Exploring Edinburgh City Council’s Stance on Short-Term Rentals, by Pedro Poole.

The City Council, steered by elected officials, is fundamentally influenced by political motivations and agendas. During the 2022 elections, each political party outlined their key priorities in their...

How many short-term rental licences have been issued in Edinburgh as of 31 March 2025?

The official number is 4,863. But before you start imagining 4,863 perfectly legal and licensed Airbnbs buzzing away across the city — hold on. That number includes duplicate licences: properties...

Avoid Losing Your Short-Term Let License: Essential Steps

Edinburgh City Council has issued 2,542 licenses for Short-Term Lets (STL), covering approximately 60% of all applications submitted up to two months ago. If you’re among the fortunate ones who...
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