Static Caravan site fees
How much will it cost me? Just like owning a car, there are some additional running costs that you’ll need to budget for when owning a Holiday Home.
Ways to buy with Away Resorts
There are a few ways you can buy with us and it’s personal to you and your preferences. Our friendly team will talk you through all the options possible and make you feel at ease with your purchase.
There are three key things to consider when buying: your holiday home purchase, your pitch fees and your running costs. Our friendly advisors will run through the options available to you and make sure it’s right.
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Buying considerations |
What is this? |
Personal savings or loan (cash or privately financed) |
Financed through Away Resorts (subject to approval)* |
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Holiday Home Deposit |
A small deposit to secure your holiday home |
PAID IN FULL |
Minimum 10% of your holiday home price |
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Holiday Home Monthly Payments |
If financing, you’ll need to consider affordable monthly payments |
9.9% APR |
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Pitch Fees |
An annual fee to cover things such as landscaping, security, park maintenance/improvements |
Pay in full, charged annually |
Pay in full, charged annually |
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Running Costs |
Much like you have in your own home, examples of these are costs are water charges, gas and electricity |
Quarterly or monthly payments |
Quarterly or monthly payments |
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Sublet to help offset your running costs |
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*Terms and conditions apply. Away Resorts works with trusted finance houses including Santander. ^ Earnings vary depending on weeks and dates provided, terms apply.
Optional subletting to offset running costs
Over 1,000 owners choose to let their holiday home with us each year, using this income to help pay towards their running costs and pitch fees. And they do it all hassle free!
Read on to find out more…
How does it work?
Earn income effortlessly to help cover your pitch fees or running costs. Simply provide us with the keys to your holiday home for as many breaks as you wish, and we’ll rent it out to likeminded holidaymakers. ^ This way you can earn a portion of the rental income while we cover all the hard work.
What are the benefits?
- Guaranteed income when you give selected peak school holiday weeks
- A range of offers you can pick from in exchange for a minimum no. of peak weeks
- A friendly team to help you with any questions
- We do all the marketing, cleaning, key handing and checking in guests including making sure your holiday home is ready for your return when you visit.
What if we want to change our minds?
If you want to change your minds on the breaks, we give you our owner portal will allow you to see the weeks you’ve given us and just a quick note to the team will allow you to request a change. They’ll confirm whether your holiday home is booked or not and do their best to fulfil your request.
I have some more questions
Our friendly team will talk you through the subletting scheme and the weeks that you may want to provide us. Your earnings will be dependent on the grade and age of the holiday home you’re buying and they’ll help you understand what you will or could earn to help you buy or afford your holiday home.
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Pitch fees for caravans and lodges
These are dependent on size and location of the pitch. There is an annual pitch fee that is paid by all holiday home owners and covers the following:
What your pitch fees cover:
- Up to 8 owners’ passes which give you FREE access to and use of the park’s fantastic facilities (some extra activities carry a small charge)
- As many visits as you like to our family entertainment venues to enjoy our fabulous stage shows, cabarets, dancing and other organised events
- Membership of our brilliant children’s clubs for the younger ones
- Exclusive owners’ parties and events throughout the season
- Use of the park 12 months of the year, all year round (this applies to selected parks if you buy an extension to the standard 10 month agreement. Please note all on-park facility opening times are subject to change).
We also carry out a range of services for you, all covered by the pitch fee:
- Park landscaping and gardening services
- Refuse disposal
- Road and drainage maintenance
- Park street lighting
- Park security systems
Excluding Retallack Resort & Spa.
Holiday Home Charges at Retallack Resort
At Retallack Resort & Spa you will be charged a service charge and easement fee. The easement fees are fixed amounts, but your service charge will depend on the size and location of your holiday home. All this will be explained to you when you visit resort.
Your service charge at Retallack covers provision of:
- The resort facilities including watersports, FlowRider, ESYA Spa, Leisure club and Lookout Bar & Eatery[1]
- Park landscaping and gardening services
- Refuse disposal
- Road and drainage maintenance
- Park street lighting
- Park security systems
If you make an investment purchase and opt for our fixed return option, all additional charges are included for the term of the investment.
[1] Additional charges will apply to use some facilities and for bookable activities and services