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    Cardiff live market dataUpdated 2026-01

    Invest in Cardiff Property

    Welsh capital combining affordability with strong yields

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    CARDIFF LIVE SNAPSHOT
    2026-01
    Avg yield
    6.5%
    Live across the city
    Live stock
    £235,000
    Listings indexed
    Median price
    £235,000
    City-wide
    Cardiff This week

    Cardiff, in four numbers.

    Today's reading of the Cardiff market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

    Median asking priceup +5.2% YoY
    £235,000
    across all property types and bed counts
    12-MO TREND+5.2%
    Avg gross yieldup +0.2%
    6.5%
    Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
    12-MO TRENDRange 5.5-7.5%
    Live stock+5.2%
    £235,000
    Active listings indexed today
    8-WK TREND+5.2%
    Time on market-2 days
    29 days
    Median days from list to SSTC
    12-MO TREND-2 days
    Yield leaderboard - Cardiff areas

    Where Cardiff stacks tightest.

    Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

    #1CATHCathays - 45 active7.5%
    #2SPLOSplott - 37 active7.2%
    #3CANTCanton - 47 active6.5%
    04ROATRoath - 53 active6.2%
    05CARDCardiff Bay - 57 active5.8%

    Cardiff by property type

    2-bed terrace7.5%
    3-bed terrace6.9%
    4-bed HMO7.3%
    2-bed flat6.1%
    3-bed semi5.8%
    1-bed flat5.5%
    4-bed semi5.7%
    5-bed detached5.5%
    The shortlist

    Cardiff areas worth your Saturday morning.

    Cathays

    Student hotspot - HMO market - Near university
    7.5% yield

    Prime student area near Cardiff University. Established HMO market with high yields.

    Avg price
    £225k
    Avg yield
    7.5%
    Profile
    Student hotspot
    Prime student area near Cardiff University.See Cathays listings

    Cardiff Bay

    Regeneration - Waterfront - Professionals
    5.8% yield

    Regenerated waterfront with modern apartments. Young professionals and tourists.

    Avg price
    £285k
    Avg yield
    5.8%
    Profile
    Regeneration
    Regenerated waterfront with modern apartments.See Cardiff Bay listings

    Roath

    Professional market - Family area - Established
    6.2% yield

    Popular residential area with professional tenants. Good yields and family market.

    Avg price
    £265k
    Avg yield
    6.2%
    Profile
    Professional market
    Popular residential area with professional tenants.See Roath listings

    Canton

    Growth area - Affordable - Improving
    6.5% yield

    Up-and-coming area with improving amenities. Good value with growth potential.

    Avg price
    £235k
    Avg yield
    6.5%
    Profile
    Growth area
    Up-and-coming area with improving amenities.See Canton listings

    Splott

    Affordable - Regeneration - High yields
    7.2% yield

    Regenerating area with affordable entry. Higher yields but more management.

    Avg price
    £185k
    Avg yield
    7.2%
    Profile
    Affordable
    Regenerating area with affordable entry.See Splott listings
    The case

    Why Cardiff, in four numbers.

    Cardiff offers excellent value compared to English cities of similar size. Strong university presence, growing business sector, and ongoing regeneration drive rental demand.

    01 - Yield
    £235,000
    Avg Property Price

    Strong Yields

    Cardiff delivers 6-7.5% yields with more affordable entry than English cities. Student HMOs in Cathays can exceed 8%.

    02 - Demand
    6.5%
    Avg Rental Yield

    University Demand

    65,000+ students from Cardiff University, Cardiff Met, and USW create strong rental demand. Cathays and Roath are prime.

    03 - Regen
    780+
    Properties Available

    Growing Economy

    BBC Wales, financial services, and tech companies bringing professionals. Central Square development transforming city center.

    04 - Liquidity
    £235,000
    Avg Property Price

    Affordability

    More affordable than Bristol, Birmingham, or Manchester. Better yields at lower entry prices.

    Cardiff Operator FAQ

    Cardiff questions, answered.

    Is Cardiff good for property investment?
    Yes. Affordable entry, strong yields (6-7%), and growth potential. Large student population provides reliable demand. Less competition than English cities.
    What are the best areas for buy-to-let?
    Students: Cathays, Roath (7-8% yields). Professionals: Cardiff Bay, Pontcanna. Value: Splott, Grangetown (regenerating). Mix of strategies available.
    How does Cardiff compare to Bristol?
    More affordable (£235k vs £345k) with higher yields (6.5% vs 5.2%). Bristol has stronger capital growth. Cardiff better for cash flow focused investors.
    What about Welsh rental regulations?
    Wales has Renting Homes (Wales) Act with specific requirements. Landlord registration mandatory. Slightly different rules than England but manageable.
    Is student HMO a good investment?
    Excellent in Cathays and Roath. 65,000+ students create strong demand. Yields of 7-9% achievable. Check HMO licensing requirements.
    What are typical investment costs?
    Deposit (25%): £58,750 on £235k. Stamp duty (with surcharge): £9,750 (Welsh rates). Legal: £1,000-1,500. Management: 10-12%.
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