Latest Issue – New Models 2021
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Welcome
Editor Alex Melvin kicks off your 2021 New Model Homes issue by explaining just why the latest park homes and lodges are so special
Buying a park home
Essential buying advice, legal help, plus specialist industry names to contact
Andrew’s anecdotes
Caravan expert Andrew Jenkinson charts the growth of mobile homes as winter options
Parks
Let’s move to Suffolk
Looking for a slower pace of life in a peaceful county? We find out why you could do a lot worse than consider Suffolk and its array of exciting park choices
Lillybrook Estate, Wiltshire
Kris Griffiths travels to the charming North Wiltshire village of Bradenstoke to find out more about a beautiful park with an eco-conscience
Cranbourne Hall Park, Berkshire
Steve Rowe drops in at an established park near Windsor, in Berkshire, where development is due to begin on the exciting addition of 50 new homes
Webb Court, Derbyshire
Bella Brodie explores an exclusive new residential development in Derbyshire…
‘We’ve never been happier!’
Peter Jones, a park home resident at Martson Edge, in Warwickshire, reflects on the best qualities of his lovely Omar home
New Model Homes Special
2021’s best new homes!
We take a look at what’s new for 2021, and there’s plenty to look forward to
New launches
Fresh designs
Updated favourites
Key new trends
Expert information and advice
Willerby under the microscope
Everything you need to know about what’s new at Willerby
In focus: Aspire’s new Vienna
We step inside a luxurious new model from Aspire Park & Leisure Homes, the Vienna…
In focus: Instahaus
Take a look at some of the exciting designs coming from the Instahaus brand!
V for Victory!
Andrew Jenkinson revisits Victory Leisure Homes, finding many changes, including a brand new, state-of-the-art visitor centre…
‘Our guardian angel!’
How Quickmove Properties helped the Redgewells downsize and make their park home dreams a reality
Total reassurance
We check out chassis types with Gateway Chassis Solutions. Bella Brodie reports…
Lifestyle
Big thinking for small gardens
Pocket handkerchief gardens are the norm for park homes, but don’t let that stop you from thinking big, says Benedict Vanheems…
Cookery corner
Alex Melvin cooks up three more tasty courses to impress your friends and neighbours
Unexpected visitors
Jenny Shelton tells us more about some of the infrequent, but no less fascinating, birds we may be lucky enough to see at this time of year
Home help
Jean Creen introduces us to the art of mosaics, a craft that practically anyone could take-up in their park home
Your home essentials
Steve Rowe brings you an all-new range of products for your home, garage and garden
The couch potato
Alex Melvin explores some interesting programmes to stream while under lockdown
News, views and advice
News
Four pages of news from around the country
Letters
Your opinions on the things that matter most!
Puzzles
More puzzles and challenges than ever to keep you entertained
Need legal help?
Barrister Ibraheem Dulmeer explains how he can help you with your legal issues…
Money matters
Steve Rowe keeps you updated with the latest financial facts and figures
Legal: buying a new park home
The new models inside this month’s special issue are spectacular, but you should always seek help from a solicitor before buying. Barrister and mediator, Ibraheem Dulmeer explains
LEASE: fit and proper person test
The Government recently published the new Fit and Proper Person Regulations. The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) explains more…
Having a word
Steve Rowe reflects on how families often have their own unique words or phrases
Holiday
Your holiday section!
An introduction to your holiday section…
Buying a holiday home
Advice to get you started on your journey
Holiday news
Five pages of news and updates