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Built on a chassis and legally defined as ‘mobile homes’, whether residential park homes can be moved once sited is a reasonable question to consider. Technically, the answer is yes, but they’re not designed to be. In this article, we’ll explore the technicalities behind that. Fundamentally, the ability to move a park home is not…

Considering your options for retirement, it’s key to plan for the long term. Financially, park homes have many benefits, both to buy and run, but a lot is still locked away in the value of the home. This naturally leads many to consider equity release. Equity release has become a more attractive option amongst retirees, with…

Residential park homes offer a competitive alternative to conventional bricks-and-mortar bungalows, not least because of the sense of community and security they bring, but also due to their competitive pricing. Downsizing to a park home, retirees can release equity from their current property while benefiting from a brand-new home designed exactly how they want it….

Today’s park homes are worlds apart from the images of flimsy ‘mobile homes’ conjured up from decades gone by. Both inside and outside, it’s hard not to be impressed by their quality, and how much they feel like a home. It’s clear as to why there’s growing popularity of the park home lifestyle, particularly with the…

Moving to a retirement village can open you up to a whole new lease of life for retirement, one that many don’t look back on. That said, just because it’s the right move for others doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you; there are many things to consider. Whether you’re just start off your…

Deciding to make the leap and move to a retirement village is a milestone itself. Less household maintenance and chores, opportunities for new friendships with people of a similar stage in their lives, the benefits of moving to a retirement village are clear, but to truly harness them, what should you be looking for in particular?…

Residential park homes offer an appealing alternative to conventional bricks-and-mortar housing. When living on a development, their sense of community, cost-effective living, and low maintenance provide an enticing retirement option, which is why their popularity continues to grow. With their many benefits, a key question arises: Do these homes retain their value over time? With…

For many, moving can be a difficult decision to make, especially for those having to say goodbye to home, one which they’ve lived in for many years. Downsizing to a park home for retirement may feel like a downward step to some, but it opens a door to a simpler, more enjoyable lifestyle, that can…

Park homes have advanced hugely over the past few decades. Increased durability, smarter designs, they’ve been designed to require minimal maintenance, hence why they’ve become such a popular option for those of retirement age. Of course, low maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance and naturally, some upkeep remains unavoidable. In this article, we share our top…

Park homes can offer an exciting change to conventional brick and mortar houses. They’re practical layouts, energy efficiency and modern feel can encourage a permanent holiday feel, particularly when set within a community. On first visits, visitors often comment about how park homes are “just like a ‘normal’ home”. That is for the most part true, particularly…