by Burnham Girl

Question by skavorn: How does caravan rental work and what returns can I expect?
With house prices so high, and such large deposits needed, I’m just looking at the alternative options. So I’m just looking at the option of renting a caravan out in a holiday camp abroad.

1) Can I buy a second-hand caravan and rent it out in a holiday site, i.e. Haven?
2) What are the laws?
3) What are the costs like? Rental Income? Ground Rent?
4) What would it cost to have someone look after it for me, and can I be sure I can trust them to look after it for me?
5) What sort of occupancy rates can I expect?
6) Anywhere I can find out more? (anything else I may have missed)

Best answer:

Answer by Steve B
Havan are Agents.

i.e. they will answer all of the above questions.

Why not contact them first ??

NB. Are you American ?? I ask because you don’t seem to realise that ‘abroad’ consists of many Foreign Countries and each has it’s own Laws.

Within a Foreign Country you will find many ‘regions’ (just like in UK where we have Wales, Southern England, Midlands etc) – the prospects for rental income / occupancy rates etc. will differ very much from one region to another.

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renult motor caravan £1,500 Guildford. unfished project,11 moths mot,renult motorhome £1,500

Price: £1,500

Location

Guildford, GBR

Article by Stowford Country Lodges and Farm Meadows

Many holiday makers are tempted to buy a second home after staying on a caravan site.

In the UK, there are a number of caravan sites where it is able to purchase a static caravan either new or second hand. It is also becoming popular for these caravan sites to also offer lodges for sale.

North Devon especially has a host of high quality caravan sites due to the nature of its countryside. North Devon is an all year round destination for a wide spectrum of tourists from families, groups of friends through to retired couples.

Static caravans are a good choice for combing the freedom of self catering whilst being in the heart of the area you are staying in. They provide a cheaper alternative to a cottage rental and the caravan sites often have a convenience shop and a bar. There are many caravan sites in Devon and this area attracts a lot of tourists for its good weather, long white sandy beaches and an excellent range of activities. Alternatively, many of the Devon caravan sites offer touring caravans for sale.

The astonishing natural beauty of North Devon combines the superb coastline with the distinctive countryside and which has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This status means the area is nationally protected for the beauty of its landscape. It is made up of several distinct landscape types, each with its own special habitats and geology, including the most vulnerable and beautiful parts of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve centred around the village of Braunton and its estuary.

Neat patchwork quilts of fertile farmland, wild rugged moorland and wide open spaces all combine to make this corner of England so unique. It’s difficult to imagine any part of Britain more awe-inspiring than the rugged wilds of nearby Exmoor. Covering an area of 250 square miles, this National Park is every rambler’s idea of heaven, where red deer and wild ponies stalk the steep valleys and gorges while buzzards and falcons soar overhead. Popular with a broad clientele, this stretch of coast was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty in 1959 and spans from Marsland Mouth on the Cornish border to Combe Martin and the edge of the Exmoor National Park.

The highly popular beaches of Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde bring a different clientele to North Devon. Surfing at these beaches is renowned amongst the surfing community. All three with a Blue Flag rating with a combined 10 kilometres of golden, sandy beach between. The rides at Croyde tend to be quite short so this beach is popular with shortboarders. The longer beaches of Woolacoombe and Saunton are less busy and provide longer rides.

It is easy to understand why so many people who stay on a Devon caravan site are tempted to purchase Devon holiday homes. Blue flag beaches are plentiful making the North Devon coast hugely popular with families. Devon lodges mostly range from two bedroom to three bedroom properties. The three bedrooms properties are ideally suited to families. Lodges are a permanent fixture so phone lines can be installed and Sky television both highly benefit for families and they really feel like a home from home.

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Choosing to purchase Devon holiday homes or staying on <Devon caravan sites makes every holidays a great experience.

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Caravaning is UK’s number one choice of holiday accommodation- accounting for 20% of total stays as it offers more certainties in terms of accommodation and transport by not making you relying on other companies.

