Mobile home guides
Buying a mobile home is more than picking a model — it means importing it, shipping it, clearing customs and delivering it. Green Village handles that process end to end across Europe, and we have gathered here the practical know-how we learned doing it.
From importing from the UK post-Brexit to the real cost of delivery, to choosing between a static caravan, a park home or a lodge.
Cost to import a static caravan or mobile home from the UK: duty, VAT and transport (post-Brexit)
The import duty and transport on UK units are already inside the final price, VAT shown separately — we handle the customs clearance paperwork: the complete process, step by step.
Read guide →Choosing · 7 minMobile home, static caravan, park home, lodge or chalet — which to choose?
The terms get muddled, but each type serves a different use. A clear comparison of dimensions, insulation, permitted use and price to help you choose the right unit.
Read guide →Transport · 5 minHow much does it cost to transport a mobile home? What drives the price and what is included
Transport is the second-largest part of the cost of an imported mobile home. What makes it vary and what the Green Village delivered price already includes.
Read guide →Prices · 8 minHow much does a mobile home cost? New and used prices
From €14,576 to over €100,000 — what determines the price, how much you save on a used unit, and which costs to add beyond the unit price (transport, VAT, installation).
Read guide →Financing · 6 minHow to finance a mobile home: credit, rates and instalments
Yes, you can finance it. Credit via an intermediary registered with Banco de Portugal, simulation at the reference rate of 10% nominal (APR 11.8%), terms up to 120 months — and how to simulate your instalment.
Read guide →Installation · 8 minInstalling a mobile home: terrain, utilities, permits and what to expect
From levelling the ground to turning on the lights — terrain prep, utility connections, the permits you may need and how long it all takes.
Read guide →Buying · 13 minBuying a used mobile home: inspection checklist, red flags and what to look for
A used mobile home costs about a third (≈ 35%) of a new one — if you know what to inspect. The full checklist, the red flags that mean "walk away", and how GV inspects every unit.
Read guide →Investment · 8 minMobile homes as holiday rentals: Alojamento Local, glamping and rental income
A mobile home on the right plot can earn €8,000–€25,000 per year in rental income. How to register, which unit types earn most and what returns to expect.
Read guide →Choosing · 7 minMobile home vs prefabricated house: cost, permits and key differences
Both are factory-built, but the similarities end there. Cost, permits, build time, transport and resale — compared side by side.
Read guide →Maintenance · 7 minMobile home maintenance: annual checklist, winterisation and repairs
A well-maintained mobile home lasts 30+ years. The annual inspection checklist, how to winterise, the most common repairs and what they cost.
Read guide →Comparison · 14 minMobile home vs tiny house — which is the better option for you?
Two alternatives to traditional construction with different philosophies. A direct comparison of dimensions, cost, mobility, comfort and regulations.
Read guide →Legislation · 16 minMobile home planning permission in Europe: rules country by country
Every country treats mobile homes differently. A complete guide to planning permission, prior communication, land-use restrictions and what to check before buying the plot.
Read guide →Brands · 13 minBest static caravan and mobile home brands: British and European manufacturers
Willerby, ABI, Swift, Atlas, Pemberton — what sets each brand apart, which offers the best value for money and which models to look for on the used market.
Read guide →Insurance · 12 minMobile home insurance: cover, costs and what you need to know
A mobile home needs insurance — and it is not the same as conventional home insurance. What cover exists, how much it costs by country and what policies typically exclude.
Read guide →Mobile Homes · 16 minMobile Homes: Complete Guide 2026
The definitive guide to mobile homes: types, prices from 14,576 EUR, legislation, transport, financing and the buying process. 900+ models.
Read guide →Prefabricated Homes · 16 minPrefabricated Homes in Portugal: Complete 2026 Guide
Prefabricated homes in Portugal: types, prices T1 to T4, comparison with mobile homes, planning permission, timelines and how to choose the best option.
Read guide →Prices · 14 minMobile home prices in Europe: comparative table by country (2026)
How much does a mobile home cost in each European country? Comparative table with new and used prices, VAT rates, transport costs and total acquisition cost by region.
Read guide →Import · 16 minImporting a mobile home to Brazil: complete guide 2026
Customs classification, MERCOSUR-EU agreement, Brazilian taxes and who handles the import — everything you need to know about Green Village bringing a new mobile home to Brazil.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in France: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in France — legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country Guide · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Germany: Complete Guide
German market, legal framework, purchase and running costs, how to choose a Campingplatz, transport and investment potential — everything in one guide.
Read guide →Country Guide · 12 minBuying a Stacaravan in the Netherlands: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about buying a stacaravan in the Netherlands — from choosing a recreatiepark to transport, Dutch law and rental income potential.
Read guide →Country · 10 minBuying a Mobile Home from the United Kingdom: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about buying, inspecting and importing a mobile home from the UK — unit types, documentation, transport and prices.
Read guide →Country · 13 minBuying a Mobile Home in Spain: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Spain — legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 13 minBuying a Mobile Home in Portugal: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Portugal — legislation, regions, costs and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Italy: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Italy — legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 11 minBuying a Mobile Home in Belgium: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about buying a mobile home in Belgium — Flanders, Wallonia, the Ardennes, the coast and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Poland: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Poland -- legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 14 minBuying a Mobile Home in Brazil: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, importing and installing a European mobile home in Brazil — legislation, costs, transport and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Greece: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Greece — legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Croatia: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Croatia — legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Bulgaria: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Bulgaria — legislation, costs, regions and investment potential.
Read guide →Country · 12 minBuying a Mobile Home in Malta: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about buying, transporting and installing a mobile home in Malta — legislation, costs, locations and rental income potential.
Read guide →Country · 14 minBuying a Mobile Home in the United States: Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about mobile homes in the US — HUD Code vs European mobile homes, importing, costs and state-level regulations.
Read guide →Data · 8 minGreen Village in Numbers: European Mobile Home Market Data (2026)
Original statistics: catalog, suppliers, prices, routes, countries and trends in the European mobile home market — updated 2026 data.
Read guide →Legislation · 11 minHouseboats and floating homes: what the law allows in each country
Boat or building? Who licenses the mooring and where living aboard is allowed — Portugal, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the UK and Brazil, with the laws cited.
Read guide →Prices · 10 minHouseboats and floating homes for sale in Europe: prices, mooring and delivery
Floating houses, houseboats and converted barges: what is for sale in Europe, how Green Village prices and delivers its floating homes, where to buy, and the mooring rules to check country by country.
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