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
2. Alcohol in welcome packs for Self-Catering Premises
3. ASSC Committed to Quality Scheme (CTQ)
4. Assistance Dogs (Guide Dogs)
5. Benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Self-Catering Accommodation
6. Bed Bugs in the UK – A Guide For Owners of Self-Catering
7. Business Support Information
8. CCTV in Short Term Lets
9. Combined Council Tax & Non-Domestic Rated Properties: Waste and Water Fees
10. Compliance with Non-Domestic Rates Regulations – NEW February 2025
11. Create a Climate Action Plan for your Business and Share your Sustainable Story
12. Cycling Tourism Industry Guide
13. Dangerous Dogs – A Guide for Self-Catering Owners
14. Dog & Pet Friendly Accommodation
15. Dynamic Pricing – A Guide for Self-Catering Operators
16. Electrical Safety Checks
17. Electrical Safety Checks & Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
18. Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management Company
19. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Short Term Let (STL) Accommodation
20. Energy Theft -Stay Energy Safe: Do you know how to protect your business from the dangers of Energy Theft
21. EV Charger Guidance for Self-Catering Operators
22. Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) FAQs
23. Fire Safety within Short-Term Lets
24. Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) Abolition Guidance
25. Furnished Holiday Lets – An In-depth Look at Inheritance Tax Relief (BPR)
26. Furnished Holiday Lets – The Tax Implications
27. Getting A Return from Your Rural Property
28. HMRC Regulations for Online Intermediaries and Agencies
29. Holiday Let Mortgage: What You Need to Know
30. Hot Tubs and Spa Pools
31. ICO Data Protection
32. Key Data: Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management Company
33. Legionella Risk Assessment Template
34. Legionella Policy
35. Marketing Advice
36. Members Operating Agreement
37. Mental Health Guidance: Look After Yourself – It Is Not Selfish
38. Music Licensing for Short-Term Let Operators in Scotland
39. Non-Domestic Rates and Reliefs (A Short Guide) 2024-2-25
40. Non-Domestic Rates and Small Business Bonus Scheme
41. Photography
42. Private Residential Tenancy
43. Private Water Supplies – Your Complete Guide – NEW – NEW January 2025
44. Protecting Your Water Pipes This Winter by Pure Utilities
45. 2023 Rating Revaluation – Rates or Council Tax
46. Rental Agreements and Terms and Conditions
47. Repairing Standards – Lead Testing
48. Scottish Assessors Association: Non-Domestic Rates Guidance
49. Short-Term Let Licensing Committees
50. Short-Term Let Regulations in Scotland – Frequently Asked Questions
51. Strategic Plan 2022-2026
52. Sustainability
53. Welcome Packs (The Provision of Food)