Embarking on a new adventure can be exciting, and there’s nothing greater than investing in your future as you do so.
Owning a holiday home can be a big commitment, but with the joy of creating your very own home-away-from-home to escape to whenever you fancy, purchasing a static caravan is sure to help you meet all of your holiday home needs.
Before owning a caravan, there are many things you’ll need to consider to make sure you get the most out of your new adventure.
Read on to find out more.
Type of caravan
There are many different types of static caravans for sale from Away Resorts, each featuring its own unique style, add-ons and bedrooms; coming in a variety of sizes for you to choose from.
Alongside your budget, you’ll need to consider how many people you wish for your caravan to sleep, what add-ons are available for or come with each model, as well as whether you might like to rent it out to other holidaymakers throughout the year, or in the future.
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Renting your caravan
There are lots of different options available to help you manage the rental of your caravan, should this be the path you wish to go down. For example, many holiday home sites will offer you a managed letting service, as well as the option to buy an already fully-furnished caravan, or even different finance options to help you embark on your buy-to-let journey.
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Second-hand caravans
There’s also the option to purchase a second-hand caravan, as this could help you find your dream holiday home, but more within budget. Whilst buying second-hand might not be such a good investment if you are looking to rent it out, as holidaymakers are more inclined to let the latest models, it’s always worth considering whether this is a better option to fulfil your own holiday needs.
Your budget
As previously mentioned, before purchasing a caravan you’ll want to know your budget. This is important as not only will you need to have an idea of the type and size of caravan you can afford, but there are the additional running costs you’ll need to pay throughout the year.
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Pitch fees
When you purchase a caravan, you’ll need to consider how much your pitch fees will cost you for the season. You can opt to pay them in advance or as you go, and some holiday parks might even have offers or discounts to reduce your initial pitch fees when becoming an owner for the first time.
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Running costs
Don’t forget the cost of gas and electric, as well as WIFI and any television subscriptions you might want to include in the cost of running your caravan.
Location
Another important factor to consider is where you’d like your static caravan to be situated. This includes the location of the site within the UK and the location of your caravan within the site itself.
Generally, you’ll have a choice of pitches on the site to choose from, should you buy your caravan brand new. However, if you do purchase second-hand and wish to move it, you can usually pay a fee and change your pitch.
But, when choosing where in the country you’d like your holiday home to be, you’ll want to think about:
- Accessibility
If you’re hoping to whisk yourself away to your home-away-from-home frequently, then you’ll want to make sure your journey isn’t too complicated and your caravan is easily accessible to you at all times.
- Surroundings
Another important factor when picking your ideal location is your surroundings. Many caravans are pet-friendly, so if you’re taking your dog with you, then you’ll want plenty of walking routes either along the beach or deep into the countryside.
Whatever you prefer to do, you should pick a location that’s close by to your ideal getaway landscape.
- Tourist attractions
Finally, you should consider the tourist attractions that are situated around your caravan. You might find that initially purchasing a caravan that’s close to major tourist attractions is more expensive, but if you’re looking to buy-to-let then this could be a great investment.
Now you know everything you need to consider before owning a caravan, you can get ready to take the first step into your ownership adventure.
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