Current Poll:
What do you think about garden ornaments?
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I love them. My garden is full of statues, sculptures and water features. I've even got a soft spot for gnomes (13%)
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I like some garden ornaments but only if they're tastefully positioned (65%)
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I can't stand any ornamentation. It's tacky and garish and spoils a garden's overall look (23%)
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Previous poll:
Monday, 19 July 2010:
How much time do you spend in your garden each week?
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Hardly any, I have a hectic schedule and I love my low maintenance plot (26%)
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1 - 3 hours. I like to keep things ticking over and looking nice (35%)
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Between 3 - 5 hours, I love gardening and get out there as much as I can (12%)
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Everyday! I was born with green fingers and I keep my garden looking gorgeous year round (26%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 10 June 2010:
What rules and regulations are most important to you on a park home estate?
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Over 50s residents only (34%)
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No resident children (21%)
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Pets permitted (45%)
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Previous poll:
Wednesday, 21 April 2010:
Should all parks have resident’s associations?
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Yes – They protect the park’s residents from any unfair rules and regulations (66%)
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Sometimes – They have their place but it depends on the park and the relationship with the park owners (24%)
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No – They could stir up trouble when there is no real reason (10%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 16 March 2010:
What commission should site owners get on home sales?
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The existing level of up to 10 per cent of the home?s sale price is fair. After all it is the site owner?s land (7%)
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It has to be lower than 10 per cent but the site owner should get a nominal amount (31%)
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The commission level should be negotiable between home owner and site owner (17%)
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The site owner does nothing to help with the sale and should not get any commission (44%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 25 February 2010:
Do park home residents get a fair deal with Council tax?
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Yes, it is at a fair and acceptable level (6%)
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Yes it is acceptable but people over 65 should pay a nominal amount (8%)
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No park homes are a chattel meaning we should pay less (25%)
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No, we pay maintenance in our pitch fees and should not have to pay more bills (62%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 21 January 2010:
How should unscrupulous site owners be stopped from continually blocking park home sales?
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Refer all disputes to an independent arbitrator (28%)
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Introduce a fit and proper person test (5%)
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Tougher prison sentences for those who continually flout the law (16%)
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Place offending site owner’s parks under local authority care (51%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 15 December 2009:
PH&HC turns 50 this year. Which magazine feature is your favourite?
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Legal help (53%)
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Park profiles (19%)
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New park home reviews (23%)
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Holiday park and home news (4%)
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Previous poll:
Monday, 23 November 2009:
What do you think is the best thing about park living?
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The community spirit – everybody’s so friendly (15%)
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The security – there’s no crime and anti-social behaviour (23%)
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Low cost living – I can save a fortune! (15%)
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The peace and quiet – it’s so relaxing (31%)
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Gardens – they look great and are easy to maintain (15%)
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Previous poll:
Wednesday, 11 November 2009:
What age restrictions would you like to see enforced on residential parks?
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Retired only please, we like a quiet and peaceful park (25%)
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Over 40s would be OK, but no resident children (47%)
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So long as they are over 21, I don't mind (6%)
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Age doesn't matter, park life should be for everyone, including children (22%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 1 October 2009:
What is the most important factor when choosing a static caravan/ lodge holiday?
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Price (20%)
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Park Location (65%)
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Park facilities (15%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 8 September 2009:
In light of the recent spate of negative publicity surrounding park life, do you think the Government was right to propose the idea of a ‘fit and proper person’ test for park site owners?
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Yes – all park site owners should be properly vetted (47%)
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Yes – the consultation was a good idea and flags up and important issue but I’m sceptical about how much good it will do. (36%)
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No – It’s a waste of time. There will always be loopholes that unscrupulous park operators will exploit (16%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 6 August 2009:
Pets on parks can be a contentious issue. Should cats and dogs be allowed on park sites?
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Yes - both cats and dogs should be welcomed (26%)
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Yes - but there should be a limit on the number of pets each household is allowed (37%)
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Yes - but only existing pets should be permitted; replacements should not be allowed (11%)
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Cats are fine but dogs are too big and too noisy (9%)
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No - a park site is no place for either cats or dogs (17%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 9 July 2009:
Statistics show more people are undertaking DIY in the credit crunch. What room would you most like to renovate in your park home?
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Lounge/diner (18%)
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Kitchen (31%)
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Master bedroom (13%)
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Bathroom (15%)
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Exterior (23%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 23 June 2009:
Are you planning to attend the recently revived World of Park & Leisure Homes Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, between Friday, July 24th and Sunday, July 26th?
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Yes (60%)
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No (20%)
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Not sure yet (20%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 19 May 2009:
What do you think of the four new government factsheets on park homes?
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Very helpful, has made things much clearer (23%)
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Not very useful (10%)
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Have yet to read them (67%)
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Previous poll:
Wednesday, 15 April 2009:
With the house market at a stand still, what do you think should be done to turn park home sales around?
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Cut turnkey park home prices by up to 50 per cent, but increase ground rent (28%)
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Half ground rent but keep park home prices the same (72%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 20 November 2008:
Following the Government’s recent consultation, how should the majority of disputes between park home owners and park site owners be settled?
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By the County Court (the existing arbiter) (12%)
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By Residential Property Tribunals (the Government’s preferred option) (17%)
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By setting up a new specialist Park Home Tribunal (70%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 16 September 2008:
Has the slowdown in the housing market put your plans to buy a park home on hold?
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No, I'm still planning my move asap (25%)
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Yes, slightly, but I might be persuaded if there was a good deal on offer (40%)
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Yes, I'm going to wait for a while and see how the market settles (35%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 17 April 2008:
Do you think a fit and proper person requirement for park owners will flush out the rogue operators?
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No (34%)
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Yes (66%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 28 February 2008:
Should more parks lower their age requirements for residents?
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Yes, and more should allow families with kids too (12%)
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Yes, lower the adult age to around 40, but no kids please! (31%)
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No, keep parks for retired / semi-retired people only (57%)
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Previous poll:
Tuesday, 20 November 2007:
Should the Government review its decision to keep commission on sale at 10%?
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No (43%)
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Yes (57%)
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Previous poll:
Thursday, 26 August 2010:
What is your favourite thing about living in a park home?
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A low maintenance home and garden (0%)
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The sense of community and living with people of a similar age group (0%)
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Saving money on my bills and living costs (0%)
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The feeling of being on holiday all the time! (0%)
