Park home living

sunshine1981

Gosh I'm feeling stressed. We have been to see the plots again and to be honest there is nothing bad about moving but the thought of it is really stressing me. It's a big decision, we love our home. What if we make the wrong decision, what if we don't like it. I'm terrible with making decisions. The thought of no mortgage, designing our perfect home, no kids are allowed to live on the estate and being in the countryside is lovely. My partner retires in 13 years so we would be saving what we are paying for our mortgage each month, which is a considerable amount of money and this really appeals to us as we can do more enjoyable things while we're young and we will also be sorted for retirement. We have until Tuesday to make our decision then it's going to be full steam ahead to sell our house and start designing our new home.

sunshine1981

Yeah my partner has the same feelings about it not being bricks and mortar, I don't really have a concern about that. For me it's the extra money we will have while we're young, knowing that we won't have to worry about our house being too big or having trouble with the stairs when we are older and then having to think about moving, the close knit older community, lower bills and we are designing it to our taste. If we stay in our current home when we are older and want the peace and quiet families may have moved in around us, the house is already 40 years old so it's going to need some work on it, it needs new windows, we need to change the bathroom for easier access for me, the bills are higher. The site fees are not an issue for us, there is no limit on the age of the home, the estate has been there for over 30 years so it's well established and all year round and in a conservation area. We have really done our research on this and agree it is a really good opportunity for us but it's the final decision and all the stress and work that comes with that I think is frightening us. I also sometimes you can think too much and talk yourself out if things ....arghhhh

sunshine1981

I agree summerlove....it's a great opportunity for us to be ok financially for the rest of our lives and that gives us something that not a lot of people have. I'm in my early 40's we can have a wonderful life doing things while we're young knowing that we will still be ok financially when we're old. You never know what's round the corner, I think you should enjoy your life while you can

chiarieds

I hope you & your partner make the decision that's right for you both. I really wouldn't worry about a Park Home compared to a bricks & mortar home, as they're built to such a high standard. As the site is well established, that's another plus, & you know it's fully residential.

I haven't seen a Park Home here having to be sold after a certain period of time. Mine's 40 years old, & my son's even older, but we've both modernised ours & the site owner is pleased with the results, as it makes the site look even better, so there should be no worries with you buying a brand new home!

I wouldn't change where I live, & even for my son & his wife it's their forever home too.

sunshine1981

We have decided to pay the holding deposit for our plot and wait to see what it looks like when the area has been cleared and the concrete has been laid. My concern is not being able to see the layout of the plots now. I don't think anyone would agree to anything before the concrete is down and the boundaries have been finalised. I'm an over thinker, I know I am. But what could we not like?

MW123

@Broreb1981

It’s completely understandable that you’re feeling anxious about the unknowns. I’d encourage you to ask for as much information as possible. If the developer is confident in the final layout, they should be able to provide plans to reassure you. These plans should be logged with the local council, and there may also be virtual tours, mock-ups, or artist impressions of the completed site available. A detailed site plan showing the exact location of your plot within the park is essential. Additionally, you should ask about the boundaries and whether you can visit the site to check any markers or measurements in place.

Many buyers of new builds want as much detail as possible, such as the direction their plot faces. This helps them gauge how much sunlight they’ll get and what the view from their home will be like. It’s also important to confirm the dimensions of each plot so you understand how much space you’ll have for your home and outdoor areas. Additionally, check the road network around the site to ensure your plot is convenient for parking, deliveries, and general access.

You’re right to question the layout before fully committing. A responsible developer should be able to provide all the answers you need.

sunshine1981

May I ask how much it cost for you to modernise your home and what did you do?..I'm in my early 40's so I would suspect that ours might need some work in the future

sunshine1981

We have decided to move into a park home, our house is up for sale. We are currently making some alterations to the interior layout before we commit and pay the deposit. We are really looking forward to being in the countryside, having no children around us and feeling safe in a community where everyone looks out for each other

durhamjaide2001

That is good to hear thank you so much for the update

Rosie_Scope

That sounds exciting @Broreb1981, hope it all goes well!

Bluebell21

Hi @Broreb1981 Good luck. I hope selling your house is not to stressful. Take care.

sunshine1981

We have been to view a show home of the same house as ours, with a few adjustments to suit us. It is better than I expected, we then went to the plot our home would be going onto and that has changed a lot and again is going to be great when it's finished. So I feel very happy about our decision, let's hope the buyers still think our home is the one for them when they have a second viewing.

Albus_Scope

This all sounds very exciting and positive @Broreb1981 You'll need to post some pics once everything's finished. 😊