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If you’re searching for a home in Cardiff, particularly in sought-after areas like Pontcanna or Llandaff, you may have come across properties priced over £500,000 that require renovation. For many buyers, these “fixer-uppers” present a tempting opportunity: a chance to secure a home in a prime location and add significant value through refurbishment.
As autumn arrives and Cardiff residents prepare for Bonfire Night celebrations, there’s nothing better than wrapping up warm, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying a cosy fire. A garden bonfire can be a wonderful way to bring family and friends together, but safety should always come first – especially if you’re selling your home. The last thing you want is fire damage affecting your property’s value or appeal to buyers!
All eyes have been on the House of Commons when it comes to property. After lengthy debate, detail and adaptation, the Renters’ Rights Bill became an Act on 27nd October 2025. Its contents will mainly affect lettings in England and Wales but the discrimination ban protecting tenants with children and tenants in receipt of benefits will also apply in Scotland.
As the nights draw in and a chill fills the air, landlords in Cardiff should turn their attention to preparing rental properties for the colder months ahead.
If you’re considering ways to add value to your Cardiff home, a kitchen renovation could be the smartest investment you’ll ever make. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and for buyers across Pontcanna, Llandaff, and wider Cardiff, it’s often the deciding factor between making an offer or walking away.
When it comes to fashionable places to live in the UK, one current location is having its moment: the Cotswolds. This designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sits between Bath, Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, covering 790 square miles.
When selling a property in Cardiff, especially in premium areas like Pontcanna and Llandaff, presentation is everything. Today’s buyers – particularly those looking at homes worth over £500,000 – are often swayed by interior design trends that make a property feel fresh, calming, and aspirational.
So, you’ve found the home of your dreams. It’s close to excellent schools, offers easy access to local amenities, and ticks almost every box. But then you discover it’s located in a flood-risk zone.
When it comes to selling your home in Cardiff, first impressions matter. As experienced estate agents in Pontcanna, we know that seasonal home staging can make all the difference when attracting the right buyers. Autumn is the perfect time to showcase your home’s warmth, charm, and character, helping potential buyers imagine cosy evenings and festive gatherings.
September marked a return to our normal routines after the summer break. Were our minds refocused on finding a new home? How have values changed? Here’s a summary of the property market as we head into the last third of 2025.
Selling a property in Cardiff — especially in sought-after areas like Llandaff and Pontcanna — is both an exciting opportunity and a significant undertaking.
When it comes to selling your property in Cardiff’s most sought-after areas, such as Llandaff or Pontcanna, first impressions matter.
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