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Registration, visitor levy, safety certificates, 182-day rule — the complete picture of Wales holiday let regulations in 2026. What's changing, how it connects, and what to do now.

The 182-day rule explained for Welsh holiday let owners. Council tax vs business rates, what counts as a letting day, and how to hit the threshold in 2026.

Gas safety, EICR, PAT testing, fire risk assessment — every safety certificate Welsh holiday let owners need in 2026. Full compliance checklist from Guesture.

Cardiff Council confirmed the visitor levy on 26 March 2026. Here's what short-term rental owners need to know — rates, timeline, and what to do now.

Dear Property Owners, We hope this message finds you well! We're writing to share some important information about a new legal requirement that will affect your visitor accommodation in Wales. What's Changing? The Welsh Government has introduced the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act 2025 , which means that from autumn 2026 (registration opens October 1st), anyone taking bookings for overnight stays in Wales must register their property with the Welsh

Cardiff Airbnb Insurance & Liability (2026) – What Hosts Actually Need If you’re running a short-term rental in Cardiff (or anywhere in Wales), one of the biggest hidden risks is being unknowingly uninsured . Standard home insurance is usually invalid once you start hosting paying guests , and relying on Airbnb’s AirCover alone can leave serious gaps — especially around liability, exclusions, documentation requirements, and non-Airbnb bookings. This guide explains the insuran