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Misled and intimidated: Caravan owners say they felt 'bullied' by holiday parks

Misled and intimidated: Caravan owners say they felt 'bullied' by holiday parks

Summary

In North Yorkshire, Asha and Jason Ross bought a caravan at a holiday park, expecting to earn rental income. They later sold it back to the park for much less than they paid. The couple said they felt threatened when they tried to recover their losses after hearing misleading sales claims.

Key Facts

  • Asha and Jason Ross bought a £125,000 caravan at a holiday park in North Yorkshire, thinking it was a good investment.
  • The holiday park's sales staff assured them of high rental income, but they only received two bookings amounting to £180.
  • The couple sold the caravan back to the park at a significant loss within weeks of purchase.
  • They claimed a park employee made a threatening phone call when they sought legal advice about their losses.
  • BBC News reported that their experience is part of a larger issue affecting about 800 caravan owners who claimed unfair practices.
  • A previous owner, Paul Gordon, also sold the same caravan back to the park at a loss, contradicting the park's claim that he was deceased.
  • The park company, Prestige, is investigating the claims and stated the price offered was due to an overstock and the couple's request for a quick sale.
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