Can we live in a caravan?

[BlownIt23]

Hello Everyone,

DH and I are thinking about buying a static caravan in Dumfries & Galloway, initially for holidays but, as we’re both in our 50’s, we’re thinking about relocating up there in a couple of years time to live and work until we retire.

My question is do any Mumsnetters in the area live in caravans full time? The site we’d like to buy on has an 11 month season which means we have to be away from the caravan for 1 month every year. We also need a different residential address as the caravan can’t be classed as a permanent residence. I’m wondering how do people get round these restrictions and what do they use as a residential address elsewhere when they’re living in the caravan? Also, if you’re using a relative’s address would that affect their Council Tax/any benefits etc?

We could never afford to buy a house or get a mortgage but we have enough to buy a fairly newish static and live there as long as we both worked part time.

Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA

@numbereightyone we’ve looked into buying a house but we can’t get a mortgage and with the amount of money we have we definitely can’t afford to buy one outright. That’s why we’re thinking about a caravan as we can afford to buy one outright so we’d just have dire fees to pay.

@mustbemad17 that’s exactly what we’re looking for your grandparents sound like they’re on a great site.

@June1966 you’ve got a point there I think. We’re not all in a position to buy or own a house, living in a caravan (especially with all the mod cons they have now) is an ideal option

@piffpaffpoff thank you, all the sites we’ve looked at so far have a 20 year limit which would take us into our mid ‘70s. The vans we’re looking at are very modern with central heating and double glazing, as well as ensures etc (how posh eh haha)

Myddognearlyatethedeliveryman Haha watch this space! It’s the only way we can afford to get a home of our own. Who knows, we might end up being neighbours haha

As long as you like chickens - I have plans!!

@myddognearlyatethedeliveryman sounds intriguing