Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you live in a park home UK?

Yes-you absolutely can live in a park home in the UK! With around 250,000 people choosing to live in a park home in the UK, it’s a popular lifestyle choice that appeals to retired people in particular.

• How much does a park home cost UK?

A new park home will usually cost upwards of £40,000 while used park homes are available from around £30,000 and sometimes less.

• Why are park homes so cheap?

When you buy a park home, you only own the home itself, not the land on which it sits. If you do not own land, you are also not liable for stamp duty or other costs such as maintenance.

• What is it like living in a park home?

Most park home sites tend to have a community feel to them. You can have your own privacy with the option of lots of things to do and new likeminded people to meet if you prefer to be sociable.

• Is buying a park home a good idea?

Residential park homes offer great value for money, with lower costs than buying the same sized house. Park homes more affordable than standard houses, it is a comfortable and stylish lifestyle.

• Are park homes warm in winter?

A park home is just as warm and cosy as a traditional house, if not warmer. As with bricks and mortar properties, park homes are manufactured to a specific level of regulation.

• Are park homes well insulated?

Park Homes are designed to be easily maintained and are extremely well insulated (walls floors and ceilings), often with higher energy saving values to brick-built properties.

• What are park homes made from?

Park homes typically have a timber frame mounted on a robust steel chassis. They also have cladding externally and internally. This means they are particularly durable and weatherproof.

• How long do Park homes last UK?

A well-built park home can last 70 to 80 years on average, and even longer with proper maintenance. park homes require less upkeep to preserve good condition than houses.

• Do you pay council tax in a park home?

You need to pay council tax if you live in a park home and it is your main residence. You can apply for a council tax reduction if you are on a low income.

• What are site fees?

A “pitch agreement” or site fees are a contract which sets out a number of obligations and responsibilities between a site owner and a park home resident. Site fees vary across the parks.