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 Index
2. ASSC Talks Video Library
3. Alcohol in welcome packs for Self-Catering Premises
4. ASSC Committed to Quality Scheme (CTQ)
5. Assistance Dogs (Guide Dogs)
6. Benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Self-Catering Accommodation – NEW! June 2024
7. Bed Bugs in the UK – A Guide For Owners of Self-Catering – NEW! January 2024
8. Business Support Information
9. CCTV in Short Term Lets
10. Combined Council Tax & Non-Domestic Rated Properties: Waste and Water Fees
11. Create a Climate Action Plan for your Business and Share your Sustainable Story
12. Cycling Tourism Industry Guide
13. Dangerous Dogs – A Guide for Self-Catering Owners – NEW! March 2024
14. Dog & Pet Friendly Accommodation
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. Fire Safety within Short-Term Lets
20. Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) Abolition Guidance – NEW! April 2024
21. Furnished Holiday Lets – An In-depth Look at Inheritance Tax Relief (BPR)
22. Furnished Holiday Lets – The Tax Implications
23. Holiday Let Mortgage: What You Need to Know
24. Hot Tubs and Spa Pools
25. ICO Data Protection
26. Key Data: Empower Your Management: The Ultimate Guide to Building Confidence and Efficiency in Your Property Management Company – NEW! JUNE 2024
27. Legionella Risk Assessment Template – UPDATED! January 2024
28. Legionella Policy
29. Marketing Advice
30. Members Operating Agreement
31. Music Licensing for Short-Term Let Operators in Scotland
32. Non-Domestic Rates and Reliefs (A Short Guide) 2024-2-25 – NEW! May 2024
33. Non-Domestic Rates and Small Business Bonus Scheme
34. Photography
35. Private Residential Tenancy
36. Private Water Supplies
37. Protecting Your Water Pipes This Winter by Pure Utilities
38. 2023 Rating Revaluation – Rates or Council Tax
39. Rental Agreements and Terms and Conditions – NEW! January 2024
40. Repairing Standards – Lead Testing – NEW! February 2024
41. Short-Term Let Licensing Committees – NEW! January 2024
42. Short-Term Let Regulations in Scotland – Frequently Asked Questions
43. Strategic Plan 2022-2026
44. Sustainability
45. Welcome Packs (The Provision of Food)