Part timers

MadMc
MadMc Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited December 2016 in General Chat #1

Hi everyone. New to hear so bare with me. I've heard of full-timers in their homes but what about part-timers? We're over fifty, still working but are reducing our hours slowly. Own our own property in Edinburgh but we're keen to have somewhere to go for the long weekends and holiday periods with a view to extend this and use as a base to explore more from.

I suppose ideally it would be a either a residential? or static caravan style to buy. Commute to Edinburgh for work during the week and back up the A9 in Scotland for the outside adventures and relaxing. However, we're not really sure what is best regarding all year round sites, residential rules etc. Might be better buying a holiday caravan for example, we just don't know.

if anyone out there is doing this or has done it and would advise not to or to do it, we would welcome any advice just now.

thanks very much

steve

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  • KjellNN
    KjellNN Club Member Posts: 8,668 ✭✭✭
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    edited December 2016 #2

    I believe statics or holiday homes can be very expensive to keep with site fees and most sites insisting you replace the van when it reaches a certain age, and all purchases/sales generally have to go via the site owners.

    Not all sites operate this way though, so you would need to look very closely at the site rules etc.

    Personally, I would hate to be tied to the same site for many years, so would rather buy a large tourer and site it for a year or a season and see how it goes first.

    If you do not have a vehicle that can tow such a van, there are companies who will tow it for you.

    You then have the option to move site every so often, or  sell the van easily if you decide on a different plan.

    You could always just site your MH for a trial period.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,138 ✭✭✭
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    edited December 2016 #3

    Why not approach a few sites and check them out along with their rules and regs, MadMc?

    There is a vast difference in legislation governing the two types of static sites - residential and holiday - as well as the operators' own rules.

    For instance, it's often a condition on residential parks that it is your sole residence in the UK, whilst holiday parks often require proof that the holiday van will not be your sole residence. Residential parks are licensed for full time use in perpetuity, holiday parks will have a licence for holiday use only and often for only certain months of the year. Owners of residential units are offered far greater protection by legislation than those of holiday units.

    You need to do a fair bit of research as everything I've said refers to England and things could be different in Scotland.

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