Find out the sale price and consider, along with all the other van owners, collectively purchasing the site. Form a LTD company and the amount of money invested is returned in X number of shares in the site.
Quite worry for yourselves and other residents only time will tell how things will work out if and when the site is sold, I truly hope things will work in your favour in the end. All the very best to you both. Tim 😊
It is rare now for caravan sites to take in caravans that have not been bought from site. They make more money by selling their own caravans than letting others in. Also when you leave a pitch some sites expect you to pay a disconnection fee and do not let you do it yourself or employee anyone else. This disconnection fee can be a few hundred. Then if you are let onto a new site you have to pay for your caravan to be connected up. Also the cost of transporting a static is costly.
Yes, I know other people who have been in this situation. Site fees will go to something daft like £10k a year and youll be evicted unless you buy one of their new £100k vans because they'll say your van is too old and affecting the image of the site and you'll need to replace it with a new one every 15 years. Sell now and get out while you can.
What a worry for you both! Many sites do have an age limit, we have a van on two different sites - one has a 15 year age limit and the other either 20 or 25 years depending on spec. of van. Once your time is up it’s upgrade or go! Big companies in it for the money I’m afraid! On the plus side for us sites are beautifully kept and very smart with lots of facilities but totally different set of circumstances for you and Ginny as this is your home! I do hope it works out for you both and a small caring company take over! Fingers crossed xx
Good luck mate. I just stayed in one for 4 days, and they are lovely, but charges for a tin box are crippling. I would've gone for a canal barge personally.
What ashame, such stress. Living your life not knowing, all the uncertainty, A caravan is not an investment, it’s a liability. In certain situations like being residential they can be great and save a lot in housing costs, but in others they can be costly, such as maybe having to have another residence, costs could spiral out of control along with the site being sold ground rents going up. Hope it all works out.
Hello Ivan. May be worth contacting Citizens Advice online to see if their solicitor can take a look at your contract and give you advice. You are both a great team, so hope everything works out for you. You both deserve the best. Take care.
Hi, it happened to us. Discussions were going on whilst we were buying so I assumed we’d have grounds to complain/cancel/sell it back with no loss. Solicitor said not a leg to stand on and there’s no governing body to arbitrate. We sold up and left after 3 years. Park Holidays 🤬
The big problem with all the sites across the UK is that once your van hits around 14 years old they want you to upgrade to a newer one, there is a site near us and they have a 10 year rule in place.
There are a few.in Scotland that have a no age limit on vans as long as they are kept in good condition,I have been on 2 of them in the past down Dumfries way
Hopefully all will work out for you ! The new owners will possibly want to make some changes but it is unlikely that they will seep Cleen in one go as that would brake up what they had invested in ( a lot of money I would think ) Hopefully you will both be fine re jobs and site as they may well be looking for a site warden handy man to help them out as they can't do everything them selves ! Keep up updated All the best for now
Good luck, I hope all goes well for you. Surely if they are putting newer vans on that’s the reason the roofs are the same. Hopefully it doesn’t mean you will have to replace yours.
Same thing happened to us. We bought a lovely caravan in 2019. Owner dominated and family owned. Pakefield Caravan Park. Was taken over by Park Holidays. First, the biggest worry is there is no governing body and within reason and council approval for any planning applications, there’s nothing you can do to object. Parks came on and first chucked off the older vans. Upgrade or go. No wooden verandah pvc only. Steel storage bins only. 5 matching pots outside only the list goes on. Thankfully we bought as they were in discussions and we paid more or less Trade price for the caravan. We tried renting but Parks just never stuck to any agreements. We sold this year and I’m really upset as it was such a lovely friendly small quiet site. I will say newer arrivals seem happy and I’m glad for them. Re fees, existing owners didn’t have to pay the new site fees they set. I cannot recall the background about it. I hope it works out for you, I’m sure it will 🫶
Those new vans look more like residential than holiday home. Our residential site was bought out by a big company - bills went up, central green & car park dug up, more vans squeezed on, visual appeal went down. Fingers crossed for you. I believe you still have your flat to fall back on ?
I'm sorry your holiday. park is up for sale. This is why it is better to buy from a holiday company that owns a number of holiday parks. Also, the Licence agreement is important to get a soliditor to overlook it before you buy a holiday home And if you can get it in writing. How many years your holiday home Your buying is allowed to stay on the park. This is important. Always take your soliditors, advice.
