Swansea is known for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. Nestled on the sandy South West Wales coast, the city boasts an intriguing blend of modern living and historical charm.
Investing in Swansea’s property market presents a lucrative opportunity for buy-to-let investors. The city’s growing population, fueled by its status as a regional hub for commerce and education, underpins a strong demand for rental properties.
Swansea is home to several high-profile universities and colleges, too, attracting a substantial student population that sustains a consistent demand for housing – another green flag for property investors and landlords alike.
Welsh Government announce funding for a number of Swansea schemes, including £1 million to start construction of the Mumbles scheme. The scheme area extends from the slipway on the Swansea side of Verdi's to the Oystermouth Square car park.
The Copr Bay development means that Swansea’s city centre is having £1 billion being invested into projects such as a state-of-the-art arena and a landmark bridge.
The 71/72 The Kingsway scheme is being developed by Swansea Council. The development is being part-funded by the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal.
With a population of approximately 12,000 and average house prices of £188,650, Swansea’s city centre is a great place to invest in. The area is becoming a hub for student living and is an increasingly popular area for tenants looking for city living. The average rental yield here sits at approximately 9.20%.
Housing a population of 65,500, the districts south and west of the city are arguably Swansea’s favourite residential areas for landlords. Average house prices range between £177,000 and £430,000 here and offer average yields of approximately 7.20%.
Property prices in this area range between £125,000 and £150,000 and are on the mid-lower end of the pricing scale and property types include older terraces and a number of housing estates. Rental yields sit at approximately 6%, offering good value for money for buy-to-let investments.
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