EDIT: The following article was correct at the time of publication. Since it was published, the building has been issued with a revised B1 certification under the EWS1 process, meaning that independent fire engineers have concluded that no remedial works are required. Banks and mortgage providers have no issues providing loans to flats in buildings rated B1 meaning there should no longer be any issues selling the flats. See the full story.
Towering above the scores of shoppers who stroll beneath them, the St David's shopping centre apartments in Cardiff city centre certainly look impressive from the outside. Located on the street of the same name, they were built as part of the 2007/8 retail development and now occupy one of the most bustling areas in the capital.
Anyone would guess, then, that given their prime location on top of the enormous shopping centre, any of the 332 flats in the apartment complex would be worth a pretty penny. However, according to one flat owner, the case is very much the opposite.