🏴❤️🏴 it is a worry, we’ve just found out our site is also for sale, and the owner has said nothing to anyone of us to let us know. Good luck these are troubling times 🏴❤️🏴
That's the problems with holiday caravans ,you don't have the protection that protected residential sites have . All can change rent no doubt will be reviewed as well as caravans age ,site opening seasons ,and many other terms and conditions.
The influx of new caravans should be the owners maximising income to make it more interesting to potential purchasers. I wouldn't worry about new owners too much, they will need good staff and on-siters are really attractive for security. Something that could change is a caravan age limit that many sites have, however they may well want you to move rather than off the site. The element to remembers is that all companies value good staff and if your reputation is good, that puts you in a better position.
My worst nightmare. We have had our van for 7 years and it is now 19 years old. Hope our site owners don't want to sell as we are on a site which does not have a caravan age limit. Hope all goes well for you xx
I really do feel for you. You have done the best for yourselves as you possibly could and here comes a very real threat to your present situation. All I can say is keep your eyes and ears open. Easy as it us fir me to say have a plan B. I wonder if this is why those other vans moved?! I wish you nothing but the best. If a new site owner tells you everything will stay the same, no changes, don't believe them. I speak from experience . Take care mate.
No they aren't, you have to pay extra for residential spec and it is only available on the most expensive models. Therefore the vast majority of new caravans are standard spec.
Thanks Ivan for this update, I can understand your concern as this is about your home at present which you've just about got settled into and then suddenly things change which could be for the better or worse. Hopefully all should be well but have you had a chat with the owners/managers about their future plans ie; are they retiring or maybe moving to another business? I hope that everything goes well and the new owners are as pleasant and forthcoming as the current ones. Take care and all the very best. Stevie
Keep my fingers crossed for you, my site fees have increased 2.9% which is not too bad. Other sites have gone up 5-8% but hope you are not affected too much
Seems that quite a few caravan sites are selling up across the UK, sign of the times unfortunately. Hopefully they will find a buyer rather than having to close down altogether. It will work out for you Im sure.
Look on the bright side it may have a positive outcome, if you’re an employee of the owners, or new owners as they will still need the work done on site, you may even get employee site discount for living onsite as a site warden and grounds keeper. You may even get a pay increase.
OMG! I feel so sorry for you and your wife. I hope you get to stay, but I fear they will give you the option to purchase a new van with increased costs. The only way round this is to try to secure a job with the new company. Or get in touch with other sights and ask if you can move. Another alternative is to approach a local farmer and ask if you can pitch your van on there ground. What an awful situation to find yourselves in its heart breaking. I will keep you both in my prayers.❤ The Kampa blow air heater on setting one is 750 watt it’s the best we have ever purchased.❤
When a camping, caravanning or static caravan site changes ownership the new owners always want their money back ASAP which means higher fees or other costs imposed.
Private equity funds have bought many residential home communities in the USA and hugely increased the rent. I hope Labour will look into the situation of people in mobile homes. People need security and legal rights. Contact your local MP .
I think the new owners must respect your contract. What they can do is up the ground rent to ridiculous prices which will inevitable lead to some owners selling up.
I agree. They must respect your current contract, until you sign theirs. I got away with avoiding signing and it's one of the things that helped me in the end. The site manager tried signing my contract in my place, but he spelt my name wrong. 😂😂😂
They might have to respect the original contract however the original contract will probably say somewhere that it is a holiday park and can't be used as a permanent place to stay which this one is being used for l,the new owners can then give them 28 days notice to get off the park along with the caravan which can be costly
Just hope that it isn't taken over by one of big companies, as they usually want newer vans my van was 38x12 12 years old full central heating, tiled roof , excellent condition we sold it last December because we have various ailments that require hospital treatment, and the van was 120 miles from home. The site owners only gave us £2500 for the van we were ripped off and I would advise anyone thinking of buying a static to think again or lose all or most of your money. I wish you good luck It's a pity you could have had our van for £4000 It was in immaculate condition full doubled glazing central heating on suite etc. It's a shame you have an old van that's cost you a lot.
Billing Aquadrome has new owners and they put the ground rent up a lot. Also changed the payment ..wanted all the money upfront and not on a monthly basis. Good luck.
