Buying a static caravan has never been more popular – so what exactly are the reasons that make this such a great way to spend a holiday?
Ownership of a static caravan means having a second place to call home. It provides greater freedom and flexibility allowing owners to come and go as they please without having to stick to set holiday plans. A static caravan can be accessed whenever is convenient without check in and check out times and it also affords the opportunity of lending the caravan to family and friends.
The pound has had a volatile last few years due to uncertainty within the UK, its drop in value has made travel abroad more expensive, which has resulted in many more holidaymakers opting for a holiday in the UK rather than abroad.
Owning a static caravan means there is no need to spend hours online researching the ideal holiday at a particular price point – staying in your own static caravan provides a low-cost holiday in a pleasant location with the right to use the park’s facilities.
Holiday park amenities vary from place to place, but typically include recreational facilities such as swimming pools, football pitches, social clubs etc. and enjoy a scenic location in an area of natural beauty offering forest or coastal walks.
How much of a financial investment the purchase of a static caravan is depends on the actual usage you will get out of it compared to how much money you currently spend on holidays.
A static caravan will not increase in value in the same way as a brick and mortar building would – however, if well maintained it should retain its value for years.
Buying a static caravan is a good investment, it is also however, a big financial commitment and as such there are several considerations to bear in mind when contemplating such an investment:
Calculate how many days of the year and how much money you typically spend on holidays and how much a rental in the UK costs – these calculations in many cases, prove that static caravans are financially affordable homes.
Park site fees typically apply all year round and there is also ongoing maintenance to factor in – both of which are continuous costs.
Maintenance is generally low in comparison to a brick and mortar property, although the cooler months may have a greater impact on the property with regards to maintenance.
Things like energy (gas and electricity) and TV license must all be paid for.
There are several finance arrangements available for static caravans which may be viable financial options for people who do not have enough cash to make the investment outright.
Fir View Tan Y Ffridd Holiday Park is a family-run static caravan holiday park located in one of Wales’s most scenic valleys. Please get in touch today for more details of sited static caravans for sale and for information regarding static caravan finance.
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