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Medmerry compensation unpaid: what it means for former owners
Former Medmerry owners waiting for lease-surrender compensation face uncertainty over payment. Their agreements remain central to understanding the outstanding commitment.
Your Park May Be Closing for Winter — But You’re Still Paying for the Whole Year
For many holiday park owners, the end of October marks the end of another season.
The outdoor furniture is packed away. The caravan is prepared for winter. Keys are put away and, on many parks, owners will not be returning for several months.
But there is one thing that does not necessarily stop when the park closes.
Your pitch fee.
Seal Bay joins Haven: holiday park contract steps before the 2027 rebrand
Haven says Seal Bay will move to the Haven brand for the 2027 season. Owners should compare any new fee, pass, letting or resale communication with their current holiday park contract before accepting changes.
Are Holiday Parks bullying their customers?
UK media are increasingly reporting on instances of holiday park staff or even the owners using intimidation tactics when their customers complain Legal pressure Here at European Consumer Claims (ECC) we have been dealing with holiday park consumer claims since 2024,...
Holiday park contract shock: what to do if your site changes after you buy
A Suffolk holiday park dispute linked to worker accommodation shows why static caravan and lodge owners should look beyond planning and compare proposed site changes with their contract, site rules, fees and resale position.
You Don´t Actually Own The Most Valuable Part Of Your Park Home
For years, holiday park home owners have been told they are investing in an ¨asset¨. But here´s what people fail to stop and ask: What is the actual asset – the park home unit…or the land it stands on? When you buy a park home, you own the structure. You do not own...
Signs your Holiday Park agreement needs reviewing
Holiday park ownership has often been marketed as a lifestyle purchase: freedom, family time, community, holidays and security. But for some owners, the reality has become very different. The renewed focus on unfair contract terms, combined with stronger consumer...
3 shocking holiday park owner experiences – from ECC’s case files
Holiday park consumer abuse is hitting media headlines a lot these days. But what does that look like from the perspective of leading UK claims firm ECC? Here are three shocking examples of client histories European Consumer Claims At ECC our enquiries team speak to...
The 5 stages of UK holiday park ownership
Holiday parks are the perfect holiday solution for many Brits, at least in principle. So what is the real story? The appeal of park ownership Since COVID, holiday-making Brits have flocked to rediscover the joys of our own green and pleasant land. We really do have it...
Free Pitch Fees in 2026? Your 2027 Bill May Tell A Different Story
Free pitch-fee offers can reduce the first bill but still leave static caravan and lodge owners exposed to later running costs. Here is what to clarify before signing.