDLT) just as demand for good family houses 

below £1 million continues its relative strength. 

The upshot of this is that, whilst would-be 

downsizers are left feeling a little disappointed by just 

how far down they’ll have to go to realise the cash they 

want, those trading up to what our back page writer 

might refer to as “a very big house in the country” can 

get a lot more for the price difference, than at this time 

last year. Especially if they can pay less stamp duty than 

envisaged, as well. 

By Warren Lewis (propertyreporter.co.uk)

ADVICE 

35 

Voluntary First 

Registration of Title 

Titles to properties in England and Wales fall into two 

categories, registered and unregistered. 

Approximately 84% of all property titles are now registered 

and the Land Registry is keen to encourage 

voluntary first registration of the remaining 16%. 

The Land Registry offer a 25% reduction on its fees for such an application. If 

you own unregistered land then there are a number of reasons why you may 

wish to consider a voluntary registration. 

Since 1990 it has been compulsory to register land ownership. However, a trigger 

to do so only occurs when there is a sale of a property, a mortgage or some other 

change of ownership. There is a possibility that your property may be unregistered if 

it has not been sold, mortgaged or transferred for at least 30 years. There are many 

reasons why you should consider such an application: - 

• Registered titles come with a state backed guarantee and are more secure. 

Historically, title was proved by old deeds but a registered title is now recorded 

on a central register allowing you to have access to proof of ownership. Currently 

there are approximately 25 million titles registered on the Land Registry Database. 

• Registered land is less susceptible to property fraud due to the Land Registry 

identification procedures. If anyone attempts to make a claim on your land, the 

Land Registry will notify you of that application. If your title is unregistered the 

Land Registry do not know that you are the owner of the property and so cannot 

contact you. 

• Generally speaking, selling a property with a registered title simplifies the sale. It is 

not uncommon when selling an unregistered title to find there are issues with the 

title plans, descriptions of the property and even missing title documents which 

can delay the sale and even cause the sale to fall through leading to frustration, 

unnecessary expense and disappointment for all parties involved. If there are 

any issues with an unregistered title these will be resolved when a voluntary first 

application is made. 

• If the unregistered title documents to your property are destroyed, lost or stolen 

you would have to reconstruct the title which can be expensive and would require 

an application to the Land Registry for registration of title. 

For more information please contact office@okells-law.co.uk or 

telephone 01989 762009/01594 842242. 

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36 MARKETS 

Bank of Mum and Dad lending 

needed for 1 in 4 UK housing 

transactions in 2018 

The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) will be the equivalent of a £5.7bn mortgage lender in 2018, according to new 

research and forecasts from FTSE100 financial services group Legal & General and Cebr. ‘BoMaD’ remains a major 

force in the UK housing market in 2018. 27% of buyers will receive help from friends or family, up from 25% in 

2017. This year, the Bank of Mum and Dad will help 316,600 loved ones buy a home - up from 298,300 in 2017. 

The value of Bank of Mum and Dad-supported property purchases in 2018 will 

rise to £81.7 billion, representing a £4.2 billion or 5% increase since 2016. 

However, parents are providing smaller sums - the average BoMaD 

contribution will decline from £21,600 in 2017 to £18,000 in 2018. Total lending has 

reduced from its height at £6.5bn in 2017 to £5.7bn in 2018. This is, however, still an 

overall increase against £5bn of lending in 2016. 

Nigel Wilson, Group Chief Executive at Legal & General, said: “The Bank of Mum 

and Dad remains a prime mover in the UK housing market, and will lend the best part 

of £6bn to buyers this year, with over 315,000 transactions being underpinned by 

parental help. 

“However, it’s clear that households are feeling the pinch, as BoMaD contributions 

have reduced by an average of 17% from nearly £22,000 to a still very generous 

£18,000. 

“The fact that in 2018, 1 in 4 housing transactions in the UK will be dependent on 

the Bank of Mum and Dad, while hard-pressed parents are finding it more difficult to 

provide the funds to help their family with deposits, will further exacerbate the UK’s 

housing crisis. 

