Edinburgh March 2020 Meeting 

Protecting your short let business in turbulent times - getting what you do right! Barry Burton 

Barry is the owner & director of Evergreen Property, an Edinburgh-based letting agency.

Since 2015, he has developed a unique proposition for landlords in that Evergreen Property is both a registered letting agent, looking after traditional buy to lets for landlords but has also become a leading Short Let management agency.

Over the last 4 years, Barry and his team have welcomed 1000s guests to Edinburgh. He understands the complexity of the market in Edinburgh and has in-depth knowledge of the pros and cons of the rapidly growing sector on the city.He has also been recently appointed to the board of Directors of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers.

Evergreen Property also manages a portfolio of long let properties, meaning Barry also has a thorough understanding of this market. Evergreen Property is a registered Letting Agent and Barry is well versed with the rules and regulations protecting tenants and landlords within the Scottish Market. Being involved in both long and short lets, Barry and his team, are well placed in the ever-changing property world of 2020 and beyond. 

Barry graduated from Edinburgh University in 1998.  He trained as a teacher and taught across a number of Edinburgh schools for 16 years.  He has been investing in property for over 10 years, and has a number of short and long let properties within his own portfolio, both in the UK and overseas. 

ALSO.. Self Catering Accommodation: New regulatory frameworks - Fiona Campbell ​​​

Fiona was appointed as the ASSC's first Chief Executive in February 2015. She was charged with growing the Association, recruiting ers, and ensuring that member benefits are as comprehensive and valuable as possible.

In an ever-changing tourism landscape and as more and more legislation, regulations and business expenses appear on the horizon, as well as the opportunities and challenges created by the collaborative economy, the ASSC finds itself increasingly politically engaged on a national and European level.

Fiona works with key industry groups and stakeholders to support the representation that puts the ASSC at the forefront of the Scottish Tourism industry.

Fiona has operated two holiday homes overlooking Loch Long, Argyll for the last 18 years.