Apart from the way they are constructed, a Residential Park Home is almost exactly the same as a modern

bungalow, governed by the BS 3632 Standard.    Click here

Park homes have gas central heating, double glazed windows, pitched roofs and new homes are

normally supplied fully furnished.

 In every respect they are modern homes with all the usual facilities of fitted kitchens, often two

bathrooms, bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and some even have office space.
 

The main difference is in the legal tenure of the property.  You purchase and own the home but the

ground it sits on is usually rented from a site owner who levies a monthly rent for the services

provided such as drainage, street lighting, etc.  Individual parks have differing approaches
particularly to the supply of utilities so it is always best to check on this in advance.  The best option is a park where the gas, electricity, water, and sewage are supplied by a recognised utility provider.  This gives you the freedom to change suppliers as prices compete. 
 

At Riverview Country Park our utilities (Gas and Electricity) are obtained from the Park Owners.  The sewage charges (for septic tank) are included in pitch fees.  This arrangement gets you a reduction in water charges and this is reflected in the Council Tax charge.  Currently, Band A, less the water and wastewater  charges so the amount payable is £953.79 for the year 2023-2024.
 

On the matter of pitch fees, here at Riverview Country Park, our annual pitch fees, are set at varying prices depending on which area of the Park you choose to live on., so it is worth asking our Sales Manager Graham, when discussing the sale of your  new home.

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If you would like more information use the contact us link at the top of the page to speak to the Residents' Association.
 

If you own a residential park home (also known as a mobile home) or are thinking about buying one, in Scotland, you have specific legal rights and obligations to protect you. Find out more  ............ Click here

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SCOPHRA's experts are among the most knowledgable people in Scotland on Park Homes matters and the law affecting park home residents.  SCOPHRA is now the Scottish Government's go-to body on matters affecting the park home community and the SCOPHRA Executive meets regularly with officials of the Scottish Government Housing Minister's department.

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Here is a list of over 100 Residential Parks in Scotland ............... Click Here

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