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Relocation

Find somewhere to live

Local letting contacts, accommodation searches and practical questions to ask before committing to a home.

Start with your working pattern

Confirm your base and expected travel before choosing a location. A lower rent further away may be offset by transport costs, early starts or difficulty getting home after a late shift.

For an initial stay, ask your recruiting team whether any staff accommodation or approved local options are available. Do not assume hospital accommodation or relocation reimbursement is provided. Compare flexible short stays with a longer rental once you know the area.

Local letting-agent directory

These are starting points, not endorsements or a complete market listing. The agencies advertise rental or property-management services; availability, prices and terms must be checked directly.

Broaden the search

Search by town and postcode, then check the actual commute. Property portals can help compare listings from several agents. Ask whether a listing is still available before travelling to a viewing.

A viewing checklist

Get important arrangements in writing and keep your own copies. For questions about renting rules in Wales, use the current official guidance.

Checklist ticks are for this visit only; they are not saved or submitted. Print a copy if you want to keep your progress.