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FEBRUARY 2024 PARK HOME AND HOLIDAY LIVING

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Welcome
Editor Alex Melvin introduces your February issue, explaining what to look out for this month

Buying a park home
Essential buying advice, legal help, plus specialist industry names to consider contacting

Talking points
Andrew Jenkinson reflects upon a chance meeting with a celebrity, and how he tried to tempt her to promote his caravanning YouTube channel!

Parks
Let’s move to Scotland
We find out where you should look if you’re after a great residential park north of the border!

A real village feel
Sue Hollingshead finds out more about Shepherds Grove, an exquisite village-like park, with a superb community…

Best of both worlds
Sue Hollingshead explores a beautiful development in Cambridgeshire, nestled on the outskirts of Witchford, boasting sublime countryside views

The ageing rockers
Park home resident Peter Jones explains more about the musical tastes of his friends and neighbours at Marston Edge, in Warwickshire…

A tranquil haven with a great community
Kris Griffiths travels to Lincolnshire to meet the friendly residents at Hall Hills Park, near Boston, while also exploring what’s on offer for buyers…

‘Why we think park life is fantastic!’
Steve Rowe looks back on some of our interviews with enthusiastic park home owners from the past

Can residential parks help with the housing crisis?
James Sumner, executive director at Warfield Park, in Berkshire, explains why he believes park homes have an important part to play in solving the nation’s housing crisis

Homes
The Image of perfection
Omar’s most popular residential model has been updated! Bella Brodie reports…

The New Holland from Willerby
Bella Brodie finds out more about a brand new lodge from Willerby for 2024…

The lovely Langton
Bella Brodie reports on a versatile model from Pemberton’s 2024 collection…

Diverse options
We find out what’s new from the innovative team at Mockba Modular

Park homes over the ages
Park home specialist Quickmove Properties has been in a nostalgic mood over the past 12 months, reflecting on a quarter of a century in the industry. As part of this process, the company has unearthed some splendid images of park homes across the decades…

Services
Legal: contact a specialist
Ibraheem Dulmeer explains why you should always contact a specialist if you have legal issues concerning park home matters

Why part exchange can work for you!
We find out how park home buyers with houses to sell benefit from Quickmove Properties’ 25 years of experience, knowledge and expertise…

Holiday
Buying a holiday home
All you need to know about the buying process

Holiday news
Updates from around the industry on holiday parks, homes and more!

Get ready for Glasgow
The countdown is on for Scotland’s biggest caravan, motorhome and holiday show!

A fantastic February at the NEC
Hit the trail and get ‘adventure ready’ at the 2024 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show

A Scottish holiday park with lots to offer!
Sue Hollingshead takes us to Scotland to visit to a versatile holiday park with scenic views

Going back to the 1970s
Inflation, the oil crisis and the introduction of VAT scarred the start of the 1970s. However, as Andrew Jenkinson reflects, there were also plenty of highlights!

 

 

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THE BUYER’S GUIDE 2023

For those thinking of buying a holiday home or lodge in 2023, Holiday Living’s Buyer’s Guide is a must-read issue full of useful nuggets of solid advice from industry experts.

With demand for short stay holiday accommodation holding strong, it also takes a closer look at the rental proposition, showcasing several models perfect for short-stay guests.

If you’re simply after a bit of short stay inspiration, there are several great parks featured where you can enjoy anything from glamping pods through to innovative luxury lodges with hot-tubs and panoramic views. That spring sunshine definitely makes us all feel like getting outdoors a little more at this time of year, and some of these have great activities you can try out for the first time!

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