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Advice on selling your mobile home, static caravan and holiday lodge

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Advice on living on permanently on a holiday site even with 12-month licence

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Win a week in a Thistle holiday home worth up to £600

Your chance to win a week in a Thistle holiday home, plus free family entry to Historic Scotland’s attractions in Dumfries and Galloway

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Who is responsible for removing a meter in my shed?

I informed my site owner of my intention to remove my old wooden shed. I did not want to replace it and asked him to remove his coin operated electric meter, which was attached to the frame of the shed to avoid any possible damage.

After 30 days had elapsed I was told the responsibility of returning, removing and relocating the meter was down to me. His solicitor said it was ‘a point of law’ and that the site owner was not liable and I would have to pay all charges related. They stated that the Mobile Homes Act and New Implied Terms do not mention an owner’s responsibility housing a meter.

The shed in question was a separate base approximately 3ft away from the mobile home therefore the cables come from the meter to the home.

Can you tell me where it states in writing that I am responsible for the housing and safety and the cost of this meter.

Also, our site owner has never produced an electricity bill or worked out each individual’s cost per unit. He also refuses to tell us the provider. There is no certificate to show electrical safety on the noticeboard.

Finally, I reported a water leak which has appeared to lead to a huge rise in water going through the meter.

The site owner’s wife suddenly saw a huge leak above the ground and the owner has attempted to ‘mend’ this. The water puddle had been visible for over a year. We have been told we still have to pay for this water. Who is actually responsible? Can we ask for a refund? Can we force the site owner to maintain the site? Nobody on the local council listens. Our bills are around £140 each, every six months, for 14 residents.

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News update

Tax breaks for holiday home owners

Park Holidays UK has said there has been an 11 per cent rise in holiday home sales so far this year. With this in mind we detail how holiday homeowners can sub-let their homes and earn a second income, while also qualifying for tax breaks

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Insurance Q&A

Chris Ryder-Richardson works for Shield Total Insurance. Each month he answers some common insurance questions for Park Home & Holiday Caravan readers. This month he tackles the question- how to choose your insurace provider

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Shield Insurance Q&A

Chris Ryder-Richardson works for Shield Total Insurance. Each month he answers some common insurance questions for Park Home & Holiday Caravan readers.

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Insurance Q & A

Chris Ryder-Richardson works for Shield Total Insurance. Each month he answers some common insurance questions for Park Home & Holiday Caravan readers.

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Buying A Holiday Home

If you are thinking about buying a second home, here is some essential advice on how to do it.

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Editor's blog

Alex Melvin, Editor

Retirement age to be scrapped

Monday, 2 August 2010

The government reports plans to axe the current retirement age of 65 from October 2011.

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