Most park homes in Shropshire are sold on residential parks with a site licence, and many are age-restricted to residents aged 45 or 50 and over. These parks are designed for single-storey, low-maintenance living, with communal grounds and a strong sense of community.
Shropshire's residential parks are popular around Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry and Market Drayton, giving easy access to shops, GPs and public transport while still offering a rural, quieter pace of life.
Before buying, check the site licence, the written agreement and the pitch fee review terms, and ask the park for a copy of the site rules so you know what to expect from day-to-day life on the park.
Park homes cannot be mortgaged in the traditional sense, as they are classed as personal property rather than real estate. Some lenders offer specialist finance, but most buyers pay in cash or use a personal loan.
No. You own the home itself but pay a pitch fee to the park owner for the plot of land it sits on, along with maintenance of communal areas and services.
Pitch fees vary by park and typically increase annually, often in line with CPI. Always check the written agreement for the review terms before buying.
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.
Yes. Park homes are built to residential specification (BS3632) for permanent, year-round occupation, unlike holiday caravans which are only for leisure use.