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The ASSC Guidance Sheet library is designed to help ASSC members successfully set up and operate their self-catering business in Scotland.

Our Guidance Sheets are written by industry stakeholders, experienced members of the organisation and self-catering experts. Exclusively for members of the ASSC, our advice on operations, finance, legislation, insurance and more, supports self-catering business owners in making those independent business decisions that matter.

The ASSC Guidance Sheet Resource Library includes the following:

  1. ASSC Talks Video Library
  2. Alcohol in welcome packs for Self-Catering Premises
  3. ASSC Committed to Quality Scheme (CTQ)
  4. Assistance Dogs (Guide Dogs)
  5. Benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Self-Catering Accommodation NEW! June 2024
  6. Bed Bugs in the UK – A Guide For Owners of Self-CateringNEW! January 2024
  7. Business Support Information
  8. CCTV in Short Term Lets
  9. Combined Council Tax & Non-Domestic Rated Properties: Waste and Water Fees
  10. Create a Climate Action Plan for your Business and Share your Sustainable Story
  11. Cycling Tourism Industry Guide
  12. Dangerous Dogs – A Guide for Self-Catering OwnersNEW! March 2024
  13. Dog & Pet Friendly Accommodation
  14. Dynamic Pricing – A Guide for Self-Catering OperatorsNEW! July 2024
  15. Electrical Safety Checks
  16. Electrical Safety Checks & Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)NEW! January 2024
  17. Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management CompanyNEW! February 2024
  18. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Short Term Let (STL) Accommodation
  19. Energy Theft -Stay Energy Safe: Do you know how to protect your business from the dangers of Energy TheftNEW! August 2024
  20. EV Charger Guidance for Self-Catering OperatorsNEW July 2024!
  21. Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) FAQsNew September 2024!
  22. Fire Safety within Short-Term Lets
  23. Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) Abolition GuidanceNEW! April 2024
  24. Furnished Holiday Lets – An In-depth Look at Inheritance Tax Relief (BPR)
  25. Furnished Holiday Lets – The Tax Implications
  26. Getting A Return from Your Rural Property  – NEW! October 2024
  27. Holiday Let Mortgage: What You Need to Know
  28. Hot Tubs and Spa Pools
  29. ICO Data Protection
  30. Key Data: Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management CompanyNEW! JUNE 2024
  31. Legionella Risk Assessment TemplateUPDATED! January 2024
  32. Legionella Policy
  33. Marketing Advice
  34. Members Operating Agreement
  35. Music Licensing for Short-Term Let Operators in Scotland
  36. Non-Domestic Rates and Reliefs (A Short Guide) 2024-2-25NEW! May 2024
  37. Non-Domestic Rates and Small Business Bonus Scheme
  38. Photography
  39. Private Residential Tenancy
  40. Private Water Supplies
  41. Protecting Your Water Pipes This Winter by Pure Utilities
  42. 2023 Rating Revaluation – Rates or Council Tax
  43. Rental Agreements and Terms and ConditionsNEW! January 2024
  44. Repairing Standards – Lead TestingNEW! February 2024
  45. Short-Term Let Licensing CommitteesNEW! January 2024
  46. Short-Term Let Regulations in Scotland – Frequently Asked QuestionsUPDATED! August 2024
  47. Strategic Plan 2022-2026
  48. Sustainability
  49. Welcome Packs (The Provision of Food)