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ASSC announces certification partnership with I-PRAC
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The ASSC [Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers] has announced it has partnered-up with verification platform I-PRAC to offer free approval certification for ASSC members. The free initiative for ASSC members aims to boost enquiries, consumer trust and encourage direct bookings. Research quoted by the ASSC stated that 89 per cent of short-term rental bookings fail at the payment hurdle, as […]
ASSC announces £1m grant for self-catering businesses
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers [ ASSC ] and Visit Scotland have announced a £1 million grant to support Scottish self-catering businesses. The government grant will support businesses facing hardship due to the effects of the pandemic. The fund will be made specifically available for Scottish businesses previously ineligible to receive other support or […]
NHS Homes scheme expands to over 2,500 homes
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: NHS Homes, the scheme launched by the short-term rental sector to initially offer free accommodation and amenities to NHS key workers in London, has rapidly expanded its capacity and geographical reach thanks to several new members joining. The scheme is operated by a number of professional management companies in the short-term let industry, under […]
Overflowing bins attributed to holiday let “explosion” in Edinburgh
Reading Time: 2 minutesScotland: Edinburgh City Council is attributing a 13 per cent increase in overflowing bins over the last 12 months to the perceived “explosion” of holiday lets in the city like those rented out over Airbnb. Over the summer alone, overflowing bins have generated some 6,000 complaints from disgruntled homeowners in Edinburgh. The city council is […]