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Park home, lodge or static caravan? Each is built to a different standard, licensed for a different use, and treated differently by law. Here is how they actually differ, and which one fits what you are trying to do.
Park Home, Static Caravan or Lodge: What's the Difference?
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A new static caravan loses the most value in its first three years. Here's why buying used can be the smarter move, and what to check before you commit.
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Second-Hand Static Caravan
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A holiday lodge is a premium, factory-built holiday home. See how lodges differ from static caravans, what they cost to buy and run, and whether you can live in one year-round.
What Is a Holiday Lodge? Costs, Ownership and How Lodges Differ from Static Caravans
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Decking and skirting for a static caravan: the park and fire-safety rules to know, material options, what it costs, and how to get a quote.
Static Caravan Decking and Skirting: Rules, Costs and Options
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Check your agreement, pick your route, price against real sales, and advertise where buyers look—the full process for selling a static caravan.
Selling a Static Caravan? Read our Full Guide for Success
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Can you live in a static caravan all year round? The site licence decides. We explain why a holiday park is not a permanent home, even on a 12-month season, and the legal route to year-round living.
Can You Live In a Static Caravan All Year Round?
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A static caravan buys you weekends by the coast and a bolthole that is yours whenever you want it. The sticker price is only part of the story. Before you sign, it pays to know what the ownership actually costs across a full year, because the running costs decide whether the whole thing feels like a bargain or a burden.
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Static Caravan in the UK
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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?
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What your holiday park contract should give you, how to end a site fee agreement yourself, what happens if you stop paying, and what to do if the fees have become the real problem.
Holiday Park Contracts And What Are My Rights?
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A new run of lodge plots has opened at Sauchope Links Park, Fife. What it's like to own here, what it costs, and where to see current availability.
Sauchope Links, Anstruther: The New Development on Fife's East Neuk Coast
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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?
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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)
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Renting suits a couple of weeks a year. Buying pays off past 6 to 8 weeks. Work the math on pitch fees and running costs before you decide.
Buy or Rent a Static Caravan: Which Works Out Better?
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Site fees, insurance, commission on sale and more. A plain breakdown of what a static caravan really costs each year, so you buy with your eyes open.
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Static Caravan in the UK
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Here’s your A–Z jargon buster of common static caravan terminology. Bookmark this page and refer back whenever you need clarity.
Static Caravan Jargon Buster: A-Z Glossary for Buyers
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This guide cuts through the myths, highlights the potential problems (including those making the headlines), and explains how to avoid them so you can enjoy the positives.
Is Buying a Static Caravan a Good Idea? The Pitfalls, Problems, and What to Know First
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A complete guide to holiday home insurance in the UK. Learn what static caravan and lodge insurance covers, how much it costs, common exclusions, and how to choose the right policy.
Holiday Home Insurance UK: What It Covers, Costs and How to Choose
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NEW Prestige Aura: Ultimate Malibu Style Lodge
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Benefits of Buying a Holiday Caravan
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Navigating 2025: Realistic Insights for Selling Your Holiday Home
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Ultimate Guide to Selling your Holiday Home
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Guide to Writing a Great Holiday Home Advert
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Guide to Taking Great Photos for your Holiday Home Advert
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How to Reduce Moisture in a Static Caravan
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Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Holiday Park
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How much does it Cost to Buy a Static Caravan?
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5 Reasons you may decide to Sell your Holiday Home
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Your Guide to Owning a Static Caravan
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Are you considering buying a static caravan? It’s a fantastic way to enjoy more regular holidays and avoid the stress that can come with holidaying abroad. But before you sign on the dotted line, it’s crucial to ask the right questions.
35 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Static Caravan (2026 Guide)
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Static Caravan Finance - A Guide
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Static Caravan Maintenance Guide
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What Electric and Gas Safety Measures do Static Caravans need?
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Can You Be Evicted From A Holiday Park? - Our Advice
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This guide brings together the essential things to know, from choosing where to buy, to what to check before you commit, so you can feel confident and avoid costly mistakes.
Buying a Static Caravan: Your Need-to-Know Guide
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Where Are The Best Areas To Buy A Holiday Home?
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Static Caravan Rental: Here is a Beginner’s Guide to Letting
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Holiday Homes Tax Guide: An Introduction
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Lodge Park Planning Permission – What Do You Need to Know?
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The Best Guide For Buying A Holiday Home
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Buying a Lodge - Everything you Need to Know
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8 Reasons why you should buy a Holiday Lodge
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Who is the The National Caravan Council?
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Who is the BH&HPA?
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This guide explores the realities of buying a static caravan, from costs and lifestyle benefits to what you need to look out for before you buy.
Are Static Caravans Worth It? A Buyer’s Guide on Costs, Value, and What to Look Out For
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What is Part-Exchange?