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What to know before buying a holiday home…
5-Minute Read | by Amy, Marketing, Coast & Country Parks
Buying a holiday home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. It’s a lifestyle decision as much as it is a financial one, so it’s important to feel confident that you understand exactly how everything works before you take the next step.
That’s why we’ve combined Barbara’s story at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat with some of our most frequently asked questions below. Her experience gives a lil insight into ownership on park, while the FAQs help break down the practical side of things like costs, fees, and how the process actually works in reality (& don’t worry, we are always here to answer any questions you may have!)… Incase this blog leaves you with more questions, be sure to check out our other ownership guides!
Considering Holiday Home Ownership?
There’s no better way to understand holiday home ownership than hearing from someone already enjoying it. Here, Barbara explains why she loves Lynmouth Holiday Retreat.. From the peaceful surroundings to the welcoming atmosphere on park, her story offers a genuine look into life as a holiday home owner…
FAQS when it comes to purchasing concerns…
We know that purchasing a holiday home also comes with important questions around costs, utilities, site fees, and how ownership works day-to-day. To help make the process as transparent as possible, we’ve put together answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below, giving you a straightforward guide to owning with Coast & Country Parks…
Are there any other costs or fees when purchasing a holiday home?
No! There are no fees or costs when purchasing a holiday home, like solicitors or estate agents fees. The entire sales process is handled directly by the team on park.
Could also add that all caravans are priced sited, connected and with decking included (unless otherwise stated).
Is it subject to Stamp Duty?
No, because it is a holiday home and not a residential property, it is SDLT exempt.
What are site fees?
Site fees are an annual charge when owning a holiday home that assist with the smooth running of the holiday park. They cover things like the security and maintenance of the grounds and waste management.
Do Site Fees Increase over-time?
Our pitch fees only increase in line with inflation annually, in accordance with our Trade Association, HARPA. For the 2026 season, our average increase in annual pitch fees across our parks was £140.
What are the ownership running costs?
Your only costs to ownership are your utilities and insurance. We also offer WIFI as an additional cost, but it is completely optional if you don’t want it.
How do the utilities work when it comes to ownership?
This is also in accordance with our trade association and Ofgem, we can only recharge our owners for utilities at the same rate we are charged by our energy suppliers. You are only ever charged based on your usage and meter reads…
Do I need to pay council tax?
No! Council tax is not applicable to holiday homes on holiday parks, and the equivalent business rates the park pays are included in the annual site fees.
Do I need a separate TV License?
No, this will fall under your primary residential property.
Can I stay on park before buying, similar to ’try before you buy’?
Absolutely, in most of our parks, we have holiday lettings. We would recommend coming for a holiday with us first, to make sure this is the perfect holiday home and holiday park for you.
Can I rent out my holiday home?
Your friends and family are more than welcome, but it cannot be a holiday let. We offer a quieter atmosphere on holiday parks, with familiar faces of other holiday home owners. If all owners could sublet, we wouldn’t be able to guarantee that all owners could manage their guests as well and respectfully as each other. This also allows us to keep our site fees lower. If there were more owners renting out their holiday homes, we would need to have a bigger team, which would increase your site fees.
What costs are there if I decide to sell?
There are no upfront costs when selling for things like marketing. Our commission for selling your holiday home is only due once the sale has been completed.
Interested in Ownership?
Explore our latest holiday homes for sale or speak to our friendly team…
📞 Call Chris, Director & Head of Sales: 07429 848451
📧 or use the contact form below… and book a park visit or virtual tour and experience firsthand why so many families trust Coast & Country Parks for their holiday home ownership.
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