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

Tax Vortex
The combined effect of VAT and Business Rates...

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

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

Government Consultation
Guiding Government policy in key areas...