BUKDup Guides
Better questions. Clearer rental decisions.
Useful reading for UK static-caravan and holiday-lodge buyers and owners. No income promises. Just the numbers and checks worth understanding.
Buying a caravan
Can a static caravan pay for itself?
Sometimes. But the right question is whether the caravan can cover its annual ownership cost under sensible assumptions — not whether one good summer makes the numbers look attractive.
Read guideHoliday lodge income
How much can I earn renting a holiday lodge?
A lodge's gross booking income can be meaningful, but it is not the same as the amount left after site fees, cleaning, utilities, finance and quieter months.
Read guideHoliday-let break-even
How many bookings do I need to break even?
Break-even turns a vague income target into a practical question: how many bookings, weeks or occupied nights does this property need before it stops costing you money?
Read guideHoliday-let costs
How much are holiday-let site fees?
Site fees can be one of the biggest annual costs of a caravan or lodge. The important number is the full cost of keeping the property on the park — not only the headline pitch fee.
Read guideHoliday-let pricing
How do I price a holiday let?
Good pricing is not one number. It is a clear seasonal plan that helps the right guests book while still covering the costs and value of the property.
Read guideStatic caravan letting rules
Can I rent my static caravan?
Maybe — but confirm the right to let before modelling income. The answer depends on the park agreement, the caravan's status, insurance, finance and any local requirements.
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