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New Homes to Rent in Welshpool

Are there new homes to rent in Welshpool?

Land to Homes intends to deliver homes for rent as well as for sale, and Welshpool is one of the areas where tenants can register interest. Homes for private rent would be let by us or a partner landlord. Affordable and social rent homes are let through councils and housing associations, under their own rules and lists.

Bright new-build kitchen-diner with grey units and glazed doors to a gardenWelshpool · SY21

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Tell us where you want to live and what you need. Free, no obligation.

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  • Free to registerNo fees, no deposit, no obligation
  • Hear firstIf homes are released near you
  • Affordable homesWith councils and housing associations
  • Clear informationTenure, specification and warranty
  • UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI

Registering for homes in Welshpool

We cover Welshpool as part of Powys. It is about 12 miles north-east of Newtown, around postcode district SY21. Close by, our coverage also takes in Newtown, Rhosllannerchrugog and Wrexham. Our head office in Great Barr, Birmingham, is about 51 miles away.

Registrations for Welshpool cover homes for shared ownership, homes for first-time buyers and homes for private rent. Planning in Welshpool follows Wales’s rules: Planning Policy Wales sets national policy and the council’s Local Development Plan sets local policy.

Registering for Welshpool is free and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

Our approach in Welshpool

Clear information first

Before any home is offered, expect the rent, the tenancy type, the deposit arrangements and what is included to be set out in writing.

Private rent and build to rent

Homes for private rent may be let by us or by an institutional build to rent partner, depending on how a site is funded and managed.

Modern standards

New homes are built to the current building regulations or building standards of their nation for energy efficiency, insulation and safety.

No homes to let yet

Land to Homes is a new business and has no rented homes available. We will contact you if suitable homes are brought forward in your area.

The Welsh system, as it applies in Welshpool

New-build buyers in Welshpool usually receive a structural warranty, and many arrange a snagging check before completion. In Wales, contracts are exchanged and completed as in England, titles are registered with HM Land Registry, and Land Transaction Tax is paid to the Welsh Revenue Authority. If you rent instead, your landlord must give you a written statement of your occupation contract. We have no homes available yet, but you can register interest.

In Wales, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 means tenants are contract-holders with written occupation contracts: standard contracts for most private lets and secure contracts for most council and housing association homes. Private landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets must also be licensed. Homes must be fit for human habitation.

Key rules in Welshpool
National planning policyPlanning Policy Wales (Edition 12) and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, supported by Technical Advice Notes
Local planning documentLocal Development Plan (LDP)
Who decides applicationsThe local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority)
Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer)Land Transaction Tax (LTT)

Common questions in Welshpool

Can I apply to you for a social or affordable rent home?

No. Social and affordable rent homes are let through council housing registers and housing association lists, which set the eligibility rules and decide who is offered a home. If a site we bring forward includes affordable homes, they will be let through the relevant council or housing association. Contact your local council's housing team to join a list.

What is build to rent?

Build to rent means homes designed and built specifically for renting, usually owned by one landlord and professionally managed as a whole development. Schemes often include on-site management and shared spaces. Land to Homes talks to institutional partners about build to rent, but we have no build to rent homes available at present.

Does Land to Homes have any homes to rent?

No, not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes available to rent. We do not take rental applications, holding deposits or fees at this stage. You can register interest with the area, type of home and timing you need, and we will contact you if we bring forward rental homes that match.

Are new-build rented homes more energy efficient?

Generally, yes. New homes must meet current building regulations or building standards on insulation, airtightness and heating, which are stricter than the rules many older homes were built to. That usually means a better Energy Performance Certificate rating, although running costs still depend on the home, the heating system and how it is used.

Can I register for new homes in Welshpool?

Yes. Registering for Welshpool is free and does not commit you to anything. There are no homes available yet; if we bring homes forward in or near Welshpool, we will contact you.

Read more: New Homes to Rent · Guide: Renting a new-build home: tenancy rules in England, Wales, Scotland and NI

New Homes to Rent elsewhere in Powys

Own land that could take new homes?

Start with a free, no-obligation site appraisal. On option and promotion agreements we fund the planning work and pay your reasonable legal fees.

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