Omar Group

Lodge Manufacturer Inspires Europe

Posted on August 1, 2016

Lodge Manufacturer Inspires Europe

Omar Group has been selected as one of 1,000 Companies to Inspire Europe by the London Stock Exchange.

Omar Group has been selected as one of 1,000
Companies to Inspire Europe by the London Stock Exchange.

Residential park home manufacturer Omar is celebrating three years of positive growth, after being named one of 1,000 companies to inspire Europe by the London Stock Exchange.

The group is one of only 150 British businesses to have received the honour.

Over the past six years Omar has more than trebled its sales, taking the group from a £10m business in 2010, to a business with turnover in excess of £30m in 2015. On top of that, Omar has created 220 new full-time jobs and taken on ten apprentices.

Omar Group CEO, Dean Westmoreland commented: “To be included in such a prestigious report is an enormous achievement and testimony to the hard work and dedication of the 350 plus strong team here at Omar.”

Park Home News: Collaborative Rooms With A Marina View

Posted on August 1, 2016

Collaborative Rooms With A Marina View

The Port Werburgh homes offer waterside living and stunning views. View from the Omar Ikon showhome.

The Port Werburgh homes offer waterside living and stunning views. View from the Omar Ikon showhome.

Port Werburgh is an exclusive new residential development with views over Port Werburgh Marina and the River Medway in Kent. The development is particularly interesting as it demonstrates a unique collaboration between the park owners and the Omar Group.

Since the project’s sales launch in February 2016, to May 2016, ten of the planned 60 luxury two to four bedroom homes have already been reserved with an average cost of £250,000 (turnkey price). With central London just 33 miles away and a stunning marina location, the development is particularly attractive to its intended over 50s market and the number of plots reserved has already outstripped sales targets.

Working closely with the owners, Omar Park Development Services (OPDS) has advised on the site development phase, planning, site infrastructure, the overall park layout and the appointment of contractors. Through an exclusivity agreement, Omar Group will also supply all 60 homes, as well as marketing and helping to sell them.

Richard Sigsworth, Special Projects Director of OPDS describes the working project as a ‘win, win situation all round’ for both parties. “Due to time pressures from other business commitments, the owners called upon the expert advice and services of OPDS to advise on the planning and development of this all-new park home development,” he said.

Show Visitors Spoilt For Choice

Posted on June 26, 2015
The World of Park & Leisure Homes Show took place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire in June.

Above: The World of Park & Leisure Homes Show took place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire in June.

Show Visitors Spoilt For Choice

Visitors from across the country descended on Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire last month to visit the 2015 World of Park & Leisure Homes Show – the biggest in the show’s history.

With over 50 homes on display from some of the UK’s major manufacturers in the leisure lodge and park homes industry, the visitors were spoilt for choice at the four day outdoor exhibition.

The feel good factor was evident among exhibitors and the trade preview day was an ideal opportunity for park owners, site managers and others working within the industry to visit the show ahead of the general public.

As in previous years, the 2015 show was a one-stop-shop covering all aspects of park life. A varied selection of exhibitors were on hand to offer expert advice and guidance on choosing the right park and the right lodge or park home to fit any budget.

Omar Park Homes celebrated its 50th year in business with a cake cutting ceremony and drinks reception.

Above: Omar Park Homes celebrated its 50th year in business with a cake cutting ceremony and drinks reception.

A highlight of this year’s show was a pop-up holiday park created by park and holiday home specialists Pathfinder Homes. Located at the main entrance to the show and aptly named the Pathfinder Garden Quarter, the area was equipped with aweinspiring gardens, luxury lodges and a courtyard, and featured some of Pathfinder’s most popular lodges – The Summit, Keeper’s Lodge, Meadow View and Country Retreat. In fact, The Summit lodge was voted ‘Ultimate Lodge of the Year’ at the show for its innovative design and evolutionary detailing.

Mike Wills, Pathfinder Homes MD stated: “We are delighted to have won the Ultimate Lodge of the Year Award for the third consecutive year. The industry is experiencing such an exciting period and we are proud to continue to innovate the standard.”

Meanwhile Omar Park Homes celebrated its 50th anniversary at the show with a special cake cutting ceremony and the launch of its brand new park home – ‘The Anniversary’.

Aside from lodges and park homes, there was plenty of information and advice on refurbishment, maintenance and of course those must-have little luxuries such as spas and hot tubs.

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Tax Gains For Holiday Park Owners

Posted on November 24, 2014
tax

OPDS is a new division of the Omar Group, which aims to support the market by advising on all aspects of park development and operations.

Tax Gains For Holiday Park Owners

Park owners could be claiming significant tax rebates according to the experts at Omar Park Development Services (OPDS).

The new division of the Omar Group was set up to help new and existing park owners in all aspects of park development and operations. Now in partnership with RD Tax Solutions, park owners can also benefit from expertise in the minefield that is capital allowances, with the average claim being around £125,000.

Over recent months OPDS has worked with several park owners to identify unique tax advantages in the UK leisure market and with success across several areas. Areas such as planning, commercial buildings, land remediation, heating and lighting, land management and enhanced eco assets have all proven to meet the stringent criteria of the tax office and together have been labelled the Leisure Park Tax Allowance (LPTA).

Richard Sigsworth, special projects director for OPDS comments: “I came across RD Tax Solutions whilst researching eco solutions and grants for parks and realised that there was huge potential for parks to claim significant tax rebates.

“The core ethos of OPDS is to help parks so I am continually seeking new opportunities and cost saving initiatives to that aim. Through this unique partnership we are able to further strengthen the services we offer to parks.”