Finance

  • Downsize the quick and easy way!

    Downsize the quick and easy way!

    14th December 2022

    You can save yourself time and hassle by using Quickmove Properties’ part-exchange service to secure your park home. We find out how… The most daunting part of finding your dream home is putting your existing home on the market and…

  • Why a park home move makes sound financial sense!

    Why a park home move makes sound financial sense!

    26th November 2022

    After the recent sudden hikes in living costs, many home owners are choosing to downsize to modern and affordable bungalow-style park homes, and it’s easy to see why. This month, our big feature explains how the modern park home lifestyle…

  • Downsize to realise your retirement dreams

    Downsize to realise your retirement dreams

    22nd November 2022

    Thinking about downsizing? We find out how releasing equity from your home can release you… Releasing equity in your home can be a sound financial move. But what you really want is a move that improves your life. By moving…

  • Help with energy costs

    Help with energy costs

    28th September 2022

    If you are struggling with your energy costs, there may be some extra help available. We’ve put together a guide to help you out… 1 Winter Fuel Payments Millions of pensioners will qualify for an extra £300 top up on…

  • Pennywise petcare

    Pennywise petcare

    1st September 2022

    For those park home residents who own pets, the well-publicised increase in inflation is also having an effect on the price of pet foods and pet care products. We’ve put together a few tips to try and reduce the costs…

  • Got the best insurance?

    Got the best insurance?

    6th July 2022

    It might not be the most interesting of topics, but it’s important to make sure your park home or holiday home is properly insured, in the event of unexpected damage, or the rare time that a theft takes place in…

  • Is your shopping bill a whopping bill?

    Is your shopping bill a whopping bill?

    13th May 2022

    The increasing cost of food and other necessities has put a real strain on some people’s budgets, especially retired people with a limited income. However, there are still some ways to save on your shopping bill, especially if you’ve got…

  • Make home work

    Make home work

    12th April 2022

    Steve Rowe has some ideas for making money while at home… We’ve come a long way since the days of ‘satanic mills’, when even children were forced to work in mills and factories. These days, some people can earn their…

  • Cost of living crisis: what can I do?

    Cost of living crisis: what can I do?

    17th March 2022

    Fuel costs are rising, food costs are rising, taxes are rising, interest rates are rising, plus the rising rate of inflation is hitting the headlines. This is having a real impact, particularly on retired people living in park homes, with…

  • Release over £100k by downsizing!

    Release over £100k by downsizing!

    15th December 2021

    According to figures from park specialist Ouickmove Properties, property owners free up a whopping £100,010 on average when downsizing to a residential park home… The past year has seen record numbers of retirees moving to modern, luxury residential park developments…