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Why should you use a specialist Lawyer to buy a Park Home?

Why should you use a specialist lawyer to buy a park home

18th November 2024
The park home lifestyle appeals to many, especially those looking to downsize. If you are reading this, chances are you are probably considering, or are already in the process of, buying a park home and joining this welcoming community. You may not have considered the importance of getting independent legal...
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").  
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...
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.