Thinking of Buying a Small Holding in East Dunbartonshire?
28th of April, 2023
If the thought of having a lifestyle business in idyllic surroundings, yet with easy access to highly rated schools, amenities, and leisure pursuits, then a small holding in East Dunbartonshire may well be very high on your ideal property search list.
WHAT IS A SMALL HOLDING?
Generally understood as a property with under 50 acres of land. Larger than a garden, yet smaller than a farm, these homes can range from land in an allotment style plot to a mini-farm, capable of growing crops and rearing livestock.
WHAT COULD I USE IT FOR?
Many purposes, most of which are dependent on whether you want to work fulltime and enjoy your small holding in your leisure time or have a ‘lifestyle business’ that generates your full income. Lifestyle business opportunities could be;
-growing fresh organic produce for local markets
-renting out accommodation to holidaymakers
-offering dog boarding or daycare
-raising organically produced animals
-providing stabling facilities for horses
Or perhaps, you would prefer to be able to stable your own horse and/or produce just enough for your own family’s needs, in your very own version of The Good Life?
HOW DO I START MY SEARCH?
Defining what you would use it for could be critical, for example, if you wish to grow crops, forested or steeply sloping land may not be suitable. If you want to save on existing livery fees, perhaps stabling, a fenced paddock and enough flat area for an arena may be what you need.
If you need finance, speaking to a mortgage advisor will be imperative. If your purchase already has an element of commercial use, you may need a specialist mortgage.
WHERE DO I LOOK?
The postcodes within East Dunbartonshire that have the highest concentration of small holdings are G62 Milngavie, G66 Lenzie and G66 Milton of Campsie/Lennoxtown/Clachan of Campsie.
HOW DO I START WITH A SMALL HOLDING
Dependant on your budget, a home in move-in-condition can allow you to use your cash to invest in the outdoor areas to quickly start turning a profit. A house with potential could allow those with a smaller budget to add value by carrying out works and a re-mortgage when complete would release funds to invest in your small holding business.
If you intend to keep livestock, you will need a CPH number (Country Parish Holding number), sometimes also referred to as a ‘farm ticket’.
WHAT NEXT?
If you have decided that the semi-rural/rural life is for you, then get in touch with us here at Wrights on 01360 739 739 or email hello@wrightsofcampsie.co.uk. Small holdings are very much in demand, but we do regular sell these throughout East Dunbartonshire, and in neighbouring Stirlingshire. Registering with us means you will find out about any off market and on market small holdings as they come up for sale.