How Cardiff’s student flat boom is affecting real people

Imagine living in the same residential street in Cardiff for decades.

You understand that by living in Cathays , a central student area, there will be noise, it will be difficult to park and it will be messy.

You have accepted this as part and parcel of living in a vibrant and growing capital city.

This is the case for the residents of Maindy Road in Cardiff . The street is tidy, with trees along both sides and small gardens in front of well kept terraced houses. Despite being a student heartland the area has a good balance of students, young families, professionals and older long term residents …

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