Tips for future homeowners
Purchasing a residential park home is an easy transition to a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle. Here are our easy to follow steps towards park home living. Let’s look at these in more detail, with the factors you need for each topic:
Location
Choosing the right site for your residential park home
Why it’s important: The area you choose affects your lifestyle; the peaceful rural location you’ve always dreamed of is more affordable than you might think. A desirable location can enhance your living experience and provide convenience and enjoyment for years to come.
Deciding on a location
- Consider your priorities: are you looking for somewhere rural, peaceful, quiet, safe and secure.
- Consider proximity: ensure the location is well-connected to family, friends and amenities.
- Consider accessibility: look for a flat, low maintenance site, with adjacent parking and adaptability for mobility issues.
- Visit the area: spend time in the area to gauge if the local facilities and environment suit your lifestyle needs.
The Haytor View advantage
Nestled in the stunning south Devon countryside, Haytor View is a gated community for over 45s offering a unique blend of coastal and rural living for residential park homeowners. With proximity to Dartmoor national park and the English Riviera, residents enjoy breathtaking landscapes and a peaceful lifestyle.
Budget
Typically park homes are a lower cost and better value for money option for bungalow style living. With a lower initial cost residential park homes are generally fully fitted, fully furnished and ready to move into. A brand new park home has guarantees and warranties covering everything from the windows to the roof, reducing costs of unexpected maintenance bills.
Park homes are a great option for downsizing and releasing equity from your current property, allowing you to free up funds for a more comfortable retirement. Mobile homes like these are not eligable for mortgage and therefore your budget is defined by the cash released from the sale of your bricks and mortar and any additional savings you may have. Your annual pitch fee will be set at the point of purchase, is protected by the mobile homes act and can only go up in line with inflation which is calculated using the CPI. At Haytor View the pitch fee includes water, sewerage, maintenance and other costs associated with the park.
Residential park homes are a well insulated, low maintenance alternative to traditional bungalows, they are also usually within the lowest band for Council Tax.
Deciding on the type of residential park home
Choosing between an existing stock park home or a bespoke unit made to order.
A stock home is sold as seen and is not able to be modified before purchase. The advantage of a stock home is that it may be discounted in price and is available sooner. Also the finished home can be viewed in situ prior to purchase. You also have the option to have a bespoke built home which you can choose a variety of customised features that can be catered to your lifestyle and preferences. These homes are made to your specification, can sometimes incur additional costs and have a lead time of up to 16 weeks.
Let us help you find your perfect home
Deciding to purchase a residential park home is a journey filled with excitement and important choices. The key decisions surrounding budget, area, and the type of home—whether stock or bespoke — are important steps that shape your future living experience. Each decision requires careful consideration and a clear understanding of your personal needs and lifestyle preferences. Let our experienced, friendly team guide you through this process towards your beautiful forever home in Devon.
