Residential properties make a greater contribution to Edinburgh's economy than short-term lets, a study has found.
The 'gross value added' (GVA) by homes is higher than Airbnb -style accommodation "across all property types and all areas," research commissioned by Edinburgh City Council concluded.
Although in most cases a holiday let creates more employment opportunities, a report summarising findings said tourism jobs "are not as valuable in GVA terms as other economic activity in the city".
