Q Can I use my Park Home as a second home?

A No. Your Park Home needs to be your primary residence.

Q Can I live in my Park Home all year round?

A Only on a Park that is licensed for permanent residential use.

Q How long will my Park Home last?

A All Park Homes are manufactured by members of the National Parks Homes Council and can be registered for a free Goldshield Ten Year Warranty on registered parks. Pitched roofs usually have a 30 year weather proof guarantee. With routine maintenance, as described in your manufacturer’s handbook, your Park Home will last many years beyond that.

Q How much does a Park Home cost? Will it hold its value?

A Prices vary according to the home’s size, quality of fittings and furnishings, type of park and where it is. Values move in line with the UK property market.

Q What are the outgoings?

A A pitch fee is paid to the park in weekly, monthly or annual instalments. The pitch fee includes the park’s basic running costs. It varies depending on the size of your home, the park and where it is. With good insulation and double glazing, energy costs can be lower than a conventional home. You have to pay Council Tax, although Park Homes are usually in the lowest bands.

Q How do I know the pitch fee won’t rise unreasonably?

A Your Agreement states the fee, which is reviewed every year to reflect the current inflation rate and, possibly, any additional charges to cover park improvements or agreed amenities. Disagreements over pitch fees may be taken to court or an arbitrator.

Q Why do Park Homes prices vary from park to park?

A When you buy a Park Home you buy both your home and the right to place it on the park owner’s land. The value of this varies according to location and the local property market.

Q What does the park’s selling price include on a new home?

A Skirting, steps, paths, connection fees to utility companies and landscaping are often included. It is important to agree details when you order.

Q Can I sell my home?

A You can sell your home on the open market, but the buyer must be approved by the park owner, who may not withhold approval unreasonably. A Park owner may be entitled to commission on the sale of homes on their park, as they own the land. Make sure you read ‘Housing Booklet – Mobile Homes – a Guide for Residents and Site Owners’ and the Park Homes Charter.

Q Can a Park Home be passed on in a Will?

A It can be passed to a member of the home owner’s family. If it is left to a non resident, they are entitled to sell the home. They can only occupy it with the park owner’s consent, which includes transferring the agreement to the new owner.

Q What happens if things go wrong?

A Quality Award Parks have a complaints procedure. If this cannot resolve the problem you have recourse to the free services of the Housing Ombudsman Service.