Country life calls, but can you bear to share your home?
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One way of offsetting the costs involved in purchasing and renovating an old house in the countryside can be to offer bed and breakfast accommodation. This can be very successful as long as the property will appeal to visitors and is in an attractive location. It is important to remember that a property in a very remote location will not attract passing trade, and this means that regular income will not be guaranteed. It is also vital to gain permission for change of use before purchasing a property.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Commitment-free in the country
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It is possible to avoid the expense and commitment of a second home in the country by share-renting a cottage or farmhouse. This arrangement can work well, as long as all involved are prepared to negotiate all the details, such as responsibility for cleaning and purchasing supplies. However, some estate agents point out that in the long term renting a country property may prove no less expensive than purchasing one outright.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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An everyday tale of country folk
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Issues concerning the need to strike a balance between preservation and development in the UK countryside are discussed. Property developers can often be very tempted to build luxury homes which can be sold at high prices to people from outside the area.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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