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Consumer Focus Wales, in conjunction with Consumer Focus Investigations, and with the support of Consumer Focus Scotland, has recently launched a major piece of research to try and identify the issues faced by residential park home residents across Great Britain. The research will examine the extent of their difficulties and explore how the issues they face may be addressed.
“Park homes” are detached bungalow style homes which are known as mobile homes. They can be found in residential parks and are used by their owners as their permanent home. Thousands of people in Great Britain live in a park home all year round. In the coming months, we will be working to develop a robust evidence base with which to influence the Welsh, Scottish and UK Governments, local authorities and other key stakeholders. As part of this we are undertaking research to gather the experiences of residents and local authorities.
We would therefore like to hear from you about any problems you may be having on your park home site. If you would like to speak to us about your experiences of living in a park home or to take part in this project, please email ParkHomes@consumerfocus.org.uk.
Latest News
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Response to Welsh Government Housing White Paper
21 May 2012
Our recent research shows there is a need for change within the private rented sector, and it is pleasing to see that this need has been identified by the Welsh Government in their housing White Paper.
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Call to park homes industry to help improve system for residents
26 April 2012
Consumer Focus Wales is calling on park homes site owners and their representatives to work with them to help improve living conditions for residents. The consumer champion has spoken to every local authority and more than 250 park home owners across Wales. Now they are asking for site owners and [1]industry bodies to participate in [...]
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Consumer watchdog wants to hear from park homes residents
15 February 2012
Consumer Focus Wales is asking people who live in park homes to tell them of any issues they face. The consumer watchdog is interviewing individual park homes residents from across Wales about their experiences for their major report, which will be launched in autumn 2012, and want more residents to get in touch to discuss their [...]
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Latest Publications
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Park home residents’ rights
9 May 2012
Your basic rights as a park home resident living in Wales.
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Consumer Focus Park Homes project: a consultation document for industry
24 April 2012
Consumer Focus Wales and Consumer Focus Investigations, supported by Consumer Focus Scotland, have been conducting comprehensive and independent research into the experiences of people living in park homes. We are seeking to provide a comprehensive information base about the park home sector which includes consultation with site owners, local authorities, industry and residents. The project [...]
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A response to the Welsh Government consultation “Meeting the Housing Challenge: Building a consensus for action” February 2012
22 February 2012
Consumer Focus Wales welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on housing issues in preparation for the Welsh Government‟s forthcoming Housing Bill. Consumer Focus Wales is currently running two projects with a focus on housing issues: one on park homes in Wales, and the second on the Private Rented Sector in Wales.
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