FAQs
What is a Residential Park Home?
It is a single-storey residential property of timber-frame construction, built in a factory and delivered to a park of the resident’s choice and sited on a plot. Homes can be supplied in various sizes. The largest home we can accommodate is a 50ft by 20ft home and the smallest is a 32ft by 12ft home. Whatever your requirements please contact us direct. Park homes are supplied fully furnished and decorated. They can be designed around your needs – you can design your floorplan, choose your own optional extras such as en-suite rooms, integrated appliances, even the type of furnishing from carpets to curtains. If you have always wanted to design your own home – what are you waiting for !!
What is a Park?
It is a privately-owned estate, homes are laid out on spacious plots. Rent is paid to the park owner for the land on which the home is sited. Most homes are connected to all mains services. Gas on our parks is supplied through individual tanks on the park or cylinders in the resident’s gardens.
Can I order a bespoke home?
Yes you can, we are happy to deal with all manufacturers and are on hand to help you liaise with them to choose the home of your dreams. This includes everything from the floorplan right down to the fixtures and fittings including all furnishings.
Can I live all year round on a residential park?
All of our parks are fully residential so you are able to live on the parks all year round.
How much Council Tax will I pay on a park home?
All of our homes are classed as Council Tax band ‘A’ which is the lowest band.
How old do I have to be to live on the parks?
You must be over 50 years of age to reside on the park
What does ground rent cover on a park home?
The ground rent covers all ongoing maintenance costs of the communal areas on the park, e.g. lighting, roadways, paths and vegetation, the only thing you need to maintain is your own plot.
Can I have pets?
Yes we allow 2 dogs and 2 cats per home
What is the build quality of the homes?
All homes come with a 10 year gold-shield manufacturer’s warranty and as long as they are maintained regularly they will stay in excellent condition for 50 years plus.
What are the benefits of living on a residential park?
There are many benefits of residential park home living – low home maintenance, living in a community of like-minded people, potentially releasing equity for a more enjoyable retirement – these are just a few why not visit the parks and see for yourself !!
Do I need to sell my house?
We have flexible deposit schemes which will enable you to secure the home or plot of your dreams until your house is sold, more information can be provided when you visit one of our parks.
Will I have to insure my home?
Yes you do. Olympic Park Homes is proud to work with Park Home Assist – Specialists in park home insurance. Visit www.parkhomeassist.co.uk for more information.
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