Costa Blanca Caravans & Mobile Homes For Sale

New & Resale Caravans and Mobile homes for sale on the Costa Blanca, Spain in the areas of Benidorm, Torrevieja, Alicante, Albatera and throughout the Valencia region…

How to buy a caravan or mobile home on the Costa Blanca

Buying and owning a caravan or mobile home on the Costa Blanca is an exciting prospect and many (particularly us Brits!) do this by the 1000’s every year. With popular resorts such as Benidorm, Torrevieja and Alicante in this region, it’s no surprise to find that the Costa Blanca alongside the Costa del Sol are the 2 most popular places to buy.

We can all get carried away with the dreamy thoughts of having the freedom to holiday throughout the year or soaking up the daily sun as a resident caravan owner. So, we thought we’d provide a bit of guidance to ensure you’re following the correct process when looking to buy a caravan or mobile home:

What’s the process of buying a caravan or mobile home for sale on the Costa Blanca?

Buying a Caravan or Mobile Home on the Costa Blanca is as straightforward as buying a Caravan in any other area of Spain. In fact, buying a caravan in the UK pretty much follows the exact same process. And, this can be achieved easily by following the steps below:

1. Firstly, find your perfect caravan or mobile home for sale in your favourite area of the Costa Blanca.
2. Secondly, view the caravan or mobile home and if you like it negotiate the selling price.
3. As soon as you’ve found the ideal caravan and agreed a price, place a small deposit (usually 10% of the agreed selling price) But, pay this into a bank account with the sellers name and request a copy of ID from them. In addition, request a copy of a receipt for paid site fees to the campsite with their name on it. At the same time, request a receipt and an inventory of all items included in the sale.
4. Agree a handover date (the date to complete on the sale).
5. Upon the handover date you’ll pay the remaining balance and visit the campsite office to change plot rental details. But, before paying the final balance, check to ensure that all items on the inventory still match. Once you’re happy, pay the remaining balance (into the same bank you paid the deposit). And, don’t forget to ask for a receipt!.
6. Finally, take your keys and enjoy your new caravan or mobile home!

Do you need a Solicitor to buy a caravan in Spain ?

No, you’ll find that a sales contract outlining the purchase details is sufficient enough to verify a sale. And without the need for a solicitor. Sales are generally conducted between the buyer and seller or sometimes through a 3rd party or agent.

Conclusion

This information is to be used as a guide only (for a private sale) and you should conduct your purchase however you see fit, and If you’re not comfortable buying privately, there’s a number of caravan sales agents on the Costa Blanca who can walk you through a purchase. Furthermore, there’s also a number of campsites and residential parks who sell their own caravans and conduct the sales process ‘in-house’.

You don’t need to use a solicitor. However, some people feel more comfortable using one. That said, If you’re buying directly from a campsite/mobile home park or through an agent a legal service is generally provided by them.

The 2 most important things to consider when searching for caravans and mobile homes for sale on the Costa Blanca

Now you know the basics of the actual buying process, let’s take a look at the 2 most important things to consider to when buying a Caravan or Mobile Home on the Costa Blanca in Spain:

1. Touring Caravan, Fixed Caravan (with an awning) Mobile Home or Residential Park Home?
2. Which area of the Costa Blanca do you want to search for Caravans & Mobile Homes for sale?

1. Touring Caravan, Fixed Caravan (with an awning) Mobile Home or Residential Park Home?

In short, this choice comes down to a few of factors – Are you looking to live on a campsite all year or just use it as an holiday home? Do you want to be part of a an ex-pat community of retirees? Or maybe you’re looking for days full of fun in the sun on a holiday park?. For Comparison, we’ll take a look at what each option offers, based on the assumption the caravan is already sited on a Costa Blanca Campsite:

• Touring Caravan
• Fixed Caravan with Awning
• Mobile Home
• Residential Park Home

Touring Caravan

Fixed Caravan with Awning

Mobile Home

Residential Park Home

2. Which area of the Costa Blanca do you want to search for Caravans & Mobile Homes for sale?

Locations, Campsite site fees, Annual running costs, Facilities & Reviews

In effect, searching for a caravan or mobile home for sale on the Costa Blanca is only one part of the journey. Aside from finding the perfect caravan for sale you’ll also need to consider the locations on offer, the annual site fees, the annual running costs. In addition, you’ll also want know the campsite facilities and reviews from customers or residents who live on a campsite full time.

