Buying any kind of property can seem a bit daunting, especially when it’s a type of housing you’ve never bought before or you’re looking in an unfamiliar area. The Coast team read an interesting article in the current edition of Park Home magazine, offering advice for those of you looking to purchase a park home.
In addition to explaining where to find guides to UK park homes, which contracts you will need to sign and surveys that should be carried out, the article outlines seven important questions to ask park home owners and operators before you sign on the dotted line:
Is the site owner a member of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association or the National Caravan Council?
What are the current pitch fees and the history of pitch fee increases?
Do you need to buy electricity and gas through the park or do residents deal directly with suppliers?
Are pets allowed?
Are there any age restrictions on the site and are children allowed?
Is the local authority site licence on display?
Does the site have year-round planning permission as a permanent residential park?
If you’re happy with the answers to the above questions, the next thing to do is to draw up a budget for purchasing your new park home and paying the monthly bills.
One important thing you cannot afford to overlook is park home insurance. Coast can offer you a competitive park home insurance quotation – for more information call Freephone 0800 614 849.
