If you are looking to buy or hire a park home because you have a much more economic alternative to bricks and mortar, you need a comfortable granny annex, or you are downsizing, there’s a great selection to choose from.
Park home manufacturers build units that have all the mod cons of bricks and mortar houses. The added bonus being the running costs of a mobile home is much lower than that of a traditional home. Furthermore, you may not have to apply for planning permission to site a mobile home on your land.
Can I buy a park home directly from the main distributor?
You can buy a new park home directly from us which offers some great advantages with the main one being you get a warranty. Another benefit to buying new from us is we can build the unit to suit your needs.
Is there a difference between a park home and a static caravan?
There is a difference between a park home and a static caravan both are prefabricated, built on a chassis in a factory before being transported to a site. Park home manufacturers have to ensure their units conform to all current legislation so their units are safe to live in on a permanent basis and are built to a residential BS3632 spec, static caravans are built to leisure spec.
What is the lifespan of a park home?
When a park home is well maintained and cared for, its lifespan can be as long as 20 years. However, these days mobile home manufacturers use quality materials which include up-to-date pipework with some homes having solar panels installed on the roof so they are more energy-efficient.
Will I have to pay council tax if I live in a mobile home?
You have to pay council tax if you own a park home that is sited on your own land. However, if you use your park/static home for short stays holidays, you won’t have to pay council tax to the borough it is sited in.
Do I pay stamp duty if I buy a mobile home?
Mobile homes, like caravans and houseboats, are exempt from stamp duty. If you site a mobile home in your garden, you may not require planning permission either providing there is no ‘change of use’ on the land. In short, you can use the mobile home as long as you use your main dwelling’s facilities. You may not have to put in for planning permission to site the unit in a garden. Buying new from mobile home manufacturers in the UK, is a great affordable ready make a home that’s a great choice as a granny annex too.
At Masterman, we pride ourselves on building top-quality mobile homes for a discerning clientele. Our park home prices are unbeatable and our units can be tailored to meet your needs. Just get in touch with a member of our team to find out more by calling 01953-606-202, or by emailing us at info@masterman.co.uk.