Call for Evidence - Park homes: reasons for commission payments

Overview

This call for evidence seeks to understand the rationale for the commission paid when a park home is sold, how the commission rate was set, the role it plays within existing legislation and the sector’s business model.  

There has been considerable debate about the commission payment since it became a statutory requirement in 1975. Since then, debates and reviews have largely focused on the impact that changes to the commission rate could have on the sector. While this remains important, there remains a need for a consistent understanding of what the commission is charged for. To date, no clear or agreed rationale has been provided.

Through this call for evidence, the government is seeking additional information from the sector to help determine the future of the commission payment.