Finding commercial properties in Wales

Shape and size, function and flexibility, connectivity and cost ... property requirements can be complex. That’s why our priority is to understand exactly what your business needs, and work with you to find the right solution.

Whether you’re seeking land for a bespoke build, an existing building that’s ready to occupy or premises with the potential for expansion, we’ll help you find a new home for your business in Wales, with top-class office space and highly competitive costs.

On this page you’ll find  advice on what to consider when looking for commercial property, what Wales has to offer, and where to look.

Wales is the ideal location to run your business – with commercial support at hand, competitive costs, and with opportunities across industries ranging from tech to renewables, as well as an enviable quality of life.  

Our business ecosystems are closely interlinked, with business, academia and the Welsh Government working together to make things happen.

Property is a key part of Wales’ appeal – because of its availability and its affordability. Whether you’re looking for offices, warehouses or manufacturing space, you can find it here.

There’s a lot to consider before settling on a property – and it’s not just whether a site is big enough for your current staff and for your projected employee numbers.

You need to think about:

• size and layout
• structure and appearance (do you need high ceilings, a big internal space?)
• facilities (lighting, toilets, kitchens)
• utilities, such as power and drainage
• permission to use the premises for your type of business
• access and parking - for deliveries or customers
• whether you need the flexibility to alter or expand the property
• your long-term business plans.

And there are various types of office space to consider - coworking spaces, shared offices, sublet offices. Think about what’s best for your business now and looking forward.

Do you already have a location or a type of building in mind? Or maybe want to get an idea of what’s currently available in Wales? Either way, the Business Wales Property Database can help. It includes a wide range of commercial land and property types available for sale and rent throughout Wales. So, you can search by property size, tenure and type.

The details are updated regularly by property owners, commercial agents and the public sector across Wales, so it’s the perfect source for up-to-date answers – whether it’s how to find office space to rent or a warehouse site to buy.

If you’re running a small business or a start-up, you have special considerations to bear in mind. Affordability is key, but so is location – being physically close to suppliers, customers or university expertise, and forming part of a mutually supportive ecosystem can be a huge asset.

That’s why Wales offers a network of ‘soft landing’ spaces designed to help international start-ups and scale-ups to enter the UK and European market in a low-risk and supportive environment.

You can explore what’s on offer in our Soft Landing Directory to see the range of flexible and high-quality office space around Wales, with opportunities to connect with other dynamic businesses like yours.

So, how to decide on your location when there is so much choice?

Why not make a checklist of the important factors to bear in mind? These will probably include: your industry sector, the scale of your business, the local infrastructure, and the location of clients and suppliers.

Also, consider the location of the new Freeports and Investment Zones in Wales, which will bring their own unique benefits to business.

To discuss locating your business in Wales or for information and guidance on what Wales could offer your business, get in touch.