Landlord guide for Edinburgh
Edinburgh has the tightest rental supply in Scotland, with student, professional and short let pressures all competing for the same stock.
Licensing and local rules
- Landlord registration is mandatory before you advertise a property.
- HMO licensing applies from three unrelated occupiers.
- Short term letting licensing and planning control apply across the city.
What the local market looks like
- Short term let control areas have pushed some stock back into long term renting.
- Listed and conservation area properties limit what energy work you can do.
- Demand is strong year round, so well presented flats let quickly.
Your council
Licensing designations change, so always confirm the position for the exact address with the local authority before you let.