I have owned 2 statics and it as not gone well park owners do what they want make all the rules to suit themselves I spent a lot of money on owning these 2 vans and basically lost most of it to greedy park owners take care hope it goes better for you
Defiantly mate 80% of these sites are run for a massive profit , and u have to use their contractors for , decorating , any work , gas , selling , and chuck 20 yr old car vans off , that’s why I’d never move into one ! You lose money is heaps compared to a house , I love the idea but have heard so many horror stories about , site fees , selling through them , moving etc !
Fingers crossed for you and your lovely site Sandra that the new owners who ever they are keep the site roughly the same as the present owner. But the way that the financial year is looking I expect that your site fees will raise quite a lot. Also don't you think that the people who have just moved off site to a cheaper site might have been given the nod and wink that this was in the pipe line. Fingers crossed I'm wrong🤗
On another topic heating I'm testing diesel heaters there about 80 pound and run on diesel or kerosene and some biodiesil red etc and could heat a caravan for 10p a hour roughly still testing if bought in bulk 60p will run on low for30 hours or 11 hours on full 2p a hour? Just started testing will let u know
Oh no Ivan! The unknown is very concerning. I'm sure everyone will want to know where they stand. As far as employment, there is no reason why the new owners wouldn't keep you and Ginny on. 🙏
Stop spending now. If the site is a long way from amenities I doubt they will get large plot prices. The age of the van could be an issue. Try not to worry but look for options.❤
At the time of purchase you should have been made aware that vans have a site life and from experience this is usually a 10 year site life before the site owners require an update of the van. Good luck.
You have purchased a holiday home which has a holiday licence only. You have no residential rights whatsoever. The site owner can up the charges ,sell the site, or have your van removed as they wish. Living on a holuday park that doesnt have a protected site licence,you are taking a large risk in what you are doing.
yes, he will have to sell his van to the new owner for which they'll give £100 for , and then if he wants to stay on site he'll have to buy one of their new fancy vans for £100k. Site fees will go through the roof, too.
I would be tbh had the owners told U. I would be thinking about a back up plan for work as U know if new owners they will want to make profit. I would be worred
If I were you I would be a bit worried.,New owners might insist you either upgrade or have to get off the site. You also have the problem that when you live on a holiday park,old owners might have been OK with you living there but new owners might not be and you then have 28 days notice to move and no guarantee that any sites close by would be happy for you to move to their site and also live on it as your permanent home,really hope though things work out for you...Just make sure whatever the new owners tell you that you have it in writing....Good luck 🤞🤞
I would be concerned the new owners may decide to turf you off the site or make u upgrade your van and increase site fees the site I was looking at they doubled the fees when the new owners took over be wary if they say there's no age limit they can tell u to go at any time hope everything works ok
I hope that the new owners are as good as the ones that you have at the moment, and that's if they decide to keep it as a caravan site, unfortunately this is a business and it's what will make the best return subject to a planning application.
Yes you should, i believe i wrote that a while ago. All recreational land is being taken one way or the other. In nl i followed a long battle regarding a site called fort oranje. Tricks being played and all to do with buying cheap and selling for much more.
Hope it's doesn't become like in the states where financial institutions are buying up the trailer parks and worrying folk who live on them - grrr! Let's hope your new purchasers are people who appreciate the life and will want to do their best for you guys
If you were in the U.S. I’d be concerned that a developer would buy the site and build apartments on it because land is so valuable. I don’t know if the U.K. Has similar issues
Read up about TUPE if you’re worried about employment rights but might be an idea to sit tight and just see what happens . Don’t rush into feeling pressured to upgrade unless it suits you 🙏🏻
My old man had a similar issue and the new owner tried moving him from his pitch as it was a prime location just make sure your belt and braces with all that and a new ownership shouldnt make any difference to you
What rotten luck! Unfortunately you do not have the same rights with Holiday Parks as opposed to Residential Park Homes. Changes can happen fast. I think the site fees may go up with a new owner. Find out whats going on as you may need to flog your van sharpish. Will you get the six thousand pounds worth of van upgrades back if you must sell the van?
My pal was in a similar position, new owners, site upgraded, older vans given notice and off he was turfed. This is only going one way, it's a rare cash cow industry in today's world. I'd love to downsize to a nice park and l can afford to do anything l want but it doesn't make £ sense.
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Oh no Ivan, praying that it works out for you both.
Find out the sale price and consider, along with all the other van owners, collectively purchasing the site.
