1 De familiemens

Private use only
With family and friends on the veranda enjoying the 2 outdoors and the first warm rays of the sun. A good The smart glass of wine, good food, funny anecdotes and the laughter of the children in the background. And the great thing is; tomorrow follows another such day. Investing in a second home means investing in leisure time. You would love to have a place where you can go on weekends and holidays to exchange hectic daily life for pure relaxation. Quality time with family and friends is very important to you. You want your second home to be at your complete disposal and therefore choose not to rent it out.

2 The smart bon vivant

Combination of renting out and own use
You would like to be able to get away for a few days every now and then. Just the two of you or with the family, escaping the daily grind and recharging your batteries in a different yet familiar environment. The house itself, the surroundings and the park should appeal to you. However, you do not want to incur high costs; it should remain fun. That is why you choose to have the property rented out during the periods when you are not using it yourself. This way, you can make owning the second home cost-effective or even profitable.

3 The private investor

100% renting out
You are looking for a tangible investment (for your savings). You want to have a good feeling about the recreational property, but the return is the deciding factor in making your decision whether or not to purchase a property. You look at past rental results and/or rental forecasts for the future. The rental should be organised in a professional manner and the operation of the park should also be healthy. You are looking at a second home from a business perspective. If you can use it yourself in the future, that would be a nice bonus.

4 The investor who plays it safe

Guaranteed returns
You are looking for a safe investment and want to know in advance where you stand when it comes to the return on your equity. You want to be sure that you will be paid a fixed amount periodically over a number of years. The product is of under suitable importance. Indeed, the property should be maintained for you so that you do not have to worry about it. Also, the property must remain current with a view to possible resale.

Tip
Whatever type of buyer you are, always get information from a specialist in recreational real estate. This will prevent you from purchasing a property that does not 100 per cent match your wishes.

Source: De Vakantiemakelaar