Guidance Sheet Index

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-Catering – NEW! 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 Owners – NEW! March 2024
13. Dog & Pet Friendly Accommodation
14. Dynamic Pricing – A Guide for Self-Catering Operators – NEW! 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 Company – NEW! 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 Theft – NEW! August 2024
20. EV Charger Guidance for Self-Catering Operators – NEW July 2024!
21. Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) FAQs – New September 2024!
22. Fire Safety within Short-Term Lets
23. Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) Abolition Guidance – NEW! 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. HMRC Regulations for Online Intermediaries and Angencies – NEW! November 2024
28. Holiday Let Mortgage: What You Need to Know
29. Hot Tubs and Spa Pools
30. ICO Data Protection
31. Key Data: Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management Company – NEW! JUNE 2024
32. Legionella Risk Assessment Template – UPDATED! January 2024
33. Legionella Policy
34. Marketing Advice
35. Members Operating Agreement
36. Mental Health Guidance: Look After Yourself – It Is Not Selfish – NEW October 2024
37. Music Licensing for Short-Term Let Operators in Scotland
38. Non-Domestic Rates and Reliefs (A Short Guide) 2024-2-25 – NEW! May 2024
39. Non-Domestic Rates and Small Business Bonus Scheme
40. Photography
41. Private Residential Tenancy
42. Private Water Supplies
43. Protecting Your Water Pipes This Winter by Pure Utilities
44. 2023 Rating Revaluation – Rates or Council Tax
45. Rental Agreements and Terms and Conditions – NEW! January 2024
46. Repairing Standards – Lead Testing – NEW! February 2024
47. Short-Term Let Licensing Committees – NEW! January 2024
48. Short-Term Let Regulations in Scotland – Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED! August 2024
49. Strategic Plan 2022-2026
50. Sustainability
51. Welcome Packs (The Provision of Food)