Staycations are more popular than ever, and the trend looks set to stay that way into the near future. Brexit and the covid-19 outbreak have caused severe disruptions to international travel with much uncertainty surrounding future bookings, leading to an increasing number of people seeking to holiday at home. This has led to a rise in the demand for holiday homes including the sale of static caravans.
So, why buy a static caravan? There are numerous advantages to owning a static caravan in a UK based caravan park:
A holiday home located within a couple of hours drive from your primary residence enjoys much greater use than one located a long drive or flight away. It also provides the opportunity to create a home from home – caravans can be personalised, and the pitch adapted with a landscaped garden or a decking area. Most modern static caravans are finished to a high standard and offer practical storage solutions; therefore, once all the furnishings are to your liking, trips to the caravan are light and easy, and it should not be necessary to take a full car load every time.
Buying a static caravan located in a caravan park means that leaving the property unoccupied during the winter months for example, is not such a concern, as surveillance and security are typically included in the site fees.
There is also another element of security, the local area will become familiar, making this often safer than opting for international travel in an unfamiliar location. The caravan park provides a base to explore the local area, making it possible to get to know the neighbours and feel more at ease when the children want to play outside.
Owning a static caravan provides the opportunity for caravan owners to be able to get away and switch off from the stresses of everyday life and routine. UK static caravan parks enjoy some of the country’s most scenic and sought-after locations, affording static caravan owners with the opportunity to explore these regions in greater depth and to be able to call them home.
For many pet owners, finding accommodation for the family dog or cat can be stressful and at times, upsetting if the pet displays separation anxiety. Many static caravan parks welcome pets, taking the stress out of finding boarding kennels or alternative accommodation.
Individual parks will offer their own sets of facilities and leisure activities for their residents – this not only provides additional entertainment but also offers a good way of meeting like-minded people and forming new friendships.
Say goodbye to only one annual holiday, having your own holiday home means you can travel as often as you wish, bringing increased flexibility and allowing you to travel as and when you can, including the weekend and last-minute breaks, without having to book in advance. The added flexibility means that you do not have to stick to prebooked dates, often complicated travel arrangements and it also eliminates the hassle of airport, parking, transport check-in queues and so forth – something which is especially true when travelling with young children.
Any type of property will require maintenance, however, maintenance for static caravans is generally lower than that required for brick-and-mortar buildings. Also, if a holiday home is not located within a reasonable driving distance, some owners may have to employ a third party to check in on the property. At any reputable static caravan park, a member of staff or site manager can usually check on individual caravans should the owners experience difficulties in visiting in person.
Static caravans are relatively cheaper in price to brick and mortar buildings, they are also cheaper to maintain; there is also another significant advantage, and this is that stamp duty is not applicable during the purchase. Other advantages include an ongoing decrease in costs – once the static caravan is paid for, it will no longer be necessary to continue to pay for annual holidays abroad. Many parks offer finance options for those struggling to pay upfront.
Presteigne Holiday Home Park is a Powys caravan park located in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales countryside. The park itself is situated on an expansive site which enjoys access to the picturesque 300-acre Smatcher Forest and the Smatcher mountain summit. For more information on our park and its facilities, get in touch today.
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