Landlord Advice
Guides, tips, and insights for landlords in Wales.
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Tenant Screening in Wales
Credit, income and landlord references, holding deposits, and the 2026 benefits and children rules.
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How to Improve Your Rental Property in Wales
Legal minimums first, then the upgrades that win viewings and lift the rent.
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Renting to Tenants With Pets in Wales
Can you refuse pets? Deposits, fees, assistance dogs and writing a pet clause.
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Seasonal Property Maintenance Tips
A year-round checklist plus the Welsh legal duties: gas, EICR, alarms and repairs.
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RHW Notice Forms in Wales
Which prescribed RHW form to use for each notice, and the timing rule for each.
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Swansea Bay Property Market Report, Autumn 2026
Sold prices by postcode district, average rents and rental yields for Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Llanelli.
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Rent Smart Wales: The Register, Registration & Licences
Registration (£60) for every landlord; licensing (£254) only if you self-manage.
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Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
The 2016 Act that transformed Welsh tenancy law in December 2022.
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Occupation Contracts in Wales
Standard and secure contracts that replaced ASTs in Wales.
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Section 173 Notice Wales
No-fault possession notices: 6-month occupation, 6-month notice.
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Tenant Not Paying Rent? A Wales Landlord's Guide to Arrears
What counts as serious arrears, and the notice that follows it.
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Wales Landlord FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Straight answers to 40+ questions Wales landlords ask: Rent Smart Wales, deposits, safety checks, rent arrears, repairs and ending a contract.
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EPC Certificate Exemption Wales
Understanding EPC exemptions for rental properties in Wales.
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The Landlord's Guide to Renting in Wales
Essential advice for new landlords starting their property journey in Wales.
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Letting Agent vs Self-Managing in Wales
An honest comparison of managing your rental yourself versus using an agent.
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Buy-to-Let Yields in South Wales
Gross yields for Swansea, Cardiff and beyond, computed from ONS and Land Registry data.
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Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Buy-to-Let
How CGT works when you sell a rental property, with current rates and reliefs.
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The Non-resident Landlord Scheme Explained
What overseas landlords need to know about tax on their Welsh rental income.
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Fitness for Human Habitation Wales
The 29 matters your property must meet throughout the contract.
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Understanding HMO Regulations in Wales
A comprehensive guide to HMO licensing and regulations in Wales.
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Understanding Tenant Rights in Wales
A guide to tenant rights under Welsh law.
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Legal Pitfalls for Landlords in Wales
Common legal mistakes landlords make and how to avoid them.
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Pros and Cons of Short-Term vs Long-Term Lettings
Comparing letting strategies for South Wales landlords.
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Maximise Rental Yields in Wales
Tips to increase your rental income.
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How to Find Good Tenants
Strategies for finding reliable tenants.
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Managing Your Property Portfolio
Effective strategies for portfolio landlords.
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Tax Changes 2024: What Landlords Need to Know
Tax changes from 2024 affecting landlords.
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Understanding Lease Agreements: Key Clauses
Key contract clauses every landlord should know.
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What to Look For in a Rent Collection Company
Choosing a rent collection service in Wales.
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How to Market Your Rental Property
Tips for advertising your rental in South Wales.
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Enhancing Property Security
Security measures that protect your rental property.
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A Landlord's Guide to Energy Efficiency
Improving energy efficiency in Welsh rental properties.
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The Benefits of Investing in Welsh Real Estate
Why investors look at the Welsh property market.
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How to Prepare Your Property for Sale
Getting a South Wales property ready to sell.
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Holding Deposits: A Quick Guide for Landlords in Wales
What to know before you take a holding deposit from a tenant in Wales.
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How Do I Get an EPC in Wales?
What an EPC is and how to get one in Wales for your rental property.
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Letting Agents for Students in Swansea
Student lets near Swansea University and UWTSD.
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Rent Increases in Wales: The Section 123 Guide
How rent increases work under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act.
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Portfolio and Limited Company Landlords in Wales
Guidance for landlords with multiple properties or a limited company structure.
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Guide to Eviction Processes in Wales
What landlords need to know about the eviction process.
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Problems With Your Tenants in Wales?
What the law lets you do when a tenancy goes wrong.
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Deposit Protection Wales
30-day deadline, approved schemes, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Gas Safety Certificate for Landlords in Wales
Annual checks, who can carry them out, and what a fault means for compliance.
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Can I Rent Out My House in Wales?
Turning a home into a rental: what changes legally the moment you do.
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What Does a Letting Agent Actually Do?
What letting agents do, from tenant-find to full management.
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