Renting in Swansea
Swansea Council · Wales
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Swansea.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,050
Estimated 14,000 private rented properties in the Swansea area.
HMO Rules in Swansea
Swansea operates under Welsh legislation requiring Rent Smart Wales registration. The council has an Article 4 direction near Swansea University limiting new HMO conversions. Student housing in Brynmill and Uplands is closely monitored.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Swansea Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Swansea, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01792 635600
Contact via website
Council Website
www.swansea.gov.ukTenant Advice in Swansea
Local Advice Line
Shelter Cymru: 0800 495 495
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
- Rent Smart Wales (landlord and agent registration)
Rental Market in Swansea
2-Bed Rent
£700
/month
Avg Yield
6%
Growth (YoY)
4.8%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Swanseaor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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