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Is "Residential Spec" actually a residential home? The trap to avoid.

We see this confusion on the forums every single week: a prospective buyer is shown a "luxury lodge" built to BS3632, and told it's effectively a residential park home. While the build quality might be high, the legal reality is often very different.

We’ve just published a new deep-dive in the Library breaking down exactly why the manufacturing standard isn't the same as legal status, including the pitfalls of site licences and council tax status.

You can read the full article "Park Homes vs. Holiday Lodges: The Legal and Practical Differences." in the library under essential reading.

The big question: Has anyone here been told by a site operator that a holiday lodge was "as good as" a residential home? Did you spot the difference before it was too late, or did you have to dig deeper into the paperwork?

Share your stories below—your advice could save someone a lot of money and heartbreak!
Great article that just goes to prove, it's not just what you are but where you are that counts.
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