Some coastal towns and villages in Wales have become extreme hot spots, and not only due to the record-breaking summer temperatures. They are locations where property is in high demand, supply is decreasing and prices are rapidly heading upwards.
Most property experts agree that the Covid pandemic has added a sense of urgency for many house hunters, and even prompted people to look for a new home in a dream location who weren't even thinking of moving pre-pandemic.
The property market in Wales has felt the full force of this rush of people entering the chase, looking for a different location in pursuit of a quieter or different lifestyle, or deciding not to wait to fulfil their property location dream such as escaping to the country or being close to the sea.