Guidance Sheet Index

The ASSC Guidance Sheet library is designed to help ASSC members successfully set up and operate their self-catering business in Scotland.

Our Guidance Sheets are written by industry stakeholders, experienced members of the organisation and self-catering experts. Exclusively for members of the ASSC, our advice on operations, finance, legislation, insurance and more, supports self-catering business owners in making those independent business decisions that matter.

The ASSC Guidance Sheet Resource Library includes the following:

  1. ASSC Talks Video Library Index
  2. ASSC Talks Video Library
  3. Alcohol in welcome packs for Self-Catering Premises
  4. ASSC Committed to Quality Scheme (CTQ)
  5. Assistance Dogs (Guide Dogs)
  6. Bed Bugs in the UK – A Guide For Owners of Self-CateringNEW! January 2024
  7. Business Support Information
  8. CCTV in Short Term Lets
  9. Combined Council Tax & Non-Domestic Rated Properties: Waste and Water Fees
  10. Create a Climate Action Plan for your Business and Share your Sustainable Story
  11. Cycling Tourism Industry Guide
  12. Dangerous Dogs – A Guide for Self-Catering OwnersNEW March 2024
  13. Dog & Pet Friendly Accommodation
  14. Electrical Safety Checks
  15. Electrical Safety Checks & Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) – NEW! January 2024
  16. Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management CompanyNEW! February 2024
  17. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Short Term Let (STL) Accommodation
  18. Fire Safety within Short-Term Lets
  19. Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) Abolition GuidanceNEW April 2024
  20. Furnished Holiday Lets – An In-depth Look at Inheritance Tax Relief (BPR)
  21. Furnished Holiday Lets – The Tax Implications
  22. Holiday Let Mortgage: What You Need to Know
  23. Hot Tubs and Spa Pools
  24. ICO Data Protection
  25. Legionella Risk Assessment TemplateUPDATED January 2024
  26. Legionella Policy
  27. Marketing Advice
  28. Members Operating Agreement
  29. Music Licensing for Short-Term Let Operators in Scotland
  30. Non-Domestic Rates and Reliefs (A Short Guide) 2024-2-25NEW May 2024
  31. Non Domestic Rates and Small Business Bonus Scheme
  32. Photography
  33. Private Residential Tenancy
  34. Private Water Supplies
  35. Protecting Your Water Pipes This Winter by Pure Utilities
  36. 2023 Rating Revaluation – Rates or Council Tax
  37. Rental Agreements and Terms and ConditionsNEW! January 2024
  38. Repairing Standards – Lead TestingNEW! February 2024
  39. Short-Term Let Licensing CommitteesNEW! January 2024
  40. Short-Term Let Regulations in Scotland – Frequently Asked Questions
  41. Strategic Plan 2022-2026
  42. Sustainability
  43. Welcome Packs (The Provision of Food)