Readers’ forum: Working on site

My client is a sole trader who runs his business from four rented outbuildings in a country park. He is running out of space and has been forced to create an office at home from which he is currently working. This situation is not ideal because he would prefer to be on site to oversee staff and daily business activity.

He has access to a free large parking area adjacent to the rented units and is considering buying a camper van or motorhome that could be adapted and used as an office so he can be on site with his team daily. Would this purchase be considered a legitimate business expense?

He is also searching for larger premises but currently there is nothing available within the rural vicinity. He has asked if he could rent an area of the car park to place a container...