Tag: short term lets
Councillor cleared of bias over stance on short term lets
A complaint that a Leith Councillor's social media comments on holiday lets were not compatible with his committee role was dismissed.Councillor Chas Booth (Greens) was reported amid concerns about the “compatibility” of his public...
Short term lets – Conservatives’ bid to stop legislation fails
The Scottish Conservatives lodged a motion for debate about short term lets at The Scottish Parliament earlier on Wednesday but when put to the vote it failed to pass.The government had lodged an...
Evidence to be heard at The Scottish Parliament on short term lets
The Scottish Government's Local Government Housing and Planning Committee will hear evidence today from the Director of Festivals Edinburgh and also Professor Cliff Hague the Chair of the Cockburn Association.The parliament introduced a licensing...
The Edinburgh Address celebrating 15 years in business but worrying about the future
As she celebrated International Women’s Day earlier this week, one Edinburgh businesswoman is also marking 15 years of running one of the city's most established self-catering holiday home providers.With 77 exclusive properties available to...
Need for short term lets to be redefined
Major organisations join together to ask for backing for short-term let exemption for serviced apartment operators.The trade body, the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), supported by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) and UK...
New moves on short-term lets
Local authorities are to be given new powers to regulate short-term lets where they decide this is in the interests of local communities.
The measures provide them with the ability to implement a licensing scheme...
Edinburgh Residents Encouraged to have a say on Short Term Lets
Housing and Economy Convener, Cllr. Kate Campbell, is encouraging residents to have their say on short term lets by taking part in the Scottish Government’s consultation on the regulation of the industry.Last year, the...
