Short-let licensing,taken off your hands.
- Service
- Licensing only
- For
- Owners and landlords
- Covers
- Every kind of home
- Contract
- None needed
For owners who want their short-let licensing done properly. A focused, consultative service: we work out what each home needs, help you put it in place and keep it current. If you would like us to manage the home afterwards, that option is always open.
First, the right path for how you use the home.
Every home is different, and the rules are not one size fits all. What applies depends on the home, the area and how you plan to let it, so that is where we start.
Two things decide the path.
Get them right and everything after is straightforward. Get them wrong and an application can be refused, with the fee gone.
What it is, and where it sits.
The type of home, the building around it, the area and the people who live next door.
How you want to let it.
All year, part of the year, or around your own life. Each one takes a different path, and we know them all.
A home to let
A second home, or a property you own but do not live in, welcoming guests through the year. The most common path by far.
Rooms to spare
Got the space? Put it to work. Spare rooms in the home you live in, let to guests while you are there.
While you are away
Your own home, earning while you travel, work away or spend the summer elsewhere.
A little of both
Your own home, let whether you are in or away, as life allows.
We take on every step, from first check to renewal.
One team handles the application, the certificates and the renewals, and we are on hand if you would like us to manage the home afterwards.
- 01Before you apply
Getting the home ready
- What the home needs, checked first
- Safety checks arranged
- Home set up to the licence standard
- Supporting documents prepared
- 02The application
Submitted complete and correct
- Application prepared and submitted
- Council requirements handled for you
- Council and inspection queries handled
- Every requirement set up in the home
- 03Once licensed
Kept current, year after year
- Certificates renewed before they expire
- Licence renewal managed
- Changes reported to the council
- Compliance file kept up to date
Everything the council asks for, prepared properly.
A licence application is more than a form. It brings together plans, certificates, insurance and a notice at the property, and every piece has to be right. We prepare the lot and stay with it until the decision.
Then the certificates and safety checks.
Every licensed home has safety standards to meet, and checks fall due at different times. We make sure each one is in place and on file before the first guest, then keep it that way for as long as the home is let.
Source: Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators1
Nothing is left to lapse.
Licences, certificates and safety checks all come with dates attached. We keep every one on a single record for each home, track every expiry and book renewals well ahead, so the home stays compliant between lets and year after year.
- 01
One record for every home
The licence, its conditions, every certificate and the insurance, kept together in one place.
- 02
Every expiry date tracked
Each document carries its renewal date, with reminders set well before it falls due.
- 03
Renewals booked, not chased
Safety checks and renewals are booked ahead, so nothing runs out between lets.
- 04
Open to you, any time
You can see what is in date, what is coming up and what has already been done.
- 05
Ready when asked
If the council, an insurer or a buyer asks for a document, it is already on file.
Each bar shows the time left before renewal.
Get it right first time.
Premises can be advertised without a licence but no bookings can be taken or guests received until a licence is issued.Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators, 20267
In Edinburgh, application fees are paid when you apply and are not refunded if an application fails, so it pays to get it right first time.5
- 01Scottish Government: Part 1 guidance, section 2, getting ready to apply
- 02Scottish Government: Part 1 guidance, section 7, glossary of terms
- 03Scottish Government: Short-term let licences in operation, to 31 December 2025
- 04Scottish Government: Short term lets, licensing scheme part 2, supplementary guidance
- 05City of Edinburgh Council: Short term let licence application fees and refunds
- 06City of Edinburgh Council: Short-term lets
- 07Scottish Government: Short term lets, licensing scheme part 1, guidance for hosts and operators (25 March 2026)
It is about finding the balance.
Short letting should be a good experience for visitors, neighbours and owners alike. Licensing is how Scotland makes sure of that, and we are fully behind it. Every unit we advise on is set up to meet its conditions from day one.
Talk to us about your units →- 01
Pro-licensing
We back Scotland's licensing scheme and work within it.
- 02
Done properly, first time
The right type for each unit, submitted complete and correct.
- 03
Safety before guests
Every safety check done and on file before a guest arrives.
- 04
Neighbour conscious
Occupancy limits and house rules set out from the start.
- 05
Plain-English advice
Licensing specialists, not solicitors, and clear about the difference.
Owners, in their own words.
“A leak came through from the flat upstairs mid-stay. Hame sorted the neighbour and the repair, and the guests carried on as if nothing had happened. I only heard about it once it was fixed.”
“It feels personal. I know exactly who is looking after my flat, and the awkward guest requests never land on my phone. They are handled kindly and quickly, every time.”
“We only meant to let it for the summer. It ran so smoothly, and the communication was so good, that we kept it going well beyond.”
“Students have the flat through the year, then Hame takes over for the summer. They marketed it to families, and the summer was busy from start to finish without me lifting a finger.”
“The changeover between the students leaving and the first guests arriving used to be the part I dreaded. Now it just happens, and the flat is ready again for September.”
