Buying a new park home can be a very exciting experience. For many people, moving to a residential community means taking on a peaceful pace of living. You can move into your own private property alongside like-minded people. What’s more, a lot of parks are sited in the countryside or by the seaside. Sell My Group makes sure to list the very best parks and properties the UK has to offer. But why should you consider buying a new mobile home or a new park home?
LOOKING FOR A RESIDENTIAL PARK HOME?
New park homes offer a wonderful, new lease of living for thousands of people. New homes are luxurious yet affordable. What’s more, they are very easy to maintain. While you can buy park homes second-hand, there are plenty of great reasons to buy new.
We’re here to make sure you have plenty of support when buying a park home for the first time. That’s why we regularly update our guides to park home buying and living. If you’re thinking about buying a new park home, but aren’t sure of the overall benefits, allow us to help. Read on for some great reasons why a new mobile home could change your life for the better!
It’s Yours – And Only Yours!
While second-hand properties are cost-effective, a new park home can be very tempting. It’s not hard to see why, while most used properties can offer lots of comforts, there is something special about the luxury of a new park home.
When you buy a new mobile home, you are the first owner. It’s completely yours to enjoy and explore! There’s no old furniture or decoration left behind by other owners. It’s brand-new, ready to move into and usually fully furnished. It is your own special hideaway. Many people prefer new as there is nothing to do the home except move in!.
This also means you get to enjoy your home at the very start of its life. Older properties are less likely to weather the years to come. New park homes have a longer shelf life (providing you look after them).
Modern Furnishings and Features
One of the biggest benefits of buying a new park home is, of course, that all the fittings are brand new. Not just this, but that they are of a modern and current standard (see our article on the BS3632 Standard). One of the downsides of buying second-hand is that you may find some of the fittings to be a little dated. With a new mobile property, you receive the latest technology, security and insulation. It’s unlikely to need much maintenance, and your fittings are very unlikely to go obsolete any time soon.
Buying a new home means that your furnishings are future proof. A park home is a wonderful investment! Therefore, you are naturally going to want your property to last and last. Your best chance of investing in a future-proof home is to buy new.
Most new park properties have incredible luxury facilities. For example, you could receive enhanced insulation, modern security and en-suite bathroom features. These properties are amongst the most desirable in the UK for a reason!
As soon as you arrive, you can take full advantage of the latest luxury fittings. They’ve never been used, and what’s more, there’s no need for you to maintain or fix anything on arrival. It’s incredibly convenient for a lot of people!
New Park Homes And New People
Buying a new park home means you get to move into a new neighbourhood. If you are keen to meet new people and make friends in your retirement, a park community gives you some brilliant opportunities. The best park communities are close-knit, which means that it is always easy to get to know people. Gated communities are friendly and warm by design.
As you get older, it can be difficult to make new friends. Many people also have feelings of isolation as they approach retirement age. The best way to combat these feelings is to immerse yourself in a like-minded community. Residential parks are often exclusive for people over the age of 40 or 50, which means you are likely to find people who have similar interests to you.
Park communities give you a great chance to build new social groups. At many parks, clubs and social groups are set up to bring people together. Some parks even have exclusive pubs and cafés on site, which can help people get to know each other better over a coffee or a beer. Even better is the fact that you can explore the wider local area together.
Do Your Homework
When looking for a new park property, it’s a good idea to check out neighbourhood plans and what people have to say about the community. We make sure to list park communities that are strong on the sense of ‘spirit’. Retirement can get very lonely at times. If you are moving to a park community on your own, it is especially important to find a group of people who can help you settle in.
However, don’t worry if you do still appreciate the quiet life. Most park communities and new properties are laid out to offer privacy and discretion. While you may only be a few steps away from your neighbours, you can still lock your doors and close your curtains at the end of a long day.
Take Advantage of Value
There has never been a better time to invest in a park home. People who buy new mobile homes now are in the middle of a residential park revolution! The UK is, statistically, getting older. What’s more, with technology advancing and with cities getting bigger, more and more people want to move to somewhere quiet and peaceful.
Naturally, park communities supply the perfect escape. Buying a new home at a park now means you can take advantage of a great price, and with amazing potential for value growth. With the park industry still on an upcurve, your property is very unlikely to dwindle in value. Providing you look after your home; you are likely to make more money in the long run should you wish to sell your home.
If that’s far from your mind, don’t worry. There are still amazing benefits to buying a new mobile home now, rather than later. Park homes are still very affordable, even in comparison to bricks-and-mortar properties. The park property market, at the time of writing, is very healthy. Therefore, prices may be set to go up in the near future if demand increases.
Here at Sell My Group, we always recommend that you strike when the iron is hot. You never know when mobile homes and pitches are going to pop up. We list hundreds of fantastic parks up and down the country. However, there is often no telling when properties can become available at specific parks!
The biggest and most popular parks often expand and develop. It is these new developments that you must look for if you want to buy new ones. These properties will be sought-after, and that’s even more reason to get in quick and request a viewing.
Move Closer to Nature
Another great reason for buying new park homes is that you’ll move next to some wonderful surroundings. Some of the best new park home developments sit at the edges of National Parks. Others look over the coastlines and seas beyond. Others are simply super convenient! In any case, you can couple the wonderful convenience of a new mobile home or park home with some truly spectacular neighbourhood surroundings.
Anyone tired of the hustle and bustle of towns and cities should consider moving out to the country. New park communities offer incredible peace and quiet. They allow people to relax and unwind throughout their retirement, free from everyday worries and hurrying around. There’s nothing quite like moving close to nature. It can have a huge benefit for your mental and physical health, too.
You Can Still Buy Second-Hand Park Home
While we’re extolling the virtues of a new mobile home, but there’s nothing to say you won’t find a brilliant second-hand park home. Many people are very careful owners, and park communities work hard to ensure their used properties are up to code. Therefore, it’s always worth looking at some older properties if you have a tighter budget.
However, do bear in mind that older properties may need a little more maintenance. We recommend you discuss any second-hand properties in detail with park owners before and after you view them. Do make sure to tour a property before you buy – even if it is brand new!
You can see all our pre-loved park homes under £150,000 here.
Find Your Perfect Fit
Thousands of people find their perfect new park home year after year. At SellMyGroup, we want to make sure you are one of them! Buying a new mobile home can be daunting; however, there is a world of wonderful choices out there.
Make sure to read some of our further guides on buying and owning park homes. For example, have you read our complete guide to park home maintenance? We’re here to help you every step of the way.
