What Happens When You Sell a Holiday Home on a Park?

There is no single park-wide process

Selling a static caravan or lodge on a holiday park is not identical to selling a house. The unit may belong to you, but its position on the pitch is governed by an agreement with the park. A buyer who wants the home to remain there will usually need to understand and accept a park arrangement of their own.

Processes vary. Some operators provide a resale service; others permit owners to find a buyer privately; some agreements address removal from the park. Read your contract and speak to the operator before advertising so you can describe the sale route honestly.

A typical sequence

The sequence below is a useful planning tool, not a universal legal procedure. The park may combine or reorder stages, and an off-park sale can be very different. Ask who is responsible for each step and when money changes hands.

• Review your pitch licence, park rules and ownership documents.
• Contact the park and ask for its current sale process and charges.
• Choose an allowed route: private sale, park-assisted sale or removal.
• Find a buyer and disclose accurate home and pitch information.
• Complete any park buyer-approval step required by the agreement.
• Resolve outstanding fees, commission or transfer charges.
• Arrange the incoming owner’s agreement where applicable.
• Document payment, keys, contents, meter readings and handover.

Private sale and park involvement

In a private sale you can market the home and speak to buyers yourself where your agreement allows it. That does not remove the park from the process. The operator may need to approve the incoming owner, issue a new licence or confirm that the unit can remain on the pitch. Ask the park to explain its requirements before taking a non-refundable deposit.

Avoid telling buyers that they will automatically inherit your pitch fee or agreement. Their terms may differ, and they should obtain them directly from the park. A buyer’s uncertainty about future costs can cause a sale to collapse late in the process.

Commission, transfer charges and outstanding fees

Your agreement should explain any park commission or fees that can arise, how they are calculated and what service the park provides. Request a written statement for the proposed sale route. A fee for using a park sales service may differ from a charge associated with a private transfer; do not assume the same percentage or condition applies everywhere.

Settle or clearly allocate unpaid pitch fees, utilities and other charges before completion. Ask whether prepaid fees are refunded, transferred or handled another way. Record the position in the sale paperwork so the buyer and park have the same understanding.

What if the buyer does not keep the pitch?

A sale of the unit for removal raises practical questions: who organises and pays for disconnection, lifting, transport and any required pitch restoration? Your agreement may address timing and removal costs. Obtain quotes rather than assuming the home can be moved easily or cheaply, especially if decking or access is complicated.

Age, size or condition may affect whether another park will accept the unit. Do not promise relocation until a destination park and competent transporter have confirmed what is feasible.

A calm handover

Once the park’s requirements and payment conditions are met, document what is included and the date responsibility passes. Give the new owner keys, manuals and relevant service details. Tell insurers and utility providers as appropriate. Keep copies of the sale agreement, park confirmation and payment record.

If you are unsure about a contract clause, significant fee or ownership issue, seek professional advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice about your particular agreement.