How to Sell Your Holiday Lodge
Thinking about selling your holiday lodge? Selling privately can be a great way to reach buyers actively looking for a pre-owned lodge, but there are a few important things to check before you advertise.
Established in 2013, Just Lodges For Sale helps private owners advertise their holiday lodges for sale across the UK and connect directly with potential buyers.
Check Your Licence Agreement
Before advertising your lodge, read your Licence Agreement and speak to your park owner or manager.
Check whether you can sell your lodge privately on its existing pitch, whether the park needs to approve the new owner and whether any transfer fee, commission or other charge will be payable when you sell.
You should also confirm the remaining licence period, as this is important information for prospective buyers.
Set a Realistic Asking Price
Consider the age, make, model and condition of your lodge, its location on the park, remaining licence period, annual pitch fees and any valuable extras such as decking or a hot tub.
It's also worth comparing your lodge with similar pre-owned lodges currently for sale and the cost of buying a new lodge on the same park.
Get Your Lodge Ready for Sale
First impressions count, particularly when buyers are browsing online.
Give the lodge a thorough clean, clear away clutter and make the interior feel light and welcoming. Outside, clean the windows and decking, tidy the surrounding area and make sure any outdoor furniture is looking its best.
You want prospective buyers to be able to imagine enjoying the lodge themselves.
Take Great Photographs
Good photographs can make a huge difference to the number of people who click on your advert.
Choose a bright day, open curtains and blinds, turn on lights in darker rooms and make sure everything is clean and tidy. Make the beds, clear away clutter and, yes, make sure the toilet seat is down before photographing the bathroom!
Include photographs of the exterior, decking, living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and any particularly attractive views.
All photographs must be taken in landscape (horizontal) orientation. Portrait photographs cannot be accepted by the property portals, so remember to turn your phone sideways before taking your pictures.
Give Buyers the Information They Need
A detailed advert can help attract more serious buyers and reduce unnecessary questions.
Make sure you include important information such as the lodge make and model, age, size, asking price, annual pitch fees, licence end date, park opening season, whether pets are permitted, whether subletting is allowed and what's included in the sale.
Respond Quickly to Enquiries
Once your lodge is advertised, respond to enquiries promptly. Buyers may be considering several lodges, so being available to answer questions and arrange viewings can make a real difference.
When you find a buyer, contact your park and follow the resale and ownership transfer procedure set out in your Licence Agreement.
Ready to Sell Your Holiday Lodge?
We’ll showcase your lodge to people actively searching for pre-owned holiday lodges for sale across the UK, with enquiries sent directly to you.
Click here to view our advertising packages, find out what’s included and complete our simple online form to advertise your holiday lodge for sale.
Once we receive your details, we’ll take care of creating your advert and getting your lodge in front of potential buyers.
