Holiday home buyer's guide

How to buy a static caravan or lodge

The road to holiday home ownership

Are you looking to buy an idyllic holiday home that’s the perfect fit for you, your family and your four-legged friends? You’ve come to the right place - Parkdean Resorts has a vast range of static caravans and lodges for sale in a wide range of destinations across the UK, engineered to suit both your budget and style preference. In order to help you to easily navigate your way to owning a holiday home - we’ve answered all of our most asked questions in this guide, including; caravan finance and static caravan site costs. So, you know exactly how to buy a holiday home that’s right for you.

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Choosing the right park

There are a number of considerations to keep in mind when finding a holiday park. Are the facilities right for you? How long is the park open throughout the year? What’s the local area like? How close do you need it to be to your own home?

We have holiday homes for sale at over 55 holiday parks across England, Scotland and Wales. So, whether you love to get away to the seaside or unwind in the rolling countryside, you’ll find the perfect fit!

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Running costs

You need to know what the costs involved will be in owning a static caravan and when these costs will be due. All of which need careful consideration and planning before you dive into your new lifestyle. If you’re planning to purchase your holiday home with caravan finance, you’ll need to factor the below costs into your budget, as well as your monthly finance repayments. Here are the costs you need to factor in when buying a holiday home:

Pitch Fees
Insurance
Electricity & Gas
Rates, Water & Drainage
Maintenance & Servicing
TV & Internet

Caravan Running Costs

Accommodation that suits your needs

We offer both static caravans and lodges for sale, across a choice of over 55 of our UK holiday parks. All of our holiday parks are non-residential, meaning your holiday home is just that - accommodation you own and can use at your leisure for holidays and weekend breaks throughout your chosen park’s ownership season.

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Pitch fees explained

It’s not just the surrounding area of the park you need to think about but also what pitches are available to you - make sure you check the fees for each different pitch. While the purchase price of your caravan or lodge covers the cost of the holiday home itself, the pitch fee is essentially the ground rent you pay for its pitch.

Guide to Pitch Fees

Finalising your dream holiday home

Buy your holiday home outright, or take advantage of finance options from a selected lender - with deposits from just 10%. Make payments via bank transfer, or debit and credit cards on-park, online or over the phone. You can also pay up to £8,000 in cash.

Once you've secured your holiday home, you'll have your welcome meeting, where we'll finalise all the details and take you through your Pitch License Agreement. You'll also get a chance to meet the park's manager and ask any questions. We'll support you every step of the way during your first weeks on park and beyond, making sure you're invited to any upcoming owners' events, so you can start making friends and enjoying the park.

With Parkdean Resorts, buying a static caravan or lodge has never been easier and from our buyer’s guide to the friendly staff, we can help answer any and all questions about how to buy a holiday home.