Top Trends in Holiday Park Home Sales for 2025: What Buyers & Park Owners Need to Know
The UK holiday park and residential park home market has transformed dramatically over the last five years. In 2025, the sector is booming—fuelled by domestic tourism, downsizing, rising energy costs, and a desire for lifestyle-led living.
Whether you’re a buyer, park owner, agent, or industry supplier, understanding the trends shaping 2025 will help you stay ahead of the game.
Here are the Top 7 Trends driving the park home, lodge, and caravan sales market this year.
1. Surge in Residential Park Home Demand from Over-50 Buyers
The rise of semi-retirement living in the UK is stronger than ever.
More people aged 50–70 are choosing park homes because:
- Lower running costs
- Peaceful, safe communities
- Smaller, manageable living
- High-quality modern lodges with energy-efficient designs
- Access to local amenities
Many residential parks report record occupancy and long waiting lists.
What this means:
- Park owners should invest in marketing to the 50–70 age group
- Sellers benefit from stable demand
- Buyers should act quickly in popular counties such as Kent, Essex, Norfolk, and Lincolnshire
2. Lodges and Luxury Statics Outperforming Traditional Caravans
Modern lodges now come with:
- Composite cladding
- Smart heating
- Open-plan luxury interiors
- Larger living space
- High insulation (great for winter use)
As a result, lodge sales are growing faster than standard static caravans.
Buyers want:
- Residential-spec build
- Bigger decking
- Hot tubs
- Year-round heating efficiency
The shift from “caravan holidaying” to “luxury lodge living” continues to rise in 2025.
3. Growth in Finance & Part-Exchange Options
With rising interest rates, more buyers rely on:
- Broker-led finance
- Park home mortgages
- Part-exchange on bricks-and-mortar homes
Part-exchange has become a major selling strategy for residential parks.
Park owners: Offering PX increases conversions by up to 40%.
Buyers: It creates a simpler and faster move.
4. Eco-Friendly Park Homes Dominate the Market
Today’s buyers are conscious of:
- Energy ratings
- Running costs
- Sustainability
Park home manufacturers now offer:
- Solar-ready roofs
- Triple glazing
- Heat pumps
- Fully insulated chassis
- Composite, low-maintenance exteriors
This trend will only accelerate as energy prices remain unpredictable.
5. Buyers Demand More Transparency from Park Owners
In recent years, consumer awareness around park home rights has grown. Buyers now expect full transparency on:
- Pitch fees
- Site rules
- Council tax banding
- Annual running costs
- Age limits and residency terms
Parks that communicate clearly attract significantly more enquiries.
6. Holiday Parks Expanding into Lodge Ownership Models
Holiday parks once focused on short stays—but lodge ownership models have exploded in popularity.
Why?
- Owners enjoy regular holiday use
- Parks earn repeat income
- Subletting generates passive income for buyers
Many UK parks now offer fully managed sublet programs.
7. Increase in Online Listings & Professional Presentation
In 2025, buyers expect:
- 20+ photos per listing
- Video tours
- Drone footage
- Local area information
- Energy cost breakdown
- Clear pricing
Listings that include videos convert 3x more than photos alone.
This is why the PHHPA Directory is becoming the go-to platform for enhanced listings for parks, homes, and lodges.
Final Thoughts
2025 is set to be one of the strongest years for the UK holiday park and residential home sector. Whether you’re buying, selling, or managing a park, understanding these trends will help you stay ahead.
Browse the latest park homes and lodges for sale on the PHHPA Directory here.
