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Cardiff house buying guide

Looking at houses for sale in Cardiff but struggling to decide on a particular area? Hopefully our Cardiff house buying guide can help you find the perfect location. To work out your budget and boost your borrowing potential, create a free Tembo plan today — or try out our Mortgage Calculator.

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£256,500 Average Property Price

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Where should I buy in Cardiff?

Trying to decide between a Victoria terrace overlooking the River Taff or a 3-bed semi in a friendly cul-de-sac? Cardiff has it all. With so many locations to choose from in and around Wales’ capital, it can be hard to know where to start.

To help you find your new home, we’ve created this guide to the best places to buy in Cardiff.

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£280,646

Average property price

£396,723

Average semi-detached price

£172,856

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Roath

If you love live music, good food, and the great outdoors, Roath could be the perfect place to buy a house. Situated to the north east of Cardiff city centre, it’s easy to get into the Welsh capital without sacrificing the space, peace and quiet, and community vibe that comes with living in a leafy suburb.

Roath has something for everyone. With parks, lakes, a botanic garden and recreational ground, there’s plenty of green spaces for families, dog walkers and nature lovers alike. 

If you work remotely, Roath’s abundance of coffee shops can give you a break from the home office or kitchen table. 

And if you’re a fan of vintage fashion or thrifted furniture, Splott Market, Cardiff Indoor Flea Market, and Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate will have all the hidden treasure you could possibly wish for. 

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Book a call with our experts to complete the qualification process, and we’ll cover off any questions you might have about any of the budget boosting schemes we advise on.

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Once you’ve found a property, your dedicated advisor will undertake full affordability checks to prepare the mortgage application. Then we’ll submit it on your behalf!

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During conveyancing, we’ll liaise with the seller and your solicitors to ensure a smooth purchase. We’ll also provide a free protection review for your insurance needs.

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Data sourced from Zoopla's June 2023 House Price Index and Rightmove property prices. Accurate as of 06/07/2023.