What The Dickins: Expert Advice

Edinburgh Council loses a second STL Judicial Review….
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We are DELIGHTED to let you know that Lord Braid published his decision in the Judicial Review which Iain Muirhead and I,  Louise Dickins of Dickins Edinburgh Ltd, brought against Edinburgh Council’s STL planning Guidance for Business and we WON. Or should that be we won JR2 too. What a…

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Red Flags and Solutions for STL in Scotland
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Our MD, Louise Dickins, attended a meeting with the Minister for Housing, Paul McLennan MSP, together with ASSC CEO Fiona Campbell on 11th July 2023. We were asked to highlight the red flags for our sector and report back. The Minister had our Red Flags and Solutions for STL in…

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Save Self Catering in Edinburgh – Judicial Review
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In the week leading up to Christmas, I became one of four petitioners who brought a Judicial Review against Edinburgh Council’s Short Term Lets Licensing Scheme. When legislation is laid there is a three month window to challenge it and if you miss that timeframe, all opportunities to challenge at…

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Dickins Tips – How to Keep Cosy at Home this Winter
Keep warm this winter
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Winter is on its way to Edinburgh and as we brace for colder months, we look at some of the best ways to stay cosy at home this winter. With our ever increasing awareness of global warming and soaring costs of energy, we encourage guests staying in a Dickins home…

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How to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter – Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
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The autumn chill has arrived in Edinburgh and with the October energy cost increase weighing heavily on all our minds, we have put together energy saving tips for homeowners to help ensure your homes are running as efficiently as possible in the colder months ahead. We’ve read loads of articles…

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