Moving to Swindon: A New Resident's Guide
Areas, utilities, schools, transport, and key services for newcomers.
Read More →House prices, rent, council tax, moving home, planning, and where to live in Swindon.
Whether you are moving to Swindon, buying, renting, or just curious about house prices and council tax, our guides give you the facts. We use ONS and Land Registry data where relevant and link to Swindon Borough Council for banding, discounts, and support. You will find the best areas to live, typical costs, and what to expect when you move.
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Areas, utilities, schools, transport, and key services for newcomers.
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SN postcodes, school catchments, house prices. Old Town, Wichelstowe, Shaw, and more.
Read More →Bands, how it's calculated, discounts, exemptions, and where to get help.
Read More →ONS data, trends by property type, and how Swindon compares to nearby towns.
Read More →Latest figures, typical rents by area, and what to expect when renting.
Read More →Removals, conveyancing, stamp duty, surveys, and storage – what to budget for.
Read More →Solicitors, fees, and what to expect when buying or selling.
Read More →Making a will, probate, and finding a solicitor.
Read More →Man and van, full removals, packing, and how to choose.
Read More →Self storage units, sizes, costs, and what to check.
Read More →Sales and lettings agents – Connells, Allen & Harris, Chancellors, independents.
Read More →SDLT rates, first-time buyer relief, and where to get latest thresholds.
Read More →When you need it, permitted development, how to apply.
Read More →Wichelstowe, Barratt, David Wilson, new homes.
Read More →Shared Ownership, LISA, mortgage guarantee.
Read More →Pros, cons, transport, affordability.
Read More →What affects prices, data sources, what to watch.
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