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The true cost, before you enquire
Site fees rise, utilities add up and holiday homes usually fall in value. These two tools put those facts in front of you while you can still change your mind.
True ownership cost calculator
Your figures
Start with the pre-filled example, then replace each number with the real figures a park gives you.
Ask for the last five years of actual increases.
Rates, waste, storage, winter drain-down.
Be conservative. Most holiday caravans depreciate.
Optional, and only if subletting is allowed in writing.
Your estimate over 10 years
- Site fees, with increases compounded
- £56,601
- Insurance, utilities, maintenance and other
- £16,000
- Total ongoing costs
- £72,601
- Total cash outlay, including purchase
- £107,601
- Less expected resale value
- -£9,000
- Estimated net cost
- £98,601
- Average cost per year
- £9,860
What stands out
- Your site fee would reach about £6,981 in year 10 at the increase rate you entered.
- Expected depreciation across the period is about £26,000.
- Ongoing costs make up 67 per cent of your total outlay.
Estimates only. This is not financial advice. Rules, charges and increases vary by park and can change. Always confirm every figure in writing with the park before you commit.
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