Short Term Let Licences in Scotland - What You Need to Know

Introduction

New legislation has been introduced requiring anyone letting a property, including a guesthouse, on a short-term basis, to apply for and hold a licence from the relevant local authority. This is a new concept and is applied across all of Scotland.

The legislation is still developing and updated Orders are being introduced, so it is important to keep up to date with changes. Being aware of the rules and how to obtain a licence will help you to better advise your clients and know what is needed at the outset of a transaction.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022
• Why was the legislation introduced
• What is a short term let?
• When do you need a licence?
• Control zones
• What do you need to apply?
• Application process
• Determination
• Advertising
• Transferring
• Parallels with liquor licensing
• How this affects conveyancing transactions

This webinar was recorded on 3rd December 2024

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