Our Services
Comprehensive support for every stage of your STL journey
From first-time operators to established portfolios, we provide expert guidance on licensing, planning, compliance, finance, and growth across the UK.
Licensing & Compliance
End-to-end licence application handling across Scotland and the wider UK. We manage the full submission, liaise with councils on your behalf, and ensure your property meets all mandatory safety requirements - from fire risk to electrical safety.
- ✓Eligibility review
- ✓Full application handling
- ✓Safety compliance checklist
- ✓Council liaison
- ✓Ongoing compliance monitoring
Planning Permission & Consents
Navigate the planning process with confidence. We assess whether permission is required, prepare and submit applications, and manage additional consents. Expertise across all Scottish councils and key English & Welsh authorities.
- ✓Planning assessment
- ✓Application preparation
- ✓Certificate of Lawfulness
- ✓Appeal support
- ✓Development plan analysis
Enforcement & Appeals
Facing enforcement action, a licence refusal, or conditions you disagree with? We represent you through appeals, subcommittee hearings, and formal challenges with a strong track record of overturning decisions.
- ✓Licence refusal appeals
- ✓Enforcement defence
- ✓Subcommittee representation
- ✓Judicial review preparation
- ✓Condition challenges
Legal, Financial & Accounting
Specialist support to protect your STL business and maximise profitability. Our network of experts provides practical legal guidance, tax compliance, cashflow management, and financial planning tailored to short-term let operators.
- ✓Tax compliance & planning
- ✓Bookkeeping & accounts
- ✓Legal structuring advice
- ✓VAT & self-assessment
- ✓Financial projections
Festival & Events Letting
Maximise returns from Edinburgh Festival, Hogmanay, major sporting events, and other high-demand periods. We handle the licensing, compliance, and strategy so you can capitalise on peak demand.
- ✓One-off licence applications
- ✓Event-specific compliance
- ✓Pricing strategy
- ✓Seasonal preparation
- ✓Multi-property coordination
Consultation & Advisory
Not sure where to start? Our initial consultation is free. We'll assess your situation, explain your options, and recommend the best path forward. Paid deep-dive sessions available for complex cases.
- ✓Free initial assessment
- ✓Paid detailed consultations
- ✓Strategy sessions
- ✓Portfolio review
- ✓Ongoing advisory retainer
Buying & Selling
Traditional agents undervalue STLs. We understand the true earning potential, licensing premium, and connect sellers with our investor pool. Access to investors with £50k+ seeking 15-40% annual returns.
- ✓STL business valuation
- ✓Investor pool access
- ✓Due diligence
- ✓Licence transfer
- ✓Transaction management
Financial Products
STL mortgages are poorly understood by most lenders. We connect you with specialists who navigate the licensing-planning-mortgage disconnect, plus capital allowances and NDR advice.
- ✓Specialist STL mortgages
- ✓Capital allowances advice
- ✓Non-Domestic Rates analysis
- ✓STL insurance
- ✓Portfolio finance
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights on STL market trends, pricing benchmarks, occupancy rates, and regulatory developments. Make informed decisions about your property business with up-to-date intelligence.
- ✓Market trend reports
- ✓Pricing benchmarks
- ✓Regulatory tracking
- ✓Area-specific analysis
- ✓Competitor insights
Certificate of Lawfulness
A CLEUD is the strongest legal protection for your STL business. We prepare and submit applications backed by relevant case law, protecting your right to operate long-term. £899 + VAT - ASSC members 20% off.
- ✓Eligibility assessment
- ✓Evidence gathering
- ✓Application preparation
- ✓Legal argument drafting
- ✓Council submission & liaison
Book Expert Session
One-to-one consultation with Ross Armstrong on any complex STL matter. Licensing strategy, planning defence, enforcement response, or business structuring. £199/hour via Google Meet.
- ✓Available Tue & Thu, 1-4pm
- ✓Google Meet video call
- ✓Complex case strategy
- ✓Enforcement defence
- ✓Pre-authorisation payment
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