My daughter and son in law took a loan out to buy their static caravan in June 2009. In February this year they split up. They have therefore been trying to sell the caravan since March this year. The caravan is an 8 berth, really well looked after, clean and fully equipped for letting and it's on a nice site. Unfortunately, they have had little interest from anyone wanting to buy it. I think this is mainly due to the reputation of caravan Site Owners. They are becoming well known for ripping people off and people are thinking twice about committing themselves. People are better informed now about all the costs involved in buying a static caravan and are becoming reluctant to purchase. All the rules seem to be in favour of the site owners - they seem to be able to do what they want and put a charge on anything and everything - it's disgusting. A family who have recently spent a weekend in the caravan, with a view of buying, have said they really enjoyed it, no problems with the caravan but have been put off by the "horror stories" regarding the site owners, costs etc. My daughter has reduced the price of the caravan by £1100 and is willing to negotiate further on the sale price. But people are put off by the 15% commission plus VAT, plus site fees and rates etc etc. I just dread to think what else they will add on. It would seem such a shame (as well as a huge loss financially) if she has to let a dealer have the caravan for peanuts. (I feel better for getting that off my chest!!!)