Why Caravaning?

You have the great flexibility of moving on when the weather changes or you want to discover somewhere new and It has an appeal for all age groups from children to the elderly.

It is heaps more convenient and comfortable than camping and still is a great way to discover the outdoors.

Caravans come with great amenities these days: plasma screen TV, central heating, full kitchen, proper toilets, showers and aircon. And good caravan parks have supermarkets, restaurants, clubs, laundry, shower blocks and even swimming pool and wireless internet.

Caravan holidays give you the freedom of whenever or wherever you want to go as well as flexibility throughout your holidays, you can go wherever your heart wishes in or outside the country with all the caravan sites and parks all over Europe and US.

Caravans are a cost effective long term investment that you can use on holidays for years, you can even rent it out when you don’t need to use it. So this page is designed to give you tips on your cheap caravan holiday.

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Cheap Caravan Holiday Tips:

You are not restricted to your own country when you are holidaying in a caravan as long as you know the driving restrictions in different countries. You may even fly to United States, Europe or Australia and rent a caravan there. If you are a group of at least 3-4 people, this will save you heaps on accommodation and give you flexibility.

Add extras to your caravan after buying it, as they tend to be more expensive if pre-installed by the manufacturer.

Try and take small items into your caravan to save on space. Always carry spares that you might not think of and to avoid buying from expensive shops: blankets, linen, pillows, cutlery, plates, a small heater, toilet rolls, long life milk, coffee and tea bags, pasta, rice, salt, pepper and sugar, bottle opener, can opener, sharp knives, wooden spoon, mosquito repellent, books, DVDs and CDs.

Consider the weather conditions wherever you are heading and pack some appropriate clothes, at least those that will keep you warm in the evenings.

You can rent a caravan site for just a few dollars or pounds a night, and these usually cater for a range of tastes.

You can either cook in your caravan kitchen (cheapest option), eat at the restaurant on the caravan site or drive to a restaurant for a nice meal.

Safety Tips for your Cheap Caravan Holidays:

Use your common sense and take necessary precautions for your safety: Consider installing an alarm system, keep your valuables out of sight when you are not in your caravan and lock your door at night or when you are out.

It is important that you have an appropriate caravan insurance in place to avoid unexpected problems due to damage and theft.

Make sure you get your caravan serviced inside out (water, gas, electricity as well as brakes, gears etc.) on time.

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Many people who own a motorhome will have first owned a caravan, seeing it as a stepping stone to the often larger financial commitment of a mobile home.

One of the big differences between a caravan and a motorhome is the cost. A brand new caravan will generally cost between fifteen and twenty thousand pounds, whereas an average motorhome costs between thirty and forty thousand pounds. Plus there are many models of motorhomes available that cost much more than this, particularly American RV‘s and A-classes, which can cost over £100K.

However, motorhomes afford you a level of freedom that caravans can’t because of their ability to setup camp anywhere, without the need to spend time disconnecting the caravan from the car, as they are inherently one unit in a motorhome. For people who are looking to spend longer on the road moving from place to place, rather than just staying at one campsite, a motorhome gives you less to setup once you’re ready to bed down for the night – simply swivel the cab chairs round and walk down to the habitation area.

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The lack of setup time and effort is a big draw for older campers, or those with limited mobility, as setting up a caravan on a campsite can be a labour intensive affair,  including getting on to the pitch, winding down the legs, disconnecting the car and tow ball, and levelling up.

A caravan however does have other advantages over a motorhome on top of the aforementioned cost (although remember that with a motorhome you are getting a ‘car’ built in so actually not too dissimilar in cost to a caravan plus a car). One of the advantages is the fact that you can leave a caravan on site whilst you explore and area in the car, which is of course much easier than driving around in a large motorhome. As a result many motorhomers tow a small car such as a ‘Smart Car’ behind the motorhome, but again this increases the cost outlay as these cars are not entirely practical for normal everyday use, particularly if you have children.

