Park homes near West Lothian are permanent residential properties, not holiday homes, and most buyers are aged 50 or over choosing to downsize from a traditional house. Popular parks are found within reach of Linlithgow Palace, offering easy access to shops, healthcare and the surrounding central Scotland countryside. Because you'll be living there full-time, it's worth visiting at different times of day and speaking to existing residents about the community and management before committing.
Every residential park operates under a site licence, which sets out age restrictions (commonly 45 or 50 and over), the pitch fee review process and other conditions of occupation. Pitch fees are paid in addition to the purchase price and typically increase each year in line with the Retail Prices Index, so ask for a full pitch fee history before buying, not just the current figure.
Get any agreement about parking, pets or subletting confirmed in writing, and check whether the park has any planned works or fee changes on the horizon. Speaking to current residents is often the best way to get a realistic picture of life on a particular park before you commit.
Prices vary by park, location and the age and specification of the home, with better-located parks generally commanding higher prices than more rural sites. Compare current listings across a few parks for a realistic sense of the market.
Most residential parks set a minimum age, commonly 45 or 50 for at least one occupant, as a condition of the site licence. Always check the specific age policy for each park before making an offer.
Pitch fees vary by park and typically rise annually in line with the Retail Prices Index. Ask for the current pitch fee and a recent fee history before comparing parks.
Park homes must be sold privately, not through the park itself, though the site owner may occasionally charge a commission on the sale. Check the specific terms with each park before buying.
Beyond the pitch fee, budget for utilities, council tax, buildings insurance and general upkeep, all of which are paid separately from the pitch fee itself. Ask the park for a full breakdown before you commit.