Form a LTD company and the amount of money invested is returned in X number of shares in the site.
Very helpful thanks
You have worked so hard in difficult circumstances and have made such positive changes , I hope that the future is a good one for you.
Aww, am wishing you the best outcome
Check your contract and ask the council about plans
lets hope the new owners are decent. not only is it your home, it is also your job. i have my fingers crossed for you.
Home & jobs . Eggs all in one basket, comes to mind. Don’t wait, take control of your destiny. Find out enquire , procrastination solves nothing.
Very unsettling for you...I hope it all works out for you.
Such a worry for you. Keeping everything crossed all will be OK.
Fingers crossed for you on new owners not initiating an age limit on the caravans allowed on the site, hope you keep your job also hopefully you will.
Your a nice bloke I hope it works out
Good luck my friend
Quite worry for yourselves and other residents only time will tell how things will work out if and when the site is sold, I truly hope things will work in your favour in the end. All the very best to you both. Tim 😊
I remember you saying some people moved to cheaper caravan sites, perhaps you can move to a different site if the new owner’s rules are dire.
It is rare now for caravan sites to take in caravans that have not been bought from site. They make more money by selling their own caravans than letting others in. Also when you leave a pitch some sites expect you to pay a disconnection fee and do not let you do it yourself or employee anyone else. This disconnection fee can be a few hundred. Then if you are let onto a new site you have to pay for your caravan to be connected up. Also the cost of transporting a static is costly.
Yes you should be very worried unfortunately.
I’m a pessimist and I’d be very worried especially with the installation of those expensive new vans.
Yes, I know other people who have been in this situation. Site fees will go to something daft like £10k a year and youll be evicted unless you buy one of their new £100k vans because they'll say your van is too old and affecting the image of the site and you'll need to replace it with a new one every 15 years. Sell now and get out while you can.
What a worry for you both! Many sites do have an age limit, we have a van on two different sites - one has a 15 year age limit and the other either 20 or 25 years depending on spec. of van. Once your time is up it’s upgrade or go! Big companies in it for the money I’m afraid! On the plus side for us sites are beautifully kept and very smart with lots of facilities but totally different set of circumstances for you and Ginny as this is your home! I do hope it works out for you both and a small caring company take over! Fingers crossed xx
Good luck mate. I just stayed in one for 4 days, and they are lovely, but charges for a tin box are crippling. I would've gone for a canal barge personally.
Hope It goes ok your a nice bloke
What ashame, such stress.
Living your life not knowing, all the uncertainty,
A caravan is not an investment, it’s a liability.
In certain situations like being residential they can be great and save a lot in housing costs, but in others they can be costly, such as maybe having to have another residence, costs could spiral out of control along with the site being sold ground rents going up.
Hope it all works out.
Good luck Ivan, I hope all remains positive for you and your family, with any proposed changes on the site. Best regards Chris 🍻👍👍
You are bound to be concerned. Its understandable. I Hope all goes ok and the site being up for sale becomes a positive outcome for you.
So sorry to hear your upsetting news fingers crossed it all works out in your favour, ❤️
Hello Ivan. May be worth contacting Citizens Advice online to see if their solicitor can take a look at your contract and give you advice. You are both a great team, so hope everything works out for you. You both deserve the best. Take care.
Hi, it happened to us. Discussions were going on whilst we were buying so I assumed we’d have grounds to complain/cancel/sell it back with no loss. Solicitor said not a leg to stand on and there’s no governing body to arbitrate. We sold up and left after 3 years. Park Holidays 🤬
The big problem with all the sites across the UK is that once your van hits around 14 years old they want you to upgrade to a newer one, there is a site near us and they have a 10 year rule in place.
That’s simply not true, there are many sites that have no age limit in place, many others are 20/25 years
@@markreynard6913 I would like to know of at least two sites that allow older vans.
There are a few.in Scotland that have a no age limit on vans as long as they are kept in good condition,I have been on 2 of them in the past down Dumfries way
Hopefully all will work out for you !
The new owners will possibly want to make some changes but it is unlikely that they will seep Cleen in one go as that would brake up what they had invested in ( a lot of money I would think )
Hopefully you will both be fine re jobs and site as they may well be looking for a site warden handy man to help them out as they can't do everything them selves !
Keep up updated
All the best for now
As a fellow owner on a holiday park I wish you all the best mate .x
I do hope and pray that things turn out for both.