“We need more homes for the young, old and families alike. Legal & General is 

playing its part by announcing an initiative to deliver thousands of new affordable 

homes.” 

Other key findings from Legal & General’s “Bank of Mum and Dad” research 

include: 

The number of properties funded by BoMaD financing has grown by 3% from 

305,000 to almost 317,000. 

BoMaD contributions are highest in London (almost £31,000 per transaction on 

average) and lowest in Scotland (just under £11,000). More buyers in London (41%) 

receive BoMaD help than in any other region 

Under 35s are most likely to receive BoMaD assistance with nearly 3 in 5 receiving 

money from family and friends to buy a property. This drops to just 8% for over 55s 

Even homeowners aged between 45 and 55 are now relying on BoMaD, with one 

in five (20%) receiving assistance from their parents. 

Equity release has increased slightly as a source of funding for loved ones’ home 

purchases, from 3% to 4%. However, nearly half of over 55s that are open to the 

idea of an equity release would put the money towards a loved one’s home purchase 

deposit, with 20% wanting to contribute to mortgage payments and other housing 

costs. 

Nigel Wilson, Group Chief Executive at Legal & General, concludes: “The volume 

of transactions depending on Bank of Mum and Dad funding keeps on growing, even 

as parents find it harder to provide as much money for the deposit. BoMaD funding 

is a vital plank in the housing market, but this year the supply of funds is being 

squeezed. This is not a positive trend - nor is it sustainable or fair for our parents 

and young people to remain so co-dependent when it comes to housing purchases. 

We need to take action to fix the housing market and open up affordability for all. 

Institutions like Legal & General are making a positive difference in the supply of 

affordable residential housing as well as the towns and cities in which the homes 

are built. Jobs, infrastructure and economic growth are needed to create thriving 

communities where people can afford to buy.” 

The latest house price data released by Rightmove has revealed that prices of newto-the-market 

property saw a 0.4% (+£1,228) rise this month. A modest increase by 

all accounts but enough to push the national average to a new record of £305,732. 

According to the figures, record monthly visits to Rightmove in March indicated 

a strong interest in property, though the subdued 1.6% annual rate of price increase 

warns that many buyers are increasingly price sensitive. 

On average sellers are achieving 96.7% of their final asking price, a gap of just over 

£10,000 on the current national asking price, though this varies by region, location 

and property. 

Russell Quirk, founder and CEO of Emoov.co.uk, commented: “There is still 

an appetite for homeownership amongst UK buyers evident by the record number 

of visits to Rightmove, but a lack of commitment is resulting in a reduction in the 

number of sales agreed. 

This is hardly surprising when you consider the reality gap between the 

expectations of stubborn sellers and the current market climate. While actual price 

growth is remaining somewhat static, over-optimism on the side of UK home sellers is 

continuing to push asking prices ever higher. 

This is becoming a big problem and the widening gap between asking price and 

sold price will only result in a further decline in buyer interest and a continued market 

slowdown.”

INTERNATIONAL 

37 

Monaco, still pole position 

High demand and limited stock have led to another year of strong growth as Monaco retains its 

position as the most expensive residential market in the world. 

For the fourth successive year, residential transaction volumes in Monaco were more than €2 billion. Testament to a 

supply-constrained market, volumes were down 23% on the record €2.7 billion in 2016. 

High demand and a shortage of stock pushed up average prices a further 6% to €4.5 million. With an average price 

per square metre of €41,300, Monaco remains the most expensive residential market in the world – 13% higher than 

prime Hong Kong, the second most expensive market. 

In 2017, almost one-quarter of all transactions in Monaco were for properties of €5 million or more. These included 

34 sales of more than €10 million – accounting for 8% of all transactions. By comparison, there were 61 sales of £10 

million-plus properties across the whole of London during the same period. 

€2.1 billion 

Total of 

residential 

property 

transacted 

456 

Number of 

transactions 

+6% 

Annual price 

growth from 

2016 

€4.5 billion 

Average 

resale price 

€41,300 

Average price 

(per sq.m.) 

