Swansea short-term rental market
Stayful score: 88/100 · A (Exceptional)
A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 23.0% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 58% occupancy | 13.1 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £63,160/yr | 20 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Short-let wins by £22,173/yr
| Short-let net income / yr | £32,843 |
| Long-let net income / yr | £10,670 |
| Area long-let rent (PropertyData) | £988/mo |
| Break-even occupancy | 18% |
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | £172 | 62.0% | £39,325 | — |
| 3 | 9 | £289 | 58.6% | £56,687 | £199,750–£270,250 |
| 4 | 2 | £302 | 56.0% | £63,950 | £280,500–£379,500 |
| 5 | 4 | £424 | 57.5% | £89,245 | — |
Licensing & regulation
No STR licence requiredNo short-term-let-specific licence currently applies in Wales — normal letting rules only. (The 182-day letting test is a council-tax classification, not a licence.)
Heads-up: Wales’ statutory visitor-accommodation registration (Welsh Revenue Authority) is due to open in autumn 2026; a licensing scheme is expected around 2029.
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Swansea figures are averages from 17 Stayful analyser samples across the SA postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.