If you do decide to purchase a motorhome remember that motorhome insurance is a legal requirement, therefore unlike caravan insurance it is something you need to arrange before you set out onto any UK road, even if it is just on the way back from the dealership. Most UK dealerships will be able to recommend an insurer though and cover can generally be purchased quickly and easily over the phone, so it’s really nothing to worry about, just make sure you’ve got it. Also it’s likely you’ll need an insurance covernote to be able to tax your new motorhome. Finally, if you plan to tow a small car behind your motorhome, look for an insurance policy which will cover your trailer or A-frame used to tow the car with.

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Article by Jack Sheehan

Below you will find our most frequently asked questions and answers on Buying a Caravan holiday home:

We went to a holiday caravan exhibition and have decided on the caravan we want to buy what’s the next step?

Firstly we would always recommend that you find your ideal holiday home park first, to find out how big the bases are to ensure you don’t buy a holiday home that is too big to fit on your ideal park!

Once you have found your ideal holiday home park and ideal base you know how big your caravan should be and whether or not to buy a forward facing caravan or sideways facing caravan to take advantage of the best views.

Some holiday home parks, like ourselves, have a range of quality, fully valet second hand holiday homes for sale on site, ranging from low cost “starter” caravans for customers who are new to the industry (ideal for those who wish to try caravan holidaying at a lower financial risk) to prestigious newer models for those who have had a holiday home before and looking to upgrade at a fraction of the cost. Buying a holiday home onsite also gives you a saving of around £3000 as there are not the transport and set costs involved with buying from a trader.

Once I’ve bought my caravan, what other charges do I have to pay?

The main cost is the annual pitch fee, which is paid to the park owner for the use of their land. Rents vary accordingly to length of license and the facilities on the park. Small “peace and quiet parks with eight month seasons may charge around £1,500 per annum. Those with a whole host of entertainment and sporting facilities, with longer licenses, and /or near to the sea can charge up to £4,500. Be careful here as some park’s have different fee’s for different bases or areas of the park.

Depending on the caravan, caravan insurance will cost in the region of £300. Each pitch has a electricity meter which is calculated annually and gas bottles cost around £30.

I hope to be able to sub-let my caravan to close family and friends. Do I need permission from the Park owner?

Not all parks allow sub letting. Some are for owner-occupier only. Why? Because of the interests of paying caravan residents. Unfortunately, historically a minourity of the people who hire a holiday home on a weekly basis tend to disturb the peace and tranquility of the park and disregard the wishes of paying neighbours. Not fair on the majority of good people who rent but like most instances the minority have ruined it and most parks won’t risk upsetting their long standing paying customers for you to sublet your caravan for a week. Safety and security are a camps main priority and they like to know who is on site or ask that you inform your family & friends to sign in at the office so they know who they are!

What sort of Facilities do Holiday home parks have?

Facilities range from park to park, these can include a swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, gymnasium, restaurant, to name but a few. Some, have children’s play areas and organised children’s entertainment through the holidays and social clubs for evening entertainment too. So spending time at a holiday home park can be like a “all inclusive holiday”

While most mid wales parks have a range of facilities, what amazes most caravanners is this country’s beautiful countryside, it’s heritage and diverse wildlife. Even the “small family run” parks have great evening entertainment where they provide the social clubhouse and the caravanners organise the entertainment, which has the benefit of keeping the entertainment appropriate to those that wish to enjoy it without strict schedules outlining what entertainment is planned for weeks to come.

We are very active and enjoy our outdoor sports. Where can we store our bicycles, surf boards and wet suits?

Some manufacturers incorporate storage areas (like the Willaby Westmoreland with storage area at the back which is accessed from the outside) These are lockable so your equipment is safely stored and ready for your visits. Alternatively many caravaners purchase stand alone storage units or sheds to store cumbersome equipment securely out of the way.

We love the West Country/Coast and would like to have our holiday home there, but it is a four hour drive from home. Should we look for a Holiday home park nearer?

