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8 Tips to Make the Most of Leftovers & Expired Food in Cardiff, Newport & South Wales**

As a nation, we’re becoming more environmentally conscious — and nowhere is that more true than in Cardiff, Newport and across South Wales, where local households are increasingly looking for ways to reduce food waste, save money, and live more sustainably.

Making the most of the ingredients already in your cupboards is not only great for the environment, but it can also have a surprisingly positive impact on your weekly budget. Whether you live in a city apartment in Cardiff, a family home in Newport, or a cosy Welsh cottage, these clever tips will help you get extra value from leftovers and even expired foods you would normally discard.

Here are 8 practical, eco-friendly tips to reduce waste and save money.

We spend around 80–90% of our lives indoors, so the quality of our home environment plays a huge role in our long-term health and wellbeing. From the air we breathe to the fabrics we use, homes across Cardiff, Newport and wider South Wales can contain hidden pollutants, allergens, mould, and bacteria.

Simple, consistent habits—like airing rooms, improving ventilation, choosing safer cleaning products and maintaining moisture levels—can transform any property, whether you live in a modern Cardiff apartment, a traditional terrace in Newport, or a family home anywhere in South Wales.

Use this complete, room-by-room checklist to keep your home fresh, safe, and comfortable all year round.

Tenant screening is one of the most important responsibilities for any landlord in Cardiff, Newport and across South Wales. Ensuring you choose reliable, responsible tenants helps protect your property, your income and your peace of mind.

A thorough screening process involves reviewing a tenant’s background, credit history, employment status and references, allowing landlords to make informed, confident decisions.

Without proper checks, landlords risk renting to unreliable tenants, which can result in late payments, property damage and costly eviction issues. In busy markets like Cardiff, Newport and the wider South Wales region, avoiding these problems is essential.

More people across Cardiff, Newport and South Wales are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of living more sustainably. Here at Redkey, we’re seeing a growing number of prospective tenants who are actively searching for eco-friendly rental properties that help reduce their environmental impact.

Yet, surprisingly, relatively few landlords across South Wales have embraced a more environmentally aware approach to letting. This means there is a clear gap in the rental market for landlords in Cardiff, Newport and the wider South Wales region who are ready to take a greener stance.

Putting the hype of the holiday season to one side, the end of the year always brings interior excitement. It’s in mid-winter that the design powerhouses announce their colours of the year. 

You know the importance of making your rental property look its best—cleanliness, great photography, and modern appeal. But if you’re a landlord in Cardiff aiming to minimise void periods and attract the best tenants, there's one tool you absolutely shouldn't overlook: the floor plan.

Self-managing a rental property in Cardiff, Newport, or South Wales can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging and time-consuming. Many landlords start with a DIY approach, only to find that managing tenants, maintenance, and legal compliance quickly becomes overwhelming.

These mistakes can cost landlords in South Wales significant time, money, and stress.

Below, we break down the seven most common mistakes landlords make when self-managing rental properties—and how you can avoid them. By understanding these pitfalls, you can decide whether it’s time to hire a professional property management company in Cardiff, Newport, or across South Wales.

The Renters’ Rights Bill has finally become an Act, gaining Royal Assent six years after the then Prime Minister, Theresa May, promised to ban Section 21 evictions. While the long and winding road to rental reform is almost over, the private rental sector didn’t change overnight.

A Festive Guide for Homes in Cardiff, Newport & South Wales

Who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle at Christmas time? And honestly — don’t we all need a touch of glamour in our lives right now?

The penultimate month of 2025 was another jam-packed with property news. As well as the Autumn Budget, which we have reported about separately, there was house price news, rental insights and confidence-building announcements from the mortgage market. Here’s our November buying, selling and renting summary.

Moving home is one of life’s biggest changes — and it’s not just people who feel the stress. If you’re a dog owner, your furry friend will also notice the upheaval that comes with boxes, removal vans, and new surroundings.

We’ve been wrapping up because we know how to keep ourselves warm and in tip-top condition in cold weather, but we also know how hard it is to do the same when it comes to our own homes!