South Wales Evening Post

Chance to Land New Home with Views of Waterfront ; Property News

NEW houses at a prime waterside location on the Prince of Wales Dock in Swansea have gone on sale. Marketed by Savills, the 30 new homes are all spacious and contemporary houses, not apartments, with three or four bedrooms. Many have views of the Dock, giving the development its name -- Harbour View.

Private Rents Keep Increasing

RENTS on private sector flats and houses are rising at an annual rate of 3.9 per cent, says a survey, which means that landlords and property investors are enjoying a return which is almost keeping up with inflation. According to the latest buy-to-let index from LSL Property Services, the average rent in February in England and Wales rose by 0.2 per cent to Pounds 684 per month, which is 3.9 per cent higher than in February 2010. The average yield rose to 5 per cent.

Spring Into Cleaning Mode ; Martin Roberts Column

LAMBS are in the fields, frogs at ''it'' everywhere, daffodils are out and there's a hint of warmth in the middle of the day -- yep, spring must be here. Now's the time to fling open the doors, give your home some air and a darn good clean. Spring cleaning isn't just an opportunity to vacuum, dust and polish but also a chance to de-clutter, revamp and reorganise your home.

Florals Blossoming Back Into Fashion ; Interiors

FLORALS might be a perennial favourite for bringing colour and freshness to interiors, but don't assume you've seen it all before when it comes to this blooming style. There are always tempting new interpretations being explored by designers, and this year is no exception. But remember our fondness for florals endures precisely because they never fail to give rooms a zingy lift, with their decorative evocation of nature.

New Homebuy Scheme Gets First-Time Market Moving

FIRST-TIME buyers were queuing up to buy new homes at Crymlyn Burrows, Skewen at the weekend with nine of the 11 available being sold in just five hours. Pennant Homes commercial manager Gerry Fox said: "Pennant's recession defying sales record is largely due to the flexible purchase opportunities we offer with Homebuy Option.

'More Help Needed Over Green Deal'

Perfect Way to Block Out Unwanted Stains

IF you're not sure how to stop wall and ceiling stains coming back for good, read on. TIP ONE If you've noticed marks on your home''s walls and ceilings and however much you scrub and paint over them, they never go away for long, there's nothing for it but stain block.

Staying Stylish While You Get Eco-Friendly

UNLESS you've been living in a cave for the past couple of ears, you will have noticed that the world seems to have gone eco-crazy. From recycling household waste to turning the tap off when brushing teeth, everyone is chipping in to do their bit for the environment.

Well Maintained the Sitting Room, Kitchen and Lounge at Cwmtrolle Cottage [Caption Text Only]