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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Edinburgh holiday let owners fear tourist tax will encourage black market

A five per cent levy will be charged by accommodation providers on all visitors to Edinburgh - (Getty/iStock)

Owners of self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh have raised concerns over the city’s new tourist tax, claiming that it puts increased pressure on small businesses.

Edinburgh became the first place in the UK to introduce a visitor levy city-wide when the new tax came into force last Friday, 24 July.

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