Research and data · 7 September 2026 · 3 minute read
PASC UK has published its National Data Reports series covering self-catering accommodation across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The trade body compiled data from 2021 and published reports in June 2024 through Frontier Research, following on from earlier work that secured a 35% reduction in rateable values for self-catering properties after the 2017 business rate rises.
The reports provide region-specific data for hosts operating across the four UK nations. PASC UK describes the work as having real value for the sector, with previous analysis directly influencing policy and working with the Valuation Office in England and Wales on business rates.
What the analysis found
PASC UK published four separate National Self-Catering Reports for 2021, each covering a different nation within the UK. The organisation worked with Frontier Research to compile the data, which was published in June 2024. The reports follow PASC UK's track record of producing sector analysis that shapes policy, including the work on the 2017 business rate rises that led to a 35% reduction in rateable values for self-catering.
Key numbers
- 35% reduction in rateable values for self-catering secured after PASC UK's 2017 business rate analysis
- 2021 data year covered in the National Self-Catering Reports
- £90 annual PASC UK membership cost for a single property (plus VAT from 1 January 2025)
The reports are available for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland separately, allowing hosts to access data specific to their operating region. PASC UK positions this research as a tool for understanding the self-catering landscape and informing sector advocacy.
Why it matters if you host
Regional data helps you benchmark your property's performance and understand the regulatory environment where you operate. The hospitality sector's broader economic contribution is increasingly scrutinised, and trade body research like this shapes the policy conversations that affect licensing, taxation and planning rules for short lets.
PASC UK's previous work on business rates shows how sector data can translate into tangible financial relief. If you operate in England or Wales, the 35% reduction in rateable values that followed the 2017 analysis likely affects your annual costs. Understanding which organisations produce this research and how it influences policy helps you stay ahead of regulatory changes that affect your bottom line.
What to do this week
- Download the National Self-Catering Report for your nation from PASC UK's website and read the sections covering your region to understand how your property fits within the wider market context.
- Check your business rates assessment if you operate a self-catering property in England or Wales to confirm you're benefiting from the correct rateable value following the 35% reduction secured by PASC UK's earlier work.
- Review your understanding of how visitor forecasts and sector analysis connect to your occupancy trends, particularly if you rely on domestic tourism or notice seasonal shifts that align with national travel patterns.