Edinburgh STL Compliance Guide
Edinburgh STL Compliance guide.
Edinburgh is one of the most heavily regulated cities for STL in Europe. We walk landlords through the full process — taking a standard AST property all the way to a fully compliant short-term let. You bring the property; we bring the playbook.
Who we work with
Built for landlords who want to maximise their property's earning potential.
Accidental landlords
You've inherited a property or can't sell — and STL feels overwhelming. We remove the confusion entirely and walk you through every step so you never feel out of your depth.
Fed-up HMO & buy-to-let landlords
Scotland's new tenancy laws — rent caps and eviction restrictions under the Housing (Scotland) Act — have made long-term letting genuinely frustrating. You already understand property; we solve the compliance piece so you can pivot to STL cleanly.
Curious landlords who want it done right
Edinburgh's STL licensing isn't trivial — fire safety, planning permission, HMO overlaps. One failed application costs time and money. Our mentoring is essentially insurance against getting it wrong the first time.
Landlords ready to hand over the keys
You've already decided STL is the way forward and want someone to run it afterward. The Partnership Plan gives you one process, one relationship and zero handoff friction — we license it and operate it.
Mentoring Plan
Guided every step of the way
A structured programme to get your property licensed, compliant and ready to operate — without you having to learn the system from scratch.
Qualifying call
We learn your property details and your appetite for risk.
Programme fit
We explain the mentoring programmes and help you choose the one that suits you best.
Document prep
You share the information, we prepare your documents ready for you to submit.
We track everything
We keep tabs on every submission — you just reply to our messages.
Interim income
Keep your property generating income while you wait. We'll guide you with proven strategies and trusted local partners.
Weekly check-ins
Scheduled weekly calls and updates so you always know where you stand.
Partnership Plan
Everything in mentoring — plus we run it with you
For landlords who know they want us to manage the property once it's licensed. We hand-hold through the application and roll straight into operation the day the licence lands.
Data-led decision
A clear presentation comparing management vs guaranteed rent and which mentoring route fits you best.
Property staging
We help you furnish and stage the property throughout the application process so it's go-live ready.
Pro photography
Professional photos taken so the listing is ready the moment the licence lands.
Systems installed
We fully install our operating systems so you're ready to go once the short-let license is approved.
Programmes & pricing
Pick the programme that fits
Two structured programmes — plus a free starter guide when you share your property details.
Free guide
A one-off guide document covering the STL compliance basics.
- One-off PDF guide
- Sent after you fill out our property details form
- Property Information Form - Get a free valuation + Compliance checklist →
- No commitment
Mentoring Plan
We walk you through the full STL compliance and application process.
- Qualifying call & programme fit
- Document preparation
- Submission tracking
- Weekly check-ins
- Letting agent recommendations for interim income
- 50% refund on failed applications
Partnership Plan
Everything in mentoring — plus we operate the property once it's licensed.
- Everything in Mentoring Plan
- Onboarding fee included
- Management vs guaranteed rent analysis
- Pre-agreed management contract on launch
- Professional photography included
- Property staging support
FAQs
Mentoring & compliance — your questions answered
Ready to get operational?
Book a free 15-minute call or send us your property details. No pressure, no jargon — just clear options for your property.