Avondale Park Homes

Glossary of Terms

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10 year Warranty

All new Park homes purchased from Avondale are covered by a Goldshield 10 year warranty scheme on the main structure of the building.

1983 Mobile Home Act and its subsequent amendments

The Act of Parliament that regulates the Mobile Residential Home Park Industry.

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Agreement or Written Statement

The document signed by both parties detailing thier legal responsibilities.

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Commission

Payable on the total of the resale price of your home, currently set at a maximum of 10%.

Council Tax

Payable as per a house, usually at Band A.

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Park Manager

Avondale employ full time resident Park Managers fully experienced in the running of Mobile Home Parks.

Pets

Pets are allowed on Avondale Parks with the written permission of the Park Manager.

Pitch Fee Increase

The pitch fee may be increased annually by the RPI for the relevant period. This process is detailed within your Agreement.

Pitch Fee or Ground Rent

The rent you pay to the park owner to enable you to site your Park Home on the Park.

Plot

The extent of the area of the Park that you are responsible for. This will be clearly defined on a plan when you purchase your Home.

Plot Reservation

Avondale require a £2000 plot reservation deposit, this is refundable with a £75 administration fee. A 10% part payment prior to the ordering of a New Home or the reservation of a Show Home. This payment is non refundable.

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Resale or Assignment

The process as laid out in the 1983 Mobile Home Act and its subsequent amendments that allows you to resell your home on the Park.

Retired and Semi Retired

Avondale Parks are restricted to Semi Retired and Retired residents with no resident children.

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Security of Tenure

The 1983 Mobile Home Act clearly covers the tenure of plot, in real terms your home may remain on the plot in perpetuity so long as it is in an acceptable state of repair.

Site Licence

The controlling document issued by the Local Authority stipulating the standard and density of the Park development together with the safety requirements required to maintain the high standards required.

Solicitor

Not normally required to complete the purchase of a Mobile Home.

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Utilities

All Avondale Park Homes are fully serviced with electricity, water, sewage and either LPG or mains gas.