Sale blocking of park homes
What sale blocking is and how to spot it
Why some sales are obstructed
Some site owners have been known to try to make it harder for residents to sell their park home. This is called sale blocking.
How sale blocking works:
- a site owner obstructs a sale or tries to pressure residents, with the aim of buying the home themselves at a lower price
- they then sell the home at a higher price
They may also try to persuade a potential buyer of a used park home to instead buy a new home.
Important
Sale blocking is illegal. It’s important to take action if your site owner is pressuring you to sell your home to them, or interfering with a sale.
Signs of sale blocking
Not responding to communication
A site owner might ignore emails and letters or fail to respond to notices within the required deadlines.
Misleading potential buyers
A site owner might falsely tell prospective buyers the home is unsafe, that there are issues with the structure or that they do not meet the criteria to live there.
Intimidation
A site owner might harass or intimidate the seller or prospective buyer to prevent the sale.
Being dishonest about “site rules”
Incorrectly claiming the buyer does not meet site rules (for example in relation to age, pets, or vehicles).
Taking your potential buyers
Encouraging new buyers to buy a new park home from them, instead of the used park home they had wanted.
Offering you a low price for your park home
Make sure you get a fair price for your park home if you sell to the site owner. Speak to local estate agents to find out what your park home would be worth if you sell it yourself.
- Last updated:
- 16 June 2026
- Next review:
- 16 June 2028
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