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Student Association’s President claims that councillors have “failed the youth of St Andrews”
Posted on April 25, 2019April 26, 2019

Student Association’s President claims that councillors have “failed the youth of St Andrews”

QV has previously reported on the decision of councillor members of the Community and Housing Services (CHS) committee t...
Resident’s association welcomes HMO cap
Posted on April 13, 2019

Resident’s association welcomes HMO cap

Speaking on behalf of the Confederation of St Andrews Resident's Associations, David Middleton, chairman, commented: ...
Students hope to circumvent ban on further HMOs in St Andrews
Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

Students hope to circumvent ban on further HMOs in St Andrews

A survey of students renting private accommodation in the town by the University Students Association, with the Universi...
Council’s survey shows overwhelming preference for no increase in HMOs
Posted on April 6, 2019April 24, 2019

Council’s survey shows overwhelming preference for no increase in HMOs

Fife Council's Housing Services has published the results of its consultation on the the introduction of an HMO overprov...
Fife Council to consult on regulating HMO numbers in St Andrews
Posted on January 25, 2019February 7, 2019

Fife Council to consult on regulating HMO numbers in St Andrews

Fife Council has announced plans to consult on proposals to limit the growth in HMOs in St Andrews [1]. Convenor of t...

Latest Posts

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    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project

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    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Councillors reject officials recommendation on holiday lets

  • Residents association slams council report on regulating holiday lets
    Posted on January 6, 2026January 25, 2026

    Residents association slams council report on regulating holiday lets

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    Posted on August 23, 2025January 6, 2026

    Council consults on Airbnb type short-term lets

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    Posted on April 13, 2025August 23, 2025

    Short-Term Lets – Residents Association calls for St Andrews Control Areas

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