The law relating to park homes in Scotland is different to the law which applies in England, and indeed in Wales, and was subject to change from 1st September 2013, changes made under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment of Schedule 1.)
A lot of maintenance issues are common sense, but it pays to check your home regularly; small amounts spent from time to time are far more preferable than paying for extensive repairs if problems are not nipped in the bud. And if you cannot check your home yourself, please ask a friendly neighbour or relative…
Most readers will be aware that PBIS became part of Insync Solutions Ltd with effect from 1st January 2022. Whilst this has meant a number of behind-the-scenes changes to our internal systems, which are designed to ensure the business remains robust and efficient going forward, as far as policyholders are concerned, it is very much business…
Thermal insulation or cladding is a type of material that is used to insulate all types of properties, but it has become particularly popular with park homes in recent years. This is due in part due to the availability of grants but also because it really can reduce your heating bills which go up and…
The construction of a park home is unique, the lifestyle is unique, and the legislation which protects park home residents is pretty unique too – it only applies to park homes on parks which are licensed for permanent residential occupation – protected parks. Written Agreements are key to keeping everyone happy, so it is critically…
We get a lot of enquiries about insuring older homes. Many other insurers will decline to offer cover or will charge an extortionate premium if they do offer cover. At Paul Baker Insurance Services, we are happy to insure older homes as long as they are in a good state of repair and have been…
Sound Advice We are delighted to publish this excellent and informative article written by Park Home legal expert Ibraheem Dulmeer, it will be of particular interest to purchasers of new homes. Here at Paul Baker Insurance Services (PBIS), we have spoken to several residents in recent months who have been very unhappy with their new…
A site operator has been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay costs of more than £11,000 after being found guilty of deliberately breaching planning law and two planning enforcement notices. The Vale of White Horse District Council prosecuted the owners of Bayworth Mobile Home Park near Abingdon, Wyldecrest Parks (Management) Limited, after they failed to…
The national residents’ association IPHAS (Independent Park Home Advisory Service) is currently seeking to recruit someone to look after its website. For anyone who is not familiar with this organisation, IPHAS was established more than 25 years ago and, over the intervening years, has offered advice to thousands of people who either live in park…
I am sure we have all heard horror stories about credit and debit cards being cloned and money being taken from bank accounts by scammers. Sadly, there are people out there that will look to commit these criminal acts. Most banks and credit card providers will now have measures in place to reimburse your payments,…
