For many of us owning a static caravan offers the dream of owning a real "home from home" to allow yourself, friends and family to enjoy fantastic holidays for many years to come. However, looking for your static caravan can be a complicated and daunting task.

Park Location
Your park location will be crucial to your long-term enjoyment of your static caravan. Remember you may want to take a large number of short weekend breaks and travelling time will become more important than if you were taking an annual 2-week holiday. Many people also "lend" their holiday home to friends and family and again this may influence your choice of location. You may also want to consider carefully what the region has to offer for your extended visits.

Consider:
1. Travelling Time
2. Length of Visits
3. Location to Friends and Family
4. Choice of local Attractions and Amenities

The Park
Once you have decided on your location you need to find the right Holiday Park for you. It is often a good idea to book a visit with the parks sales team, to allow you to have a full tour of the Holiday Park, available plots and example static caravans. Many parks cater very well for children with excellent facilities, including the all-important pool. Others have a quieter more relaxed feel that appeals to a very different buyer.

Remember to check how long your park is open for throughout the year, as many parks operate a "close season". A park that closes over the winter may not be a bad thing as it gives the park owner a chance to make improvements and repairs and also discourages the "residential" purchaser. Also, check how long you can site you static caravan before it requires replacement or removal. This will be outlined in your contract with the Park Operator. Some parks will allow you to keep your caravan on the park indefinitely provided that you pay the appropriate fees and maintain your caravan in good condition.

Consider:
Getting to know Whether the Park is right for You.
Facilities Offered
Owner Events
Opening Times throughout the Season

Running Costs
As with any major purchase you need to consider the price and running costs such as:

1. Site Fees: These are annual fees and vary by park and plot

2. Gas: This is normally purchased by the bottle

3. Electricity

4. Insurance: You will need to ensure the value of your static holiday home and contents. Prices can be found easily on the Internet.

5. General Maintenance: Modern caravans are extremely well constructed and require little or no external maintenance. The aluminium skin is extremely durable. Manufacturer warranties can be extended, but do not cover damage from wear and tear.

Many people choose to subsidise the cost of ownership by letting their caravan holiday home. This can help towards the annual fees payable. Many parks will offer rental programmes including booking and maintenance (i.e. cleaning) arrangements. Remember if you let your caravan, you will compromise the time you and you family have to use it, so prioritise carefully.

The Static Caravan
You will generally have a wide choice of static caravan from a basic model through very high-spec luxury. This choice depends on budget and personal tastes. If you intend to spend extended periods at your Static Caravan, the specification of kitchen and bathroom facilities is normally a priority. When buying a new static caravan you need to be aware there may be a substantial waiting time for delivery, if it is manufactured to order. Many buyers choose to spread payments for their caravan holiday home and most parks offer finance arrangements and special offers. As with any credit arrangements, it is always worth shopping around for the best deal. Finance packages offered by park operators usually use the caravan as collateral, so you are not risking your home, unlike many large purchases that are financed.

Location on Park
Finally, you will need to consider the location of your Static Caravan on the selected Holiday Park. Although this is the last stage of the process, you still need to research fully.

Consider:
Available Plots
Annual Fees
Costs
Proximity to Amenities
Potential Noise Levels
Quality of your View.

Remember :

Always view your plot prior to purchase.
Take appropriate professional and legal advice before entering into any binding contracts.

Further Information
http://www.myholidaycaravan.com/tandcv2.html
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