Could a ‘Mobile Home’ be the solution to the rising cost of house prices?

At GBC our Timber Frame mobile homes have seen a great surge in popularity over the last year due to the rising cost in house prices.

Mobile homes are the perfect solution to the situations many people are finding themselves in.

The housing crisis is Cornwall has had a massive impact on accommodation across the board. The next generation of home owners have found themselves priced out of joining the housing ladder and the cost of rental properties has forced many families back together.

We all know Cornwall is an extremely sought after location but following Covid, and a change in people attitudes to a more rural style of living we have seen a massive hike in house prices (up to 17.5%) in the last year. 

This has caused huge issues for housing locally with families looking for solutions to housing relatives with their own homes.

Our bespoke Timber Frame Mobile Homes comply with the 1968 Caravan Act and BS3632 Park Home Regulations meaning that for many families planning permission is not needed if you obtain a Lawful Development Certificate.

Parents are finding that their children can no longer afford to get on the housing ladder and have found the solution to this problem in their very own back garden…literally!!

We have had numerous request from parents to build mobile homes in their gardens to enable sons/daughters to have their own home in the county they love but can no longer afford to buy in. 

With the average house price in Cornwall now £333,776 (Rightmove ,2022) first time buyers are struggling with deposits and monthly mortgage costs. Our mobile homes start from just £42,000 and are built bespoke to your design. Meaning every square meter of space can be useful and purposeful, designed to fit the needs of your family. 

So not only will you save hundreds of thousands of pounds you will also end up with a unique one of a kind individual home! 

For the older generation a mobile home can also provide them with the peace of mind they need that they are close to loved ones and have a home that fully meets their needs eg fully accessible, wet rooms, open plan living etc. 

Families are looking at how they can care for loved ones at home but still give them their independence. Our bespoke mobile homes make this possible. Family are close enough to prepare meals, help with laundry etc but ultimately family members still have their own home. 

We know for many people when they hear the term ‘Mobile Home’ they think of a static caravan and the idea of putting one in their garden fills them with dread! Well luckily the world of mobile homes has developed massively and with our bespoke design service we can help you create a beautiful home that you will be proud to have in your garden (garden envy is guaranteed!). 

So whether you want a timber clad woodland retreat that will blend in naturally with its surroundings, or a contemporary sophisticated cedral clad cabin in your choice of 26 colours, we know we can create the perfect home for you and your family.

Give us a call now 😁