Today, this is security and lifestyle combined, undoubtedly making it the most cost-effective and comprehensive option for having a holiday home alongside a range of entertainment and facilities, all year round, for weekends, holidays, or retirement. Indeed, becoming a holiday home owner means having fully equipped, comfortable, turnkey accommodation, and being able to enjoy the campsite's entertainment and leisure facilities in a secure, friendly, and 100% natural environment – all for a total budget of around €35,000 to €60,000.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW HOLIDAY HOME, YOU NEED TO CONSIDER:
The price of the holiday home alone, its options (e.g. dishwasher, washing machine, etc.) and any potential accessories (decking, garden shed).
To obtain the prices of new IRM holiday homes, contact the distributor or the dealership campsite of your choice.
Average observed prices: €29,000 to €50,000
TRANSPORT FROM THE FACTORY TO THE DESTINATION CAMPSITE
The transport of your mobile residence must legally be carried out as an abnormal load (oversized load). The operation is therefore relatively expensive, and the cost can vary greatly depending on the distance to be covered from the manufacturing plant to the destination campsite (around €4 to €5 per kilometre depending on the type of escort required for an oversized load, plus a fixed loading and unloading fee). The dealer from whom you buy your holiday home will contact a specialist abnormal load transport company on your behalf to deliver it to the campsite.
Average observed prices: €1,000 to €4,000
INSTALLATION: SITING, CONNECTIONS, AND CRANING IF NECESSARY
Siting a holiday home on a campsite pitch involves:
Moving it from the unloading area to the pitch by towing it with a suitable vehicle (tractor, 4x4, etc.)
Levelling and stabilising it at 10 to 12 points on concrete blocks using support jacks
Installing a wastewater drainage network underneath the holiday home
Connecting this wastewater network to the mains drainage
Connecting the holiday home to the pitch's electricity meter
Connecting the holiday home to gas cylinders or the underground gas network
When the pitch is already serviced (meaning that the water, gas, and electricity connection networks have already been installed on the plot), installation costs can vary from €500 to €2,000 depending on the accessibility and layout of the ground (trees, slope, soil type, etc.) and more depending on the landscaping (lawn, integrated watering system, etc.). If the pitch is not serviced or if difficult access makes craning mandatory (a holiday home weighs 4 to 6 tonnes), the bill can quickly rise. Please check with your point of sale.
Average observed prices: €500 to €2,000
THE COST OF ANNUAL CAMPSITE PITCH RENTAL
The amount, approximately €2,000 to €5,000 (per year), depends on its size, location, and individual campsites (based on their services, star rating, geographical location, etc.). A pitch on a seaside site with entertainment, a water park, and a restaurant will indeed be more expensive than an isolated site without facilities. If you haven't already decided on a specific campsite, visit several and compare their rents and amenities.
The pitch rental agreement, signed with the campsite owner, is usually for one year with automatic renewal. It details the rent amount, the campsite's opening dates, a breakdown of charges, and the obligations of each party. Read it carefully, as it will govern your relations with the campsite owner for years to come, along with the campsite's internal rules to which you will be subject.
Average observed prices: €2,000 to €5,000
OTHER POTENTIAL COSTS
Other expenses generally include variable costs depending on the campsite or the pitch. They consist of plot servicing, administration fees, entrance fees, etc. Relatively large discrepancies can be explained, particularly regarding pitch servicing (whether water and electricity networks are already present or not, the quality of the landscaping, etc.).
Average observed prices: €0 to €5,000
HOLIDAY HOME INSURANCE AT YOUR EXPENSE
Taking out insurance for your holiday home is indeed compulsory. Your insurer may offer you a "caravan" type policy (excluding road transit) or an "individual housing" type policy. This provides essential cover against everyday risks: fire, severe weather, theft, electrical damage, water damage, broken glass, etc.
We advise you to ask the point of sale for a "turnkey" price, meaning delivered, sited, levelled, and connected to the pitch of the campsite you have chosen. This way, you will know exactly what total budget to expect and avoid any unpleasant surprises. For a new IRM holiday home, expect a total turnkey budget of around €35,000 to €60,000 including VAT. Regarding financing, most IRM distributors can offer you tailor-made financing solutions. Do not hesitate to ask them!