Business Rates Appeals
Are you overpaying on your 2026 business rates? The 2026 revaluation is putting significant pressure on many UK holiday parks, with some seeing increases between 100–400% in their Rateable Value.Specialist advice focused specifically on holiday parks - not a generic business rates service. Michael only progresses cases where there is a clear, evidence-based prospect of success.
Why many holiday parks may have grounds to challenge
In a sector that trades seasonally and is highly asset-intensive, an inaccurate valuation can translate into tens of thousands of pounds in unnecessary costs each year.
From the cases currently being reviewed across the sector, a number of recurring issues are becoming apparent.
Common issues identified
Seasonal trading has been underweighted in the valuation
Parks placed into broad categories without detailed consideration of the park itself
Pitch mix, facilities, age and condition not properly reflected
Smaller lodge letting businesses (fewer than 20 units) sometimes seeing 200–400% increases
Small campsites experiencing 100%+ increases
Larger parks with RVs above ~£300k sometimes seeing little or no change, raising consistency questions
Start with a Free Initial Review
A clear, transparent fee structure with no percentage-based success fee and no need to incur any cost unless there appears to be a worthwhile case to pursue.
Initial Discussion & Review
FreeSpeak with Michael to establish whether there appears to be a genuine case to investigate. This initial discussion and review is free of charge.
Site Visit & Detailed Review
£750If Michael believes there are reasonable grounds to challenge the assessment, the next stage is a site visit and detailed review.
Travel charged at 50p per mile
Further Professional Work
£1,000 per dayAny further professional work required beyond the site visit is charged at a daily rate.
Full Review & Challenge
£2,750 – £5,750For a full Business Rates review and challenge, professional fees are subject to a minimum of £2,750 and capped at a maximum of £5,750.
Excluding travel
How the process works
Free Initial Discussion
A short confidential conversation to understand the park, its current rateable value and any concerns about the valuation. There is no charge for this stage.
Site Visit & Detailed Review
If there appear to be reasonable grounds for a challenge, Michael visits the site to carry out a detailed review and assess the valuation in full.
Evidence and Analysis
Detailed evidence is assembled to support the case, drawing on comparable properties, trading data and current rating approaches.
Challenge and Negotiation
A formal challenge is pursued and discussions take place with the relevant valuation authorities to secure a reduction.
A Confidential Conversation
If you feel that your park's 2026 Rateable Value may not fully reflect the realities of the business, or simply want reassurance that the assessment appears reasonable, Michael would be pleased to discuss the position with you. A short conversation is often enough to establish whether a review is worthwhile.