Park homes give buyers in West Sussex a way to downsize without leaving the area, with residential parks near Crawley, Horsham, Chichester and Haywards Heath. Most parks apply an age restriction, commonly 45 or over for at least one resident.
Running costs are usually lower than a standard house. You'll pay a monthly pitch fee that covers the site's upkeep, plus your own utilities, council tax and insurance. Ask each park for its current pitch fee and what it includes before you buy.
Park homes typically sit on a site licence rather than a full property title, so check the terms of the agreement, the site licence, and the park rules before committing to a purchase.
Park homes tend to hold their value less than traditional houses, since they depreciate more like a large caravan than a bricks-and-mortar property. Most buyers choose one for affordable, low-maintenance living rather than as an investment.
Most residential parks in West Sussex require at least one resident to be 45 or over, with no permanent residents under 18. Check the age policy for each specific park, since rules vary by site.
Owners pay a monthly pitch fee to the park, plus their own utilities, council tax and insurance. Pitch fees usually rise each year in line with an agreed index, so ask the park for its fee history before you buy.
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.
Popular areas include Crawley, Horsham, Chichester and Haywards Heath, along with smaller towns across the county. Each park sets its own rules and fees, so compare a few before deciding.