Such is the importance of finding the ideal location, we’d consider this the first step but you’ll more than likely already have a broad area in mind. Start by narrowing this down to one specific area so that you can focus on what type of Caravans or Mobile Homes are typically coming up for sale in that area. After that, you can see what’s affordable and what fits your criteria.

In general and much like any other region of Spain, different areas of the Costa Blanca command different sales prices. As such, you’ll find that areas such as Benidorm & the Alicante area have Caravans & Mobile Homes for sale at higher prices. Whereas Albatera and the Torrevieja area have more affordable options available. In reality, this is purely down to the popularity of the resort, supply and demand and a large insurgence of retired ex-pats who have moved from the UK to live on a campsite all year.

We know that Searching for the perfect location can be overwhelming so we’ve put together some useful information for each of the most popular resorts on the Costa Blanca to help you decide:

1. Alicante
2. Albatera
3. Albir
4. Altea
5. Benidorm
6. Bigastro
7. Denia
8. El Campello
9. Finestrat
10. Guardamar del Segura
11. Moraira
12. Javea
13. Pinoso
14. Santa Pola
15. Torrevieja
16. Torre de la Horadada
17. Villajoyosa

Faq’s & Buying Tips

Tips for finding the best caravans & mobiles homes for sale on the Costa Blanca, annual running costs & FAQ’s about the legalities of living on a campsite in Spain

As exciting as it may seem, there’s a few important questions that will pop up when searching for caravans & mobile homes for sale on the Costa Blanca. Things such as the cost of buying a caravan or mobile home, the annual running costs and the best campsites. As well as the legalities when planning to live as a Resident on a Campsite in Spain.

We don’t have all of the answers but we’ll try our best to guide you through some of the most frequently asked questions. Moreover, we’ll even throw in our own tips to help you on your journey:

• FAQ’s
• Buying Tips

FAQ’s

Undoubtedly, you’ve have lot’s of questions to ask if you’re considering buying a caravan or mobile home on the Costa Blanca. But, as most of these have already been answered we thought it would be beneficial to compile a list of the 5 most common FAQ’s for you to browse through:

1. How much does it cost to buy a caravan or mobile home on the Costa Blanca?
2. Can I live on a Costa Blanca Campsite full time (all year round)?
3. What are the running costs associated with living on a Costa Blanca Campsite or Residential Mobile Home Park?
4. Which area of the Costa Blanca has the best Campsites & Holiday Parks?
5. Where can I find the best Residential Mobile Home Parks on the Costa Blanca?

1. How much does it cost to buy a caravan or mobile home on the Costa Blanca?

A tricky question to answer but one that mainly comes down to the type of caravan or mobile home you’re looking to buy. As you’d expect, a Mobile Home for sale on the Costa Blanca would cost significantly more than a Caravan or Caravan with Awning. But, to compare them ‘like for like’ would be inaccurate.

Therefore, to create an accurate example, we’ll break it down into each caravan category and provide example for you to use:

Touring Caravans for sale

Prices for a Touring Caravan for sale on the Costa Blanca (or anywhere in Spain) would be similar to the UK market. This is because you’ll find that most of the caravans for sale that can still be towed are UK registered vans and are generally newer in age.

Because of this, the prices vary massively because it comes down to the age, spec and size but expect to pay in the region of £10,000 to £20,000 for a decent example.

Caravans with a fixed Awning for sale

Given that these are the cheapest of all the options, a touring caravan with awning for sale on the Costa Blanca is cheaper (and most popular) for a number of reasons:

• Firstly, the caravans are older models and aren’t meant for touring with anymore which negates some of their sell on value.
• Secondly, the Costa Blanca campsite that it’s sited on and similar comparable caravans for sale will dictate resale values.
• And finally, most sellers don’t see any value in selling it other than as a fixed unit (with all items included) and this limits them to buyers who want to be on that particular campsite.

Conclusion: A touring caravan with awning for sale on a good campsite and in average condition can be found for less than £10,000. Whereas, a great ‘fixed setup’ on a desirable campsite would cost up to £30,000.

