Yes. Under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, all letting agents carrying out letting or management activities in Wales must be licensed with Rent Smart Wales. Using an unlicensed agent is a criminal offence. Property Management Wales is fully licensed with Rent Smart Wales.

An Occupation Contract replaced the Assured Shorthold Tenancy in Wales in December 2022 under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. It has two main forms — the Standard Occupation Contract (equivalent to a fixed-term AST) and the Periodic Standard Contract. Key differences include mandatory written statements within 14 days, different notice periods (6 months for no-fault possession), and the Fitness for Human Habitation obligation.

Average void periods in Wales vary by location and property type. In high-demand areas such as Cardiff, Swansea and coastal Pembrokeshire, well-presented properties typically let within 2-4 weeks. In more rural areas or with specialist properties, allow 4-8 weeks. Accurate pricing, professional photography and broad portal exposure are the key factors.

We carry out comprehensive tenant referencing including credit checks, employment verification, previous landlord references, Right to Rent identity checks and affordability assessment. For student lets we require a suitable guarantor who undergoes the same referencing process.

Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, the maximum deposit is equivalent to two months' rent for a Standard Occupation Contract. The deposit must be registered with an approved scheme (DPS, MyDeposits or TDS) within 30 days of receipt, and prescribed information must be served on the contract-holder.

Yes. Property Management Wales offers a tenant find only service where we market the property, reference tenants and prepare the occupation contract, after which you manage the tenancy yourself. However, you must still be registered and licensed with Rent Smart Wales as a self-managing landlord.