drummerboy
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Hi thinking about buying a static caravan, on a site near the coast. Just wondering if any members can point me in the right direction ie which caravan and any pros and cons.
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bobthedug
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My advice would be to be very thorough in your research, paying particular attention to the Site t and c's. Do some research on Facebook on owners groups and such like.
Elderly relatives of mine were legally fleeced for thousands by the owner of a site where they had bought a caravan for close to 40 k.
Site owners, it seems, can conduct business in a manner that if any landlord or housing association did, they would end up in court if they did the same.
Elderly relatives of mine were legally fleeced for thousands by the owner of a site where they had bought a caravan for close to 40 k.
Site owners, it seems, can conduct business in a manner that if any landlord or housing association did, they would end up in court if they did the same.
Crowstalker
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I would definitely second that about checking out the caravan site they are screws. To be quite honest I wouldnt sign myself up to them. Much much better buying a wee house of you can afford it, failing that get a touring caravan you can go to whatever site you like and your not tied down anywhere near the same
Scapegoat
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I looked into it when I retired and after a bit of research found that the value of a static on a site depreciates to an horrific extent. Sites sell you the van and the pitch, for, say 40k and after a couple of years you'll find it worth a fraction of that andall sorts of clauses built in that make it hard to shift on. . In the end I got a large tourer and found a site that the pitch fees for the year were far more reasonable.
you might buy the van but not the ground it stands on, so service extras. ground rent, sewer water...poxey next door on the lash.
Divide up what you are looking to spend into how many times you will go...
Musketeer
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We have a static caravan which we bought just before covid arrived. It is a Willerby Salsa Eco built in 2015.
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This is not ours, but just to show you what it looks like. Ours is an eight birth, three bed room model.
It cost us £25,000 sited on the coast in Devon (Haven Devon Cliffs). Prices have gone up considerably since then.
We pay site rent at £5700 per year plus water etc.
We don't rent out our van because we use it regulary ourselves as a get away with the foster children. It is far easier to take them on holiday when you own the caravan and therefore you have no need to seek permission from Social Services or birth families, however many people do rent out their vans.
We know the van will drop in value but that is not a concern for us, as the use we get from it is clearly worth it to us.
If you want to PM me I am happy to answer any questions if I can.
Stu
Willerby salsa for sale, North Wales, 6 berth static caravan, opposite beach - NewsNow Classifieds
2014 Salsa Eco for sale at Lyons Robin Hood 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6 Double glazed & heated 35ft x 12ft wide Immaculate condition £32,995 no fees to pay until 2022 2 indoor swimming pools Jacuzzi, sauna & gym Family entertainment bar Sports bar & restaurant Arcade & soft play area Over 18 s bar &...
This is not ours, but just to show you what it looks like. Ours is an eight birth, three bed room model.
It cost us £25,000 sited on the coast in Devon (Haven Devon Cliffs). Prices have gone up considerably since then.
We pay site rent at £5700 per year plus water etc.
We don't rent out our van because we use it regulary ourselves as a get away with the foster children. It is far easier to take them on holiday when you own the caravan and therefore you have no need to seek permission from Social Services or birth families, however many people do rent out their vans.
We know the van will drop in value but that is not a concern for us, as the use we get from it is clearly worth it to us.
If you want to PM me I am happy to answer any questions if I can.
Stu
del.gue
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A friend of mine backed out of signing for one in West Wales.
One of the t&c was that when the van reached a certain age it had to be replaced... but only by another from a trader that the site own stated, not one of their choice.
I know a site owner close to where i live who is a bigger rogue than Dick Turpin.
One of the t&c was that when the van reached a certain age it had to be replaced... but only by another from a trader that the site own stated, not one of their choice.
I know a site owner close to where i live who is a bigger rogue than Dick Turpin.
Also make sure the land on which the caravan is placed is not going slide into the sea anytime soon!
