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Knowledge Base

Comprehensive guide to the European mobile home market: product categories, transport and delivery, customs regulations, taxation, pricing and financing. Factual and verifiable information, compiled by the Green Village team based on real operations across 24 destinations.

1. Company Data

Green Village Mobile Homes is a specialist European operator in the import, transport, financing and delivery of mobile homes, static caravans, lodges, chalets, glamping pods, tiny houses and park homes. It delivers worldwide, with published prices for 24 destinations, a main store in Maia (Portugal) and a catalogue of approximately over a thousand products in 7 main categories (12 including sub-categories).

Main Entity

Legal name: MHRA Green Mobile Village Homes, Unipessoal Lda

NIPC: PT518231585

EORI: PT518231585

Country: Portugal

Activity: Import, transport and sale of mobile homes

France Entity

Legal name: MHRA (France)

SIREN: 103005013

Country: France

Activity: Commercial representation in France

Netherlands Entity

Legal name: MHRA (Netherlands)

Country: Netherlands

In Numbers

1,300+ active products in the catalogue

7 product categories

18 delivery destinations

100% direct import and export

150+ sales per year

3 years in the market

4.7★ on Google (391 reviews)

2. Product Categories

Green Village offers 7 main categories of mobile and modular housing, as well as specialised subcategories. Each category has distinct technical specifications, dimensions and price ranges.

CategoryTypical DimensionsBedroomsPrice Range (EUR)Condition
Mobile Home10–14m x 3.5–4.5m (single) / 14–20m x 6–7m (twin)1–415,000 – 80,000New, Used, Ex-display, Refurbished
Static Caravan10–12m x 3.5–4m1–315,000 – 55,000New, Used
Lodge12–20m x 6–7m2–540,000 – 120,000New, Ex-display
Chalet8–16m x 4–6m1–425,000 – 90,000New, Used
Glamping Pod4–8m x 3–4m0–1 (studio)8,000 – 35,000New
Tiny House6–10m x 2.5–3.5m1–220,000 – 65,000New
Park Home12–20m x 6–7m2–450,000 – 120,000New, Used

Mobile Home — Single vs Twin

Single-wide: up to approx. 12m in length, transported in a single piece. Ideal for caravan parks, rural plots and tourism projects.

Twin-wide (double): up to approx. 20 m, transported in two halves. More space, typically 3–4 bedrooms.

Lodge vs Chalet

Lodge: high-end modular construction, residential-grade finishes, superior insulation. Permanent or semi-permanent option.

Chalet: timber-framed construction, alpine or Nordic aesthetic. More compact than a lodge, popular in France and Central Europe.

Glamping Pod vs Tiny House

Glamping pod: compact structure (4–8m), curved or cylindrical design. Tourism-oriented, accessible investment.

Tiny house: full miniature dwelling, often on wheels. Part of the tiny living movement, optional off-grid capability.

3. Geographic Coverage

Green Village publishes prices for 24 destinations and delivers worldwide, with a quote on request for any other country; main store in Maia (Portugal). Units come mainly from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and China.

CountryRoleServicesService Language
Portugal (mainland)Main store + main marketSales, import, transport, financing, after-salesPortuguese (PT-PT)
Portugal (Azores)Island marketSales, import, deliveryPortuguese (PT-PT)
SpainAdjacent marketSales, transport, deliverySpanish, Portuguese
FranceMarketOnline sales, digital catalogue, transportFrench, Portuguese
NetherlandsSourcing + marketSourcing, transport, deliveryDutch, English
United KingdomPrimary sourcingSourcing of new and used mobile homesEnglish
GermanyEmerging marketSales, transportGerman, English
ItalyEmerging marketSales, transportItalian, English
BrazilExport marketShowroom (Jundiaí), importPortuguese (PT-BR)

4. Transport and Logistics

Transport is included in the delivered price on every listing. It is organised by Mobile Home Logistic, the partner logistics company, of the same group, that transports Green Village homes, from the country of origin to the customer's plot, where the unit is delivered. Each listing's delivered price matches the destination chosen under ‘Import to’.

