FAQs
What is a residential park home?
A residential park home is usually a detached, single storey property located within a private estate or resort, such as Away Resort's Glendevon park in Scotland. A residential park home contains the rooms you’d expect in a traditional home, such as a kitchen, living room, bedroom(s), and bathroom, but is unique as it is a moveable or ‘mobile’ home.Â
When purchasing a residential park home, you own the home itself, but not the land it sits on, so a site fee will be applicable. When you buy a residential holiday home with Away Resorts, you don't have to deal with various estate agents, as our team of experts are here to help guide you through the process, from start to finish and answer any questions you may have.
Can you get a mortgage on a residential park home?
No, it is not possible to get a mortgage on a residential park home, but you may be able to explore private finance options to help fund your purchase.
Do you pay council tax on residential park homes?
Yes, you will have to pay council tax on a residential park home as it is your main residence. This is different when purchasing holiday homes and lodges for occasional use, because they are not acting as your main residence and so you do not pay council tax on them. Ask our team about our council tax bands when buying your residential park home and we can provide all the expected living costs.
How long do residential park homes last?
You can expect your residential park home to last at least 80 years, or even longer with proper maintenance. Away Resorts residential park homes are all built with long-life materials, come with a 10-year structural warranty and are built to exceed British Standard 3632.
Can you live in a park home all year round?
Yes, the beauty of our residential park homes is that they become your main residence, so you can live in them all year round. This differs from purchasing a holiday home for leisure use, which you use occasionally for holidays and cannot become your main residence all year round.
Are park homes freehold?
No, residential park homes are not freehold, and they are not leasehold either. This is due to the mobile homes act 2013 which states that the land a park home stands on remains the sole property of the landowner. When you buy a park home, you do own the park home outright, but the land is not included in the price.Â
Do park homes need an EPC (energy performance certificate)?
No, park homes do not need an EPC as they are exempt from needing one.
Are park homes warm in the winter?
All of our residential park homes are fully insulated, with their own boiler and central heating system, so you'll be warm and cosy throughout the colder winter months.