The only difference is the method of construction. Once inside, there’s no difference at all – they are every bit as comfortable and spacious as a modern bungalow. Park homes are built to their own British Standard 3632 and are designed for year round occupation.

Yes. We have a full residential licence. This is different to holiday parks which typically only allow home owners to occupy their holiday homes for 10 months a year.

Values follow closely those of the conventional housing market at any time. They will usually increase in value in the same way as a well kept home of similar size in the same part of the country. However, as they get older, they can begin to depreciate if they are not looked after properly.

There are some homes at Templeton Park which are more than 40 years old. Park homes built nowadays use greatly improved materials designed for better performance, durability and minimum maintenance. These modern homes also have the benefit of improved timber treatments, uPVC windows, better roof tiles and exterior render, so there is every reason to suppose they will last for a long time

Pitch fees are payable to the park. This is approximately £2,200 per annum, depending on the size of the pitch. This includes water rates and sewerage. Calor Gas and electricity are supplied by the park and charged according to amount used.

Yes. However, all the homes are in Band A, the lowest.

As a Park we try not to be too restrictive, but for the good of the park and all the residents, we do have a number of rules all residents are asked to comply with.

There are a number of forms for the buyer and seller to complete. The estate agent dealing with the sale should be able to assist with this. The park owners are permitted to deal with this paperwork.

When you first occupy a home, all residents enter into an agreement with the park owner. This sets out the rights of each party going forward. In summary, as long as the home owner does not fall behind with their ground rent or fails to keep the home and pitch in a good state of repair, the home can remain on that pitch indefinitely.