Trust Matters: Why Accreditation is Shaping the Future of UK Short-Term Rentals
Posted on - December 15th 2025
Trust is the new currency in short-term rentals.
In this episode of our SCALE podcast series, SCALE CEO Damian Sheridan sits down with Alistair Handyside MBE (PASC UK) and Simon Numphud (Visitor Ready & AA Media) to explore how accreditation and association membership are helping professional operators build credibility, compliance and guest confidence in the UK short-term rental sector.
Ahead of SCALE UK 2025 in Manchester, this conversation tackles why trust matters more than ever — for guests, hosts and the future of regulation. This episode highlights:
- The growing importance of accreditation and guest trust signals
- How Visitor Ready is raising industry standards across the UK
- The role of associations like PASC UK in driving safe and legal practices
- Why proactive compliance protects operators from future regulation
- How accreditation strengthens guest confidence and booking conversion
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