My family live in a static caravan – we save loads of money on bills & it’s great if you can’t get on the housing ladder
A MUM-OF-THREE has shared the benefits of living in a static caravan and how it's a great option for up to 12 months 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 for her.
And it seems that there are more than just a few pros to this, for instance - if you buy a static caravan as a holiday dwelling but have a permanent registered address, Kate says in her circumstance you can saving money on bill such as water and council tax.
According to Kate the reason she doesn't have to fork out for council tax is because she has a registered address away from her holiday caravan and unlike residential permanent static caravans or park homes, suggests she pays council tax on that registered home instead of her caravan rental.
On the site she is currently staying, Kate says she can be there 10.5 months of the year.
On her Welsh holiday site, water is also included with her monthly pitch rental of around £300.
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 there 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.
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.''
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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!''