Types of holiday home
Introduction
Holidays homes are a part of real estate business that deals with houses for holiday vacations. Most people invest in holiday homes for extra income. A holiday is good as it provides a different environment away from home and it is good for adventure. A holiday home is situated in attractive surroundings that are relaxing and adorable to live in. Though most of the holiday homes are well furnished and equipped, it is important to carry personal effects like towels, beddings, dish cloths, cleaning products and tissue.
Step 1
Cabins or log houses
A log home is a simple home that is built from logs that have not been milled into the conventional lumber. Log or cabin houses are mainly located in the picturesque parts of a specific area, have solid wood stores for thermal energy hence good insulation and are less expensive than conventional houses. They tend to have fewer damp and cold problems during winter and are built under very strict safety standards. Most mortgage lenders are reluctant to offer mortgages for log homes.
Step 2
Houseboats
A house boat is a boat that is modified for use by humans. Some house boats are kept stationary and are tethered to the land for utility provision. Most people would love to live in a houseboat. This is because they would love to enjoy the feeling of waking up to hear the water lapping at the sides of the boat. However, it is very difficult to obtain a mortgage for a houseboat hence a person has to use personal savings or take a personal loan to secure a houseboat.
Step 3
Lighthouses
A lighthouse is a building or any structure that is designed to give out light from a system of lamps and lenses. Light houses can assist in aerial navigation and are used as coastline markers or safe entries into harbors. There are many lighthouses in the world but most owners tend to decommission them for sale. A lighthouse would make a perfect holiday home due to its strong construction. It is actually easy to obtain a holiday let mortgage for a lighthouse unless it is near the coast or a cliff.
Step 4
Mobile homes
A mobile home is a prefabricated home that is built in factories and then taken to a specific site for occupation. They are usually placed on one location and left to stay there permanently. Mobile homes have been in many cases regarded as substandard homes for people who cannot afford to purchase property. However, mobile homes make very good holiday homes as they are cheaper than cottages and are located at lovely country locations.
Step 5
Guest house
A guest house is a type of less expensive hotel lodge or in some cases, it is a private home that is converted to be used as a guest house for accommodation. Most guest houses have at least four letting bedrooms with en-suites and private facilities. Breakfast is provided and dinner too but not in all cases. Guest houses are commercial businesses.
Tips
- When choosing a holiday home, work with your budget and go for what your family likes.
- Choose a holiday home that is located in a secure place.
- Purchase holiday insurance.
- Ensure that your home is safe by leaving the alarms on and locking all the doors when you are not there.
- Inform a trusted neighbor of your holiday plans and ask them to watch your house while you are away.
