July 2022 - ASSC

City of Edinburgh Council Launches Second Consultation on STL Licensing

Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 by Fiona Campbell

City of Edinburgh Council have launched their second consultation on their STL licensing scheme.

The consultation can be accessed here.

“The aim of this consultation is to seek community and business views on the proposed licensing policy and conditions framework for short term letting in Edinburgh.” Deadline: 5 September.

Proposed Policy. can be found here: Draft Short Term Let Policy – v0.15

Note 4.17:

Option A) Secondary letting in tenement or shared main door accommodation is considered as unsuitable and there will be a rebuttable presumption against the grant of a licence in such circumstances.

Option B) There will be a rebuttable presumption against the grant of a licence for secondary letting in tenement or shared main door accommodation, unless the applicant can demonstrate they have consent from the owners of all accommodation within the stair/close in which their accommodation is located.

Additional Conditions:

STL3: The licence holder must take all reasonable steps to ensure that guests do not first arrive or finally depart from the accommodation between the hours of 9pm to 7am. Where this is not possible, the licence holder, agent or other suitable person must meet the guests upon their arrival at the accommodation. The licence holder must advise guests of this as part of their booking terms and conditions

STL6: The licence holder must not affix a key box, or any other device to facilitate guest entry to the accommodation, to any public or jointly owned private infrastructure without prior written permission of the relevant authority or owner(s). The licence holder must be able to produce the permission to an authorised officer of the Council on request.

STL11: For secondary lets only, the licence holder must ensure that the bedrooms, living room and hallway in the premises are carpeted.

The Green Path Podcast

Posted on July 27, 2022December 14, 2023 by Fiona Campbell

A new podcast launches today for the self-catering short-term rental industry: how to make your business more eco-friendly and at the same time more successful.

The ASSC was part of an international conversation that has led to this Green Path Podcast. Get involved in making a difference.

Find out what’s in it for you. Find out what’s in it for the planet.

Short weekly episodes are designed to give you a quick tip that you can action to give your business a boost and also do the right thing for the planet.

It’s a win, win win.

Watch the launch episode now.

BBC Scotland: Search for Scotland’s Greatest Escape

Posted on July 25, 2022October 24, 2023 by Fiona Campbell

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! BBC SCOTLAND TV SERIES IS ON THE SEARCH FOR ‘SCOTLAND’S GREATEST ESCAPE

BBC Scotland has announced a new 8 part series which will take audiences on a journey to the very best escapes that Scotland has to offer and ultimately crown one as Scotland’s Greatest Escape. The production team are now putting a call out to the public to nominate what holiday experience they think is worthy of the title with businesses also welcome to apply.

Across the series a wide variety of holiday styles and destinations available across Scotland will be showcased. With the emphasis on exceptionality and not luxury, all budgets will be catered for. From wellness retreats to adrenalin fuelled activity breaks, romantic getaways to family fun, each episode will showcase the top three destinations in their category and be road-tested by a family or group of friends with a passion for that particular holiday style. They will spend one night at each of the shortlisted destinations and be tasked to judge five specific elements of their stay. The holiday with the highest score goes forward to the grand final.

Once all finalists are selected, an industry panel, featuring some of Scotland’s most experienced and renowned hospitality and tourism experts, will judge against strict industry standards. They will deliberate which of the finalists is most deserving of the award and present the title at the grand final which will be filmed at a prestigious Scottish location.

Scotland’s Greatest Escape will be produced by Red Sky Productions for the BBC Scotland channel and BBC iPlayer. It will broadcast in 2023.

Commenting on the series, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland Louise Thornton says: “We all know Scotland is famous as being one of the best countries in the world for tourism but this series will take viewers on a different journey of discovery and will shine a light on some of Scotland’s hidden holiday gems. We can’t wait to be inspired by what it reveals.”

Jane Rogerson from Red Sky Productions adds: “We are so excited to be making this series and can’t wait to welcome in nominations. We want to celebrate what Scotland has to offer across the board in terms of holidays from customer service to budget, facilities to accessibility and we can’t wait to get out there and get started.”

If you would like to nominate a holiday business or if you are a business and would like to apply please go to Scotland’s Greatest Escape, where you will find details along with terms and conditions.

Closing date for nominations is Wednesday 10 August and closing date for applications is Monday 15 August 2022.

Aspirational Property Series – Channel 4

Have you unexpectedly inherited a property, which you have lovingly renovated and restored to rent or hire out?

If so, Channel 4 would love to hear from you.

They are currently looking for aspirational properties and locations in the U.K, for a brand-new Channel 4 primetime television series, which will explore the narrative of family history and property inheritance.

Please email caroline.rowland@crackitproductions.co.uk 07958 721732