| Static caravans, or caravan holiday homes as | | | | away from home without the hefty price of |
| they are often known, are becoming more | | | | staying in a hotel during the most expensive |
| popular and with caravan sites situated all over | | | | weeks of the year. Choose a seaside location and |
| the UK, there's bound to be one in an area you'll | | | | pack the bucket and spade to keep the children |
| love to visit often. | | | | amused for hours. |
| Owning a caravan holiday home means that you | | | | There are many holiday parks that cater for |
| can choose a unit on your ideal park and then | | | | different tastes, so whether you want peace and |
| have the freedom to use the holiday home as | | | | tranquility in a remote location, or a park with |
| often as you like within the park's licence | | | | plenty to do and entertainment for the kids, |
| agreement. This could be up to 11 months of the | | | | there'll be one to suit you and your family's needs. |
| year! You'll need to pay site rent to the park | | | | And should your needs change or your family |
| owner for the plot your static caravan is sited on, | | | | outgrow your holiday home, there's always the |
| and for water and electric, in addition to the | | | | option to trade in the old caravan for a new one. |
| purchase price of your holiday home. | | | | The cost of static caravans can vary greatly |
| Buying a static caravan is an investment in your | | | | depending on the size, age and specification of the |
| future holidays and may be of interest to you if | | | | holiday home as well as the park on which it is |
| you are planning to retire and would like to spend | | | | sited. You'll need to do your homework and |
| more time relaxing, without the stress of towing | | | | decide how much you're willing to spend. Also |
| a touring caravan. Your static caravan will always | | | | bear in mind the ongoing cost of site rent and any |
| be ready to use whenever you decide to pack a | | | | additional charges the park owner may make. |
| bag and head off for a few days or even a few | | | | As a big investment, don't forget to insure your |
| weeks! | | | | holiday home under a specialist policy that will |
| It can also be a great investment for young | | | | cover both your caravan and the contents whilst |
| families as they can enjoy the school holidays | | | | occupied and unoccupied. |