The Highlands is in the midst of a housing crisis. We are calling on the Highland Council to introduce short term let control areas, cut down the number of short term lets, and ensure that everyone has access to an affordable home.

Holiday lets are increasing faster in the Highlands than any other part of Scotland. The unchecked explosion of short term lets and the subsequent lack of permanent homes is having a devastating impact on our communities: schools are being forced to close; our health service is struggling; and local businesses are unable to recruit. 

But the Highland Council has the chance to change this. The council has the power to protect permanent housing for residents and strengthen communities by introducing short term let control areas across the Highlands. 

However, the council is facing huge pressure by short-term landlords to stop any controls that might hurt their profits. 

Now is our chance to come together to demand that the council protects our communities from being bought up by predatory landlords.