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LOCAL MSP WELCOMES NEW POWERS ON AIRBNB LETS

30/4/2019

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MIDLOTHIAN AND EAST LOTHIAN RESIDENTS URGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON NEW PROPOSALS

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP, Colin Beattie, has given his backing to an announcement from the First Minister that councils will be handed powers to regulate and control short term holiday lets.

The move follows concerns that the number of short term accommodation lets in Midlothian and East Lothian, offered by platforms such as Airbnb, is restricting the volume of available residential properties available in tourist destinations.

Colin Beattie MSP is encouraging local residents to have their say on the Scottish Government’s plans as part of an online consultation that runs until 19th July 2019.

The proposal is part of a package of new housing initiatives announced at the SNP’s spring conference in Edinburgh this weekend – including a new £150 million scheme to help young people get on the property market with loans of up to £25,000 available to assist with a deposit for a new home.

The consultation can be found here (https://consult.gov.scot/housing-services-policy-unit/short-term-lets/consultation/subpage.2016-07-07.1474135251/) or by searching ‘Scot Gov short term lets consultation’ online.

Commenting, SNP MSP Colin Beattie said:

“While short term letting sites, such as Airbnb, have helped contribute to Scotland’s booming tourism industry they are making it harder for people in city centres, and tourism hotspots, to find permanent homes to live in.

“The SNP Government is looking to proactively tackle this issue by handing councils the power to control the number of lets and ensure they make a contribution to the local services they use.

“I’ve heard from many constituents who are concerned about this issue, and would encourage everyone to ensure their views are heard before the consultation closes on 19th July 2019.”
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