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Park Home depreciation – an urgent issue
The depreciation of park homes in the UK is an urgent issue that demands immediate attention from park homeowners. Whether or not you purchased for recreational use or fulltime residence, park homes being marketed as an affordable way to enjoy holidays that can be...
Rules Imposed by Holiday Park Operators in the UK: Are They Always Fair?
RELAXATION OR RIGID CONTROL? Holiday parks in the UK are a popular choice for families, retirees, and holidaymakers seeking a home-away-from-home experience. These parks, offering static homes including lodges and chalets promise relaxation, community, and scenic...
The real cost of holiday park ownership
Holiday park annual costs under scrutiny as media highlights industry-wide abuse Holiday accommodation ownership options The price of a holiday cottage or apartment can start at hundreds of thousands of pounds, and can easily rocket up to millions. An appealing option...
Is holiday park abuse this generation’s “timeshare scandal”?
Special legislation demanded to protect holiday park customers from consumer abuse, similar to timeshare laws Timeshare crimewave No matter how successful a business, there is always a percentage of companies who skate close to the lines of legality and morality. Then...
The problems of Pitch Fee Increases in UK Holiday Parks
Pitch fee increases in UK holiday parks have become a significant concern for park homeowners. Pitch fees, which cover the cost of renting the land where the homes are sited, as well as maintenance of park facilities, have been steadily rising in recent years.While...
Harassment by UK Holiday Park Operators
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged across the UK, where some holiday park operators are accused of harassing park homeowners. These homeowners, often retirees who have invested significant portions of their savings into purchasing these homes, seek peace...
No-win-no-fee vs individual, tailored claim. Which is best for you?
Wronged holiday park victims are being offered multiple avenues to seek justice. Not all options are suitable for all claimants. Holiday Park Advice Centre breaks down the differences: What are the main ways to claim? Let's assume you have been mistreated by...
The Perpetual Buy / Sell Cycle of Holiday Park Home Operators
Thousands of people in the UK have made the choice to purchase a static park home. Initially, many have been enticed by owning a ‘home from home’ in which to take holidays to enjoy with family and friends. The purchase of many park homes often begins with a sales...
The former holiday park owners who say they lost tens of thousands dealing with Seal Bay Resort
'Antisocial revellers,' 'overflowing sewage' and 'excessively high' running costs cause owners to sell their dream caravans at devastating losses. £46k loss in one year Norfolk pensioner Lynda Newman paid £76,000 for a static caravan at Selsey's Seal Bay...
UK courts are punishing holiday parks. Here are the most common reasons why
Following the recent media attention on errant UK holiday park sales operations, we can report that successful actions have been taken in UK courts. These businesses have been legally penalised for various issues. Read on to see if any of these apply to you: Holiday...