Is there a lease and how long is the term?
Our park homes are not sold on a leasehold basis. Greenford Park Homes owns the freehold to each of its parks and they have permanent planning permission for use as residential park home estates. Park home owners on residential parks are provided with a Written Statement under the Mobile Homes Act 1983. Subject to abiding by the terms, this agreement protects residents' right to live in their home on the park, for as long as they wish.
What services or utilities do I have to pay for?
In addition to the pitch fees, Residents are responsible for normal household expenses, such as electricity, gas and water bills and for arranging their own home insurance. There is some variation across our four parks, some utilities are supplied directly by the provider and others are supplied by us, give us a call on and we will be happy to provide further information.
Do I need a solicitor to purchase a park home?
You do not need a solicitor and many choose not to, in order to make additional savings. However, we would recommend using one for your peace of mind.
Do I have to sell my home to you, if I want to move?
Absolutely not. Some residents do sell back to us, because of the support that we are able to offer - we endeavour to work around all your needs, in terms of completion dates, which can really help. But you are free to sell your home on the open market, in a similar way to traditional housing.
Can I use a park home on your parks as my second home?
No, our park homes must be your main place of residence.
Can I get finance or a mortgage on a park home that I want to buy?
You cannot obtain a mortgage for a park home, however 'top-up' finance may be available. You would need to find a specialist finance provider for this.
Is it true that I don’t have to pay stamp duty on a park home?
That is correct, because a park home purchase is not a freehold transaction, there is no stamp duty payable. Read more about the benefits of park home living or see what homes we currently have for sale.
Do you offer part exchange?
We are aware of companies who may be able to offer part-exchange deals on your existing property and we would be happy to help you explore this option, to help you buy a park home from us, should you wish.
How long does the purchase procedure take?
Subject to your circumstances, the purchase procedure could take as little as two weeks. If you are selling a property however, completion of your purchase of the park home is very much dependent on that transaction. One of the big advantages of buying from Greenford Park Homes is that we will endeavour to work to your timescales of completion. Read more about the benefits of park home living or see what homes we currently have for sale.
Do I need to have a survey done?
It is not a requirement, however we would always recommend having a survey completed when you are purchasing a park home. Read more about the benefits of park home living or see what homes we currently have for sale.
Need to know more?
Call us on 0118 932 8328 or use our contact form.
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