Mobile Homes for sale

Due to their popularity you’ll find a wide range of prices for new and resale Mobile Homes for sale on the Costa Blanca. As a result, these can be anywhere from £15,000 up to £120,000 and this mainly comes down to 2 things:

Firstly: The Campsite

Without doubt, the Costa Blanca campsite or residential mobile home park that it’s sited on will play the biggest factor in determining the for sale price of a mobile home. And this is purely down to desirability, supply and demand.

For the same reason, you’d expect a mobile home sited on a popular holiday campsite would generate more interested buyers and in turn drive up the sales price. But, If you’re looking to keep within a tight budget, it makes sense to look at Resale Mobile Homes for sale on the less popular Costa Blanca Campsites. In addition, you could also head towards the residential mobile home parks in Albatera and Pinoso where the prices tend to be lower.

Secondly: The age and spec

The age and spec of the mobile home is important and as you’d imagine, a new model from say Willerby or Pemberton would cost more than an older resale model from Delta, Swift or the European brands.

Finally: Keep track of the Caravans and Mobile Homes that are coming up for sale on the Costa Blanca

Set your self a maximum budget, find your ideal campsite, keep a track of what resale mobile homes are coming up for sale and work back from there.

Conclusion:

You may have to compromise along the way so decide what’s more important for you. Would you prefer a newer model with higher spec on a less desirable campsite?. Or an older resale model mobile home for sale on your ideal campsite? But, for arguments sake we’ll give 2 examples of average for sale prices on the Costa Blanca:

1. A newer Resale Mobile Home (which can be used for living in) for sale with a good spec on a popular Benidorm campsite is going to cost in the region of £40,000 – £80,000.
2. An older Resale Mobile Home (generally a holiday home type unit) for sale with an average spec on a less desirable campsite or residential mobile home park can be bought from as little as £20,000.

Park Homes for sale

By and large, Park Homes are readily available on the Costa Blanca as they’ve been imported from the UK to this area of Spain for a number of years. Because of this, you’ll find there’s also a variety of new and resale homes from UK manufacturers such as Willerby, Pemberton, Omar & Tingdene. Similarly, you can expect to find both new and resale mobile homes on the Costa Blanca from Spanish manufacturers such as Alhambra, Alucasa and Aitana.

Due to the availability and number of park homes already sited throughout the Costa Blanca you can expect prices to vary quite significantly. Moreover, park homes are available on both holiday campsites and fully residential mobile home parks throughout the Costa Blanca. And this can skew the for sale prices. For comparison, expect to pay more for a park home sited on a campsite in a tourist resort compared to one for sale on residential park a little bit farther away.

Also, you’ll need to decide on whether your budget allows you to buy a new Park Home or whether you’ll focus your search on resale units.

All things considered, you should expect to pay anywhere between £40,000 – £70,000 for a resale home on a residential park in somewhere like Albatera on the Costa Blanca south. By comparison, a resale Park Home on a campsite in somewhere like Benidorm will cost in the region of £50,000 – £90,000. On the other hand, a new Park Home anywhere on the Costa Blanca would set you back in excess of £100,000 (depending on the model and spec).

Related: House mortgage v’s annual campsite fees

Check the distance to the nearest town, resort and airport

This should be the most important factor when searching for a Campsite or Residential Mobile Home Park. Since you’ll already have an area in mind, focus your search primarily in that location of the Costa Blanca.

Once you’ve found a campsite or residential mobile home park, calculate the distance to your favourite area using Googlemaps. Or another similar map tool. You may be surprised to see that the campsite you had in mind is further away from your preferred area.

Make sure the campsite or residential mobile home park is dog and pet friendly

Most of the Costa Blanca Campsites and Residential Mobile Home Parks are dog and pet friendly. But, please confirm this directly.

Read customer and resident reviews for the Campsites and Residential Mobile home Parks on the Costa Blanca

There’s no better way to form an opinion of a campsite or residential mobile home park on the Costa Blanca than to listen to others who have been there. Or, those who live on site full time. Reviews are vital to help make the best choices. So, with this in mind we’ve included a review section on all of the campsites and residential mobile home parks on the Costa Blanca. You can check them out here.