Caravan and motorhome storage on your land

Caravan and motorhome owners with no room at home, or whose council or strata rules don't allow storage on the street or driveway.

A monthly or annual fee per bay, often priced by vehicle length. Uncovered bays cost less to set up. Covered bays can charge more.

• Organising bookings and payments
• Friendly, reliable customer service
• Basic property maintenance
• Simple record keeping

• Zoning and council approval, which can vary a lot by council, so check before spending money
• Public liability and property insurance, and ask your insurer how customers' vehicles are covered while on your land
• A written storage agreement covering access hours, damage, unpaid fees and what happens if a vehicle is abandoned
• Drainage, fire access and flood or bushfire risk on the site
• Whether you need to register for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on fencing, gates, surfacing, drainage and security. Costs vary with the state of your land and how many vehicles you want to store.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many bays you offer, your location and your monthly fees. Needing only a few hours a week, it can suit landowners wanting extra income.

Check zoning and council approval before spending money, as these vary a lot by council. Also check insurance and how customers' vehicles are covered, use a written storage agreement, and consider drainage, fire access, flood or bushfire risk, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.