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If it is a genuine licensed RESIDENTIAL site, which means it is a Protected site under the Mobile Homes Act, then £35,000 is not expensive - it is cheap.
Bear in mind that if this is genuinely residential, then, in law, there cannot be any age limit to the van itself.
If it is a holiday/leisure static, then it is expensive, especially as there is no guarantee that you will be able to stay there, unless you get a contract stating that you can keep the van on that pitch for xx number of years - and even that may change if the park is sold.
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If it is a leisure van you cannot live in it.
If it is residential, you cannot use it as a holiday home.
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24/5/2021 at 3:09pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Skeptical on 24/5/2021
Yes it's definitely residential there is a no age limit on the site for statics plus it meets residential requirements for living ie insulation. Thanks for your replies it's put my mind at rest. I am nearing retirement and I fancy living in one and then sell my house. For a nest egg fund.
WOAH, WOAH- there is more to being residential than simply not having an age limit and being built to residential specification. Even having a 12 month occupancy permission does not make it residential - it has to be recognised in law as a "Protected Site" under the meaning of the Mobile Homes Act.
Have you checked the site licence and the site planning permission?
It is sadly far too common for homes with a leisure licence to be sold and used as if they are residential.
First, see a copy of the site licence (which by law must be on display somewhere in the park, may be inside the office) and make sure that there is nothing anywhere that says "leisure", "holiday" or in any way restricts how long the van can be occupied.
Then, if the home is a private sale, ask to see the Written Statement, as on residential park homes this is the agreement that you will inherit and form your right to live on the park, and outline your rights and responsibilities. If it is being sold by the Park, ask to see a draft copy of the Written Statement.
I have tried to attach a link to the Government website about park homes, which gives more information about buying and selling - if it does not work, just google "park homes gov.uk".
https://www.gov.uk/park-mobile-homes
Bear in mind that if you buy the home privately, you pay the seller 90% and give the remaining 10% to the Park, when they assign the Written Statement to you. The same thing will happen if/when you sell.
The pitch fee will increase each year by RPI.
I recommend using a specialist solicitor, as they will also check the planning permission of the park, and make sure that the land itself is not on a short lease.
Please do NOT simply take the word of the seller that it is residential - even if the seller is living there.
Parks are very big business, and big companies are now buying parks as investments, and the first thing they do is look to see which older homes they can get rid of to sell new ones to make money. If you are not protected by the Mobile Homes Act then you will be fair game, and could end up homeless.
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