Short-Term Lets

As of the end of last year, the local authority with the highest rate of short-term lets in their area was Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council).

Just 43 applications (13%) for new short-term lets (STLS) have been rejected by the Highland Council since the second Scottish control area was agreed four years ago.

The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has given support to progress to public consultation on two proposed Short-Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs), reflecting the differing pressures on housing in Inverness City and across rural Highland communities. The decision to do so i

An Aberdeen sheriff has refused an appeal by a property owner against a decision not to award him a short-term let licence after it concluded following a single objection to the application from a neighbour that there was the potential for public nuisance if the licence was granted.

Inverness councillors have agreed to progress with the process of considering the introduction of two distinct Short-Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) for Inverness city and wider rural areas.

Members of the Highland Council's Sutherland County Committee have agreed to progress the process for considering the introduction of a Short-Term Let Control Area covering all or part of Sutherland. At this week's meeting, it was also agreed that progressing the consideration would enable communiti

Highland Council is moving forward with steps to consider the introduction of Short Term Let (STL) Control Areas in both Sutherland and Skye and Raasay, following evidence that housing markets in these regions are under increasing pressure.

A Highland Council report has confirmed that the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward area does not currently face the level of housing pressure from short-term lets (STLs) required to justify progressing the creation of a Short Term Let Control Area. Members of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee confir

The Highland Council has reached different conclusions on short-term let (STL) control areas in two regions following detailed housing reviews.

A Highland Council committee has agreed to progress with the process of considering the introduction of a short-term let control area after another found there was no justification to establish one in its area. Steps towards introducing a short-term let control area were considered by the local auth

Residents and businesses are being asked what they think of a proposed short-term let control area in parts of Perth and Kinross.

Glasgow City Council is weighing up whether to allow temporary exemptions from short-term let (STL) licensing to help meet soaring accommodation demand during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Fife Council is inviting residents to share their views on short-term lets and the potential designation of Short-term Let Control Areas within Fife.   This consultation aims to gather public opinion on the principle of implementing control areas within which short-term lets would need planning

The renewal period for secondary short-term let licences in Edinburgh is being extended from one to three years.

The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed changes to its licensing policy on short-term lets (STLs) that will water down key health and safety requirements for homesharers during the Festival period to try to ease the acute shortages of visitor accommodation.