Many Park residents tell us they wish they’d taken the plunge and embraced the residential park lifestyle much earlier.
Others in their fifties make the move expecting to be the youngest there but are pleasantly surprised to discover like-minded people of a similar age and outlook, enjoying the active lifestyle offered by these modern developments.
Here’s why you may wish to consider moving sooner rather than later…
Mr and Mrs Davies explain their surprise when realising how youthful their fellow residents were.
Maintaining a family-sized home as you approach your twilight years can become a physical drain. The upkeep of a large garden that requires mowing, weeding and other difficult and tiring tasks, means that what used to be a pleasure can literally become a pain as you get older. Keeping on top of an ageing property can really drain your energy, with repairs to make and walls to paint. Let’s face it, this is not how most people want to spend their retirement!
The luxury single-level properties on a modern park home estate are built for the ease and convenience of residents who are looking to enjoy life without such worries. The gardens are smaller so easier to maintain and the lawns are mowed by the park operator. Park homes are single storey with no difficult stairs to climb and they’re so easy to clean. No more dragging a heavy vacuum cleaner up the stairs! All this time saved on maintaining your property can be spent enjoying an active lifestyle with like-minded residents.
Several of our recommended RoyaleLife developments have residents’ leisure facilities on-site including swimming pools and gyms, and club areas for dancing and other activities.
All our recommended parks are in outstanding locations to offer excellent walking routes for dog-owners and ramblers alike.
The development to the right shows residents enjoying their weekly game of petanque in the shade of the Blunsdon Abbey, Swindon.
Maintaining a family-sized home as you approach your twilight years can become a physical drain. The upkeep of a large garden that requires mowing, weeding and other difficult and tiring tasks, means that what used to be a pleasure can literally become a pain as you get older. Keeping on top of an ageing property can really drain your energy, with repairs to make and walls to paint. Let’s face it, this is not how most people want to spend their retirement!
The luxury single-level properties on a modern park home estate are built for the ease and convenience of residents who are looking to enjoy life without such worries. The gardens are smaller so easier to maintain and the lawns are mowed by the park operator. Park homes are single storey with no difficult stairs to climb and they’re so easy to clean. No more dragging a heavy vacuum cleaner up the stairs! All this time saved on maintaining your property can be spent enjoying an active lifestyle with like-minded residents.
Several of our recommended RoyaleLife developments have residents’ leisure facilities on-site including swimming pools and gyms, and club areas for dancing and other activities.
All our recommended parks are in outstanding locations to offer excellent walking routes for dog-owners and ramblers alike.
The development below shows residents enjoying their weekly game of petanque in the shade of the Blunsdon Abbey, Swindon.
Buyers who leave their park home move until their 70’s may have less time to enjoy the money released from moving from their family home. Although there are equity release schemes, these can work out more expensive when you consider interest charges. Downsizing on the other hand can release your own cash from your home, allowing you to make the most of your retirement while being mortgage-free.
Residents that downsize to a modern park home lifestyle even find that having cash left over from a move allows them to enjoy a few luxuries such as a new car, a cruise holiday or treat the family, while generally feeling more well-off.
Buying with Part-Exchange is the easy way to move without the hassles and delays of selling your existing home on the open market. Recommended park partners RoyaleLife even offer an innovative 100% market value home part-exchange scheme. For example:
Value of your existing home*…………………£300,000
Price of new park home…………………………£225,000
Cash paid for you to enjoy……………………….£75,000
Amount you pay – Zero. No estate agent fees. No solicitor’s fees. No stamp duty.
* Market value of your home is based on independent estate agents appraisals and part exchange assessment, subject to survey.
Another financial reason to avoid delay is that modern park homes are usually cheaper to run, due to being Council Tax Band A/B and having a very cost-efficient energy rating.
You may be putting off moving to a park home until you retire or when you reach your 70’s. Certainly many people might expect park home residents will be in this age bracket, but in fact the norm is for those who are in semi-retirement, in their 50’s or even younger!
Whilst most residential park rules specify over 50’s, more and more homeowners are making that move nice and early so they know they haven’t got any major upheavals ahead and can just relax and enjoy life! A perfect example of ‘early mover advantage’ is seen at the prestigious RoyaleLife developments that allow residents as young as 45.
Interestingly, 3 out of 4 moves handled by Quickmove Properties are for couples who see the active community lifestyle being for them. Park home developments are known for their friendly community feel, so whatever your status you are sure to find like-minded friends to enjoy this lifestyle with – singles or couples!
A recent report from The Guardian found that there are 15 million unoccupied bedrooms in UK households, with nearly 9 million of these lived in by people over 65. Releasing this supply of accommodation could help young families to move up the housing ladder and ease the nation’s housing crisis!
We truly believe the best age to move to a park home is when you’re still young and feeling fit, from age 50. It can release money to enjoy your retirement and avoids the burden of maintaining a large property in your later years.
Mr and Mrs Davies explain their surprise when realising how youthful their fellow residents were.
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