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Property Interests

Whether you’re building a portfolio, buying your first home or managing a property you already own, Property Interests is where you’ll find practical, straightforward guidance. This archive brings together our latest articles for property investors, first time buyers and landlords, with a particular focus on the South Wales market, from Cardiff and Newport to Swansea and the Valleys.

Inside, you’ll find investment strategy and yield analysis, first time buyer guidance covering deposits, mortgages and the buying process, and property management tips on tenant relations, maintenance, compliance and void periods. We also cover pet friendly property, for tenants searching for a home that welcomes their animals and for landlords weighing up the risks, rewards and wider rental demand.

Alongside the articles, you’ll find tools and resources to help you act on what you read, including investor calculators for yield, stamp duty and return on investment, plus checklists and general property tips. Browse by topic below, or start with the latest posts.

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First Time Buyers Choosing South Wales

So, you’re looking to take your first step onto the property ladder in South Wales? You’ve picked an incredibly dynamic region to call home. From ...
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Property Portfolio Assessment

The numbers behind your properties decide how secure and how profitable your investment really is. We know that property investment is personal. Your portfolio might ...
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Wales Property Market October 26 The Budget

The October budget and usual speculation prior, combined with the Tax rate increase of 2% in 2027 means Landlords are looking more closely at their ...
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September 2026: “What Happened”

Welsh landlord yields averaged 7.0% through the first half of 2026 - a strong backdrop heading into the busiest letting month of the year. - ...
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September Surge

In September 2026 first-time buyer prices in Wales are up 4.2% annually, sitting at £182,812. People are paying more because they've decided now's the moment, ...
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