Do you need a TV licence for a static caravan?
The owner’s home TV licence is valid for use in these types of holiday accommodation providing the home TV isn’t being never be used at the same time as that in the caravan.
The owner’s home TV licence is valid for use in these types of holiday accommodation providing the home TV isn’t being never be used at the same time as that in the caravan.
This will vary depending on the make, model and age of the static caravan as well as the park where the caravan is sited. Some second hand caravans can be bought sited for as little as £10,000, whereas brand new ones can cost £45,000 or more and holiday lodges can cost up to £500,000.
The cost to insure a caravan will vary from insurer to insurer and will depend on a number of factors, such as the make and model, the size and type of caravan, the value of the caravan and the park’s location.
This will depend on the park the static caravan is sited on and the build standard of the caravan.
Leisuredays insures holiday caravans up to 25 years old, which is proof they do last a good number of years. Some holiday parks have age limits, often 15 years after which you might have to replace your caravan. Some park operators do not have an age limit and allow you to stay on a pitch […]
There are many reasons why it’s important to insure your static caravan and protect your investment.
Owners of static caravans pay a contribution towards the business rates of the holiday park through site fees and therefore do not need to pay Council Tax.
‘Contents’ are covered under our static caravan, holiday lodge and chalet policy. ‘Contents’ refers to any items which are used specifically in your static caravan, holiday caravan or chalet, or which are equipment or accessories. This includes things such as gas bottles, pots and pans, gas barbecues, free standing furniture, garden furniture and other things […]
‘High risk items’ are not usually covered under our static caravan, holiday lodge and chalet policy. We can however cover ‘high risk items’ if your holiday caravan is your main residence and you have no other form of household insurance. ‘High risk items’ include jewellery, cameras, mp3 players, laptops, mobile phones and pedal cycles. For […]
‘Personal possessions’ are items you bring from home such as clothes, bed linen and toiletries. These items can be covered on our policy when in, on or about the static caravan, holiday lodge or chalet. Personal possessions are often covered by your home contents insurance policy. If you are unsure, it is worth checking your […]