Swansea University - Private Sector Housing

Private Sector Housing - Landlord Information

We hope you find this section both informative and useful for renting your accommodation to students. For more information please see guide on left of screen.

Residential Services provides lists of Accommodation that are suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates, families with children & members of staff. 


September 2010 property information is now being taken -  please contact us for your Landlord Information / Registration Pack


2009 - 2010 Academic Semester Dates

 Term 1 Term 2  Term 3 
21st September 2009 11th January 2010 19th April 2010

11th December 2009

19th March 2010

23rd June 2010

2010 - 2011 Academic Semester Dates

Term 1  Term Term 3
27th September 2010 17th January 2011 2nd May 2011
17th December 2010 1st April 2011 30th June 2011


The University also operates a successful Managed Property Scheme which is particularly popular with returning students for more information please click here.


In addition to advertising accommodation, Residential Services can give advice on a range of issues and provides information leaflets on the following:-

  • Guide to Letting to Students
  • Tenancy Information & Agreements
  • Furniture Safety
  • Crime Prevention
  • Property Insurers
  • Summer Retainers

We hope you find the information contained on our pages helpful.


        What are Students looking for?

        Most student accommodation is in the Uplands, Brynmill and Sketty area near to the main University campus and is almost always furnished.   

        Rents usually do not include gas and electricity costs but usually do include water rates. 


        When are they looking?

        Accommodation details are advertised at peak times i.e. January to March. The first list is 'live' generally around the first week of February, however should you find you have any unexpected vacancies arise during the registration year, these rooms can be re-advertised at no additional cost.


        How much does it cost to register?

        Please see Advertising your property

        To advertise the property then we must have a copy of a valid Landlord's gas safety certificate.   Landlords registered with the University are also expected to comply with the "Swansea Joint Code of Standards", a copy of which may be obtained from the Environment and Health Department at the Council, and are encouraged to apply for Accreditation.

        Most properties let to students will need to be registered with the Council as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).  The University actively supports the Council's Landlord Accreditation Scheme.  Landlords who belong to the scheme may be able to charge higher rents, and  normally find their properties let more quickly.


        For more information please contact Residential Services