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Your Guide to Buying a Park Home at Gateforth Park

Useful information before you buy

MOBILE HOMES ACT

Information for park home residents in England on their rights and obligations under the Mobile Homes Act 1983

www.gov.uk/government/collections/park-homes

WRITTEN STATEMENT ACT

The Written Statement explained

A Written Statement is an important document between the park and the homeowner that sets out the terms in which you will be entitled to keep your park home on the park. 

This document details your legal rights and must include:

  • Who the agreement is between
  • The starting date
  • Details of your pitch (new written agreements will also include a plan)
  • Details of your home
  • The date the site owner’s planning permission expires (in most cases, there is no specified date, so you will be able to live on the park indefinitely)
  • Pitch fees – the amount, when payable, what services are covered by the pitch fee and the annual review date
  • A list of additional charges (if applicable)

A park owner is required by law to give you a copy of the Written Statement 28 days before you commit to purchase. This time frame allows you to review the terms and understand what owning a park home and living on the park will mean. If you’re looking to proceed more quickly, it is possible for a shorter time period to be agreed.

For further information on park home law, you may wish to contact the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE); a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) funded by government to provide free advice on the law relating to Park Homes in England parkhomes.lease-advice.org.

Choosing your home

Here at Gateforth Park our park homes and lodges are available in a wide range of styles, sizes and layouts.

When selecting your ideal home, functionality and layout is very important as this could be your ‘forever home’.

Décor, soft furnishings and appliances can all be upgraded to suit your personal taste and this will be discussed and planned at your spec meeting.

Once you have selected your plot here on the park, and determined the size and model of park home, we will provide you with a turnkey price based on your choices.

Once your park home has been built, we will organise for it to be delivered and sited ready for you to start your next chapter.

Insurance

It is vitally important you insure your new home prior to move day.

Please ask the team to recommend a range of specialist companies who will advise on the appropriate level of cover, giving peace of mind.

Warranty Information

All our park homes are built to BS3632, the residential standard for park homes.

This means park homes and lodges are built for residential living and you will discover they are energy efficient, built to last and once registered benefit from a 10 year manufacturers structural warranty.

Read more about the 10 year Platinum Warranty

Platinum Seal Park Home & Leisure Lodge Warranty

Decking

When it comes to choosing your sun deck, it couldn’t be easier. We will discuss your requirements, colour, size and configuration and the team at AB Sundecks are on hand to offer their expertise to ensuring your decking dream becomes a reality

The steel frame is made from 100% recyclable galvanised steel and in house cutting ensures complete quality control. You will be provided a ‘no obligation quote’

Key Features

  • Slip resistant
  • Low maintenance – No sanding, painting or staining required, waterproof
  • Durable and Strong – Built on a galvanised steel frame and won’t shrink or warp and there are no splinters or cracking
  • Built to British Standards – Class 1 Y fire resistant, slip resistant BS 7976
  • Made in the UK
  • Environment friendly – No trees felled, fully recyclable, Eco considerate production
  • Easy to clean
  • Available in a wide range of colours
  • Cost effective – Options to suit all budgets, 10 year structural guarantee

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Storage

Included with the purchase of your park home is an essential 8×10 BIOHORT shed with the option to upgrade the interior to include double electric socket and light

Sited on a sturdy base, your shed will provide you with excellent storage, is lifetime maintenance free, rainwater proof with a secure locking mechanism.

First residents at Gateforth Park

Landscaping

All our park homes include standard landscaping such as lawn and a mixture of hedging to encourage biodiversity.

early stage planting

Skirting & Steps

Once your park home is onsite and utilities are connected, steps and handrails are installed to both the front and back door (where applicable) to ensure easy access to your home.

This is included with the purchase of your park home and there is no additional cost to you.

Skirting & Steps