When Should I Start Looking for a Student House for the Next Academic Year?

One of the big questions we get asked is “when should I look for student accommodation?”.
There is no “right” time to start looking for student accommodation, however there are pivotal months of the year where it is the best period to secure your property. October, November and December in Swansea is the 'peak' of the letting season for the next academic year, our advice is to look during this period. By January, usually more than 50% of the properties available for the next Academic Year in Swansea have sold, therefore there is reduced choice to choose from.
- October: This may sound early - after all, most students only just started their course in September, but it’s a good idea to start putting the feelers out and discussing with potential flat/house mates what their plans are for the next academic year. Talking to other first or second year students can really help set the ball rolling and impact your decisions on what type of accommodation you are looking for. We start letting on October 1st eveey year! So if you’re looking to secure your house or flat early, October is the perfect time for you!
- January: After the hype of Christmas it’s nice to get your house sorted. By this time of the academic year, hopefully you have a good idea of the type of accommodation you’re looking for and who you want to live with. If you’re still trying to figure this out, January is the best month to try and finalise these points. At this stage there should still be plenty of housing options for you to choose from, and hopefully there’s enough students in the same boat as you, so finding people to live with (that you know and like) should still be relatively easy.
- March onwards: In Swansea by March and onwards can be viewed as “late” in terms of your search. Some providers may already be sold out of the majority of rooms, but will still have a few options for you to choose from up until May. The longer you leave it after May, the less options you’re likely to be left with.

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The Halloween Quiz!

By Oliver Wright • October 31, 2026

How well do you know Halloween in Wales? Wales has its own Halloween traditions, and some of them are actually pretty strange. So we thought we would put together a quick quiz and see how much you know about Calan Gaeaf and some of the old Welsh Halloween traditions. 1. What is the Welsh name for Halloween? A) Calan Gaeaf B) Calan Mai C) Gŵyl Dewi D) Noson Nadolig 2. What is the Hwch Ddu Gwta? A) A headless horse B) A tailless black sow C) A Welsh witch D) A giant black dog 3. What does Ladi Wen mean? A) The Black Lady B) The Old Lady C) The White Lady D) The Witch Lady 4. What was traditionally lit as part of Halloween celebrations in Wales? A) Lanterns B) Bonfires C) Candles D) Torches 5. According to old Welsh folklore, what could happen if you were the last person to leave the Halloween fire? A) The White Lady would appear B) The Hwch Ddu Gwta could get you C) You would have bad luck for a year D) You would have to relight the fire 6. Which of these is actually part of Welsh Halloween folklore? A) The Tailless Black Sow B) The Pumpkin King C) The Red Dragon Witch D) The Swansea Skeleton 7. Calan Gaeaf traditionally marked the start of what? A) Spring B) Summer C) Autumn D) Winter 8. According to old Welsh beliefs, when were ghosts said to appear at the stiles? A) Sunrise B) Midday C) Midnight D) Lunchtime 9. You are walking home after a Halloween night out in Swansea and hear something behind you. What are you doing? A) Turning around B) Running C) Pretending you heard nothing D) Texting the group chat We are not saying there is a right answer to this one. 10. Last one. Which would you least want to see on your walk home? A) The Ladi Wen B) The Hwch Ddu Gwta C) A massive spider D) A seagull that has spotted your chips So, how did you do? 8–10: You actually know your Welsh Halloween stuff 5–7: Not bad 2–4: You clearly need to do some reading 0–1: Probably best to stay inside this Halloween The answers A — Calan Gaeaf B — A tailless black sow C — The White Lady B — Bonfires B — The Hwch Ddu Gwta could get you A — The Tailless Black Sow D — Winter C — Midnight Questions 9 and 10 are just for fun.

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Digs Swansea x Swansea University Hockey Team Renewed Partnership

October 4, 2026

We are really pleased to be sponsoring Swansea Hockey Club for another academic year. The club is one that is particularly close to our hearts, as a few members of our own team actually played for Swansea Hockey Club when they were students. So, for us, it’s lovely to be able to give something back to a club that was such a big part of their university experience. And, Swansea Hockey Club members get exclusive access to our properties at the start of the academic year and throughout. We wish the team well on their next season! #UppaSwans