Welcome to Colony Living

Our mission is to help breathe a new lease of life into the shared accommodation market in Swansea, offering affordable modern rooms to ensure a better, more comfortable life when studying or working in this amazing city.

Our office is located in Caswell Mews, Caswell Street, Swansea.

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πŸ–€ N E W  P R O F E S S I O N A L  R O O M S πŸ–€

πŸ“ Gwydr Crescent - The heart of Uplands! 

πŸ–€ Brand new renovation complete and we are now open for viewings! 

πŸ“ 6 bedrooms (2 gone!) and huge communal areas 

πŸ–€ Let is show you around this week ….

Info@colonyliving.co.uk

@swanseayoungprofessionals 
#swansea #swanseauniversity #property #swanseacity #uplands #proessional #social #hmo


β˜€οΈ Looking for something to do this weekend? 

πŸ₯Ύ Get outdoors and take a random ramble along our stunning coastline!

🌊 Here’s a snippet from the route you can take from Oxwich - Bracelet bay - Where you can grab a well deserved treat in the @thelighthouse_swansea to take it all in. 

πŸƒ Around 12 miles of breath taking views and scenery. We are so lucky to have this all on our doorstep. 

πŸ’™ We love you Swansea! (Even more in the sun πŸ˜†) 

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #property #studentaccommodation #swanseastudents #swanseacity #oxwich #beach #hiking #hikinglife #ramble #walking #outdoors #beauty #coastline #adventure #explore #braceletbay


…. How’s your week going?! 

Anyone else find this video strangely satisfying?! πŸ€”πŸ˜†

πŸͺ HAPPY HUMP DAY! πŸͺ 

πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ Big up to Matt for tackling this gutter …
 Not all heroes wear capes! 

🐜 Maintenance tasks being ticked off smoothly in our student houses to get them prepped and ready to welcome our newbies very soon! 

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #property #studentaccommodation #swanseastudents #swanseacity #propertymanagement #gutters #maintenance #maintenancematters


✨ GLOW UP ✨

πŸ“ 62, King Edward road - A stones throw away from the rugby club and beach! 

✨ The maintenance team have been making some subtle but effective improvements to our 5 bed property on the popular King Edward road … 

βœ”οΈ Feature walls to add some style

βœ”οΈ New hand made desks to keep in with our trade mark offerings 

βœ”οΈ Open hanging rails to fill the alcoves and maximise use of the space 

βœ”οΈ Roller blinds for ease of use … and keep the sun out better for those lazy mornings! 

✨ No huge refurb or gutting out but small changes that will make a big difference πŸ‘ŒπŸ» 

πŸ“ Also - 50% off September rent (if moving in as a group) 

πŸ’₯ VIEW THIS WEEK πŸ’₯ 

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #property #studentaccommodation #swanseastudents #swanseacity #propertymanagement #interiordesign #homeimprovementprojects #renovation #glowup #glowuptips


🍸 Never a truer word spoken … πŸ˜†

πŸ₯³ With it being RESULTS DAY we hope everyone is happy and able to celebrate, you deserve it whatever the outcome!

🍸 All you need is love and …. (Insert fave tipple!) 

❀️ What’s yours?! 

#student #swanseauni #swanseauniversity #studentlifestyle #mojitos #love #art #print #graphic #graphicdesign #funky


πŸ”” STUDENTS πŸ””

🚨 If you are yet to secure your accommodation for the 2025 - 2026 academic year then we can help! 

🐜 We have a selection of rooms to suit all needs and budgets so take a look …. 

πŸ™ŒπŸ» P L E A S E  S H A R E πŸ™ŒπŸ» 

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #property #studentaccommodation #swanseastudents


πŸ“ž You ok hun?! 

πŸ“ƒ I N V E N T O R I E S πŸ“ƒ 

❀️ Our thoughts go out to all the student landlords at this difficult time of the year as we embark on the inventory and turnover journey! 

πŸ‘πŸ» THE GOOD 

πŸ‘ŽπŸ» THE BAD 

😒 AND THE UGLY! 

❀️ Hang in there troops … we got this πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ€£

#swansea #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #property #swanseastudents #studentaccommodation #swanseacity #propertymanagement #inventory


πŸ‘€ I spy a newbie …. 

πŸ”₯ STUDENT HOUSE DROP πŸ”₯ 

πŸ“ 24, Gwydr Crescent, Uplands 

πŸ”₯ 6 bed student house 

🐜 It’s been Colonised! Brand spanking new and very very lovely!

πŸ”₯ Book to view as an individual or group 

#swanseaproperty #swansea #student #swanseastudent #swanseastudentunion #swanseauniversity #swanseauni #swanseaunilife #swanseauniglobal


Frequently asked questions

What is shared accommodation?

Shared accommodation, or a HMO is where a number of individuals live within the same property but have their own personal, private bedroom, but have use of shared spaces within the accommodation which will include communal areas, bathrooms and kitchens.

​Colony Living is your go to professional and student letting agency in Swansea.

What's the benefit of sharing a house?

Furnished – Being able to move straight in to a property as a student or young professional without having to buy your own bed or bedroom furniture is an advantage that our tenants love.

​Bills included – with the cost of living crisis escalating it’s reassuring for our tenants to know each month exactly what their outgoings will be.

​Our properties are inclusive of all bills.

Who does co-living suit?

Co-living is ideal for students attending Swansea University or young professionals having recently graduated and taking the first step from leaving home with their parents.

About Swansea University

Swansea University accommodates over 20,000 student each year across its 3 campuses; Singleton Park Campus, Bay Campus and St David’s Park Campus.

​Those students that choose to live off-campus most frequently gravitate towards the most popular student accommodation areas that include Uplands, Brynmill, Sandfields, St Thomas and Port Tennant.

About Swansea

Swansea is a city and county on the south coast of Wales.

The National Waterfront Museum, in a renovated warehouse with a slate-and-glass extension, features coal-industry artefacts. Swansea Museum’s collection includes maritime paintings, plus boats in Swansea Marina.

The Dylan Thomas Centre commemorates the 20th-century writer with hands-on displays.

Swansea Market offers local produce, crafts and other goods.

Top 5 Areas for Student Housing in Swansea (2025 Guide)

Looking for student accommodation in Swansea? Whether you’re heading to Singleton Campus or the Bay Campus, choosing the right location makes all the difference. At Colony Living, we’ve helped hundreds of students find their perfect home. Here are the top 5 student-friendly areas in Swansea for 2025.

  1. Uplands – The Heart of Student Life
  2. Brynmill – Close to Uni, Closer to the Beach
  3. Sketty – Quiet but Connected
  4. City Centre – For the Urban Student
  5. Port Tennant/St. Thomas – Bay Campus Proximity

Still unsure where to live? Contact Colony Living today for expert advice and premium student rooms in all the best Swansea locations.

Browse our latest student rooms β†’ https://www.colonyliving.co.uk/properties/