LOBBYING

PASC’s sole purpose is to lobby the Government on behalf of professional self-caterers. These are not normally second home owners, or owners that let their properties via agents. These are small businesses that manage both the bookings and the guest welcome themselves, and where the self-catering business is a primary income stream for the owners. There are currently some serious threats to this sector. Mostly caused by Government actions - or lack of. For example:

Business Rates

Business Rates amongst the highest charged to any business sector...

Regulation

Lack of regulation for the ‘gig-economy’...

Level Playing Field

Same insurance, regulation and taxation for all owners of accomodation offered for payment

Inheritance Tax​​

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Removal of Inheritance Tax allowances for the Furnished Holiday Lettings sector...

Tax Vortex

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The combined effect of VAT and Business Rates...

VAT Inequality

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Charging 20% VAT in a sector that mostly does not.

Credit Card Fees

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Removal of owners ability to pass on charges for credit cards...

Government Consultation

Guiding Government policy in key areas...