17 April 2018
There’s something special about buying a brand-new home: choosing the fixtures and fittings, enjoying the fresh finish, and starting with a space that feels completely your own. Buying a new park home offers the same excitement, with added flexibility to shape the home around your lifestyle. This guide explains what to consider and what to expect.
Start with your research
As with buying a traditional bricks-and-mortar home, it’s important to research your options carefully. Consider the lifestyle you want, your preferred location, your budget, and any ongoing costs.
If you already have a location in mind, find out who owns and operates the park, what fees apply, and what park home ownership may mean in the long term. Once you understand these details, you can explore what is available at your chosen park.
Consider your park home options
A brand-new park home may cost more than a previously occupied home, but it also gives you the opportunity to choose your own style, furnishings, appliances, and specification. You can also benefit from the latest standards in energy efficiency. If you want to move quickly, it may also be worth asking whether a show home is available. A show home can be a practical alternative, although it may offer less choice than a park home built to your own specification.
Purchasing a new park home
If buying a new park home is your preferred option, your first step is usually to secure the right plot. Where vacant plots are available, the park owner may take a deposit to reserve one. You can then begin the process of buying and specifying your new park home through the park owner. From there, you’ll work with the manufacturer to finalise your specification and, if needed, market and sell your current home.
Choose more than fixtures and fittings
Park home manufacturers usually offer a wide range of designs, styles, and sizes. Unlike many traditional new-build purchases, a new park home can often be adapted to suit your taste and practical needs, from the layout to the furnishings.
Because each home is made individually to order, many elements can usually be customised. This may include floor coverings, curtains, kitchens, bathroom suites, and even changes to the floor plan, such as adding a study or utility room. Depending on the design and park requirements, you may also be able to adjust window placement or size to make the most of a special view.
Get ready to move in
Once your new park home is ready, it is delivered, sited, and prepared for landscaping and move-in. At this stage, the sale is completed and the remaining balance is paid to the park owner. It is also worth noting that any warranty or after-sales queries should usually be handled through the park owner.
If you’re ready to start your Omar journey, browse our current residential park homes for sale or use our Park Finder to find your perfect park.
