My family live in a static caravan – we don’t have to pay council tax, it’s great if you can’t get on the housing ladder
A MUM-OF-THREE has shared the benefits of living full-time in a static caravan – a great option for those struggling to get on the housing market.
As a growing number of Brits are finding it close to impossible to buy their first property, mum Kate shared how she’s found the best alternative.
Together with her partner Mark, Kate lives in a static caravan with their three children – Jack, Fred and Ivy, lovingly grouped as the ”Caravan Winkles”.
After ditching the ‘traditional route’ and opting to move into a caravan site, Kate has been very open about the daily life on the family’s TikTok page, @thechartersvan.
And it seems that there are more than just a few pros to this, for instance, saving money on council tax.
Sharing her experience so far, the mum-of-three went on: ”If you are a first-time buyer and you are struggling to get on the housing market because the mortgages are so expensive and deposits are so expensive, buy a static caravan,
”They’re a lot cheaper.”
Whilst many may think of this more affordable alternative with some scepticism, Kate insisted that a static caravan can last as long as any other house – if looked after.
”It’s more fun – and you can be in such a wonderful place like this,” said the mum whilst showing the green landscape in the background.
According to Kate, whose TikTok page has won the family-of-five more than 200 followers, the rent works out to be roughly £300 a month, with water included.
There, she added, are also no strings attached.
”If you just decide you want to f**k off or you can now afford to get a house, you would have this as an asset that you can let out and make money from.”
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The mum-of-three added that typically a ”good” static caravan will set you back by £35k – which is also just the deposit for the average house in the UK.
”Nowadays the interest rate is SO high that you end up paying back masses and must hold a full-time position in order to renew OR just pay it every month. It’s just not sustainable.
” I don’t pay council tax as we have a separate registered address (as you need on a holiday site) that is liable for council tax.”
It seems that Kate’s video and nomad lifestyle have inspired many, as viewers flocked to comments to share their thoughts.
One said: ”I’ve been looking into this for years but can’t find anywhere that takes on residential all year round locally.”
Another penned: ”I would love to buy a caravan but I don’t even have that money. wish I could just rent one.”
Someone else wrote: ”All of my local sites are over 55’s so as a 28 year old – can’t do it. considering narrow boats now instead!”