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ECC achieves swift holiday park success for Bangor couple
"If we hadn't had the backing of ECC, we would not be in the much healthier position that we are in now." - David D Holiday park purchase David and Noelle D bought a lodge in a well known British holiday park in 2022. They upgraded at a cost of £45,000 to a...
Holiday park owners ‘forced’ into huge losses when reselling
North Wales nightmare When Kelly Hughes invested in a North Wales holiday park unit (not named here for legal reasons), she did not expect to lose almost 70% of the purchase price within a single year. Kelly bought the caravan in August 2018 after graduating...
The holiday park owners ‘blackmailed’ into expensive upgrades
Holiday park owners despair as fresh accusations levelled at site bosses Industry in disrepute? The holiday park industry has been the subject of intense media scrutiny for the past few years over multiple alleged abuses of their customer base. Petitions...
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 Key takeaways: The upfront price of a static caravan or lodge is only one part of the commitment. Budget for recurring annual charges (site/ground rent, utilities, water and rates,...
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...
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...
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 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...