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Warfield Park

Work starts at Warfield Park on their new 63 homes extension - The Paddocks

11th April 2024
The expansion of one of the UK's biggest park home sites hit a milestone on 22nd March 2024, as Deputy Mayor Councillor Jenny Penfold of Bracknell Forest ceremonially broke ground with a spade. Named The Paddocks, this new development spans 10 acres and will host 63 homes to the east...
Presthope Grange

Avon Estates launches a ‘Be a Park Home Guest Offer’

2nd April 2024
If you are thinking about Residential Park Home Living? You can now try before you buy and experience a complimentary, no-obligation 2-night stay*, in a brand-new bungalow-style park home in the beautiful rolling Shropshire countryside?  At Presthope Grange, you can be their guest and experience the Park Community first-hand before...
Haytor View

Haytor View Residential Park change of ownership

17th April 2023
On April 14th, 2023, Barton Park Homes Limited's stake in Ross Park Homes Limited was purchased by the majority shareholder, a local Devon-based family company. Ross Park Homes Limited comprises Haytor View Residential Park and Ross Park Caravan Park. Tilly Newing of Ross Park Homes Ltd. said “this buyout now...
RPI TO CPI

Government to introduce changes to residential pitch fees in England

3rd December 2022
At present, pitch fees on residential parks in England are linked to the Retail Prices Index ("RPI"), whereas in Wales they have for some years been linked to the Consumer Prices Index ("CPI").  
Best Estate Agent Guide

It's official - we're one of the best!

22nd November 2022
We are delighted to announce that Bruton Solutions Ltd., trading as Park Home Living and Park Homes For Sale, have been assessed as 'Excellent' and within the top 20% of estate agents in the UK and have made it into the Best Estate Agent Guide 2023. (principally partnered by On...
Tribunal

Introduction to the Tribunal and Park Home Matters

21st November 2022
Litigation should always be the last resort when trying to resolve legal disputes. However, when all best efforts fail, the proceedings dealing with residential park home matters fall within the remit of First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (“The Tribunal”).   The Tribunal is the appropriate forum for the resolution of contractual...
Qualifying Residents Association

Setting up a Qualifying Residents Association

21st September 2022
A formal resident’s association is a useful forum for all residents on a park home estate. It provides a platform where residents can voice and discuss any concerns they have and not to mention can help to bring communities closer. A formal association is also the most effective way to...
Your residential park home - Inheritance

Your Residential Park Home - Inheritance

4th August 2022
This article will provide an overview of the legislation concerning park homes and specifically how this can impact the inheritance of a park home. Park homes legislation provides guidance on how a park home can be inherited in the event that the legal owner passes away. The scenarios that commonly...
An introduction to Park Home Rules

An introduction to Park Rules

14th December 2020
Site rules ensure that acceptable standards are maintained on the park site for the general benefit of occupiers. They are intended to promote community cohesion on the park site. Please be aware that there is no legal obligation to introduce site rules about the running of a park site. However,...
Utilities charges explaines

Utility charges on residential park homes

10th September 2020
Energy utility charges for park home residents can sometimes be difficult to comprehend. This article aims to help the reader understand how energy utility bills can be charged by a site owner and the limitations imposed by the law on these charges. Although this article is not comprehensive, it aims...
Reduce the risk

6 Reasons why you should use a specialist lawyer to buy a park home

3rd September 2020
It is without doubt that the park home lifestyle is extremely attractive, idyllic and a peaceful way of living. Investing in your new home can be stressful and can come with challenges however, sadly, it is often the case that no legal guidance has been sought prior to purchasing a...
Fit and proper

The Fit and Proper Person Test in England: An Update

3rd September 2020
The Government consulted on views on proposals for a fit and proper test for park home site owners and managers in England last year. This consultation ran from 22 July 2019 to 17 September 2019.
Kings Park Village

Life changes under lockdown for Britain's largest park home estate.

15th May 2020
Residents of Kings Park Village have been keeping in touch with friends and relatives by using Zoom, as well as taking part in activities like bingo and quizzes. Recently taken over by Cove Communities, staff introduced a new football-style window card system with green saying 'self isolating' and red meaning...
Prestige Anthem lounge

Park Home Equity Release

5th July 2019
It has come to our attention that some companies are now advertising Park Home Equity Release. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE UNDER UK LAW! There is an excellent article on this very subject on the Gold Shield Warranty website and we publish a copy of it here...
Residential Park Homes For Nice People

Residential Park Homes For Nice People - New Facebook page

1st April 2019
Frustrated that of recent times only bad news hits the newspapers, we wanted to show that there were thousands and thousands of very happy and contented park home owners enjoying the park home lifestyle. Following on from the highly successful Facebook Page 'Static Caravans and Lodges For Nice People' it...
Tingdene Barnwell

New plans to stamp out rogue mobile home site owners

22nd October 2018
Courtesy: Gov.uk Mobile Home residents are to receive greater protection from dishonest site owners.  
Theresa May

Theresa May Opens Haulfryn Group’s new Head Office

1st December 2016
Prime Minister and MP for Maidenhead Theresa May visited the Haulfryn Group, one of the largest providers of residential and holiday park homes, to open their new Head Office in Maidenhead on Friday 25th November 2016.