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Farm Security
Crime on the countryside is on the increase, so if you are a farmer then you may consider carrying out a security check on your farm to make sure it is protected from thief`s, make sure all valuable are locked and access to the arm is restricted, farm gates are a fantastic way of making the place less inviting to criminals.Converting a Farm to an Equestrian Property
Looking for your dream equestrian property, but just can`t find it? One option many horse owners consider doing is converting a farm for use as an equestrian property for themselves and their horses.
Although converting a farm has many advantages it is not something that should be entered into lightly, converting a farm will involve a lot work, expense as well as having to consider number of legal issues.
Thing To Consider When Buying A Farm To Covert
Location
As with any property location is key, consider every factor that you would consider when buying a normal property, links to road network, schools for your children and what is the property next to. As well as these factor`s there are other location factors to consider, what riding is available to you, has it got nice hacks or is it next to a busy main road? You must also consider what are you going to be using the property for is it a commercial enterprise such as a livery yard or riding school or a home for just your own horses, if it is a commercial equestrian yard you will have to consider the surrounding area for potential customers.
Land
Consider the type of land that the farm consists of, on most occasions dairy farms are preferable to arable farms. Look at the type of soil as well as the drainage, if possible it is almost always a good idea to visit the property after there has been rain.
When buying a farm it is important to fully understand the possible restrictions that may be placed on the farm, some of the outbuildings may only be used for specific purposes and when you purchase the farm these restriction must be lifted by applying to the local council.
Age of Buildings
The age of farm will affect the ability of converting the farm, some older stone building can be difficult to convert, again some older building may have listed stasis and all changes must be made in accordance to the restrictions placed on the building, using specific materials or styles.
Consider Costs Of Conversion
The cost of buying a property is only the beginning when buying a farm to convert. When buying the property make a list of things that need to be changed and get prices for the alterations, both the raw materials and the costs of building and installing the various equestrian facilities, it is important to ensure you are able to afford the complete conversion from start to end. It is also important to consider how you are paying for it, if you are needing a bigger mortgage to carry out the changes then you will be charged interest making the whole project more expensive.
