Owning a holiday home is so much more than four walls. It’s about having the freedom to escape, relax, explore and unwind whenever you like. It provides you with the space to create memories with family and friends.
But, where do you start? Read our guide below to help you on your journey
Do Your Research
As with any big purchase, it’s useful to do your research first. This will make the buying process more enjoyable, as you’ll understand everything when it comes to the exciting bit – choosing your home! Here are some of our suggestions of things you need to consider.
Terminology – from galvanised chassis to plots and pitches, sometimes it can seem like we are talking another language. Click here for a glossary on all the key terms you might hear along the way. Plans – is the home you are purchasing a family retreat that you can enjoy for years to come or a new business venture? If you are looking to rent out our property it is well worth sizing up the competition. What are the holiday rental near you like? How much do they cost? These are all important factors to consider. Budget – It’s important to understand not only how much you are willing to pay for the home but also how much you wish to pay annually on site fees. Speak to parks in the area you are interested in locating your home. You’ll either be purchasing your home directly from the park, or some will allow you to purchase from a dealer, like us, in which case you will need to ask about their ‘bring on fee’
The 2 P’s – Park and Plot
Location, Location, Location! From the traditional seaside resorts to idyllic rural escapes, finding the park that’s right for you is incredibly important. Here are some of the things that are worth considering.
Travel time – would you be happy to travel 6 hours for a weekend away? There is no right or wrong answer but it’s definitely something worth contemplating. Test the journey out and get to know the route you’ll be taking, Best of all it’s a great excuse for a weekend away. Facilities – it’s not all about geographical location but also finding a park that has everything you want our of a holiday. From golf resorts to fishing lakes and adventure play areas to club houses, think about what you require on site to make your holidays magical. Type of park – Some love the hustle and bustle of a bigger park, the added benefits such as facilities and activities and the opportunity to socialise. Others prefer the small quiet retreats that allow you to escape the everyday world. Just as no two people are the same, the same can be said with parks. Things to take note of include if the park is adult only and pet friendly.. Your plot – Once you’ve found the park that’s right for you, you’ll need to secure a plot. The plot you choose will dictate the size of home you are able to purchase. Once you know our plot size it will really help you to narrow down and find the perfect holiday home.
Click here to see our park locator as a starting place
Find your dream home
Now you’ve found your park, it’s time to choose your dream home! Every home that we offer is different, meaning there is something for everyone. It’s important that you consider what you need from the home to meet your needs. Here is a list of questions that we’d recommend considering: How many people will be staying? The maximum capacity of our homes is between 4 and 10 people depending on which model you select. Does your home need to be wheelchair accessible? If so, we have some homes specifically design to allow uninterrupted accessible for a wheelchair throughout the home. Do you want a bigger kitchen or living space? It’s worth thinking about whether cooking up a storm in the kitchen or having extra space to relax and entertain the family is more important to you. Once you know which home you want it’s time to check out the ways you can enhance the model to suit you and your lifestlye. Whether you are considering french doors to overlook the lake, a galvanised chassis for extra protection at the coast or a washer/dryer to keep of top of your washing before returning home, each model has its own unique set of options design to elevate your holiday home.
The Buying process
Once you have secure your plot and your perfect park and decided the right model for you, get in touch with one of our experts to help you through the final step of the actual purchase. We can help organise your transport and siting if needed. Give us a call to see how we can help you!
