What should buyers know about CF24? Almost all student-let stock requires additional HMO licensing

Almost all student-let stock requires additional HMO licensing

What should buyers know about CF24? Welsh tenancy regulation differs significantly from England

Welsh tenancy regulation differs significantly from England

What should buyers know about CF24? Victorian terrace EPC upgrade costs substantial

Victorian terrace EPC upgrade costs substantial

Cardiff, Wales

The typical property in CF24

CF24 is Cathays, Adamsdown and the Cardiff University main residential campus area, dense Victorian terraces and significant student concentration.

Area summary

CF24 sits in Cardiff Council. The outcode covers Cathays (north of the railway), Adamsdown and parts of Roath. Cathays has one of the highest student concentrations of any UK postcode, with Cardiff University's main campus immediately west and student-let HMOs dominating the Victorian terrace streets. Housing is overwhelmingly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with pockets of newer purpose-built student accommodation.

Cathays station sits in the outcode and provides services on the Valley lines. Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street are also accessible.

Employment is dominated by Cardiff University. Demographics include a very significant student population.

Cardiff Council operates additional HMO licensing covering most of Cathays. Welsh landlord regulation (Rent Smart Wales) applies. This is one of the most heavily regulated student-let markets in the UK.