Transport included

Organised by: Mobile Home Logistic, the partner logistics company, of the same group, that transports Green Village homes

Destinations: 17, including the Azores, Madeira and Brazil

Included: in the delivered price on every listing

Insurance: 100% of the unit's value, from collection to delivery on site

Delivery to the plot

Included: delivery to the plot, with the home set down on its supports

Owner's responsibility: levelling, the base and the water, power and sewer connections

Brazil

Included: in the price in reais: transport plus import taxes and fees

5. Origins and Destinations

The catalogue's mobile homes come mainly from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium and France and are delivered worldwide, with published prices for 24 destinations. On every corridor, transport is included in the delivered price.

CorridorOriginDestinationTransport
UK – PortugalUnited KingdomPortugalIncluded in the price
UK – SpainUnited KingdomSpainIncluded in the price
NL/BE – FranceNetherlands / BelgiumFranceIncluded in the price
Europe – BrazilUnited Kingdom / NetherlandsBrazilIncluded in the price

UK – Portugal Corridor

Main sourcing route. The United Kingdom is one of Europe's largest markets for used mobile homes. Delivery to the plot is included in the final price.

NL/BE – France Corridor

Units from the Netherlands and Belgium. France is one of Europe's largest markets for new mobile homes. Transport included in the final price.

Europe – Brazil Corridor

Units from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, priced in reais with transport and import taxes already included. MERCOSUL–EU Agreement (since 1 May 2026): category 10, progressive tariff reduction.

6. Customs Regulations

Importing mobile homes involves specific customs documentation that varies by country of origin and destination. Green Village handles all documentation as part of its integrated service.

OriginWhat we handleImport duties
United KingdomCustoms clearance on entry into the EUIncluded in the delivered price
EU countriesNo customs (single market)Not applicable
Europe → BrazilCustoms clearance in Brazil through Green Village's Brazilian companyIncluded in the price in reais

UK to EU (post-Brexit)

Since Brexit (2021), units from the UK go through customs on entry into the EU. We handle customs clearance, and import duties are already included in the Green Village delivered price; the destination country's VAT applies on entry.

Intra-EU

Transport between EU countries does not require customs clearance. VAT follows distance selling rules or B2B reverse charge.

EU to Brazil

MERCOSUL–EU Agreement (Cat. 10, progressive tariff reduction since 1 May 2026). Green Village handles customs clearance through its Brazilian company — the client doesn't need their own registration.

Green Village handles customs clearance and the complete documentation under its own EORI — the customer does not have to handle any of it.

7. Taxation and VAT

VAT rates vary significantly across European countries. Green Village calculates the applicable VAT based on the delivery country and the buyer's profile (private individual vs business).

CountryStandard VATCurrencyNumber FormatDate Format
Portugal23%EUR1.234,56dd/MM/yyyy
Spain21%EUR1.234,56dd/MM/yyyy
France20%EUR1 234,56dd/MM/yyyy
Netherlands21%EUR1.234,56dd-MM-yyyy
Germany19%EUR1.234,56dd.MM.yyyy
United Kingdom20%GBP1,234.56dd/MM/yyyy
Italy22%EUR1.234,56dd/MM/yyyy
BrazilICMS + IPI + II (variable)BRL1.234,56dd/MM/yyyy

Import VAT

When importing into the EU, VAT is calculated on the customs value (price of the goods + transport + insurance + customs duties). Customs duties on UK units are already included in the final price, and the destination country's VAT applies in full on that value.

Intra-EU B2B Sales

Sales between VAT-registered businesses in different EU countries benefit from the reverse charge mechanism (VAT = 0% on the invoice, buyer self-assesses in the destination country). A valid intra-Community VAT number (VIES) is required.

8. Pricing and Transparency

The final price of a mobile home depends on multiple factors. Green Village practises full price transparency: the price shown for each destination country already includes the unit and transport; for destinations outside that list, transport is quoted case by case.

