
PASC UK
The UK's largest trade body for self-catering, short-term rental & holiday let businesses in England and Wales — advocacy, resources, legal support & member benefits since 2017.
About PASC UK
The Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK (PASC UK) is the largest trade association representing the self-catering, short-term rental, and holiday let sector in England and Wales. Founded in 2017 by Alistair Handyside MBE, PASC UK is a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for the sector before government on legislation, policy, and regulatory issues at both Westminster and the Senedd. With 2,500+ members — including 170+ agency members representing over 230 online brands — PASC UK provides businesses with briefings, legal packs, webinars, a Buying Club with exclusive discounts, and a comprehensive members-only resource library covering topics from business rates and fire safety to EV charging and winter lets. PASC UK leads campaigns against detrimental policies including the Visitor Levy (bed tax) and the 182-day letting threshold, while pushing for a robust statutory registration scheme. PASC UK also coordinates the Great British Holiday Campaign and maintains partnerships with ASSC (Scotland) and ASAP (Serviced Apartment Providers) through formal Memoranda of Understanding. PASC UK is a member of UK Hospitality, the Tourism Alliance, the Wales Tourism Alliance, the South West Tourism Alliance, and the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA).
What sets this company apart
The largest trade association for self-catering and short-term rentals in the UK, with the strongest government advocacy presence across both Westminster and the Senedd, and the sector's most comprehensive member resource library covering legal, regulatory, and operational guidance.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 1 countries
Markets & Coverage
(1)Supported Languages
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Help documentation & knowledge base
- Host training programme
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Legal risk advisory
- Market benchmarking analysis
- Live workshops & webinars
Pricing Plans
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Single Cottage (1 Property)
- Full membership benefits
- Legal pack
- Buying Club access
- Member resources
- Email & phone support
- Online & in-person meetings
- Free weekly newsletter
2-4 Letting Units
- Full membership benefits
- Legal pack
- Buying Club access
- Member resources
- Email & phone support
- Online & in-person meetings
- Free weekly newsletter
5-10 Letting Units
- Full membership benefits
- Legal pack
- Buying Club access
- Member resources
- Email & phone support
- Online & in-person meetings
- Free weekly newsletter
11+ Letting Units
- Full membership benefits
- Legal pack
- Buying Club access
- Member resources
- Email & phone support
- Online & in-person meetings
- Free weekly newsletter
Agency: 1-49 Units
- Agency membership benefits
- Government lobbying support
- Key Data dashboard (preferred rate)
- Buying Club access
- Legal pack
- Monthly/quarterly/annual instalments
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- The Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK (PASC UK) is the largest trade association representing the self-catering, short-term rental, and holiday let sector in England and Wales. Founded in 2017 by Alistair Handyside MBE, PASC UK is a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for the sector before government on legislation, policy, and regulatory issues at both Westminster and the Senedd. With 2,500+ members — including 170+ agency members representing over 230 online brands — PASC UK provides businesses with briefings, legal packs, webinars, a Buying Club with exclusive discounts, and a comprehensive members-only resource library covering topics from business rates and fire safety to EV charging and winter lets. PASC UK leads campaigns against detrimental policies including the Visitor Levy (bed tax) and the 182-day letting threshold, while pushing for a robust statutory registration scheme. PASC UK also coordinates the Great British Holiday Campaign and maintains partnerships with ASSC (Scotland) and ASAP (Serviced Apartment Providers) through formal Memoranda of Understanding. PASC UK is a member of UK Hospitality, the Tourism Alliance, the Wales Tourism Alliance, the South West Tourism Alliance, and the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA).
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