Sectors
Holiday Parks, Caravan & Lodge Parks
Expert financial strategies to help holiday and residential park owners optimise asset value, navigate complex VAT, and secure a sustainable family legacy.
Strategic financial management for the holiday and residential park sector
The holiday and residential park sector is a unique asset class that demands a sophisticated blend of property development, retail sales, and hospitality management. The landscape has shifted; success no longer rests solely on occupancy, but on how effectively an operator manages the "triple bottom line": fiscal efficiency, regulatory resilience, and sustainable growth.
At Armstrong Watson, we act as a long-term strategic partner for park owners. We understand that your park is often a family legacy as much as a commercial enterprise. We provide the technical authority to navigate complex VAT regimes and the professional foresight to prepare your business for a low-carbon, digitally secure future.
Strategic FAQs: planning for the future
Clear, practical guidance to help you navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, tax complexities, and long-term strategic planning for your park.
The April 2026 changes introduce a permanent lower multiplier for properties with a rateable value under £500,000. We model these changes specifically for your park’s valuation, ensuring you are prepared for the end of the 40% relief and helping you access any transitional support to smooth your operational costs.
The new legislation requires more stringent reporting of cyber incidents (within 24 hours) and broader security protocols for businesses handling sensitive data. We provide the technical oversight to ensure your park's digital assets are defended against ransomware and data breaches, keeping you compliant with the updated NIS framework.
Yes. Not only are there specific grants available through the updated Workplace Charging Scheme, but the capital expenditure also qualifies for high-value tax relief. We help you structure these green investments to benefit from Capital Allowances, supporting both your ESG credentials and your bottom line.
Managing a site with both residential and holiday elements requires a meticulous split of income and expenditure. We provide the technical authority to manage "Partial Exemption" calculations, ensuring that you recover the maximum amount of VAT while remaining fully compliant with HMRC’s strict rules for mixed-use developments.
Longevity is built on being perpetually "exit-ready." We provide professional valuations and structural audits that highlight how a potential buyer would view your park's EBITDA and asset value. By cleaning up your balance sheet and diversifying your personal wealth now through Financial Planning, you retain total control over your eventual exit.
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What our clients say
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Alex Nicholson and Emma Forrester were fantastic throughout the process [helping us submit a retrospective claim to HMRC for overpaid VAT on removable contents sold as parts of caravans] and without them we would not be in the position we now find ourselves. We received a significant six-figure refund and now enjoy increased margins on each sale due to their work.
“As such we would urge other caravan and holiday park owners to speak to Armstrong Watson to find out if they too could benefit from their expertise in this area.”
Scott Mounsey
Finance Director of Cotterhill Limited
“Since taking over from a Big 4 firm, Armstrong Watson have been a breath of fresh air. We have been with a Big 4 firm for 34 years and we have had a lot better and closer working relationship with Andrew Kennon and Armstrong Watson. They impressed us from the outset with their sector knowledge and this has shown through in all the advice we’ve received. Helping make our ideas and goals reality. I would have no hesitation in recommending Armstrong Watson as anyone’s auditors and advisers.”
George Harrison
Harrison Leisure
Case studies
Client story
Holiday park owner receives almost £500,000 from HMRC thanks to unique VAT methodology
Client story
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