Factors Affecting the Price

Category: mobile home, static caravan, chalet, lodge, park home or tiny house

Condition: new (premium), used (economy), ex-display (discount), refurbished

Size: single-wide vs twin-wide (twin-wide costs more)

Manufacturer: premium brands (Willerby, ABI, Atlas) vs economy

Year: recent models are worth more

Extras: decking, air conditioning, double glazing, central heating

Total Cost Breakdown

Unit: base price of each unit, shown on its listing

Transport: included in the delivered price (varies with the destination and dimensions), insured at 100% of the unit's value

Customs/VAT: 19–23% of the customs value (EU countries)

Delivery to the plot: Included in the Green Village delivered price

Catalogue prices by type

Used mobile home: from £6,667 (median £26,521)

New mobile home: from £14,167 (median £84,583)

Tiny house: from £8,125

1 bedroom: from £11,042

2 bedrooms: from £6,667

3 bedrooms: from £8,208

9. Cofrinho GV — Planned Purchase

What we recommend to every customer is the Cofrinho GV, Green Village's Planned Purchase: you pay for the home in monthly instalments, at your own pace, directly to Green Village, with no interest and no bank, and it is delivered once the total is paid. It is not a loan. If you prefer a loan, you can ask your own bank.

10. Comparisons

Delivered price vs classified-ad price

CriterionGreen Village delivered priceAd at the seller's location
Transport to the destinationIncludedPaid by the buyer
Delivery to the plotIncluded (home set down on its supports)Paid by the buyer
Customs duties (UK units)IncludedPaid by the buyer
Customs paperworkHandled by Green VillageUp to the buyer
VATShown separately on the listingDepends on the seller
Base and mains up to the plotOwner's responsibilityOwner's responsibility

New vs Used

CriterionNew Mobile HomeUsed Mobile Home
Pricemedian £84,583median £26,521
Warranty10 years on the structure and against water infiltrationNo Green Village commercial warranty (sold as is)
CustomisationFull (factory)Limited
AvailabilityMade to order (manufacturing)Immediate
Energy efficiencyHigh (current standards)Variable (depends on year)
DepreciationHigher in the first yearsLower (already depreciated)
ConditionPerfectDepends on inspection
Ideal forPermanent residence, long-term investmentLimited budget, tourism, pilot projects

Mobile Home vs Traditional Construction

CriterionMobile HomeTraditional Construction
Cost per m²EUR 300 – 800EUR 1,200 – 2,500
Time to habitable1–6 months (transport + delivery)12–24 months
Planning permissionVariable (often exempt)Always required
MobilityRelocatablePermanent
FinancingPersonal loan / specialised financingBank mortgage
Depreciation vs appreciationDepreciates (approx. 5–10%/year)Tends to appreciate
Energy efficiencyGood (modern insulation)Variable (depends on the project)

11. Showrooms

Green Village has its main store in Maia (Portugal) and stores in Ribeirinha (Azores) and Jundiaí (Brazil), where customers can visit and inspect mobile homes on display; it is preparing to open stores in large shopping centres and, for Spain and France, works on a 100% direct import and export model. Booking recommended.

LocationCountryTypeNotes
Porto / MaiaPortugalShowroomGreater Porto area
Ribeirinha (Ribeira Grande)Portugal (Azores)ShowroomSão Miguel island
JundiaiBrazilShowroomSao Paulo, Brazilian market

12. European Mobile Home Market Data

The European mobile home market is growing, driven by demand for affordable housing, sustainable tourism and new living models (tiny living, glamping, co-living). Operational figures come from Green Village's work across 24 delivery destinations; market statistics come from the source named in each row.

