Tractor_Saint
The absolute key thing to investigate when buying a static holiday caravan is the contract that the park offers you.
You will be wanting to get some years' worth of enjoyment from your purchase, so you need to check the length of tenure. 10 years has been the norm over recent years, but you could find some particularly favourable terms at the moment, given that many parks have some empty pitches.
How much is the pitch fee and what does it include? What are the factors that govern pitch fee increases? Are you happy with those?
Are you able to sell the caravan privately at the end of your stay on park? (I know you're not thinking about this now, but people do get in difficulty over it, especially the park's commission on the sale)
Are you happy with the length of the season?
Are there any restrictions on buying products from third parties (eg bottled gas)?
You appear to accept that the caravan will depreciate, but bear in mind that, like a car, this is heaviest at the start of its life (if buying new).
I really don't want any of the foregoing to be off-putting, but these are some areas that people kick themselves for not confirming at the outset.
If you go ahead, I hope you and the family have a great time.
