Purchasing Your Own Mobile Home On Site

You can purchase either a new or second hand mobile home on site as they are available. The purchase should always be made directly from the Park and never from a private individual.

How do mobile homes become available for purchase on site?
Units are available for purchase when:
A. an existing client wishes to sell their unit and it is less than 12 years old (second hand)
B. a client is due to upgrade and decides not to. In this instance, we put a new unit on the site and it is available for purchase.

How much do new mobile homes cost?
New mobile homes start at approx 35k set up on site and connected to all services. Units with double glazing and central heating as standard start at approx 45k. All new units are priced according to their spec.

How much do second hand mobile homes cost?
The cost of a second hand mobile homes depends on it's age, it's spec, it's condition and of course the market. The cost of a unit reflects not only it's market value but also a premium for being set up in a fully serviced Park.

What is included in the purchase price?
The furniture is always included and in some circumstances people may leave items such as kettles, microwaves, delf, cutlery, etc. It is normal that site ancilliaries such as decking, sheds, etc are also included. It will be made clear prior to sale agreed what is included. The license fee is in addition to the purchase price of the unit

If I purchase a mobile home on site, do I own the site?
When purchasing a mobile home sited on the Park, it is the mobile home that is being purchased - not the site. The site is provided to the purchaser of the unit through the eight month licence agreement and is at all times the property of Burrow Holiday Park.

How long can I keep my mobile home on the Park?
We operate a 12 year upgrading policy. This means that units must be upgraded when they are 12 years old. Please note, in the case of second hand units this does not mean 12 years from the year of purchase, but rather from the year of manufacturer.

Can I sell on my mobile home?
Once your mobile home is under 12 years old at the time of sale, it can be sold on site - subject to a buyer. Mobile homes can only be sold on site through the Park Mgt. The only way you can sell your unit privately is to do so off site.

Can I rent out my mobile home?
No, you cannot rent out your mobile home under any circumstances. Extended family and friends can use your unit with your permission, once it has been reported to mgt and details of your visitors have been submitted to our office.

Do you charge an entrance fee?
No, we do not charge an entrance fee, which is also sometimes known as a ‘gate fee'.

What are the costs involved when purchasing a mobile home?

The upfront costs are the mobile home itself, the license fee for the current year (€2,700)and the cost of insuring the mobile home.

What are the ongoing costs?

• License Fee - Annual

• Mobile Home insurance - Annual

• Electricity - Each unit is metered individually and you will be billed based on your own usage at the end of each season

• Gas - The heating and the cooking in your unit operates on bottled gas. This is purchased from reception as is needed.