we are defecting (2 Viewers)

[teddybard]

Hi -- we bought one last October with another 19 years to go -- so far so good but its early days -- hope none of the things mentioned happen to us -- in the meantime we'll enjoy it because so far we can only say 'fabulous' and really glad we have done it
Sheila

 

[chaser]

Hi -- we bought one last October with another 19 years to go -- so far so good but its early days -- hope none of the things mentioned happen to us -- in the meantime we'll enjoy it because so far we can only say 'fabulous' and really glad we have done it
Sheila

Not wishing to prolong this, as iv made my point but do you mean a holiday static or a park home, because if it's a holiday one I would be surprised if they let you keep the same one for twenty years, usually it's ten or fifteen if you let them inspect it every year

 

[teddybard]

Not wishing to prolong this, as iv made my point but do you mean a holiday static or a park home, because if it's a holiday one I would be surprised if they let you keep the same one for twenty years, usually it's ten or fifteen if you let them inspect it every year

Definitely 20 -- its a holiday static

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[Wombles]

I know of some holiday chalets in Pembrokeshire which are right on the beach.

Not particularly well built but ok and around £50k.

999 year lease with about 950 years to run.

Site fees about £500 per annum.

Obviously electric and council tax on top but better long term value than a static in my opinion.

Planning restricted to 11 months occupation in any 12 month period which is not enforced ( and never has been ) by the Local Authority.

The leases are also defective so that £500 a year is pretty much fixed ( it's index linked) but no nasty surprises in years to come.

Sounds good - what site/where in Pembrokeshire please?

 

[Reallyretired]

my brother has a residential park home as a second home. I believe it was 30 grand and there is a ground rent of around 3k per year. It is by the beach and has two bedrooms.

 

[PaulyP]

We have a Lodge in the lakes, running costs of approx £6500 a year, with a 30 year lease, used exstensively by ourselves, daughter and son.
There is a residents website where they are prepared to get together and fight any changes if the owning company tries to make changes which we dont want. If we were to sell then there is a 7% fee to the site whether they sell it or or you sell it. As i said we all use it so at the moment it is worth it.
See a few which are bought and then hardly used at all, dont understand why they do it.

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[chaser]

We have a Lodge in the lakes, running costs of approx £6500 a year, with a 30 year lease, used exstensively by ourselves, daughter and son.
There is a residents website where they are prepared to get together and fight any changes if the owning company tries to make changes which we dont want. If we were to sell then there is a 7% fee to the site whether they sell it or or you sell it. As i said we all use it so at the moment it is worth it.
See a few which are bought and then hardly used at all, dont understand why they do it.

Lodges and park homes, are a compleatly different kettle of fish, the op did say statics so I was assuming they ment a static caravan which is what I have been commenting on, and really are the biggest scam imaginable

 

[Chris]

Sounds good - what site/where in Pembrokeshire please?

They are at Freshwater East just outside Pembroke.

I think it's called Trewent Park.

Have a look on Rightmove and type in Freshwater East with a minimum value do £45k and a Max of £55k.

Some of the more expensive ones have been made to look quite nice, but some of the cheaper ones are a bit run down but much, much closer to the beach so if I were buying again I would look at location rather than condition because they are pretty cheap to fit out.

Cheers

 

[Tootles]

We have a Lodge in the lakes, running costs of approx £6500 a year, with a 30 year lease, used exstensively by ourselves, daughter and son.
There is a residents website where they are prepared to get together and fight any changes if the owning company tries to make changes which we dont want. If we were to sell then there is a 7% fee to the site whether they sell it or or you sell it. As i said we all use it so at the moment it is worth it.
See a few which are bought and then hardly used at all, dont understand why they do it.

It was a tax free way of getting rid of 'unwanted' cash. Now there's 20% VAT on holiday homes......

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[teddybard]

Lodges and park homes, are a compleatly different kettle of fish, the op did say statics so I was assuming they ment a static caravan which is what I have been commenting on, and really are the biggest scam imaginable

Oh dear ----- Sheila

 

[Tootles]

Oh dear ----- Sheila

We did mention it at Wrenbury..........

 

[Jim et Lou]

Good luck and best wishes for your new venture

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[teddybard]

We did mention it at Wrenbury..........

You sure did but as we've already bought we are stuck with it so when doom and gloom strikes i'll report back -- hang on my mother said similar ref teddybard but we've been married 44yrs on Friday

 

[Tootles]

Congratulations Doris, you must have the patience and the tenacity of a caged tiger.........

 

[teddybard]

Congratulations Doris, you must have the patience and the tenacity of a caged tiger.........

Thanks Tittles

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[Tootles]

Thanks Tittles

Er, I can if you wish................................

 

[teddybard]

Er, I can if you wish................................

 

[Tootles]

OK, but it was a free offer, all work carried out by dedicated professional, with 50 years experience in a field........

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[PaulyP]

You sure did but as we've already bought we are stuck with it so when doom and gloom strikes i'll report back -- hang on my mother said similar ref teddybard but we've been married 44yrs on Friday

44 years Friday - beat you by a few days, it's our anniversary today !!!!

 

[teddybard]

OK, but it was a free offer, all work carried out by dedicated professional, with 50 years experience in a field........

You've lost me now so going to the pub across the river from our doomed caravan to recover and hoping your boat sinks due to bertha
Meanwhile wishing the OP all the best if they go ahead --

 

[Tootles]

44 years Friday - beat you by a few days, it's our anniversary today !!!!

1970 was a very poor year for future divorces.......... Its our 45th on the 29th.....

