Static Caravan, Things To Know Before Buying, Need Advice Please

[dieseldick]

was thinking of buying a static to live in more than anything else, i am looking for an all year round site in uk possibly south or east coast ( anyone got a link )

what are the pitfalls of buying a static / mobile home , damp etc ?

i am going to have to go to uk for work in london and south coast areas so a caravan is going to work out cheaper than for me to stay here in my apartment costing £5,500 per year.

advice needed thanks

[Graham-W]

Annual site fees range a lot in size but could easily be £3,000+ onn a popular site. Most sites compel you to buy from them, and sell to them when you want to move on. They get the financial advantage both ways. Some sites have a maximum age limit on the caravans on their site so after, say, 10 years you will have to trade in your "worthless" caravan for a new one at their prices. Check the small print, then check the smaller print. Buyer beware.
There is still gas, electric and council tax to pay.

[Mosaic]

Like Graham said.
'Park Homes' might be another more affordable option, again with many strings attached.

[dieseldick]

thanks graham, also the upkeeping would be a problem i imagine ?

damp etc

[TWR]

No matter which way you go DD, you will not be in pocket with On Site Static Vans, be warned.

[Ric.ror]

Surely the option to rent out during popular months is a bonus

[TWR]

See if you can rent a Static DD.

[-Talbot-]

that would soon out-way the cost of buying one, TW

[TWR]

Not for 1 year as needed by DD.

[-Talbot-]

Where does it say that?

[Puzzled001]

Hi,DD, my static has a ground rent of £4780 inclusive of council tax, water and vat.On top of that is say £400p.a. Insurance. gas& electric I budget for £600 ,on 16 weeks use, mainly for heating in the UK climate. (site is closed 6 weeks per year,ie non-residential)

[TWR]

Ah, All year around site, thought he said an year renting.

[Puzzled001]

yes, TWR, my post was a guide, all year sites charge even higher fees. Rental would be a no-no as in high season van rents can be £500 a week on popular sites down to £200,' off season'

[alavahalf]

Just checked our local park home prices... close to the coast in West Sussex. They seem to charge £950 plus pw in July/Aug.
Funnily enough I was talking to someone earlier today who is selling his 2 bed park home, it's nothing special, but still £150.000.

You will struggle to buy a decent beach hut here for under £15,000

[dieseldick]

LOL your words enough, thanks, i will stick to digs .