Park home display yard and delivery

Retirees and downsizers, buyers moving into residential parks, and people wanting a cost-effective home or granny flat style dwelling.

The margin between what you pay for a home and the sale price, plus fees for delivery coordination and extras such as decks and fit-outs.

• Sales and customer service
• Managing stock and cash flow
• Coordinating transporters and installers

• Council zoning and planning approval for a sales yard
• Check your state's licensing body on dealer or agent requirements and on rules for selling manufactured homes
• Money tied up in unsold stock, so consignment can reduce risk
• Startup costs are driven by display homes, yard preparation (hardstand, utilities, fencing), signage and a lease bond, so budget for these before committing
• Public liability, stock and transit insurance
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff
• Delivery risks such as road permits, escorts and site access

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $120,000 to $500,000, depending on display homes, yard preparation such as hardstand, utilities and fencing, signage and a lease bond. Taking homes on consignment can reduce the stock outlay.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how many homes you sell, your stock arrangements and delivery services. The estimate assumes about 30 hours a week, and sales can be uneven.

Things to check include council zoning and planning approval for a sales yard, your state licensing body's dealer or agent requirements, rules for selling manufactured homes, insurance, and delivery risks such as road permits, escorts and site access.