Always a concern isn't it but you must have rights even if it's sold on
Good luck thinking of you both
Hi mate, thinking about you and your situation, stay strong. Cheers Rob
That is worrying Ivan! I do hope it works out!
So do I.
Thanks for the update Ivan, so sorry, to hear your news, fingers crossed it all goes well for you and Ginny.
Good luck, I hope all goes well for you. Surely if they are putting newer vans on that’s the reason the roofs are the same. Hopefully it doesn’t mean you will have to replace yours.
Agreed. Any van without a pitched roof is an old girl. We had a 2008 model and that had a pitched roof even then.
Good luck hope it all works out for you both.
Same thing happened to us. We bought a lovely caravan in 2019. Owner dominated and family owned. Pakefield Caravan Park. Was taken over by Park Holidays. First, the biggest worry is there is no governing body and within reason and council approval for any planning applications, there’s nothing you can do to object. Parks came on and first chucked off the older vans. Upgrade or go. No wooden verandah pvc only. Steel storage bins only. 5 matching pots outside only the list goes on. Thankfully we bought as they were in discussions and we paid more or less Trade price for the caravan. We tried renting but Parks just never stuck to any agreements. We sold this year and I’m really upset as it was such a lovely friendly small quiet site. I will say newer arrivals seem happy and I’m glad for them. Re fees, existing owners didn’t have to pay the new site fees they set. I cannot recall the background about it. I hope it works out for you, I’m sure it will 🫶
Those new vans look more like residential than holiday home.
Our residential site was bought out by a big company - bills went up, central green & car park dug up, more vans squeezed on, visual appeal went down.
Fingers crossed for you.
I believe you still have your flat to fall back on ?
Ours has changed hands 4 times in 11 years, new vans are part of the course and pitch roofs are the new way allowing for insolation.
Nothing ever stays the same, what will be will be don't worry about it!! it will work out
I'm sorry your holiday. park is up for sale. This is why it is better to buy from a holiday company that owns a number of holiday parks. Also, the Licence agreement is important to get a soliditor to overlook it before you buy a holiday home And if you can get it in writing. How many years your holiday home Your buying is allowed to stay on the park. This is important. Always take your soliditors, advice.
Good luck Ivan, will keep fingers crossed 🤞
My fingers are crossed for you that it all works out.
Yes, I'm afraid that you should be concerned. Look at your contracts. A mobile home is an option. You are vulnerable in your position. Good luck. Xxx
Good luck to you.xx
🏴❤️🏴 it is a worry, we’ve just found out our site is also for sale, and the owner has said nothing to anyone of us to let us know. Good luck these are troubling times 🏴❤️🏴
AND WHEREABOUTS IS THIS SITE LYNNE IF YOU DON'T MIND ME ASKING.
That's the problems with holiday caravans ,you don't have the protection that protected residential sites have .
All can change rent no doubt will be reviewed as well as caravans age ,site opening seasons ,and many other terms and conditions.
Great information,thankyou. Wishing you a smooth transition should there be any changes. Best wishes.
Fingers crossed for you both
Good luck. 😊❤
I sincerley hope the situation works out for you
Our fingers are crossed for you guys.
The influx of new caravans should be the owners maximising income to make it more interesting to potential purchasers. I wouldn't worry about new owners too much, they will need good staff and on-siters are really attractive for security. Something that could change is a caravan age limit that many sites have, however they may well want you to move rather than off the site. The element to remembers is that all companies value good staff and if your reputation is good, that puts you in a better position.
My worst nightmare. We have had our van for 7 years and it is now 19 years old. Hope our site owners don't want to sell as we are on a site which does not have a caravan age limit. Hope all goes well for you xx
Sadly this is so common , hope you get a good outcome x
Keeping you in my prayers
Hells bells hope it all works out for you. I am sure you will keep us all up to date. ❤❤❤
I really do feel for you. You have done the best for yourselves as you possibly could and here comes a very real threat to your present situation. All I can say is keep your eyes and ears open. Easy as it us fir me to say have a plan B. I wonder if this is why those other vans moved?! I wish you nothing but the best. If a new site owner tells you everything will stay the same, no changes, don't believe them. I speak from experience . Take care mate.
Those new vans are built to residential spec. I hope things turn out for you.xx
All vans have had pitched roofs for a decade or more. The ones we owned weren't residential spec.
