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Regulation10 July 2026·8 min read

Argyll and Bute, Perth and Kinross, Highland Rural: Scotland's Control Area Map Is Being Redrawn - and Fast

Three Scottish authorities moved on Control Area designation over summer 2026. Argyll and Bute agreed to consult on four island and peninsula areas (with a legal challenge already threatened by the ASSC). Perth and Kinross has already submitted its designation for Highland Perthshire to Scottish Ministers. Highland's own further consultations have closed. Operators in the affected areas have weeks, not months.

#Scotland #Control Areas #Regulation #Argyll and Bute #Perth and Kinross

Regulation5 June 2026·10 min read

Scotland's Short-Term Let Licensing Regime, Three Years On: What Did It Actually Deliver?

The Scottish licensing scheme opened in October 2022 and became mandatory on 1 October 2023. Two years and eight months on, this piece takes stock. What did the scheme deliver on the objectives it was sold on - housing supply, guest safety, and neighbourhood amenity - and what did it cost operators, communities, and the wider tourism economy?

#Scotland #Licensing #Regulation #Analysis

Regulation15 January 2026·7 min read

UK Short-Term Let Regulation: The Year in Review

From Scotland's maturing licensing scheme to England's registration plans and Wales's new framework - a comprehensive look at how STL regulation evolved in 2025.

#UK-Wide #Regulation #Year in Review

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