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Second home for about 10 years

Emily_Joy · 2023-01-24 12:44:51

I got a new job (started last summer) about 100 miles from home. We cannot relocate completely due to my partner's job. Renting long term is ruled out for a number of reasons I explained in my earlier thread. I would like therefore to buy a property where I will be staying when I need to be there. Work pattern is very…

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Emily_Joy Posts: 1,596 Forumite

27 January 2023 at 12:27PM edited 27 January 2023 at 12:27PM

Tahlullah.H said:

Residential park homes are NOT only for older people, you will be looking at retirement sites. There are some specifically for families, and there are those for no children. You pick and choose your sites. However, you may not wish to pursue this avenue which is why you made the statement without research.

I meant that at the moment, as far as I can see, residential park homes within 5 miles of my work place that have houses for sale are for people over 45. I am well under that age.
I appreciate that this might change

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