Menu
Short-let licensing,taken off your hands.
- Service
- Licensing only
- For
- Owners and landlords
- Covers
- Every kind of home
- Contract
- None needed
For owners who want their short-let licensing done properly. A focused, consultative service: we work out what each home needs, help you put it in place and keep it current. If you would like us to manage the home afterwards, that option is always open.
First, the right path for how you use the home.
Every home is different, and the rules are not one size fits all. What applies depends on the home, the area and how you plan to let it, so that is where we start.
Two things decide the path.
Get them right and everything after is straightforward. Get them wrong and an application can be refused, with the fee gone.
What it is, and where it sits.
The type of home, the building around it, the area and the people who live next door.
How you want to let it.
All year, part of the year, or around your own life. Each one takes a different path, and we know them all.
A home to let
A second home, or a property you own but do not live in, welcoming guests through the year. The most common path by far.
Rooms to spare
Got the space? Put it to work. Spare rooms in the home you live in, let to guests while you are there.
While you are away
Your own home, earning while you travel, work away or spend the summer elsewhere.
A little of both
Your own home, let whether you are in or away, as life allows.
We take on every step, from first check to renewal.
One team handles the application, the certificates and the renewals, and we are on hand if you would like us to manage the home afterwards.
- 01Before you apply
Getting the home ready
- What the home needs, checked first
- Safety checks arranged
- Home set up to the licence standard
- Supporting documents prepared
- 02The application
Submitted complete and correct
- Application prepared and submitted
- Council requirements handled for you
- Council and inspection queries handled
- Every requirement set up in the home
- 03Once licensed
Kept current, year after year
- Certificates renewed before they expire
- Licence renewal managed
- Changes reported to the council
- Compliance file kept up to date
Everything the council asks for, prepared properly.
A licence application is more than a form. It brings together plans, certificates, insurance and a notice at the property, and every piece has to be right. We prepare the lot and stay with it until the decision.
Then the certificates and safety checks.
Every licensed home has safety standards to meet, and checks fall due at different times. We make sure each one is in place and on file before the first guest, then keep it that way for as long as the home is let.
Source: Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators1
Nothing is left to lapse.
Licences, certificates and safety checks all come with dates attached. We keep every one on a single record for each home, track every expiry and book renewals well ahead, so the home stays compliant between lets and year after year.
- 01
One record for every home
The licence, its conditions, every certificate and the insurance, kept together in one place.
- 02
Every expiry date tracked
Each document carries its renewal date, with reminders set well before it falls due.
- 03
Renewals booked, not chased
Safety checks and renewals are booked ahead, so nothing runs out between lets.
- 04
Open to you, any time
You can see what is in date, what is coming up and what has already been done.
- 05
Ready when asked
If the council, an insurer or a buyer asks for a document, it is already on file.
Each bar shows the time left before renewal.
Get it right first time.
Premises can be advertised without a licence but no bookings can be taken or guests received until a licence is issued.Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators, 20267
In Edinburgh, application fees are paid when you apply and are not refunded if an application fails, so it pays to get it right first time.5
- 01Scottish Government: Part 1 guidance, section 2, getting ready to apply
- 02Scottish Government: Part 1 guidance, section 7, glossary of terms
- 03Scottish Government: Short-term let licences in operation, to 31 December 2025
- 04Scottish Government: Short term lets, licensing scheme part 2, supplementary guidance
- 05City of Edinburgh Council: Short term let licence application fees and refunds
- 06City of Edinburgh Council: Short-term lets
- 07Scottish Government: Short term lets, licensing scheme part 1, guidance for hosts and operators (25 March 2026)
It is about finding the balance.
Short letting should be a good experience for visitors, neighbours and owners alike. Licensing is how Scotland makes sure of that, and we are fully behind it. Every unit we advise on is set up to meet its conditions from day one.
Talk to us about your units →- 01
Pro-licensing
We back Scotland's licensing scheme and work within it.
- 02
Done properly, first time
The right type for each unit, submitted complete and correct.
- 03
Safety before guests
Every safety check done and on file before a guest arrives.
- 04
Neighbour conscious
Occupancy limits and house rules set out from the start.
- 05
Plain-English advice
Licensing specialists, not solicitors, and clear about the difference.
Owners, in their own words.
“A leak came through from the flat upstairs mid-stay. Hame sorted the neighbour and the repair, and the guests carried on as if nothing had happened. I only heard about it once it was fixed.”
“It feels personal. I know exactly who is looking after my flat, and the awkward guest requests never land on my phone. They are handled kindly and quickly, every time.”
“We only meant to let it for the summer. It ran so smoothly, and the communication was so good, that we kept it going well beyond.”
“Students have the flat through the year, then Hame takes over for the summer. They marketed it to families, and the summer was busy from start to finish without me lifting a finger.”
“The changeover between the students leaving and the first guests arriving used to be the part I dreaded. Now it just happens, and the flat is ready again for September.”