If you are looking to visit your caravan most weekends then a journey up to two hours is ideal. If you are planning to use your time at the caravan for peace and relaxation then a eight hour drive there and back with kids/pets/relatives in the back will probably negate any benefits you derive from it.

Far better to be closer, so you can drive down on a Friday and return home early Monday morning. The majority of people who have a caravan on a Mid Wales inland park use it as a base for their day excursions as they can travel down to the park Friday night and then set off Saturday morning to the beaches of Barmouth, Tal y Bont, Aberystwyth etc. which are all only 40 minutes to an hour away, without having to drive three hours there and back in one go!

A Mid Wales inland park also gives you the advantage of being able to choose to go to the coast when the weather is sunny, without being stuck there with the strong winds and rain when it’s not! All the while enjoying the savings on the premiums a coastal holiday home park would cost in relation to an inland park

We were dismayed to discover some parks are only open for 7 months of the year, although we were allowed to visit the caravan at other times, we cannot stay overnight. Are there any Holiday home Parks with longer opening seasons?

Each Caravan park is issued with a license from its local authority, stipulating the opening period. In the past, eight month seasons (usually from March – October) have been the most common.

Increasingly, though, longer licenses have been issued with some parks even having up to a 12 month license. Remember though, unless you have a Chalet you cannot live permanently on a holiday caravan park, even if it is a 12 month license; you must have a permanent address somewhere else.

One thing to remember is that Britain does have lovely summers, but we do have cold winters, and holiday homes are what they say on the tin, fantastic to have in the summer only! So while a 12 month site may sound better value, you may be paying a higher premium to find yourself not wanting to stay in it during the colder months at the start and end of the year. Chalets are much more prepared for the winter months and are what caravan park “residents” (people who have the caravan park as their permanent place of residence) stay in.

I’m not sure if we can afford a brand new caravan. What are the snags with buying a previously-occupied one?

Most parks have a range of previously occupied caravans for sale, usually in immaculate condition that are only bought from previous customers that have been on the park and decided to upgrade/keep up with the Jone’s (When buying make sure you ask where the park got the caravan from, where was the caravan before it was on the site, the reasons the previous clients sold it and if the park knows the full maintenance history jt to make sure!) They are then valeted and electricity and gas checked.

While the snags are a caravan park obviously does not have the range available as a caravan distributor you do save around £3000 on the transport and set costs associated with buying a new caravan! most even come with decking included in the price! If you can live without the most up to date gadgetry then a second hand caravan can be just right for you.

We’ve found our ideal park which has an empty base for a new caravan. However the park does not have any show homes and the owner has suggested we look at various manufacturers ranges. What’s the best way of doing this?

The easyist way is to look around a caravan distributor, like Salop leisure, who’s Shrewsbury outlet has some 60 caravans from numerous distributors available for you to inspect first hand. It is always a good idea to get hold of as many brochures as possible so that you can get a good idea of what features are unique to each manufacturer and what to expect for your money. Each manufacturer produces new ranges each year so make sure that your literature is up to date!

Caravans are clad in Aluminum, uPVC and wood-like finishes, which is the best?

Aluminum clad caravans are the most common and the least expensive. The exterior is easy to maintain as just a regular wash down or annual paint or polish will keep them in tip top condition. UPVC and other finishes are pretty much maintenance free with some boosting better levels of insulation.

A lot of the holiday homes we have seen have decking fitted. How do we acquire one of these?

Some second hand caravans already have decking fitted which is included in the purchase price. For holiday homes without or for caravaners wishing to buy a new holiday home, most parks work with a local supplier and can advise and arrange to have your decking fitted to your specification and taste.

About the Author

Jack SheehanFir View Tan y Ffridd Static Holiday Home ParkLlangyniew, Nr Welshpool, Powys, Waleshttp://www.fir-view.co.uk http://www.fir-view.co.uk/caravan_buyers_guide.html