Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Holiday homes · East Sussex
Owning a chalet at Camber Sands
Holiday usenot a main home
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In short: Camber Sands, near Rye in East Sussex, is known for its huge sandy beach and dunes, and holiday chalets and caravans there are usually sold on holiday parks. Most are for holiday use only: park licences and planning conditions often stop you living there all year. You'll pay annual site fees and other running costs, and letting may only be allowed through the park. Resale values can fall over time, unlike bricks and mortar. Fraser Bond doesn't sell park homes, but we can help you buy, let or manage a main home or investment property.
| Holiday park chalet | House or flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Holiday use, often with a closed season | Live there all year |
| Ownership | Usually a licence or agreement with the park | Freehold or leasehold |
| Running costs | Site fees, insurance, utilities | Council tax, insurance, maintenance |
| Value over time | Often falls | Can rise or fall with the market |
| Stamp duty | Usually none on a caravan or mobile chalet | Applies above thresholds |
Holiday chalets vs bricks and mortar
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Ask the park for its fee schedule and rules on letting and resale.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I live in a chalet at Camber Sands all year?
Usually not. Most holiday parks only allow holiday use.
Do I pay stamp duty on a holiday chalet?
Usually not on a caravan or mobile chalet, but check for any lodge sold with land.
Can I rent out my chalet?
Only if the park allows it, sometimes only through the park.
Does Fraser Bond sell park homes?
No, but we help with homes and investment property.
Thinking about a second home or investment?
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