Are you thinking of selling your static caravan and want to know ‘how much is my static caravan worth?’ Well, you are in the right place, we do not only help you sell your caravan, but we will give you all the information and guidance to help you understand how we have arrived at your valuation.
There are many reasons why you might have decided to sell your caravan, but ultimately you have decided that it’s time to sell and you want to get a quick and easy valuation now! There is a lot of information out there that can tell you how to buy a static caravan but when it comes to wanting to sell one, the information is sparse.
That’s why we are here we can tell you how to sell you caravan and how we have reached your valuation price. So how do we calculate the value of your static?
How is the value calculated?
There are several factors that help us dictate your valuation price, ranging from the condition of the static itself, the features that are included, it’s size and any outstanding finance or previous insurance claims. All these factors are taken into consideration to help us, help you. Therefore, we ask that you give us as much information as possible so we can be as accurate as we can with your valuation.
The exterior condition
You can always tell a static caravan that is in good condition by its exterior. Generally, if it is clean on the outside, it indicates that it is well looked after and therefore this can help you potentially gain a higher valuation. Another factor that is considered is the condition of the chassis, located underneath the caravan. In most cases they don’t seem to be treated, as they are often forgotten about. However, they can corrode overtime due to the location of most statics being on the coast but this is rare.
Do not worry if the person who is valuing your caravan has a close look at the exterior as this is normal and they are only gathering as much information as they can in order to give you an accurate valuation.
The interior condition
The person conducting your valuation will take a close look at the inside of your caravan because the interior of the caravan is considered as a high selling point for other potential buyers and therefore you may need to go into detail about any existing or changed features.
In some cases static owners buy, then make their own interior design modifications to help the environment feel more homely when they come to stay. This is therefore an important factor as it will be unique to this specific static, the same model and type will not have these features. However, as more changes are made the likelihood of damage to have occurred is higher, so the person valuing will take care when inspecting the interior, looking for any damage or imperfections.
This is nothing to stress over as we know more than most that a static caravan being sold will not be in the same condition as when it was first bought.
Interior features
When you buy a static caravan, every single home is different, they come with different modifications, upgrades, built in appliances and more. Some common interior features that can see your static caravan valuation increase is double glazed windows and central heating. These things are seen as desirable features when it comes to valuing your static. They help save on bills and can be good during the winter season. If your caravan contains any of these features, then be sure to point them out if they haven’t been noted down already.
Previous insurance claims
It is more wise than not to insure your caravan when you first get it if it doesn’t come with any cover at all. They can be unpredictable and if you are not planning on staying their all year round then issues might occur when you are not present, unaware to your knowledge.
When the person is valuing the caravan, they will ask if you have made any previous claims on the home so they get a full understanding of any previous issues that have been fixed or whether your static is all clear and has been perfectly healthy since you made your purchase.
Outstanding finance
More often than not customers purchase their static caravans using a finance package, either from a holiday park or private selling company. Having outstanding finance can sometimes affect the valuation that is given – but don’t worry!
We can give you all the advice you need when it comes to selling with outstanding finance as well as benefitting from the sale. All we need to know to help you is the amount of outstanding finance that is still owed. We can then offer you the right price and keep you protected throughout the process.
The size of the static caravan
Our final factor, effecting your valuation is the actual size of your static. The number of bedrooms can determine a multitude of factors and therefore can help use place the right price for your product. There can be anything from 2 – 4 bedrooms within a static traditionally and therefore can determine a large range for your valuation price. As much as the size and number of bedrooms may be obvious to the valuer, feel free to add any additional information you see fit- more information is always better than less!
How to get a valuation?
Now you know how we dictate the price we can give you, let me explain the three easy steps on how we can give you your quick valuation today and answer the ultimate question, ‘how much is my static caravan worth?’
1. Step one
Fill in the quick and easy valuation form with as much detail as you see required, within the category of information we ask for. The whole form takes less than five minutes to complete. We will then review this information when it has been submitted to us and guarantee to contact you within 7 days.
2. Step two
Next, we will contact you to arrange an appointment to come out and physically view your static to ensure all the information you provided matches the quote we have given you already. This original valuation will stand as long as the caravan is in the condition you stated it is in.
3. Step three
If you accept the offer, we have given then we can discuss payment options with you. We will also help organise the safe disconnection and collection of your static, making it hassle free for you!
How much has your caravan depreciated?
There are several answers to this question and to be truthful I don’t think anybody could really tell you an exact figure for ‘how much my static caravan is worth’ and its depreciation, but like anything of value it depreciates at a certain rate over time. However, what we do know for sure is that newer caravans depreciate quicker than older ones. Therefore, whether you’re thinking of buying to sell in the future, a used or older caravan option might be more beneficial.
Overall, there are many factors that could seem to make your caravan depreciate quicker, for example if you bought it from a holiday park directly, we tend to add in certain extra features such as TV aerials, Steps/ramps and even site fees for a certain length of time, so you feel more at home on our site. All of this has either been used or can’t be sold with the static when it comes to selling back or to a different company and so your valuation at point of sale will be less than what you originally bought it at.
So, if you’re wondering ‘how much is my static caravan worth’, then why not use our online valuation tool to find out quickly and easily what our experts say.