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Does a Holiday Let Flat in a Converted Building Need Its Own Fire Risk Assessment? (Wales)
The only fire risk assessment on file for a Cardiff conversion we manage dated from 2015, and it covered the hallway, not the holiday-let flat. Here is what Welsh law expects in 2026: who is responsible, why it must be written down in full, what assessors check and what it costs.
Pedro Reis
Oct 207 min read
Holiday Let Insurance in Wales When You Live Abroad: What We Learned
One of our owners lives in mainland Europe, and his home insurance didn't cover paying guests. Finding proper holiday-let cover from abroad was harder than it should be. Here is what a policy needs, the traps in flats and leases, why AirCover isn't insurance, and how we got him quoted.
Pedro Reis
Oct 137 min read
Business Rates for Holiday Lets in Wales: How to Apply, Step by Step (2026)
An owner asked us whether his Cardiff apartment now qualifies for business rates. It did. Here is exactly how we prepared the application: the test, the evidence the Valuation Office asks for, what changed in April 2026 and what the current consultation could change next.
Pedro Reis
Oct 67 min read
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
Does a Holiday Let Flat in a Converted Building Need Its Own Fire Risk Assessment? (Wales)
The only fire risk assessment on file for a Cardiff conversion we manage dated from 2015, and it covered the hallway, not the holiday-let flat. Here is what Welsh law expects in 2026: who is responsible, why it must be written down in full, what assessors check and what it costs.
Holiday Let Insurance in Wales When You Live Abroad: What We Learned
One of our owners lives in mainland Europe, and his home insurance didn't cover paying guests. Finding proper holiday-let cover from abroad was harder than it should be. Here is what a policy needs, the traps in flats and leases, why AirCover isn't insurance, and how we got him quoted.
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