Developing Your Property

Found the land on which you want to build? Congratulations! Fleetwood Homes can be ideal for installing on undeveloped land. There are many practical factors to be considered to ensure the timeliness of the delivery process, the utilities hook up, and any site improvements. There are also necessary precautions to take which will provide long-term home durability.

• Zoning - Are there any regulations that would prevent siting your home? A title search will probably reveal any such restrictions.
• Access - Is there adequate access to the site for delivery of your home?
• Utilities - Is there access to utilities such as electricity, gas or alternate fuel, water, sewer or septic tank?
• Permits - What is required in your community? More than one permit may be required for site improvement and the installation of your home.

Your retailer should be able to provide you with information regarding your specific area. The next step is to work with your retailer to plan the complete project, which we will review in What to Expect After You Buy.

Purchasing land not the best option for you? Learn about leasing property.

Buying land in
a subdivision

An increasingly popular option is purchasing a lot in a planned subdivision. These are attractive, well thought-out communities. A big advantage is that much of the preparation work, including streets, lights, landscaping and utilities, has already been done. As with undeveloped land, consider the practical factors:

• Are there covenants and/or home owner's associations?
• Ask the locals - What are their experiences?
• Amenities - What is available in the community?