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A static caravan pays you back in holidays, not resale value. Here's what it actually costs, what affects that, and what to check before you commit.

Are Static Caravans Worth It? Costs, Value and What to Check Before You Buy

Posted by Justin Allitt

10 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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Part-exchanging your house for a park home skips the open market, but it comes with a trade-off. Here's how the valuation, fees, timing and tax actually work.

Part-Exchange Your Home for a Park Home: How It Actually Works

Posted by Justin Allitt

10 Aug 2026

Park Homes

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Most park home and static caravan buyers pay no Stamp Duty Land Tax. Here's why, and the rare cases where SDLT still applies. HMRC-sourced guide.

Stamp Duty on a Park Home: Do You Pay It? (2026 Guide)

Posted by Sell My Group

8 Aug 2026

Park Homes

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The real pitfalls of buying a static caravan, from pitch fees and age limits to your actual legal rights, based on official government and legislative guidance.

Static Caravan Pitfalls: What Buyers Need to Know Before You Buy

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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A holiday lodge looks like a bungalow but sits under caravan law, not property law. Here's what that actually means for VAT, stamp duty, site fees and whether you can live in it full-time.

Buying a Holiday Lodge: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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Find out if you need planning permission for a static caravan. Learn about the 4-year rule, using a caravan in your garden, and living on private land.

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Static Caravan? (2026)

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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Park homes and bungalows can look identical. Find out how ownership, construction, and running costs actually differ before you buy.

Park Home vs Bungalow: What’s the Real Difference?

Posted by Justin Allitt

4 Jul 2026

Park Homes

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This guide will give you a clear and honest view of what to expect before you commit to buying a park home and some advice on how to avoid the potential pitfalls.

The Pros, Cons and Pitfalls of Buying a Park Home in the UK

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Jul 2026

Park Homes

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Confused about residential vs holiday parks? Find out what the site licence actually means for how, and how long, you can live there.

What's the Difference Between a Residential Park and a Holiday Park?

Posted by Justin Allitt

3 Jul 2026

Holiday Homes
Park Homes

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No — a holiday home can't legally be your main residence. Here's the residential vs holiday licence difference, the current council tax rules, and what happens if you try.

Can Holiday Homes be a Main Residence?

Posted by Sell My Group

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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Holiday Homes posts

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A static caravan pays you back in holidays, not resale value. Here's what it actually costs, what affects that, and what to check before you commit.

Are Static Caravans Worth It? Costs, Value and What to Check Before You Buy

Posted by Justin Allitt

10 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

Read more...
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The real pitfalls of buying a static caravan, from pitch fees and age limits to your actual legal rights, based on official government and legislative guidance.

Static Caravan Pitfalls: What Buyers Need to Know Before You Buy

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

Read more...
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A holiday lodge looks like a bungalow but sits under caravan law, not property law. Here's what that actually means for VAT, stamp duty, site fees and whether you can live in it full-time.

Buying a Holiday Lodge: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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New static caravans range from £15,000 to over £150,000, and used ones far less. Here's what actually drives the price, and what gets added on top of the sticker figure.

How Much Does a Static Caravan Cost to Buy in 2026?

Posted by Sell My Group

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes

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Park Homes posts

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Part-exchanging your house for a park home skips the open market, but it comes with a trade-off. Here's how the valuation, fees, timing and tax actually work.

Part-Exchange Your Home for a Park Home: How It Actually Works

Posted by Justin Allitt

10 Aug 2026

Park Homes

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Most park home and static caravan buyers pay no Stamp Duty Land Tax. Here's why, and the rare cases where SDLT still applies. HMRC-sourced guide.

Stamp Duty on a Park Home: Do You Pay It? (2026 Guide)

Posted by Sell My Group

8 Aug 2026

Park Homes

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Sell your mobile home faster with 10 practical tips covering pricing, presentation, and paperwork. From setting the right asking price to staging your home and choosing the best marketplace, this guide walks sellers through each step to attract serious buyers and close with confidence.

10 Top Tips for Selling a Mobile Home

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Park Homes

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Rosecliston Park Ltd proudly unveils Fistral Retreat, the nation’s premier all-electric and solar-powered park home community in Cornwall

Introducing Fistral Retreat: The UK's First All-Electric and Solar-Powered Park Home Community

Posted by Sell My Group

8 Aug 2026

Park Homes
Parks

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Rosecliston Park Ltd proudly unveils Fistral Retreat, the nation’s premier all-electric and solar-powered park home community in Cornwall

Introducing Fistral Retreat: The UK's First All-Electric and Solar-Powered Park Home Community

Posted by Sell My Group

8 Aug 2026

Park Homes
Parks

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Sell My Group speaks to Zeal, Specialist Chartered Tax Advisors and Qualified Property Surveyors

The experts saving the park industry thousands in tax.

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Parks

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Holiday Park for you. Here we help you find the best holiday park for your needs.

Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Holiday Park

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Holiday Homes
Parks

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We look at the best residential parks in the UK on the Sell My Group website. Encompassing Kent, Surrey, Lancashire, Dorset and Cornwall

The Best Residential Parks in the UK

Posted by Justin Allitt

8 Aug 2026

Park Homes
Parks

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