From Cardiff Bay apartments to coastal homes near the Gower, we manage holiday lets, short stays and longer tenancies across South Wales, with listing, guest and tenant care, maintenance, reporting and Welsh compliance handled together.
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Our public South Wales business profile is based in Cardiff. We support landlords with property setup, lettings, maintenance, reporting and the Welsh rules that apply to the tenancy or stay.
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Published South Wales Area Guides1
Public Cardiff Business Profile182
Commercial Let Nights Tested in the Preceding Year252
Availability Days Tested Before and Intended After AssessmentEvidence you can inspect
The Google Business Profile lists Upgraded Property Management South Wales at 14 Museum Place in Cardiff. J and R’s Cardiff Bay case study records owner supplied occupancy of around 82% last year, a guest rating increase from about 4.6 to 4.87 and less than one hour of owner involvement in a normal month. The Enso Connect case study provides separate third party evidence of how UpgradedPM operates.
Published management pricing
Commission plus £30 a month. All pricing excludes VAT. See the full management pricing.
Explore our property management guides for Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Capital city properties across business, residential and university districts
Cardiff includes government, media, finance and university districts. Read our dedicated guide for city centre apartments, student areas and short stay management.
Property and Airbnb management in Cardiff
Coastal city properties across residential and university districts
Swansea includes city homes, student areas, coastal properties and access to the Gower Peninsula. Property type, location, licensing and intended use determine the suitable letting route.
HMO and property management in Swansea
Strategic gateway city with exceptional transport connectivity
Newport offers direct rail links to Bristol, Bath and London, with a mix of commuter demand and regeneration around the city centre.
Explore Newport
Prestigious commuter towns with Bristol connectivity
The prosperous towns between Cardiff and the Severn offer family friendly environments with excellent schools and direct access to both Welsh cities and Bristol. Perfect for professionals seeking quality of life with urban accessibility.
Explore the Vale of Glamorgan
One management service for the property, its letting strategy and the Welsh rules that apply.
Our South Wales business profile lists 14 Museum Place in Cardiff, giving owners a public regional identity they can inspect before speaking to us.
Lettings in Wales use the Rent Smart Wales and Renting Homes systems, while anyone taking overnight bookings must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority from October 2026. We coordinate the relevant admin and operating records.
Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the Vale have different tenant and visitor demand. We assess the address, local demand and the owner’s plans before recommending a route.
Settled tenancies in the cities, holiday stays on the coast. We run both and help you choose with real numbers rather than guesswork, starting with a free valuation that compares the two routes.
Whatever the property and strategy, one management service coordinates the letting, maintenance, records and reporting.
Tenant finding, referencing and full management across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the Vale.
Listing, pricing, guest care and changeovers where a short stay strategy fits the property and local rules.
Dynamic nightly pricing and rent reviews grounded in local demand, from student quarters to executive waterfront apartments.
Contractor coordination, cleaning between stays and practical property checks that surface issues early.
Guest and tenant communication, issue triage and practical coordination throughout the letting.
Rent Smart Wales tasks, Welsh visitor accommodation registration, safety records and commercial letting records coordinated with clear monthly reporting.
From period terraces to bay apartments, we manage the homes South Wales tenants and guests actually search for.
Character homes in Pontcanna, Uplands and Caerleon, managed around the tenancy and condition of the property.
Modern builds in Cardiff Bay, Swansea Marina and the city centres, assessed for the stay or tenancy that fits the address.
Homes near Mumbles, the Gower and Penarth, with pricing and operations based on the property and local rules.
Larger homes across the cities and the Vale, managed around their real features, costs and intended tenant or guest.
“I can honestly say the level of service and attention to detail is at the highest possible level.”
Nick & LornaWe’re rated 
on Trustpilot
“A really responsive and helpful team who work hard to keep guests and tenants both happy and comfortable during their stay.”
Kweku“I’ve been in business 20 years and had experience with many agents. UpgradedPM are one of the top.”
Sandra“They not only made the place more efficient and scalable, but also appealed to a wider range of guests.”
JenniferWhat South Wales landlords usually ask about professional management.
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We manage properties across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the Vale of Glamorgan, including the commuter towns between them. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, just ask.
Yes. We manage holiday lets and short stays across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the Vale of Glamorgan, coordinating listing setup, pricing, guest communication, changeovers, maintenance and owner reporting.
Yes. Whether a long tenancy or short stay is appropriate depends on the address, planning position, costs, demand and the property itself. Our valuation compares the two routes using property specific assumptions.
Long term tenancies sit under Rent Smart Wales and the Renting Homes rules. From October 2026, anyone taking bookings for overnight stays in Wales must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority. We coordinate the relevant admin and records for the management route used.
The Valuation Office Agency looks at whether the property is commercially let, whether the ratepayer’s interest permits it, whether it was available for at least 252 days and actually let for at least 182 days in the preceding 12 months, and whether at least 252 available days are intended for the following 12 months. Limited averaging rules may apply from April 2026. We keep the records, but the agency decides the classification.
Yes. With no tolls on the Severn crossings, many professionals work in Bristol and live in South Wales for better value and quality of life. Our marketing targets local and cross border tenants alike.
The timing depends on access, photography, listing or tenancy records, contractor arrangements and existing bookings. We review those items first and plan the handover around the property’s active commitments.
We offer transparent, performance based pricing with no hidden charges, and you can see how we compare on our pricing page. For a figure on your specific property, get in touch or use the free valuation.
Advice for South Wales landlords and hosts, from settled lets to holiday stays.
RegulationsUnderstand registration, the 252 and 182 day business rates tests, second home Council Tax and the visitor levy before buying.
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