Woodland in the South East
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Guys, anyone know the long term expected returns on investing in woodland in the south east?
I'm kinda interested in buying a plot of woodland in the south east of england, ultimately as a long term investment, not looking for massive gains, but something that will yield a interest matching return in 10-15 years..
something like this:
www.woodlands.co.uk/par-tag-wood.htm
I'm kinda interested in buying a plot of woodland in the south east of england, ultimately as a long term investment, not looking for massive gains, but something that will yield a interest matching return in 10-15 years..
something like this:
www.woodlands.co.uk/par-tag-wood.htm
I hate to state the bleeding obvious, and if I am apologies in advance, but you are aware that woodland requires attention aren't you? You can't just leave it for 15 years amassing hoped for interest for you - check out that covenant that you have to sign - you'll be responsible for footpaths, fencing, access issues etc etc, removing rubbish that will inevitably be dumped, stolen cars abandoned and burnt out etc etc
Land requires attention - constantly. If you aren't really interested in the land there must be better ways of investing your dosh?
It won't be worth much more than you paid for it in 15 years either - there's no point to it as you can't do anything - no pp, no grazing rights, it's just there. Most people who buy these plots aren't doing it to make money, just trying to preserve part of our countryside.
Sorry if this seems a downer on your plans but you could be throwing your money away.......
Land requires attention - constantly. If you aren't really interested in the land there must be better ways of investing your dosh?
It won't be worth much more than you paid for it in 15 years either - there's no point to it as you can't do anything - no pp, no grazing rights, it's just there. Most people who buy these plots aren't doing it to make money, just trying to preserve part of our countryside.
Sorry if this seems a downer on your plans but you could be throwing your money away.......
Stephanie Plum said:
I hate to state the bleeding obvious, and if I am apologies in advance, but you are aware that woodland requires attention aren't you? You can't just leave it for 15 years amassing hoped for interest for you - check out that covenant that you have to sign - you'll be responsible for footpaths, fencing, access issues etc etc, removing rubbish that will inevitably be dumped, stolen cars abandoned and burnt out etc etc
Land requires attention - constantly. If you aren't really interested in the land there must be better ways of investing your dosh?
It won't be worth much more than you paid for it in 15 years either - there's no point to it as you can't do anything - no pp, no grazing rights, it's just there. Most people who buy these plots aren't doing it to make money, just trying to preserve part of our countryside.
Sorry if this seems a downer on your plans but you could be throwing your money away.......
Land requires attention - constantly. If you aren't really interested in the land there must be better ways of investing your dosh?
It won't be worth much more than you paid for it in 15 years either - there's no point to it as you can't do anything - no pp, no grazing rights, it's just there. Most people who buy these plots aren't doing it to make money, just trying to preserve part of our countryside.
Sorry if this seems a downer on your plans but you could be throwing your money away.......
Thanks, I didn't realise that you would have to clean it up etc so thats a good point.
The covenant is a bit restrictive -
do any rough shooting or pest control at times or in a manner constituting a nuisance or danger to any neighbour;
use the land for any sort of racing whether with motor bikes, cars or other vehicles;
use the land for a commercial campsite;
use the land for a clay pigeon shooting;
conduct any business from the land apart from forestry;
use the land in a way which will damage the access tracks.
The purchaser and successors in title shall not erect any signboards visible from the public highway
I would only want to do rough shooting and a bit of paint balling with friends and bet you would come across problems with the covenant. Its not as if its near much.
Thats the only reason I would buy it.
do any rough shooting or pest control at times or in a manner constituting a nuisance or danger to any neighbour;
use the land for any sort of racing whether with motor bikes, cars or other vehicles;
use the land for a commercial campsite;
use the land for a clay pigeon shooting;
conduct any business from the land apart from forestry;
use the land in a way which will damage the access tracks.
The purchaser and successors in title shall not erect any signboards visible from the public highway
I would only want to do rough shooting and a bit of paint balling with friends and bet you would come across problems with the covenant. Its not as if its near much.
Thats the only reason I would buy it.
wtd said:
Guys, anyone know the long term expected returns on investing in woodland in the south east?
I'm kinda interested in buying a plot of woodland in the south east of england, ultimately as a long term investment, not looking for massive gains, but something that will yield a interest matching return in 10-15 years..
something like this:
www.woodlands.co.uk/par-tag-wood.htm
I'm kinda interested in buying a plot of woodland in the south east of england, ultimately as a long term investment, not looking for massive gains, but something that will yield a interest matching return in 10-15 years..
something like this:
www.woodlands.co.uk/par-tag-wood.htm
That wood is about 2 miles from my parents place. If its the same place I think it is, it used to be owned/used by some Krusties for raves. Lots of trees to deaden the sound
Its also close to, if not directly under, the Gatwick flight path
HTH
As for woods in general
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