Consider the costs: Firstly, you need to consider how much money you are willing to spend. Once you have set a budget you can tailor your search to ensure you are looking at suitably priced park homes. Prices of homes can vary considerably depending on their size, special features and location.
Get a solicitor: The government highly recommend that both the buyer and seller use a solicitor in order to ensure that everything is done to the book and that there will be no nasty surprises later down the line.
Get a written agreement: Under the mobile homes act of 1983 the park owner must give the proposed occupier a written statement setting out the terms of the agreement. This can include, pitch fee increases, the occupiers duty to maintain their park home and the site owners duties. You will be given 28 days to sign the contract after receiving this agreement.
Get a survey: For second hand park homes it is important to get a survey from a specialist in order to make sure there are no hidden problems.
Get insurance: it is crucial that you insure your park home the same way that you would insure your house, give the friendly team at coast a call on 0800 614 849 for more information on park home insurance.
