- Welsh homeowners most dislike having to share their bathroom with guests
- Donald Trump, Katie Hopkins and Katie Price top list of the houseguests from hell
- Two thirds of Welsh homeowners would never consider renting out a room through Airbnb
Homeowners in Wales have revealed what they dislike most about having guests to stay, and having to share their bathroom is their biggest bugbear. They also dislike making small talk and having to keep guests entertained.
Admiral Home Insurance surveyed homeowners across Wales and found that many are also reluctant to be a guest in someone else’s home. According to their research, the worst thing for the Welsh about staying in someone else’s home is feeling like they are in the way, followed by sleeping in an unfamiliar bed and having to use their bathroom.
| What’s the worst thing about having guests to stay? | |
| 1st | Sharing a bathroom |
| 2nd | Making small talk |
| 3rd | Keeping them entertained |
| 4th | Taking up space in your house |
| 5th | Cleaning up after them |
Head of Home Insurance for Admiral, Noel Summerfield, commenting on the research said, “I think our research shows just how much we value our privacy and personal space. A lot of us have gripes about having guests to stay with us, but we’re equally unhappy when we go to stay with others.”
Admiral also asked Welsh homeowners who would be their houseguest from hell and who they’d be delighted to host for a weekend. Perhaps as a result of all the news he’s generating, presidential candidate Donald Trump topped the list of unwelcome houseguests. He was followed by someone with equally outspoken opinions, Katie Hopkins. Katie Price AKA Jordan came in third place.
| Who would be your houseguest from hell? | |
| 1st | Donald Trump |
| 2nd | Katie Hopkins |
| 3rd | Katie Price |
| 4th | David Cameron |
| 5th | Russell Brand |
So what about the guests we would welcome into our homes? The most popular houseguests in Wales would be The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They were followed by Welsh funny man Rob Brydon in second spot and Bear Grylls in third.
| Who would be your ideal houseguest? | |
| 1st | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge |
| 2nd | Rob Brydon |
| 3rd | Bear Grylls |
| 4th | Adele |
| 5th | Dame Judy Dench |
However having a famous guest isn’t something many of us would want in the first place, with 38% saying they wouldn’t want anyone famous staying with them.
And what about staying in a stranger’s house or having them stay with you? Many people now share their homes on sites such as Airbnb. Does our attitude to having guests suggest we are not ready to embrace the home sharing phenomenon?
Admiral asked Welsh homeowners if they would consider listing their home on home sharing site. It found that only 4% of them had done it although 28% would consider it. However more than two thirds would not even consider it, with the main reasons given being:
- Not wanting strangers in their house
- Worrying the guests would damage things
- Worrying the guests would steal things
Noel Summerfield, said, “Although a lot of people are put off using home sharing sites, they could be missing a trick. As a guest they are a great way to see new places and live like a local. They are also often much cheaper than a hotel.
“For those who don’t like the thought of being a host, it could be a great opportunity to meet new people and you could make some money from your property. If you’re worried guests could cause damage or steal something, we’ve launched Host Insurance, especially for people using home sharing sites. So if the worst does happen, you can make a claim, something normally excluded on regular home insurance policies.”
Anyone who is put off by listing their home on Airbnb because of potential damage probably shouldn’t be too worried. 42% of the people Admiral surveyed in Wales said they would treat a home they were staying in better than they would a hotel room. Only 11% said they would treat it worse.
Admiral is the first leading insurer to offer specific Host Insurance for people listing their property on a home sharing site. Most home insurance policies don’t provide cover if someone using these sites has to make a claim due to damage caused by a guest.
Cover can be added over the phone to all new Admiral policies. Customers can rent out their home for up to 90 days a year and Admiral will deal with any claims in the same way as regular claims, without the need to negotiate with the home sharing site. For more information about Admiral Host Insurance, visit http://www.admiral.com/home-insurance/host-insurance/
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