ASSC’s short-term lets survey launched

In response to the Scottish Government announcing its intent to licence all short-term lets in Scotland from 1 October 2022, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) are asking all short-term let providers to complete a new survey to help the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development develop a current (mid-2022) baseline analysis of the sector that will enable future comparisons based on the same metrics and indicators.

Fiona Campbell, Chief Executive of the ASSC, said:

“The ASSC has always been committed to providing an evidence base to help better inform discussions around short-term letting. This is a subject of considerable importance with new licensing and planning regulations affecting the sector and as we look ahead to a sustainable, post-pandemic future for our industry.”

Short-term lets include self-catering units, B&Bs, un-licenced guest houses, glamping pods, yurts, etc. ASSC are looking for as many responses as possible to ensure that the sector’s needs are being represented.

The survey should take roughly 6 minutes to complete and is open for the next few weeks, with the data collected used to inform and argue on behalf of the industry. To participate, please use this link here.

We act for many self-catering businesses throughout Scotland and are proud Trade Suppliers Plus members of ASSC. To discuss how our EQ Leisure specialists can help your self-catering business, please email leisure@eqaccountants.co.uk or call one of our offices.