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 sea freight, to choosing between a static caravan, a park home or a lodge.
Importing a mobile home from the UK to Portugal, Spain or France (post-Brexit)
0% customs duty for units of UK origin, which VAT applies, the paperwork (EUR1, CMR, DAU) and how RoRo sea transport works — 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 · 7 minHow much does it cost to transport a mobile home? Routes, RoRo vs road and prices
Transport is the second-largest component of the cost of an imported mobile home. What makes it vary, why sea RoRo beats road, and price ranges by route.
Read guide →Prices · 8 minHow much does a mobile home cost? New and used prices
From €15.000 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, APR (TAEG) from ~9.9% in the best case, terms up to 120 months — and how to simulate your instalment.
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