Buying a Caravan or Lodge for your own land
Advice to get you started
Buying A Caravan or Lodge for Your Own Land
Advice to Get You Started
Expert tips for buying a caravan or lodge for private land
Buying a static caravan, park home or lodge for your own private land is a great way to increase the accommodation on your land (and sometimes value).
It may be that you are looking for extra accommodation for a relative to live in, extra office space to work from home, or perhaps you have a sizeable amount of land and are thinking of setting up your own lodge park. Take a read through our guides to get you started.
Getting Started
From planning permission to selecting and insuring your static caravan or lodge
In order to site a caravan, lodge or park home on your own land you will need to obtain planning permission and also do some preparatory work to to the ground and ensure you can connect to the necessary utilities. Selecting a caravan or lodge for your own private land is where the fun begins and with many top quality UK manufacturers, there is a lot to choose from. Once you have obtained the necessary permissions for your lodge or caravan and made your purchase, you will want to look at insurance, to cover your new property against any unforeseen eventualities.
Planning Permission for Caravans
What to consider
The legal requirements for caravans on private land depends on your intended use. To live in a caravn that is sited on your own land you will need planning permission.
Choosing your caravan or lodge
UK manufacturers
Whether you are looking for a home office or a luxurious holiday lodge, find your ideal caravan or lodge to place on your own land from leading UK manufacturers.
For your peace of mind
Safeguarding your property
Like any property, you will want to guard against unforeseen circumstances that may cause costly damage to your caravan or lodge with specialist insurance provision.
Caring for a caravan or lodge on your own land
Keep your property in tip top condition
Whether you are choosing to live in a caravan on your own land, or are setting up some additional guest accommodation you can make the most of your new property, and protect it, through adding decking and skirting. There is also regular maintenance to consider, which will ensure your caravan stands the test of time and meets insurance requirements.
Add an outdoor space
Decking
Enhance caravans and lodges on your own land with the addition of a decking, to create a beautiful outdoor space that you can enjoy, whether you take your morning coffee outside, or lounge out in the sun with a book.
Keep it ship shape
General mainentance
If you are siting a caravan or lodge on your own private land, you will want to make sure that it is looked after well. Follow our guide to maintenance tasks that will look after your investment.
Kingston Park and Leisure Homes
With a focus on quality and exceptional service Kingston Park and Leisure Homes offer luxury lodges and park homes which can be tailored to your requirements with their unique customisation framework. A company which has some impressively large clients amongst its customers, but offering a personal touch.
Earning money from caravans and lodges on your own land
Holiday letting
you may have a sizeable piece of land and are considering setting up a caravan or lodge park; or you might just be considering earning a little cash on the side from renting out one or two holiday homes on your land. Either way, begin exploring the world of holiday letting with our handy guides.
Setting up a lodge park
Getting started
Setting up a new holiday lodge or park from scratch, from design to build and installation, means you may need to consult a few bodies to make sure you are operating within the law.
Rent out your holiday home
All you need to know
There's a lot to consider when it comes to renting out lodges or caravans from tax implications to legal requirements. We can help you get started and introduce you to trusted partners who can help you market your holiday let properties.
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