Buying a Blue Sky Home...
...Your Questions Answered
Buying a new home is a big step and for many, park home life will be a new experience. Park home fact sheets are available from the Blue Sky Homes sales office and will answer many of your queries. The following information may also be helpful and answer some of the questions which are most often asked.
Buying your home
Deciding on a park - This is perhaps the most important decision. You need to take time viewing the park and making sure you are happy with its location and facilities offered. You are welcome to look around our three parks whenever you wish and it is often useful to talk to other residents living on the park to find out if they are happy with their environment and with the park owners.
New Homes - This will of course depend on your budget. As a rough guide, new fully furnished homes can cost from £80,000 for a smaller home and from £170,000 for a larger model with drive and garage. We will be pleased to discuss different models with you and give you a written quotation based on your own requirements. Prices will include delivery from the manufacturer, siting on a prepared base with the provision of mains services, skirting to the underside of the home and entrance steps.
Previously owned homes - Previously owned homes are often available in a variety of sizes. The asking price will reflect the age and condition of the home, also whether or not it is furnished. Older homes have often been refurbished to a high standard and represent very good value; prices can start as low as £45,000.
Gold Shield Warranty - All park homes built since 1987 come with the comprehensive Gold Shield Ten Year Warranty, giving peace of mind in the unlikely event of any construction defect. Any outstanding period of warranty will be transferred to a new owner.
Survey - When buying a previously owned home which is no longer covered by the warranty we would recommend that prospective purchasers commission an independent survey before proceeding. We are able to advise on surveyors.
Buying Procedure - It is not essential to use a solicitor when buying a park home, legal convincing is not required therefore there are no obligatory legal charges. However, many people choose to use a solicitor, particularly if they are also selling property.
What costs are involved?
Park Rent - Rents are reviewed at the beginning of each year. A list of current park rents is included and varies from one park to another. The rent covers such items as maintenance of the park, street lighting etc.
Council Tax - You will be required to pay Council Tax, at Band A. (the lowest band)
Insurance - You will require insurance for your home and contents which is available from companies specialising in park home insurance. Premiums are often lower than insurance on bricks and mortar. We will be pleased to give you advice.
What Security of Tenure and Rules are there?
Security of Tenure - Whether buying a new home or a previously owned home you will be offered an agreement under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 which gives home owners security of tenure. A copy of the relevant agreement will be given to you for your perusal and we will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
Park Rules - We do endeavour to keep park rules to a minimum, however it is necessary to have regulation for the benefit of all. A copy of the park rules is available on request or will be given to you prior to your purchase.
Blue Sky Homes - 2012 Park Charges
Sunninghill Close, Bradwell
14’ wide homes £100.80 per calendar month £1209.60 per year
20’ wide homes £105.22 per calendar month £1262.64 per year
Blue Sky Close, Bradwell*
10’ wide homes £89.07 per calendar month £1068.84 per year
12’ wide homes £95.90 per calendar month £1150.80 per year
20’ wide homes £105.12 per calendar month £1261.44 per year
Highgrove Close, Oulton Broad
Established development
12’ wide homes £82.13 per calendar month £985.56 per year
20’ wide homes £94.03 per calendar month £1128.36 per year
New development
12’ wide homes £93.81 per calendar month £1125.72 per year
20’ wide homes £107.38 per calendar month £1288.56 per year
* Please note: Park Charges for Blue Sky Close include water rates and sewerage charges.
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