Park Homes for sale in Greater Manchester
Buyers here are almost always moving locally. Parks around Wigan, Bolton, Stockport and out towards Altrincham let people release money from a family house while staying near grandchildren, the same GP and the shops they know. Residential pitches in this county do not come up often, so it pays to look regularly.
Use the listings below to compare park homes by price, park and facilities.
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Buying a park home in Greater Manchester
Residential parks here tend to sit on the fringes of the towns rather than in open country. Wigan, Bolton, Stockport and the Altrincham side are the usual areas, and most buyers are moving a few miles rather than leaving the region, which keeps demand steady and stock tight.
The pitch fee is the figure to examine properly. It is reviewed once a year on the date set out in your agreement, and the agreement explains how any rise is worked out. Ask what the fee covers, what is billed separately, and what it has done over the past three years.
Look as hard at the home as at the park. Ask whether it was built to the BS 3632 residential standard, how it is insulated, and what heating it uses. A home built to holiday specification is noticeably more expensive to run through a Manchester winter.
Buying a Park Home in Greater Manchester: FAQs
Can I live in a park home all year round?
Yes, as long as the park holds a residential site licence. That licence is what allows the home to be your permanent address. Holiday parks, even those open twelve months a year, do not permit permanent residence.
What are pitch fees and how do they change?
The pitch fee is what you pay the site owner for the plot your home stands on. It is reviewed annually on the review date in your written agreement, which also sets out how an increase is calculated. Ask to see the last three years of increases before committing.
Are there age restrictions?
Many residential parks limit residents to over fifties or over fifty fives, and some restrict children or pets as well. The rules differ from park to park, so read the site rules rather than assuming.
Can I get a mortgage on a park home?
Not a conventional mortgage, because you own the home but not the ground beneath it. Most buyers use cash, money released from selling a house, or specialist park home finance from lenders who deal with this market.
How do I sell a park home later?
Park homes must be sold privately, not through the park itself, though the site owner may occasionally buy it back. The site owner is usually entitled to a resale commission, commonly around 10% of the sale price, as set out in the written agreement.