I've helped thousands buy property - this is how to keep your dream holiday home from becoming a nightmare |
By Phil Spencer
Over the years, I’ve met thousands of people at different stages of their housing journey.
First-time buyers, downsizers, families stretching budgets, and retirees looking for somewhere to finally relax. And increasingly, I’ve spoken to caravan and lodge owners who thought they were buying exactly that.
For many, the appeal is obvious. A holiday lodge or caravan promises a place to switch off, return to familiar surroundings and enjoy some well-earned peace. Compared to bricks-and-mortar, it is often presented as a simpler, more affordable way to secure that lifestyle. But for a growing number of owners, the reality has been far more stressful than they ever expected.
What I hear again and again is that the true cost of ownership was not fully clear at the point of purchase, and new research from LodgesandCaravans.forsale backs that up.
Around a third of owners say key terms were not........