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[tambo]

I doubt you'll get many motorhome owners thinking you've made the right choice .....its the same with every passion I had dozens of people in the vw scene tell me I'd regret buying a motorhome and a few caravan owners do the same.

At the end of the day one must do what is right for them or what they believe is right at the time ......good luck with your new venture and if it doesn't work out its okay motorhomes will not be in short demand so you can buy another

I've had every form of camping vessel from tent to camper to caravan to motorhome .....not went down the static route yet as I like a different view every time but I can see the appeal to some

Ignore the doom and gloom stories it all depends on your choices

Best of luck

 

[Familyguy]

Hi pamella, nice to hear you are taking a big step into static ownership!! Eeek! Lol I'm sure you will enjoy it. I've worked in caravan sales for the last 12 years on holiday parks with a couple of the big companies. I have been a sales manager for the last 6 years and I'm proud to say that if any of my team feel buying a static won't benefit you, we won't sell you one! Once you buy a static, yes you are on the same park for, hopefully, many years to come, why would any park team want to have a park with disgruntled owners? Isn't it better to fill a park with owners and families who love to be there and understand everything about the benefits, running costs, what options you have if you decide to move or sell up? I understand exactly why so many people are anti static. Unfortunately the industry is tarnished with stories of sales people giving bad advice in the past but things are changing, just want say try not to tar every park or company with the same brush. There are ins and outs, pros and cons of ownership and would always recommend you find out about the most important things. Like; length of season, winter storage, annual running costs including safety tests, sublet capabilities etc. static ownership is not for everyone, there are also lots of rumours flying around about how you are treated by the park owners which aren't always true. If you or anyone else have any questions as to what issues may arise from static ownership, give me a shout. Hope you have a great time!

 

[Tootles]

Hi pamella, nice to hear you are taking a big step into static ownership!! Eeek! Lol I'm sure you will enjoy it. I've worked in caravan sales for the last 12 years on holiday parks with a couple of the big companies. I have been a sales manager for the last 6 years and I'm proud to say that if any of my team feel buying a static won't benefit you, we won't sell you one! Once you buy a static, yes you are on the same park for, hopefully, many years to come, why would any park team want to have a park with disgruntled owners? Isn't it better to fill a park with owners and families who love to be there and understand everything about the benefits, running costs, what options you have if you decide to move or sell up? I understand exactly why so many people are anti static. Unfortunately the industry is tarnished with stories of sales people giving bad advice in the past but things are changing, just want say try not to tar every park or company with the same brush. There are ins and outs, pros and cons of ownership and would always recommend you find out about the most important things. Like; length of season, winter storage, annual running costs including safety tests, sublet capabilities etc. static ownership is not for everyone, there are also lots of rumours flying around about how you are treated by the park owners which aren't always true. If you or anyone else have any questions as to what issues may arise from static ownership, give me a shout. Hope you have a great time!

Nice sales pitch. And you represent whom??

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[Wildbill]

I have had a static and it's only one of a few stupid decisions I made.
till this day I still have the feeling of being legally mugged.

 

[teddybard]

Nice Balanced view Family guy.
There are Good parks and site owners too.

 

[pegleg]

Becareful ? my friend and wife bought a static caravan on a quiet campsite and after a year and half got told to remove it from the camp site has it was to old at there expess ,didn't get told that when they brought it from the camp site

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[Familyguy]

Nice sales pitch. And you represent whom??

Not a sales pitch at all, not prepared to say who I represent because then it would be a sales pitch! Just saying that not all parks are the same. My team on park have a genuine interest in new owners who join us as well as existing owners, as a result, I have no vacant pitches to sell, why would I need a sales pitch? Our owners are extremely happy and those who ever do wish that the time has come and want to sell up we support as good as the day they joined us! After all, what better business is there than having someone who wants to leave referring you to their friends and family because of that service? Just posted to let anyone know that if they do need advice, I'm here to ask. Not to self promote at all. I love my job, love to see families break away from the norm and spend quality time together at the seaside in a safe secure environment, doesn't get better than that really!

 

[Familyguy]

I have had a static and it's only one of a few stupid decisions I made.
till this day I still have the feeling of being legally mugged.

I once bought a car from a dealership, turned me upside down and inside out, mis-sold insurance finance and everything, doesn't mean I'd ever not buy a car again? What's the difference? Research the supplier first, look for feedback, speak to other people who have dealt with that supplier and you can't lose.

 

[Tootles]

Not a sales pitch at all, not prepared to say who I represent because then it would be a sales pitch! Just saying that not all parks are the same. My team on park have a genuine interest in new owners who join us as well as existing owners, as a result, I have no vacant pitches to sell, why would I need a sales pitch? Our owners are extremely happy and those who ever do wish that the time has come and want to sell up we support as good as the day they joined us! After all, what better business is there than having someone who wants to leave referring you to their friends and family because of that service? Just posted to let anyone know that if they do need advice, I'm here to ask. Not to self promote at all. I love my job, love to see families break away from the norm and spend quality time together at the seaside in a safe secure environment, doesn't get better than that really!

Good. Really pleased to hear all that. Being the expert then, perhaps you could outline the benefits, (as you see them), in purchasing a static, as opposed to buying a park home?? Is it correct that a holiday home owner has no legal rights apart from the trade descriptions act, where as residential park home owners have far more legal protection?

I have no vacant pitches to sell, why would I need a sales pitch?

And so, you would denounce those sites that once full, endeavour to oust existing customers, or brow beat them into buying an 'upgrade' for sales personnel commission purposes? It cant be easy being a sales manager, with a sales staff, and nothing to sell........

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