The useful answer depends on what you are selling. A caravan with permission to stay on a holiday park is a different proposition from the same unit being bought for removal. Before comparing prices, establish which type of sale each figure represents.
This is the type of offer we provide at Sell My Static. We arrange and pay for UK collection and removal, so you don’t have to organise the transport yourself. Our selling process explains what happens from your first enquiry to payment and collection.
Your original purchase price may have covered delivery, siting, connections, decking and other extras. It records what you bought at the time, but it does not establish what another buyer will pay now.
An on-pitch asking price may reflect the opportunity to use the caravan at that park. The remaining licence period, annual fees, facilities and approval arrangements all matter to the prospective owner. An attractive pitch has value to that buyer only if they can keep using it.
An offer for collection concerns the caravan leaving its current location. The buyer considers its condition, resale prospects and the costs of collecting and preparing it. They are not buying the right to occupy your pitch.
This explains why two apparently similar caravans can be advertised at very different prices. Check the selling arrangement before treating either as a useful comparison.
Start with the full make, model and approximate year. A manufacturer's plate, purchase invoice or brochure can help identify a caravan when the model name is unclear.
Condition needs more than a description such as “good for its age”. Tell the buyer about leaks, damp, soft floors, damaged panels and any problems with the chassis. Include photos of the affected areas and mention repairs already carried out.
Size and specification also help identify the likely buyer: bedrooms, layout, heating and glazing can all matter. Keep a separate list of extras so everyone knows what is included.
Finally, explain where the caravan is and how it can be reached. Decking, narrow access, nearby units or a park's removal restrictions can affect the work required to collect it.
Age alone is not enough to decide. Condition, specification and the work needed to move it all affect whether a buyer can make an offer.
We buy static caravans of any age and condition. Send us an accurate description before spending money on major improvements. A refurbishment may cost more than it adds to an offer.
A headline price is only part of the comparison. Check any separate park charges, outstanding site fees and finance, along with what happens to decking or other additions.
Ask for an offer and any costs in writing. Compare the amount left after your obligations, the likely timing and the work you would need to arrange. Our selling and removal costs guide explains what to ask.
Send us the make, model, approximate year, dimensions, location and photos inside and outside. Include known faults and any information from your park about removal.
We'll respond within 24 hours and make an offer once we have enough information. Photos are usually sufficient to begin; we may need a visit for a closer assessment.
The valuation is free. If you accept, we arrange free UK collection, with funds clearing at sign-over, usually before loading.
Please mention any outstanding finance or site fees when you enquire. These are accounted for in our valuation, and site fees remain your responsibility. Our guide to selling and removal costs explains the questions to check before you decide.