Diversity and demand 

Monaco is home to 139 nationalities, a diverse demand base that supports a resilient residential market. According 

to recent census figures, the Principality’s population grew 5.5% between 2008 and 2016. The French remain the largest 

national group (24.9%), but the Monégasque (22.5%), and Italians (21.9%) are growing faster. The British account for 

7.5% of the population. 

The numbers of Russians and Greeks have grown rapidly since 2008, but only comprise 2% and 1% of the 

population, respectively. 

Source: Savills World Research using IMSEE

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39 

Home Security - Hints & Tips 

Whether you live in a studio apartment, a two bed semi-detached house or a rural manor house, your home is your castle 

and you need to protect it. Home security and safety is an important concern for most people, but it needn’t be a worry. 

With a few simple techniques, you can sleep soundly knowing that your home is as safe and secure as can be. 

Most of us would regard our homes as safe but there could be a few gaps in 

your security system that can easily be fixed. Here’s how: 

Think like a burglar 

Try planning to burgle yourself! This is a great way to uncover any weaknesses in 

your security system that may have previously escaped your notice. 

Always lock up, even if you only pop out for a pint of milk. You would be 

surprised how many burglars just walk in through an unlocked door or window 

and don’t need much of an opportunity to do so. Also think about security of your 

windows and doors. Wooden doors and windows or old uPVC windows can be 

easier to break into. uPVC double glazing windows and doors of the highest quality 

standard, complete with state of the art locks, are ideal for making your home as 

secure as possible. 

Fit an alarm and ensure all wiring is effectively hidden. Many professional burglars 

seek out places where they can disconnect the security system. And if you have a 

faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and let your neighbours 

know that it’s been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off regularly. 

Is there anyone home? Does your house appear occupied at all times? Leave a light 

on that can be seen from outside or use timers to switch radios on and off when you’re 

not at home. 

New home, who has the key? 

Always change all the locks when you move into a new house. You don’t know 

how many people have been given a copy in the past and it’s better to be safe than 

sorry. If you lose your keys, change the locks immediately. 

Before handing your house key over to a cleaner for several hours, make sure the 

person is honest and reputable. Check all references thoroughly. If the house cleaner is 

from a firm, call your local Better Business Bureau to check on the firm’s reputation. 

Locking yourself out is a pain, and leaving a spare key somewhere handy can seem 

like a smart move. But keeping a spare key somewhere notoriously obvious like in 

the mailbox, under the doormat, or on a nail behind the garage, can be a risky move. 

Might you have a trusted neighbour you can leave a key with instead? 

decorative glazing? See who is at the door before opening and with the use of privacy 

glass make it more difficult for intruders to see what’s inside. Frosted glass offers 

privacy, toughened glass offers security and options such as patterned glass, leaded 

windows and even stained glass offer style choices to suite your style. 

Man’s best friend 

Dogs are good deterrents to burglars. Even a small, noisy dog can be effective — 

burglars do not like to have attention drawn to their presence. Be aware, however, that 

trained guard dogs do not make good pets. Obedience training and attack training are 

entirely different, and only the former is appropriate for a house pet. 

Privacy for your place 

As well as looking great, window and door shutters allow you to adjust the amount 

of privacy and offer a stylish alternative to traditional nets or curtains. They can be a 

great deterrent for burglars too as they won’t be able to spot any valuables through the 

window. 

Are your windows and doors double glazed? Alongside being economical and 

durable, uPVC double glazing gives you a sense of being extra safe and secure. 

Nosey neighbours 

Keep your neighbours in the loop, tell them when you’re going away but don’t 

leave notes out for them, these can be welcome notes for a burglar. Also talk to your 

neighbours about any suspicious people or strange cars you notice lurking about, they 

might have seen something suspicious too. 

Stranger danger 

Ask for credentials from any sales-person who requests entry to your home. Ask 

that their ID be pushed under the door. Many professional burglars use this cover to 

check out homes. If you’re doubtful, check with the person’s office before letting him 

or her in. 

If someone comes to your door asking to use the phone to call a mechanic or the 

police, keep the door locked and make the call yourself. 

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