No they aren't, you have to pay extra for residential spec and it is only available on the most expensive models. Therefore the vast majority of new caravans are standard spec.
Thanks Ivan for this update, I can understand your concern as this is about your home at present which you've just about got settled into and then suddenly things change which could be for the better or worse. Hopefully all should be well but have you had a chat with the owners/managers about their future plans ie; are they retiring or maybe moving to another business? I hope that everything goes well and the new owners are as pleasant and forthcoming as the current ones. Take care and all the very best. Stevie
Keep my fingers crossed for you, my site fees have increased 2.9% which is not too bad. Other sites have gone up 5-8% but hope you are not affected too much
Seems that quite a few caravan sites are selling up across the UK, sign of the times unfortunately. Hopefully they will find a buyer rather than having to close down altogether. It will work out for you Im sure.
Look on the bright side it may have a positive outcome, if you’re an employee of the owners, or new owners as they will still need the work done on site, you may even get employee site discount for living onsite as a site warden and grounds keeper. You may even get a pay increase.
OMG! I feel so sorry for you and your wife. I hope you get to stay, but I fear they will give you the option to purchase a new van with increased costs. The only way round this is to try to secure a job with the new company. Or get in touch with other sights and ask if you can move. Another alternative is to approach a local farmer and ask if you can pitch your van on there ground. What an awful situation to find yourselves in its heart breaking. I will keep you both in my prayers.❤ The Kampa blow air heater on setting one is 750 watt it’s the best we have ever purchased.❤
Good luck
When a camping, caravanning or static caravan site changes ownership the new owners always want their money back ASAP which means higher fees or other costs imposed.
Private equity funds have bought many residential home communities in the USA and hugely increased the rent. I hope Labour will look into the situation of people in mobile homes. People need security and legal rights. Contact your local MP .
I saw that here on our Australian TV programme about the private equity firms buying and then putting up the rent a lot.
I think the new owners must respect your contract. What they can do is up the ground rent to ridiculous prices which will inevitable lead to some owners selling up.
I agree. They must respect your current contract, until you sign theirs. I got away with avoiding signing and it's one of the things that helped me in the end. The site manager tried signing my contract in my place, but he spelt my name wrong. 😂😂😂
They might have to respect the original contract however the original contract will probably say somewhere that it is a holiday park and can't be used as a permanent place to stay which this one is being used for l,the new owners can then give them 28 days notice to get off the park along with the caravan which can be costly
Just hope that it isn't taken over by one of big companies, as they usually want newer vans my van was 38x12 12 years old full central heating, tiled roof , excellent condition we sold it last December because we have various ailments that require hospital treatment, and the van was 120 miles from home. The site owners only gave us £2500 for the van we were ripped off and I would advise anyone thinking of buying a static to think again or lose all or most of your money. I wish you good luck It's a pity you could have had our van for £4000 It was in immaculate condition full doubled glazing central heating on suite etc. It's a shame you have an old van that's cost you a lot.
Too early to worry yet. Wait until you hear definite news.
Billing Aquadrome has new owners and they put the ground rent up a lot. Also changed the payment ..wanted all the money upfront and not on a monthly basis. Good luck.
Fingers crossed for you. Sorry changes are about to happen.
I have owned 2 statics and it as not gone well park owners do what they want make all the rules to suit themselves I spent a lot of money on owning these 2 vans and basically lost most of it to greedy park owners take care hope it goes better for you
Defiantly mate 80% of these sites are run for a massive profit , and u have to use their contractors for , decorating , any work , gas , selling , and chuck 20 yr old car vans off , that’s why I’d never move into one ! You lose money is heaps compared to a house , I love the idea but have heard so many horror stories about , site fees , selling through them , moving etc !
You have every reason to be concerned-especially given the "guarantees" you were given by the Site Owner (I hope they were in writing).
Oh I’m so sorry a sale usually means higher site fees and newer vans think a time for praying 🙏
Sadly, in the USA - big corporations are taking over these sites & fleecing the renters . . .
Double check your contract, if they deem your caravan is not suitable they can ask you to remove it at your own expense.