Menu
Short-let licensing,taken off your hands.
- Service
- Licensing only
- For
- Owners and landlords
- Covers
- Every kind of home
- Contract
- None needed
For owners who want their short-let licensing done properly. A focused, consultative service: we work out what each home needs, help you put it in place and keep it current. If you would like us to manage the home afterwards, that option is always open.
First, the right path for how you use the home.
Every home is different, and the rules are not one size fits all. What applies depends on the home, the area and how you plan to let it, so that is where we start.
Two things decide the path.
Get them right and everything after is straightforward. Get them wrong and an application can be refused, with the fee gone.
What it is, and where it sits.
The type of home, the building around it, the area and the people who live next door.
How you want to let it.
All year, part of the year, or around your own life. Each one takes a different path, and we know them all.
A home to let
A second home, or a property you own but do not live in, welcoming guests through the year. The most common path by far.
Rooms to spare
Got the space? Put it to work. Spare rooms in the home you live in, let to guests while you are there.
While you are away
Your own home, earning while you travel, work away or spend the summer elsewhere.
A little of both
Your own home, let whether you are in or away, as life allows.
We take on every step, from first check to renewal.
One team handles the application, the certificates and the renewals, and we are on hand if you would like us to manage the home afterwards.
- 01Before you apply
Getting the home ready
- What the home needs, checked first
- Safety checks arranged
- Home set up to the licence standard
- Supporting documents prepared
- 02The application
Submitted complete and correct
- Application prepared and submitted
- Council requirements handled for you
- Council and inspection queries handled
- Every requirement set up in the home
- 03Once licensed
Kept current, year after year
- Certificates renewed before they expire
- Licence renewal managed
- Changes reported to the council
- Compliance file kept up to date
Everything the council asks for, prepared properly.
A licence application is more than a form. It brings together plans, certificates, insurance and a notice at the property, and every piece has to be right. We prepare the lot and stay with it until the decision.
Then the certificates and safety checks.
Every licensed home has safety standards to meet, and checks fall due at different times. We make sure each one is in place and on file before the first guest, then keep it that way for as long as the home is let.
Source: Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators1
Nothing is left to lapse.
Licences, certificates and safety checks all come with dates attached. We keep every one on a single record for each home, track every expiry and book renewals well ahead, so the home stays compliant between lets and year after year.
- 01
One record for every home
The licence, its conditions, every certificate and the insurance, kept together in one place.
- 02
Every expiry date tracked
Each document carries its renewal date, with reminders set well before it falls due.
- 03
Renewals booked, not chased
Safety checks and renewals are booked ahead, so nothing runs out between lets.
- 04
Open to you, any time
You can see what is in date, what is coming up and what has already been done.
- 05
Ready when asked
If the council, an insurer or a buyer asks for a document, it is already on file.
Each bar shows the time left before renewal.
Get it right first time.
Premises can be advertised without a licence but no bookings can be taken or guests received until a licence is issued.Scottish Government guidance for hosts and operators, 20267
In Edinburgh, application fees are paid when you apply and are not refunded if an application fails, so it pays to get it right first time.5
- 01Scottish Government: Part 1 guidance, section 2, getting ready to apply
- 02Scottish Government: Part 1 guidance, section 7, glossary of terms
- 03Scottish Government: Short-term let licences in operation, to 31 December 2025
- 04Scottish Government: Short term lets, licensing scheme part 2, supplementary guidance
- 05City of Edinburgh Council: Short term let licence application fees and refunds
- 06City of Edinburgh Council: Short-term lets
- 07Scottish Government: Short term lets, licensing scheme part 1, guidance for hosts and operators (25 March 2026)
It is about finding the balance.
Short letting should be a good experience for visitors, neighbours and owners alike. Licensing is how Scotland makes sure of that, and we are fully behind it. Every unit we advise on is set up to meet its conditions from day one.
Talk to us about your units →- 01
Pro-licensing
We back Scotland's licensing scheme and work within it.
- 02
Done properly, first time
The right type for each unit, submitted complete and correct.
- 03
Safety before guests
Every safety check done and on file before a guest arrives.
- 04
Neighbour conscious
Occupancy limits and house rules set out from the start.
- 05
Plain-English advice
Licensing specialists, not solicitors, and clear about the difference.
Owners, in their own words.
“A leak came through from the flat upstairs mid-stay. Hame sorted the neighbour and the repair, and the guests carried on as if nothing had happened. I only heard about it once it was fixed.”
“It feels personal. I know exactly who is looking after my flat, and the awkward guest requests never land on my phone. They are handled kindly and quickly, every time.”
“We only meant to let it for the summer. It ran so smoothly, and the communication was so good, that we kept it going well beyond.”
“Students have the flat through the year, then Hame takes over for the summer. They marketed it to families, and the summer was busy from start to finish without me lifting a finger.”
“The changeover between the students leaving and the first guests arriving used to be the part I dreaded. Now it just happens, and the flat is ready again for September.”