Residential park homes are becoming increasingly popular with people of all ages looking to downsize from their traditional bricks and mortar homes. These homes offer affordable comfort and are cost effective to run, meaning that owners can save up their money for more exciting adventures.

Residential Park Homes: The Perfect Solution for Modern Living

Many park homes have everything they need on one floor, making them an ideal choice for older buyers who might struggle with stairs. Park home parks are often gated communities with round-the-clock security and CCTV, so residents can feel safe and secure in their new residence. These sites also offer a strong sense of community, with social events and activities commonplace.

However, before someone can move into a residential park home, they will need to ensure that the site is a ‘protected site’ as defined by the Mobile Homes Act 1983 and is not simply a holiday park or static caravan park with a change of use licence. This is an important consideration as residential park homes must be built to BS3632 standards and cannot be sold for use as holiday or temporary accommodation.

Residential park homes are connected to water, gas, electricity and telephone services and typically have a high-quality finish with modern appliances, including fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms. They will also have heating and lighting, as well as patio doors. Residents of a residential park home will need to pay for sewage, water and electricity rates but these fees tend to be a lot cheaper than in a standard property. Park homes are usually insured against damage, theft and flooding through specialist home insurance providers like Intasure.

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