STL Solutions

30/10/2026

What an experience! Our team recently headed to Barcelona for Scale Fest 🚀

From meeting inspiring people and discovering new ideas to exploring the beautiful streets of Barcelona, it was a trip filled with great experiences and plenty of memories!

A fantastic opportunity to learn, connect and enjoy some time together as a team. A little business, a little sightseeing and a lot of inspiration! ✨ Here are some of our favourite moments from the trip! 📸

17/10/2026

🏠 Licensing Renewals: A Practical Guide to Preparing with Confidence

Understand STL licence renewals, deadlines, changing requirements and planning implications, helping operators avoid compliance risks.
Free for ASSC members | Non-members welcome

📍Online event
🗓Thursday, November 19 • 11 AM - 12 PM GMT

With the majority of Scotland’s first-issued short-term let licences due for renewal over the next 12 months, operators need to understand the renewal process – and the risks of getting it wrong.

16/10/2026

🚀 We're delighted to see the launch of the Edinburgh Visitor Levy Calculator!

Developed by our team at STL Accounting and Finance in collaboration with the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers (ASSC), this free tool has been designed to help ASSC members navigate the financial reporting requirements of the new Edinburgh Visitor Levy.

The calculator makes it easier for operators to calculate the levy, operator retention and amounts payable to the Council, while also generating downloadable CSV records to support quarterly returns.

Our aim was simple – to create a practical, easy-to-use resource that takes some of the complexity out of compliance for self-catering businesses.

A huge thank you to the ASSC team for the opportunity to collaborate on this project. We're proud to support Scotland's self-catering sector with solutions that make a real difference.

👇 ASSC members can find out more and access the calculator through the members-only website.

📢 New: Free Edinburgh Visitor Levy Calculator for ASSC Members

The ASSC has launched a free Edinburgh Visitor Levy Calculator for ASSC members, provided by STL Accounting and Finance, to help members prepare the figures required for their quarterly returns.

The calculator helps operators calculate the levy, operator retention and amount payable to the Council, while producing a downloadable CSV record pack.

The tool is available free of charge through the ASSC members-only website.

🔗 ASSC members can find out more and access the calculator here: https://www.assc.co.uk/news/assc-launches-free-edinburgh-visitor-levy-calculator-to-support-members/

Thank you to STL Accounting and Finance for developing this practical resource to support our members.

STL Solutions

15/10/2026

📩 DON'T WAIT FOR AN ENFORCEMENT LETTER.

Planning enforcement is becoming an increasingly important consideration for Edinburgh's short-term let sector (including the “home-let” sector).

At STL Solutions, we're seeing more enforcement activity from the City of Edinburgh Council, and our message to property owners is simple: be proactive, not reactive.

If your property requires planning permission, it's important to understand the process and take the appropriate steps rather than waiting for the Council to make contact.

Engaging with the planning system early can help you understand your options, address potential issues and make informed decisions about your property's future.

🏡 Protect your investment by understanding your planning position.

📩 Book your FREE consultation with STL Solutions today.

14/10/2026

🎤 STL Solutions is heading to Fort William!

We're delighted to be attending the ASSC Regional Gathering in Fort William as a guest speaker!

We're looking forward to sharing our insights, connecting with industry professionals, and joining valuable conversations about the opportunities and challenges facing the short-term let sector.

It's a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas, build connections, and support the continued growth of the industry.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🤝

🎤 Meet the Panel: State of the Nation - Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

What’s happening across Scotland’s regulatory landscape, and what do self-catering operators need to know?

Join us at the ASSC’s Fort William Regional Gathering for an expert panel discussion exploring the issues shaping the sector, from Short-Term Let Licensing and Planning Control Areas to Visitor Levies and Non-Domestic Rates.

Leading the session, Fiona Campbell MBE, ASSC Chief Executive, will share the latest State of the Nation update before welcoming three expert panellists:

💬 Ellen Walker, CEO of Visit Inverness Loch Ness
💬 Ross Armstrong, Head of Professional Services at STL Solutions
💬 Ruraidh Stewart, Councillor for Skye

Expect insights into the latest developments, practical discussion on what they mean for your business, and the opportunity to put your questions directly to the panel during the audience Q&A.

🎟️ Find out more and book your place: https://www.assc.co.uk/event/assc-regional-gathering-fort-william/



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11/10/2026

🏡 GOT YOUR STL LICENCE? YOU MAY STILL NEED PLANNING PERMISSION.

One of the most important things for Edinburgh short-term let operators to understand is that holding an STL licence does not automatically mean your property has the necessary planning permission. Neither does “home-letting” does not mean that some form of planning permission might not be required.

At STL Solutions, we've noticed increasing planning enforcement activity from the City of Edinburgh Council (aimed at both home-letting and secondary letting uses), highlighting the importance of engaging with the planning system.

Licensing and planning are separate regulatory requirements, and compliance with one does not guarantee compliance with the other.

Whether you're already operating or considering your next steps, understanding your planning position now could help prevent complications later.

📩 Unsure where your property stands? Book a FREE consultation with STL Solutions.

09/10/2026

⚠️ STL ENFORCEMENT IS INCREASING IN EDINBURGH
At STL Solutions, we've noticed an increase in planning enforcement activity by the City of Edinburgh Council relating to short-term let properties.

With greater scrutiny of short-term lets, it's more important than ever for owners and operators (including “home-letters” and “home-sharers”) to understand their planning position and to ensure they are engaging with the planning system appropriately.

Don't wait until enforcement action is taken to find out where you stand.

✅ Understand your planning requirements
✅ Identify potential risks to your property
✅ Take proactive steps to protect your investment

📩 Book a FREE consultation with STL Solutions today.

08/10/2026

📣 Four Weeks to Go!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the ASSC’s final Regional Gathering of 2026, taking place at Highland Cinema in Fort William on Wednesday 4th November.

🙌 Meet Our Exhibitors

We’re pleased to welcome West Holidays and Sykes to our growing line-up of exhibitors.

Come along to meet industry suppliers, discover useful products and services, and make new connections with businesses supporting the self-catering sector.

👉 See all of our exhibitors and find out more about them: https://guide.touchstay.com/guest/bAPICQxqtBmFd/info/1447881

With expert speakers, industry insight, discussion and plenty of opportunities to connect, there’s lots to look forward to.

🎟️ Secure your place: https://www.assc.co.uk/event/assc-regional-gathering-fort-william/



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30/09/2026

STL Solutions is looking forward to catching up with Scotland’s self-catering sector in Fort William this November!

We will be joining the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers in the Highlands for the final Regional Gathering of 2026, bringing together business owners, operators and industry colleagues for a day of conversation, insight and connection.It will be a great opportunity to share ideas, talk about the challenges and opportunities ahead, and catch up with some familiar faces and meet some new people from the Highlands and beyond!

Meeting the Challenges, Seizing the Opportunities
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Highland Cinema, Fort William
10am–3pm
Tickets: https://www.assc.co.uk/event/assc-regional-gathering-fort-william/