Longmeadows Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the park open each year?
- When is the park closed?
- Can I visit my Holiday Home when the park is closed?
- How much is the Park Fee?
- When do I pay the Park Fee?
- Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
- How much are the local rates, levied by the council?
- What other costs apply?
- Is there adequate security, especially when the Park is closed?
- What warranty is there on the Holiday Home?
- Can I rent out my Holiday Home?
- Do I need a permanent address for post etc?
- Are dogs allowed on the Park?
- How many years can I keep my Holiday Home on the Park?
Answers
1. How long is the park open each year?
11 months (48 weeks) new development.
2. When is the park closed?
From 7th January to 6th February.
3. Can I visit my Holiday Home when the park is closed?
Yes – but you cannot stay overnight.
4. How much is the Park Fee?
2007 park fee on the existing park is £1320 per annum.
2007 park fee on the newly developed park will be around £1750 per annum.
This will include parking bays and garden plots.
5. When do I pay the Park Fee?
Before the 1st February each year.
6. Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
Yes – for the remainder of the current season.
7. How much are the local rates, levied by the council?
We expect each Holiday Home owner will pay approximately £120.00 in July each year.
8. What other costs apply?
Insurance – according to reinstatment value.
Bottled Gas – from reception and delivered daily.
Electricity – metered to each holiday home, individually.
TV Licence – you DO NOT need a TV licence, if you have one at your residential address.
9. Is there adequate security, especially when the Park is closed?
Yes – we have a Park Warden and Park Patrol and each Holiday Home is fitted with a Ramtech alarm system.
10. What warranty is there on the Holiday Home?
There is 12 months warranty on all new Holiday Homes from hand over date and 3 months warranty on all pre-owned Holiday Homes.
11. Can I rent out my Holiday Home?
No – our park is exclusive to our Holiday Home owners and their immediate family.
12. Do I need a permanent address for post etc?
Yes – but your post may be directed to the park.
13. Are dogs allowed on the Park?
Yes – but they must be kept on a lead and registered at the Longmeadows office.
14. How many years can I keep my Holiday Home on the Park?
15 years from date of manufacture and thereafter year on year at the Park Directors discretion.