Park home dealership with a display site

Retirees and downsizers buying a home on a residential park, and sometimes holiday park owners or investors.

Margin on each home sold, plus fees for delivery coordination or extras. Each sale is high value but sales are infrequent.

• Sales and negotiation
• Managing stock and suppliers
• Arranging specialist transport and contractors

• Planning permission and site licensing for a display site, so check with your council
• Public liability, stock and motor trade style insurance, plus transit cover for homes being moved
• Delivery involves large loads and cranes, so use experienced, insured contractors and check any route permissions
• Buyers usually need the park owner's approval and have to follow park rules, which can delay or end a sale
• Cash tied up in unsold stock, plus consumer law on descriptions, warranties and refunds

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £15,000 to £75,000, depending on your site, the stock you buy and how much transport and siting you arrange. Cash can be tied up in unsold homes, so plan for that.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on how many homes you sell and their prices. This is revenue, not profit, so stock, delivery and site costs come out of it.

Check planning permission and site licensing for your display site with your council, and the insurance you need, including transit cover. Use experienced, insured delivery contractors, check route permissions, and note that buyers usually need park owner approval.