Rent-to-Rent in Wales: What Works (and What Doesn’t)

By Louis Lattuca

Rent-to-Rent (R2R) isn’t dead — it’s just moved. In Wales, the opportunities are still strong if you know the local rules, tenant demand, and council zones. Here's what you need to know in 2025:

What’s Working in 2025?

• 5+ bed houses in Newport, Pontypridd, and Ebbw Vale — perfect for multi-let conversions.

• Affordable self-contained units ideal for supported living schemes, with provider partnerships often paying above market rate.

• Turnkey management options available through sourcing agents like ourselves, making it ideal for remote investors.

What Doesn’t Work Anymore?

• Over-saturated HMO areas like Cardiff city centre, where compliance is strict and room demand has dipped.

• Non-compliant fire safety setups and poorly converted properties, which councils are now heavily inspecting.

• Deals without landlord consent — investors are now required to show written approval for subletting under licensing schemes like Rent Smart Wales.

Real-World Example:

One of our clients secured a 5-bed in Pontypridd for £950 PCM and brought in £3,100/month in gross income. After costs, this nets over £1,200/month, proving that R2R can still be a cashflow machine when done right.

Pro Tip: Always conduct full due diligence, especially around planning and fire regs. We handle this as part of our deal sourcing process.

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