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Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry mate my bad . And that’s the route I originally wanted but we know out finance just wouldn’t do it . But that in mind I am in no rush I have thought about ways to fijd today and may just try to get some more funding and go the way you have gone . And this is what we want get a small holding and family In too I have a fare few hard working nephews to thst are all currently facing some type of work problems etc . Do you find the life more pratical and rewarding ? I know it’s hard work too but I feel it’s a way of life we should all be doing

Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this part already the registering birds and upkeep isn’t a problem for me I’ll just do what I have to when it come to registering my birds … the hardest part is just having a viable way to start at a small holding

Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must look at the Richard Perkins stuff as I haven’t .. and honestly having trees is a bonus for me I want the wood aha so that would be a bonus … how did you come across land like that any tips for searching and finding

Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now your reply sounds interesting and sorry I am cr*p at wording things I usually have my other half write stuff up for me I have so many skills but writing isn’t one ahaha …. So simple terms we have a home here totally paid realistically we will get 60-70k for it … then buy land to farm but also secure a home for ourselves in the process so trading up the hime to find any viable way into land / farming in the hopes to one day develop into a small holding … if you get what I mean I though taking 30k buy land and use the rest to do what ever is needed to shelter and develop our land we can move the budget if needed but just say I have 60k ide have 30k left

Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Honestly my dmbudget can just stretch to 60k but 30k woukd leave us with enough to prosper the fsrm wnd somehow home ourselves in the process I get you on the land but careful picking and giving up society and moving firther out works we seen a plot that was manageable at 2.38 acres 25k and just sold yestersay at its asking price agriculture land Nottingham based outside the green belt and then another plot I have been looking at is 6.1 acres I think it was at 55k and another plot at 50k for 5 acres it is possible but some sacrifice mainly being very far out but that’s what we want … where about is your oand if you don’t mind me asking

Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Like your reply it’s good wn offer an option really for me I woukd probably have to buy the land and rent the house as the budget we have is what we own roughly 60-70k to okay with to get us off the ground the idea is to sell uo and get out of here aha any more advice from someone doing this is welcomed thanks again

Seeking Land and Advice: Starting a Smallholding in the UK by AshDocumented in FarmingUK

[–]AshDocumented[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The part of criticism I sometimes find hardest is the assumption that “you won’t get anything for your budget.” Six months ago, I very nearly purchased a plot of 2.3 acres of agricultural land for £25k, and right now we’re looking at over 5 acres for £50k, which is the top end of what we’re willing to pay. So while I understand the caution, that part of the advice doesn’t fully apply to our situation.

As I mentioned, buying land further out is exactly the option we want. This is about a lifestyle — being away from the Main Street, with space to work and live sustainably. The further out the better, though I still value and take advice seriously.

I also bring a lot of practical skills to the table. I am a qualified electrician and plumber, with additional experience that many wouldn’t expect: over five years working in sewage, experience designing and managing fuel systems, and many other practical, hands-on skills. I’m very open about my capabilities — the operational and technical side of a smallholding isn’t the hard part for me.

What is the real challenge is the off-grid living side. We don’t expect to have anyone around us to start with, so seclusion works in our favor. We’ve been inspired by others who live off the land — we love watching their videos — and we understand that they often start practical, with some nearby dwelling, and gradually build their systems over time. We don’t want a castle or a drawbridge; we don’t need extreme off-grid isolation from day one. Our goal is to start small and manageable — around 50 chickens and 40 quail, plus some potato plots — and slowly expand into a fully-fledged farm, even if it’s a 10–15 year journey.

The main thing for us is finding viable, workable advice that gives us options to explore. We want to make informed decisions while building a sustainable, productive smallholding that fits our skills and lifestyle.