Static caravans are the perfect solution for temporary accommodation should your house become inhabitable for a long period of time. Whether by choice due to home renovations or unexpectedly after a disaster, this blog discusses the advantages and considerations of using a static caravan as temporary accommodation. We’ll also explain how easy it is to sell your static caravan to UK Caravans Direct once you no longer need it.
Why Choose a Static Caravan for Temporary Accommodation?
If you’re planning on renovating your home, using a static caravan as an alternate living arrangement for you and your family has many benefits. By moving out of your home, you won’t have to worry about planning the project around your family, allowing you to complete your renovation quickly and efficiently. Living onsite in a static caravan offers the ideal blend of keeping your family out of the way and being close enough to oversee what’s going on.
Although a very different circumstance to renovating your home, a static caravan can provide the same benefits if your home has been subject to an unexpected disaster. Depending on the damage caused, you may be in need of a temporary kitchen, bathroom or place to sleep. A static caravan allows you to live between your home and temporary accommodation whilst any essential repair work is completed.
Things to Consider When Buying a Static Caravan for Temporary Use
Size, Layout and Amenities
The first thing you need to think about is how many people will be living in your static caravan and what is needed to make it a comfortable experience for everyone involved. How many bedrooms and bathrooms you will need to avoid any recurring arguments is always a good place to start.
Utility Connections
Before deciding where your static caravan will be placed, you will need to assess the accessibility of your water, electricity and drain connections. This is essential to avoid additional costs for any extra infrastructure that might be needed to get your static caravan connected.
Legal Requirements
Whilst most local authorities will permit you to keep a static caravan within the grounds of your property without any planning permission (as long as it’s not being used for commercial purposes), we would still recommend that you check for any restrictions and regulations before purchasing one.
Caravan Insurance
Just like home insurance, getting insurance for your static caravan is non-negotiable. You will need a policy that covers both the static caravan and its contents, protecting you in case of damage or theft.
Selling Your Static Caravan Once You’re Done
When you’re ready to move back into your home and your temporary accommodation is no longer needed, it couldn’t be easier to sell your static caravan to UK Caravans Direct. Our simple three-step process is quick, safe and efficient:
Step 1: Valuation
Enter your static caravan’s details into our online form and we’ll consider the make, model, age and condition before making a fair and competitive market valuation. We will then reach out to you with an offer to buy your static caravan there and then.
Step 2: Collection
Once the necessary paperwork has been signed, we will confirm a date for collection and arrange transport for your static caravan to be collected. Our nationwide team of transporters can collect from anywhere in the UK.
Step 3: Payment
Once the collection has been scheduled, we will pay a £500 deposit for your static caravan, with the rest being transferred to you on the day of collection.
If you have a static caravan that you no longer need, sell it to UK Caravans Direct today.