That rules out a fair bit of the English east coast
Cheers
Bruce
That rules out a fair bit of the English east coast
Cheers
Bruce
Brighty3006
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Bloody site fees are extortionate. Vector in 5 6 grand a year for 10 years. A lot of money!!
Franchi Matt
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We considered the same... as already said too many loop holes and depreciation value was horrendous, some places only allowing static vans no older than four years.. ended up buying a campervan as we had space on the drive to park it - not something everyone has, touring pitches are as cheap as chips, also means you can holiday at a moments notice should the forecast be favourable AND try out different sites.
A lot of the sites we stay on allow you to leave you camper or caravan there on an annual basis - to save towing I guess.
A lot of the sites we stay on allow you to leave you camper or caravan there on an annual basis - to save towing I guess.
John Gryphon
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Have a splurge,comes with its own garage for your drive around.
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You buy a static or lodge for your own pleasure , you will never get your money back
You are paying for a place by the sea / for your enjoyment ,
My site is 2.9'k a year , ground rent on Anglesey and I have to replace it every 15 years
We still go abroad , but to have my kids with the sea and the countryside as there playground for anytime they want , and my time spent with them , fishing, boating etc , is priceless,
Just do your homework , if you can afford it and enjoy the place your pitching it go for it , remembering that in 15 years , you'll be shelling out big bucks again
As said your paying for your enjoyment in a place of your choosing ,
PS , stay away from the places with bars n spars etc ( unless that's your thing) my place is for me and my tribe to unwind and enjoy the outdoors , not sat at the pool or bar or spa etc ,
Sod that , it's a p place to lay our heeds after a hard day playing in the surrounding vistas / adventures in nature
I love my lodge
Kjf
You are paying for a place by the sea / for your enjoyment ,
My site is 2.9'k a year , ground rent on Anglesey and I have to replace it every 15 years
We still go abroad , but to have my kids with the sea and the countryside as there playground for anytime they want , and my time spent with them , fishing, boating etc , is priceless,
Just do your homework , if you can afford it and enjoy the place your pitching it go for it , remembering that in 15 years , you'll be shelling out big bucks again
As said your paying for your enjoyment in a place of your choosing ,
PS , stay away from the places with bars n spars etc ( unless that's your thing) my place is for me and my tribe to unwind and enjoy the outdoors , not sat at the pool or bar or spa etc ,
Sod that , it's a p place to lay our heeds after a hard day playing in the surrounding vistas / adventures in nature
I love my lodge
Kjf
This another option ,
It's called an annual pitch , but for tourers ,
Not cheap as chips neither if you want a good site with the sea / beach in spitting distance ,
My family do this on the other side of the island
3.2 k for a touring annual pitch !!!!!!!!! But it does have a pool and on site shop etc
Kjf
Living in South Dorset, I've heard all the tales of woe. Don't do it. Getting planning consent for a static caravan site is like getting a license to print money. Used to be 10 years when you had to get rid of your van, but it's longer nowadays because the vans are built a little better, so they say. All this to 'keep up site standards'. You have to let the site owner have first refusal. If you sell it elsewhere, there will be a service charge to allow the removal transporter to enter the site. As said, you can only buy a new van through the site. Ground rent goes up, and up, and up! DON'T DO IT!
Park homes are almost as bad, I think!
Park homes are almost as bad, I think!
Freeforester
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From here, North, about twenty miles, you’ll know when you’ve got there, it’ll start to get wet underfoot….
long_range_rob
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There’s a static mobile home park at the end of my close. It was bought out a couple of years back by a gentleman of travelling origin. He’s made life hell for the residents plus rides roughshod over the rules by moving his adult children in despite it being a 55+ minimum age requirement under law. Personally I would spend that amount of money on a good sized camper van.
dartmoordog
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Kjf, me old mucker, 100s of miles of coastal walks with amazing beaches, endless beautiful countryside, stunning scenery, 100s of square miles of open Moorland, a remote, hidden away exclusive Bushcamp site, the grandkids build their dens, some of the finest fishing in the U.K……….On and on and on. I love where I live!
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