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Subject Topic: How do I find a pitch Post Reply Post New Topic
31/10/2023 at 4:46pm
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Hi I am looking to buy my first static and I have seen one I really like but I don’t know how to go about finding a caravan park with available pitches I was thinking Norfolk .
Can anyone give me any pointers
Thankyou
Allison


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Most sites will only allow statics bought from them

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2023 Swift Archway Woodford, MK3 Kuga ST Line X 190 ps AWD Auto
Now 52 years Caravanning completed.


31/10/2023 at 6:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Arboleas on 31/10/2023
Hi I am looking to buy my first static and I have seen one I really like but I don’t know how to go about finding a caravan park with available pitches I was thinking Norfolk .
Can anyone give me any pointers
Thankyou
Allison



Do NOT, repeat NOT, buy or commit to buying a static until you have a pitch to put it on.
Parks that allow you bring on a static from another park are very rare.
Parks that allow you to bring on a static that you have purchased independently are so rare as to be non-existant.
The most important thing is to find a park with available pitches that you like, then think about the static - if you have your heart set on a particular make/model/type there is a good chance that the Park will be able to offer something very similar.
If you are completely new to the static caravan world, then carry out a lot of research, consider what type of park you want, and make sure that you receive, read and fully understand the contract before you commit to anything.
ADDED:
If the static you have seen is from a dealer, the dealers often know which parks may have availability; they tell you the park, you go and talk to the park, then the park orders and sites the static for you.


via mobile 31/10/2023 at 6:49pm
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Thankyou that is really helpful


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Also make doubly sure of the terms of the contract.
If you're looking at living in it year round a lot of sites are 10 months maximum!


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31/10/2023 at 10:35pm
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The OP did not give any indication of intending to live in it all year, but if residential use is the intention, essential checks are a lot more than just whether the site is open for 12 months.


31/10/2023 at 11:10pm
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I must agree with what others have said. Always find the site first, never ever buy a static before you have somewhere to put it. Without a site to put it on a static is virtually worthless, and most sites won't touch a static that they haven't sold to you.


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Best Regards,
Colin


02/11/2023 at 4:27pm
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Bear in mind too that you have to pay 'ground rent', our residential site costs us £242 a month on top of council tax, utilities etc.



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