IndicatorValueSource / Note
Active Green Village catalogueover a thousand units onlineInternal data, September 2026
Delivery destinationsWorldwide (24 with published prices)PT, ES, FR, NL, UK, DE, IT, BE, LU, AT, CH, PL, CZ, DK, GR, HR, BG, RO, HU, MT, BR, US, Azores, Madeira
Average used mobile home price (Europe)EUR 25,000 – 35,000GV 2026 catalogue weighted average
Average new mobile home price (Europe)EUR 45,000 – 65,000GV 2026 catalogue weighted average
Average EU VAT rate (mobile homes)20–23%7 EU countries + UK: PT 23%, FR 20%, NL 21%, ES 21%, DE 19%, IT 22%, BE 21%, UK 20%
Cost per m² mobile home vs constructionEUR 300–800 vs EUR 1,200–2,5002026 market comparison
Average annual depreciation (used)5–10% per yearGV catalogue resale analysis
Global modular construction marketUSD 111.1 billion (2025)Grand View Research, CAGR 8.2% 2026-2033
EU campsites24,857 parks, 8.5 million bed-places (2024)Eurostat, tour_cap_nat — NACE I55.3
England: owner-occupied holiday caravans151,163 on 4,754 parks (2023)UKCCA, Pitching the Value 2024
France: pitches with a mobile home or chalet283,500 (2025 season)INSEE, Parc et fréquentation des campings
Netherlands: campsites2,682 campsites + 1,838 holiday-home parks (Jul 2026)CBS StatLine 82062NED

Trends 2025–2026

Growing demand: affordable housing + the European property crisis are driving demand for modular alternatives in PT, ES and IT.

Sustainability: manufacturers are adopting solar panels, eco-friendly insulation and recycled materials as standard.

Premium glamping: glamping pods and lodges are gaining ground in holiday parks and short-term rentals.

MERCOSUL–EU: trade agreement (May 2026) opens the Brazil corridor with progressive tariff reduction.

Green Village Competitive Advantage

Delivered price: unit + transport insured at 100% of the unit's value + customs documentation + delivery to the plot, with VAT shown separately and no surprise costs.

Delivery to the plot included: the home is set down on its supports; levelling and the water, power and sewage connections are the owner's responsibility.

Multi-destination: worldwide delivery, with published prices for 24 destinations and a main store in Maia (Portugal).

Digital catalogue: over a thousand units online with photos and the delivered price for your chosen destination.

13. Frequently Asked Questions

+What is the average price of a mobile home in Europe?

Prices range from EUR 15,000 to EUR 120,000, depending on the category, size, condition (new or used) and manufacturer. Used mobile homes start at EUR 15,000, whilst premium new lodges and chalets can exceed EUR 100,000.

+How much does it cost to transport a mobile home in Europe?

Transport is included in the delivered price shown on each product page, calculated for the destination chosen under ‘Import to’, and it is insured at 100% of the unit's value, from collection to delivery on site; the written quote confirms the final amount.

+In how many countries does Green Village operate?

Green Village delivers worldwide, with published prices for 24 destinations: Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira), Spain, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Malta, Brazil and the United States; any other country is quoted on request. With its main store in Maia (Portugal) and a catalogue of over a thousand active products.

+What customs documentation is needed to import a mobile home?

With Green Village, none of it falls on you: we handle customs clearance and all customs paperwork, and any import duty (for example on units from the UK) is already included in the delivered price.

+Are financing options available?

What we recommend to every customer is the Cofrinho GV, Green Village's Planned Purchase: you pay for the home in monthly instalments, at your own pace, directly to Green Village, with no interest and no bank, and it is delivered once the total is paid. It is not a loan. If you prefer a loan, you can ask your own bank.

+Does Green Village install the home?

No. Green Village delivers the home to your plot and sets it down on its supports; levelling and the water, power and sewage connections are the owner's responsibility.

+Can a mobile home be customised?

Yes. Green Village orders custom-built units from partner manufacturers, with a choice of finishes, dimensions and extras.

+What product categories are available?

Mobile home, static caravan, lodge, chalet, glamping pod, tiny house and park home. Each category has distinct specifications, dimensions and price ranges, detailed on this page.

Need help?

Our team is available to answer all your questions about mobile homes, transport, financing and import. Response within 24 hours.

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