10 Reasons To Consider Purchasing A Park Home
Whether you are a first time buyer, or nearing retirement and feeling you might to like to downsize, park homes offer a fantastic opportunity to experience the perks of living in a comfortable and perhaps quieter setting.
If you are looking at the possibility of purchasing a park home then this will obviously be an important purchase that will take careful consideration and research.
Residential park homes are a popular purchase for a number of reasons, therefore before weighing up your options, we’ve teamed up with Justin Alitt from SellMyParkHome.co.uk to take a look at how at what some of the advantages to buying your own park home could be and what it could do for you!
Cost
Cost is an important consideration with any purchase you make, and this will be an important factor when it comes to your park home.
One of the benefits with purchasing a park home is that the majority of park homes are less expensive than brick-built properties.
Park homes may also be regarded as a cheaper option through which they often include furniture and other appliances ready for when you move in.
An article published on This is Money discusses how one couple found purchasing a park home a more financially viable option after returning from their villa in Cyprus. You can access the article here and find out why purchasing a park home was both an affordable and easy option for this couple.
Security
Feeling safe in your home is essential, therefore another one of the benefits of residential park living is that they are often thought of as being a safe and secure option.
If you are planning to use your park home as a holiday home, then you’ll also want to know that your park home is secure whilst you are away.
According to the Lifesure Group’s blog looking at the advantages of park home ownership, residential park homes can often only be accessed using key fobs to residents and visitors entering as a form of signing in and out of the park.
Not only this, but as park homes tend to be located in more secluded and quieter locations, this also helps to keep park home areas more peaceful and avoid disturbances.
Low Maintenance
How old your park home is will often determine how much work it will need to keep it maintained.
Generally though, park homes, and in particular newly built park homes will be almost maintenance free, although it is always a good idea to check the roof and outside walls on an annual basis.
A little tip if you are looking at purchasing a park home, particularly if it is a second hand home is that it might be advisable to get a survey report from a specialist park home surveyor who will do all of the necessary checks of the park home so that you know its condition before making a purchase as recommended by Park Homes Advice.
Variety of locations
Another advantage of purchasing a park home is that with parks located all across the country, you really do have the pick of the bunch!
Whether you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and want to retreat to somewhere utterly secluded, or perhaps you’d like to be situated near a town where there’s a bit going on to keep you entertained, the decision really is up to you.
Community Spirit
The sense of community spirit that is offered with park homes is another great reason as to why you might consider buying a park home.
Although parks offer a peaceful environment to be situated at, the possibility of meeting new people who are perhaps similar in age or circumstance to you means that park home living can be very sociable.
Many parks also offer activities and clubs to suit different age groups giving you more opportunities to mingle with the other park residents.
Space
Having a plot of land surrounding your park home adds for a more peaceful and spacious environment for you to enjoy as you please. Park homes also tend to be detached meaning you have the privacy of being able to enjoy your own space.
As many park homes come with small gardens, this gives a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors but also a space which you can manage and maintain easily.
Possibility To Rent
If you are purchasing a park home but would be looking to use it as a holiday home or perhaps you know that you might not there for a few weeks throughout the year, then another great option that your park home allows you to do it to rent it out.
The type of park where your park home is situated may depend on your options for renting therefore this is something that you will have to discuss with the park company before purchase if this is something that you are considering.
Eco Friendliness
Newly built park homes are often built using recycled or sustainable materials meaning that they are healthier for the environment and eco-friendlier.
However not only will you be reducing your carbon footprint, but residential park homes are built to be more energy efficient and better insulated.
Whether this is through the installation of more efficient boilers or energy saving features around the home, this will also help to reduce your energy bills too!
Modern and Spacious Designs
Many newly built park homes offer a more cotemporary design which is great if you want to move in straight away and not have to worry about decorating and spending money on giving it a revamp.
Also with newer park homes, they are designed in mind of being comfortable and convenient to use, extending from the layout of the home to the carefully selected furniture to help maximise the ease and enjoyment of living there.
Option To Sell In The Future
You might be a first time buyer and considering a park home to be your first home purchase. If this is the case then this might not your forever home, therefore knowing that you have the right to sell your park home is important.
However the rules stating the selling of your park home may depend on when the agreement was made and when the park home was transferred to your ownership, more of which you can find out by heading to Age UK’s factsheet on park homes.
If things sound like they are getting a bit complicated then don’t panic as there are dedicated estate agencies who specialise in assisting you with the selling of your park home, should you get to a point when you would like to move.
Purchasing your very own residential park home does offer a number of advantages and therefore suits a variety of people for different reasons. Such an important purchase does take time to research and understand what is best suited to your needs. Yet if you are looking to move perhaps more quickly and more affordably into a home which is convenient and comfortable, as well as being situated in scenic but also sociable surroundings, then this could be the desired option you’ve been looking for.
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