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Wales Holiday Let Regulations 2026: The Complete Picture for Property Owners
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.
Pedro Reis
Mar 298 min read
The 182-Day Rule for Holiday Lets in Wales: What You Need to Know in 2026
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.
Pedro Reis
Mar 297 min read
Safety Certificates for Holiday Lets in Wales: The 2026 Compliance Checklist
Gas safety, EICR, PAT testing, fire risk assessment — every safety certificate Welsh holiday let owners need in 2026. Full compliance checklist from Guesture.
Pedro Reis
Mar 297 min read
Cardiff's Visitor Levy Is Confirmed: What It Means for Short-Term Rental Owners
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.
Pedro Reis
Mar 295 min read
Important Update: New Registration Requirement for Your Welsh Visitor AccommodatioN
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
Pedro Reis
Mar 173 min read
Understanding UK Short-Term Rental Insurance Requirement
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
Pedro Reis
Feb 171 min read
8 Years, 6 Years Unpaid, Zero Shortcuts: Introducing Pedro Reis - The Hotel Manager Who Built Wales' Most Selective Vacation Rental Company
The Hotel Manager Who Built Guesture: 6 Years Unpaid
The 182-Day Rule: What Every Cardiff Property Owner Needs to Know
The 182-day letting threshold in Wales could mean the difference between paying council tax and paying nothing at all. Guesture explains why this Wales-specific rule is one of the most overlooked advantages in Cardiff STR.
The Plum Guide Standard: Why We Only Work With Properties That Can Pass It
Plum Guide rejects 97% of properties. Guesture only works with the ones that can meet that standard - or commit to getting there. Pedro Reis explains why selectivity is a principle, not a policy.
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