Buying a Woodland

It is surprisingly straightforward to buy a woodland. In contrast to buying a residential property there are no chains, no furniture, no leases and usually no legal charges to register or release. The land is generally freehold and boundaries clearly marked. If we are dividing a very large woodland into smaller woods of more manageable size we make sure that the boundary divisions use natural boundaries such as roads, rivers and tracks. We also mark the edges with indicative stakes or coloured indicators.

After you have identified and visited a woodland which you want to buy you may want to phone us to fix up a meeting with our local manager. He or she will walk with you round the woodland and do their best to answer any questions.

We have a firm policy on pricing which has two aspects:

we do not accept offers below the asking price as we have set prices which we think are fair this is much more satisfactory for family buyers than a system of garnering interest and then holding a formal or informal auction;
once you decide you want it we don’t accept other offers. As soon as we have your legal details we remove it from the website and consider it sold no gazumping is allowed!
Once your purchase is agreed, you will need a lawyer (solicitor or licensed conveyancer). We can recommend lawyers who are efficient and reasonably priced and we offer a step-by-step guide to the legal process.

After your purchase is completed we don’t abandon you! First we make sure you have keys to any locks and we can suggest local contractors if that is what you need. We also give you £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland and join you up - at no cost for you - to the Small Woods Association and the Royal Forestry Society. We are also very ready to help with any issues relating to neighbouring woodland owners, residential neighbours, history of the woodland (as far as we know it), contacts at the local Forestry Commission and moral support!

Buying a Woodland

“An investment for the soul...”

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