Fingers crossed for you and your lovely site Sandra that the new owners who ever they are keep the site roughly the same as the present owner. But the way that the financial year is looking I expect that your site fees will raise quite a lot. Also don't you think that the people who have just moved off site to a cheaper site might have been given the nod and wink that this was in the pipe line. Fingers crossed I'm wrong🤗
On another topic heating I'm testing diesel heaters there about 80 pound and run on diesel or kerosene and some biodiesil red etc and could heat a caravan for 10p a hour roughly still testing if bought in bulk 60p will run on low for30 hours or 11 hours on full 2p a hour? Just started testing will let u know
Oh no Ivan! The unknown is very concerning. I'm sure everyone will want to know where they stand. As far as employment, there is no reason why the new owners wouldn't keep you and Ginny on. 🙏
We live on a mixed site where we are residential and I understand the feeling of uncertainty. Hard way to live.
Stop spending now.
If the site is a long way from amenities I doubt they will get large plot prices.
The age of the van could be an issue.
Try not to worry but look for options.❤
At the time of purchase you should have been made aware that vans have a site life and from experience this is usually a 10 year site life before the site owners require an update of the van. Good luck.
Again that’s just not true in very many cases
You have purchased a holiday home which has a holiday licence only.
You have no residential rights whatsoever.
The site owner can up the charges ,sell the site, or have your van removed as they wish.
Living on a holuday park that doesnt have a protected site licence,you are taking a large risk in what you are doing.
Good luck 🤞🏻
Apparently vans can be asked to leave or update after they are 15 years x
ask the question bud, hope all goes well.
Mate they will want older vans off !
yes, he will have to sell his van to the new owner for which they'll give £100 for , and then if he wants to stay on site he'll have to buy one of their new fancy vans for £100k. Site fees will go through the roof, too.
I would be tbh had the owners told U. I would be thinking about a back up plan for work as U know if new owners they will want to make profit. I would be worred
Ask them what terms of contract there are for any new owners. See if your protected.
If I were you I would be a bit worried.,New owners might insist you either upgrade or have to get off the site. You also have the problem that when you live on a holiday park,old owners might have been OK with you living there but new owners might not be and you then have 28 days notice to move and no guarantee that any sites close by would be happy for you to move to their site and also live on it as your permanent home,really hope though things work out for you...Just make sure whatever the new owners tell you that you have it in writing....Good luck 🤞🤞
I would be concerned the new owners may decide to turf you off the site or make u upgrade your van and increase site fees the site I was looking at they doubled the fees when the new owners took over be wary if they say there's no age limit they can tell u to go at any time hope everything works ok
I hope that the new owners are as good as the ones that you have at the moment, and that's if they decide to keep it as a caravan site, unfortunately this is a business and it's what will make the best return subject to a planning application.
Yes you should, i believe i wrote that a while ago. All recreational land is being taken one way or the other. In nl i followed a long battle regarding a site called fort oranje. Tricks being played and all to do with buying cheap and selling for much more.
New owners usually want to get rid of the old trailers and invest in new and luxe houses. And make more money...
I am sorry but I don’t think them selling the site is going to work in your favour.I do hope I am wrong.🤞🏼
Get your contract out and read ALL of the small print! Don’t wait do it now and find out where you stand.
Hope it's doesn't become like in the states where financial institutions are buying up the trailer parks and worrying folk who live on them - grrr! Let's hope your new purchasers are people who appreciate the life and will want to do their best for you guys
If you were in the U.S. I’d be concerned that a developer would buy the site and build apartments on it because land is so valuable. I don’t know if the U.K. Has similar issues
Read up about TUPE if you’re worried about employment rights but might be an idea to sit tight and just see what happens . Don’t rush into feeling pressured to upgrade unless it suits you 🙏🏻
He should be protected by tupe
If the hallway is cold .. is that where your main entrance door is? Get it covered up with a thick blanket or rug ...
My old man had a similar issue and the new owner tried moving him from his pitch as it was a prime location just make sure your belt and braces with all that and a new ownership shouldnt make any difference to you
What rotten luck! Unfortunately you do not have the same rights with Holiday Parks as opposed to Residential Park Homes. Changes can happen fast. I think the site fees may go up with a new owner. Find out whats going on as you may need to flog your van sharpish. Will you get the six thousand pounds worth of van upgrades back if you must sell the van?
My pal was in a similar position, new owners, site upgraded, older vans given notice and off he was turfed. This is only going one way, it's a rare cash cow industry in today's world. I'd love to downsize to a nice park and l can afford to do anything l want but it doesn't make £ sense.