Moving in to your council home
When you have accepted your accommodation and signed the occupation contract then you will be ready to move in and get set up in your new home.
We are currently updating our web pages to reflect changes brought in by the Welsh Government's Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
If you have any queries about the changes, please contact:
- your area housing office
- Alison Winter (Tenant Participation Officer) on 01792 635043 | 07775221453
- or email housing@swansea.gov.uk
Getting furniture for your home
You may have chosen to have a furnished tenancy, where you pay a weekly price to rent furniture from us. However, the following places all offer low-cost pre-loved furniture and homeware for you to buy:
Barnado's charity shops
Shop for homeware, pre-loved fashion and so much more. You can also donate goods and volunteer.
British Heart Foundation - furniture and electrical store
A great range of quality preloved furniture, electricals and homewares from sofas, tables, beds and wardrobes to TVs and home appliances.
British Red Cross - Swansea furniture and electrical store
Buy pre-loved furniture and electrical goods or donate items at a Red Cross charity shop near you.
Cancer Research Swansea Superstore
You'll find a huge selection of clothing, accessories, books, DVDs and CDs, homewares, furniture and small electricals, all under one roof.
Enfys
Buy donated furniture that has been restored. You can also donate furniture and other items.
Swansea Library of Things
Borrow useful items that you may only need for a few jobs instead of buying a new item that ends up never being used again. Members can pay a small fee to borrow something, use it and return it when they're done with it.
Tip Treasures
The Tip Treasures shop is based at Llansamlet Recycling Centre and offers a range of items, including furniture, electricals, homeware and clothing.
Wales Air Ambulance charity shops
Buy or donate furniture, homeware, clothing and more.