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Homes and property
19:32, 2 JAN 2026
Homeowner transformed garage into business but didn't have planning permission
Homes and property
The owner, identified in Torfaen council papers as K Lewis, had previously operated a beauty business for more than 12 years at another site but had relocated it to their home
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Man buys pub where he had his stag do for special reason
People
Steve Kind and wife Jo have transformed a unique country boozer into a stunning property that embraces its past but has been restored to thrive long into the future
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Extreme renovation project in stunning location comes with one major hurdle completed
Renovation
A derelict farmstead that was once a hub of rural activity could be alive again as homes if someone buys it at auction
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Eight cosy Welsh cottages in remarkable locations
Amazing Homes
Either by the coast or in the countryside these cottages can all melt your heart with their charm and outstanding locations
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Couple spent £150,000 building their dream off-grid home but could lose it if they don't do one thing
Amazing Homes
The couple, who grow their own food, will be monitored for five years in every aspect of their life to ensure they meet the criteria of face losing their home
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Couple 'hit the jackpot' after peeling away walls in 400-year-old house
Homes and property
Olivia and Jack Munro were left gobsmacked after peeling away the walls in one of the rooms in their 400-year-old property. The pair purchased the home back in 2023
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Welsh hiker finds abandoned property in Wales and gasps when he enters bedroom
Homes and property
A Welsh hiker called Dan recently visited an abandoned property in Wales and gasped upon entering the bedroom. You never know what's lying behind the walls of buildings we pass every day
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The 10 most expensive homes sold in Wales in 2025
Amazing Homes
From a house with a turreted tower to a home that doesn't even exist yet these were the top dream home sales – but this year the list reveals an interesting fact
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Idyllic farmhouse by the sea straight out of a glossy magazine
Amazing Homes
The Grade-II listed farmhouse is stunning
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Kitchen experts explains the right way to load cutlery in the dishwasher
Homes and property
It's a debate that has divided many - but according to experts there is a certain way to best do this
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Couple buy 'uninhabitable' Welsh farmhouse and change their whole lives
People
They are chasing their dream of a self-sufficient existence in the countryside
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House price bounce in 2026 expected in Wales
House prices
Rightmove thinks that Wales will see the biggest house price rise in the UK in 2026
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Neighbours rejoice as Airbnb owner is again ordered to tear down 'monstrous' garden building
Homes and property
It caused outcry among residents who said it gives a clear view into neighbouring properties and gardens
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Inside the cute Welsh cottage auctioned for £5,000
Homes and property
And the adjacent plot of land behind the cottage went for a single bid of just £1
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Family bought doctors' surgery with plans for large home but it's all gone wrong
Homes and property
Deri Medical Centre in Caerphilly has been empty since closing in 2023, when 800 patients were transferred to alternative health centres
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Heated airer dries clothes, bedsheets and towels for 6p an hour and is under £46
Home products
It could be the cut-price solution to the problem of drying clothes in winter
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Experts say 'switch off' in call for 9pm 'Christmas light curfew'
Christmas
Specialists say that a simple switch-off could help protect birds, bats, bugs, and frogs
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Electric heater reduced from £95 to £45 'easily' warms bedrooms and 'keeps damp at bay'
Homes and property
The De'Longhi Radia S Oil Filled Radiator is designed for heating small to medium rooms and it's currently half price at Joybuy
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Simple trick to make your house feel warmer without increasing energy bills
Property news
As the weather gets colder, it can be difficult to keep your home warm without relying on the heating - but there are a few simple things you can do to help save money on your bills.
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Robin fans asked to stock up on cheese and peanuts in winter garden bird plea
Gardening
Birds need extra help to make it through the winter as natural food sources become scarce
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Worries Welsh town is 'overstretched' as huge housing development looms
Homes and property
Powys County Council's planning committee will consider a proposal for 153 homes in Ystradgynlais on December 18, despite concerns about infrastructure and dozens of objections from residents.
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Owner of Gavin and Stacey house fears tours could be over
Real Life
Glenda Kenyon has lived in the tight terrace in Barry for 30 years and spoke to us earlier this year about the impact the show still has on her life after she responded to a letter through the door from the production company all those years ago
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The space-age structures that could revolutionise holidays in Wales
Homes and property
Rusty old static caravans are out, pure luxury contemporary capsules are in
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Dream home by the water has even more to offer in the garden
Amazing Homes
There are special surprises inside and outside at this stunning £3m contemporary rural retreat
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