The United Kingdom is one of Europe's largest suppliers of mobile homes and static caravans, with a well-established manufacturing industry centred in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and North Wales. Green Village imports units from the UK for clients worldwide; UK-origin units have EU customs duty already included in the final price. The UK market offers the widest range of static caravans and park homes, from used units at £6,667 to luxury lodges over 100,000 pounds. Leading manufacturers include Willerby, ABI, Atlas, Carnaby, Pemberton, and Victory. UK VAT at 20% is zero-rated on exports. Green Village manages the entire journey: unit selection, inspection before dispatch, the customs formalities, and installation. Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, the partner logistics company, of the same group, that transports Green Village homes, and is included in the delivered price.
Regulations
In the United Kingdom, mobile homes and static caravans are regulated by the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 and the Mobile Homes Act 2013 (England and Wales). Siting a unit requires a site licence from the local authority and planning permission, except on licensed caravan parks. BS 3632 (the British Standard for Residential Park Homes) sets the construction standards for residential park homes. Exported units are zero-rated for VAT (20%). Since Brexit, UK imports go through customs clearance, handled end to end by Green Village; units have customs duty already included in the final price, plus destination VAT. Transport is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, the partner logistics company, of the same group, that transports Green Village homes, and is included in the delivered price.
Transport
Transport from the UK is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, the partner logistics company, of the same group, that transports Green Village homes, and is included in the delivered price; Green Village also handles customs clearance and delivery to the plot or park at destination.
Pricing
Static caravan prices in the UK range from £6,667 for basic used units to more than 100,000 pounds for luxury park homes. A used unit in good condition typically costs around 15,000 to 30,000 pounds. Exports are zero-rated for VAT (20%), which significantly reduces the cost. Green Village catalogue prices include transport to the destination. The GBP-EUR conversion is updated in real time via ExchangeRate-API.
Installation
Installing UK static caravans at a European destination follows the local procedures of each country. Green Village coordinates delivery to the plot, placement, levelling and utility connections. British units are built to BS 3632 with robust thermal insulation, a galvanised chassis and a 240V electrical system (adaptation to 230V may be needed on the Continent). Recommended annual maintenance includes checks of the chassis, gutters, roofing and seals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to pay customs duty when importing a mobile home from the UK to the EU? +
- Since Brexit, UK imports go through customs clearance, handled end to end by Green Village: UK-origin mobile homes have customs duty already included in the final price, plus destination VAT. Green Village handles all customs documentation.
- How much does transport from the UK cost? +
- Transport costs are included in Green Village catalogue prices. Request a personalised quote.
- Are UK mobile homes compatible with European electrical systems? +
- UK units run on 240V. Continental Europe uses 230V, which is within tolerance for most appliances. Plug adaptors and a certified electrician check are recommended on installation.
- How does transport from the UK work? +
- Transport from the UK is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, the partner logistics company, of the same group, that transports Green Village homes, and is included in the delivered price; Green Village also handles customs clearance and delivery to the plot or park at destination.
- Is VAT charged on mobile homes exported from the UK? +
- No, exports from the UK are zero-rated for VAT. You will pay the destination country's VAT/IVA on import.
- Is Green Village active in the United Kingdom? +
- Yes. Besides importing static caravans from the UK for clients worldwide, Green Village also delivers EU-made mobile homes into the UK, with the journey organised by Green Village and post-Brexit customs clearance. UK VAT is 20%. If the unit is installed as a residential park home, the Mobile Homes Act 2013 applies and the build must meet BS 3632, with a site licence required from the park operator or local authority. We do not have a physical showroom in the UK — the team is reachable by phone and WhatsApp from our main store in Maia (Portugal).
