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Registrations for properties for The Open Championship, St Andrews 2027, are now closed. We are no longer accepting new property submissions or arranging viewing appointments.

We would like to thank all homeowners who expressed an interest in participating.

STL Temporary Exemptions for The 155th Open at St Andrews Golf Open STL Temporary Exemptions for The 155th Open at St Andrews Golf Open (11 - 18 July 2027) The Open Championship returns to St Andrews in July 2027, bringing a significant number of visitors to the area. To support accommodation demand, Fife Council is offering Short-Term Let (STL) Temporary Exemptions. A temporary exemption allows the use of a property as a short-term let for a specific, time-limited period for The 155th Open at St Andrews without a full STL Licence. Applications will be accepted between 15 June and 4 October 2026. It can take up to 6 months to determine applications, so we encourage you to apply early. You can only operate as a STL when the exemption is granted. If you hold a valid full STL licence, a temporary exemption is not required. Note: If you hold a HMO licence and/or Landlord Registration, a STL licence or exemption is required.

For further information visit Temporary exemptions – Golf Open 2027 | Fife Council

As licensing requirements can vary depending on how a property is occupied and operated, we would strongly recommend contacting Fife Council directly to discuss your specific circumstances and determine which type of licence may be appropriate.

The council can be contacted using the details below:

Fife Council Short-Term Lets Team
📧 shorttermlets@fife.gov.uk

Fife Council Customer Contact Centre
📞 03451 55 00 00

As a homeowner, we appreciate you may have a number of questions about renting your home for The Open. We recommend reviewing our FAQs for further guidance. You are also required to read our Owner Agency Agreement and Rental Procedure Document prior to submitting your property for review. These documents can be accessed below.

HMRC Reporting Notice (Short‑Term Lets)

We’re legally required, as a digital platform operator, to collect and verify certain host information and report relevant details to HMRC each year. This applies to hosts offering short‑term or holiday accommodation through our platform, including hosts outside the UK where the income is earned in the UK.

What we collect (as required by law)

This may include your name and address, date of birth, tax identification number(s) (including international TINs where applicable), financial account identifiers, rental income, and details of your rental property (such as address and, where available, Land Registry reference).

What happens next

We report the required information to HMRC annually. You remain responsible for your own tax return. We use this information to meet our legal obligations and handle it in line with UK data protection laws.

See our Privacy Policy for more details or contact property@theopenexperiences.com