I have been looking for something in Northumberland for last 3 years.....its like rocking horse!!!!I think will have to start going the direct route to landowners direct.Cheers for the content.
Honestly go out get knocking on doors asking in villages and basically asking anyone who may own or know someone who owns land. Give your number to as many people as possible. I don't know anyone who has not found land when they go and actually look and ask around. Good Luck
Thank you for sharing your knowledge,, Thoughts and experience!! I'd be happy with a Cow shed,,, and a bit of land for my Rescue ponies and rare breed poultry and livestock!! I'm good at Coppicing and looking after woodland.... Just awaiting the inheritance money from Hub,,, and will be looking for a tiny little bit of land.... Again, thank you for sharing this with us All. XxX.
Go for it will be the best thing you ever do and like I say dont worry and you'll be happy take no notice of what other think who ever they maybe good luck
@@thesmallfarmerlife Thank you very much! Im lucky as Ive never been a worrier,,,I think its a waste of time and energy!! If its summat I can sort out,,,I sort it,,,if its summat I cant do owt about,,,then theres no point in worrying... I know Im lucky to be like that,,,as I see too many folk make themselves ill with worry... Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and knowledge. Enjoy your place,it looks fantastic!! Andrea and Critters. ...XxX...
Trying to get lots of videos up but it takes a good day to film and edit, then upload from crappy internet. So its getting time. I wish I could do if full time and also live Q&A would be great
It seems there's a fork in the road... use the deposit to get a mortgage for a house or use the cash to buy land outright and escape the trap, but you have to live in a non-brick home because of nimby neighbors? Anyway, is writing to local farmers an approach you've heard of working?
I honestly think the best approach is speaking to the horse's mouth so to speak. I have had letters and they go in the bin. You will get to understand not just the person who may own and what they are doing with it, but also anyone they know who may own land to. Its really upto you and how long do you want to be looking
Wow what a great message! Thanks for posting this Craig you have explained so so much! Do keep up the good work you really are a massive help to alot of folk whom are thinking of of acquiring land or those that even own land.. Keep on keeping on 👍
thanks for another great video Craig! your so right about it not being easy...but nowt worth having is easy but so worth it! I'm finally at 'final pricing" stage with my business plan...off to view land next week again but amongst all the 'no good' bits I get to see soon I will find perfect place 😀 keep at it guys and believe in your dream then your half way there! Don't let self confidence or life's little bits of crap throw you off course! you can do it guys 😀😀
That would be a great video, I will put something in the community section where people can leave questions in one place for me to answer instead of reading them on different platform etc. Thanks for the tip
This is one of my biggest questions at the moment related to this topic. Are we free and born with freewill because if that is true, we shouldn’t need to ask any permission from anyone to build a family home! Also really like the intro about not being bothered about current events 😉 Anyway, what’s your thoughts on Wales? They have more relaxed laws about building off grid on agricultural land don’t they? Due to the works of Lammas eco village etc?
Yeah that's deffo one of the things people feel strongly about which can vary from area to area on how easy it can be and should be. As for the comment at the beginning had a lot more to say about entitled people but don't to upset anyone
Are we free* and born with free will* - Yes because if that is true - ahh no, I think you are conflating 2 different concepts of freedom. I have interpreted the first free and free will you talk about, as the philosophical are we able to make reasonable and unmanipulated choices, but the second I assume you conflate as being the same as the first, is related to living in a society. I have the freewill to make a choice, and the freedom not to be a slave, but I still have to follow the rules. I am free from undue punishment from the government. I am not free from punishment for breaking a rule which was ostensibly put in place to help all, or to stop an object or location becoming something some would desire it not to be, or one of a hundred other possibly reasonable reasons (They say safety laws are written in blood). Stopping you building anywhere what ever you want, is first a function of the capitalistic distribution of a finite resource we have settled on (land ownership) and secondly to keep development to controlled areas to avoid excessive construction, damaging land beyond its agricultural ability, or to stop it looking like a shit hole. I have no control over my neighbours putting up a 200 story block of flats on their land made of lithium, ruining my view and the 500 year old woodland, except by planning regulations and building control, it also restricts me as well, but it stops me also screwing up my neighbours view, or selling faulty housing to people who cannot know what shortcuts I may have taken. Is a child born free with freewill, yes, but also no, they can make their own choices and we all applaud them when they do; However that child is also under the authoritarian and dictatorial control of the parents / care givers and the expectations of the wider world. I am 'normally' free to travel across international borders, as long as I follow the rules set down by the host country, both free and not free. I have the freedom to clip an idiot round the ear for making a stupid choice, but am I free from the implications of doing that? I have the freedom to make the ultimate choice, but do I have freedom from the potential repercussions of that choice? An answer to the second part, is only in a truly Anarchist society are you truly double free, and you wouldn't see me anywhere near that, as a hobbyist reader of history I have so little faith in large group self organisation of people, I cannot even see how it would work. *Define free and freewill, there are loads of different definitions all of which are true and valid, but also wrong and invalid depending on which reference point you choose.
I’ve been on my 2.2 Cornish acres for 6 months now. Water is being connected tomorrow and electricity is ready to roll. I just need to get a meter installed but I’m reluctant given the current climate. Do you have any thoughts on installing a meter oneself Craig? There’s a lot of chit chat about it online.
Great you have taken the leap really happy for you. If you want to be connected to the grid then just get the metered electric is still know where near as much as you may think. I only pay around £50 a month and use it for everything have no gas at all and will be converting my stable to electric only, because its easier to convert off the grid and maybe get some cash back when totally off grid
@@thesmallfarmerlife not sure what you mean by “easier to convert off grid”? £50 pm is very reasonable, who is your supplier?!! I thought the rates were extortionate currently..
@@angelameans8647 If everything is electric, if you get solar / wind (to go off-grid away from the network), it will be easier to change an electric device to run from that, making your own gas through hydrolysis or gasification is several orders of magnitude more difficult than setting up renewable electricity. When you do renewable electricity, you can supply your surplus back to the grid, and get paid for it. However I would recommend against this unless you have a large system which has covered most of your on-site use first, and also set up a break in the connection, so your system would continue to run without back feeding the grid during grid issues. Selling back to the grid used to be really profitable, but not anymore. You will be unlikely to be able to install a 'meter', they are owned and controlled by the grid supplier, and it is very unlikely you will be allowed to connect one yourself, especially without 18th edition qualifications, messing about with the grid cables that feed into your house is a big no no. I am not sure of this 'chit chat' you talk about, it seems its either illegally running a power line from the network yourself, or installing your own 'smart meter', which would read the mains meter, but that wouldn't read the usage back to your provider, just do the whole house energy monitoring part. If there is something else that you mean, then let us know. If you are not sure how much electricity you require, how do you know what is and isn't reasonable for a bill. Get an Energenie / Kill-a-Watt, plug devices in, see how much power they consume. 500 watt load for half an hour is about 250watt hour, 1000 watt hour (1kwh) is 1 unit, look at your energy bill and see what your unit price is to understand how much you will likely be paying each month, most suppliers standard rates are within a few percent of each other most of the time. Standing charge is your daily 'rental' fee for being connected to the grid, unit charge is how many blocks of 1kwh you used, heavy user, go for higher standing charge, and lower unit cost supplier offer, low user, the other way. Work out what devices you need, and what you can do without, it's the best way to change how much you pay each month, without using renewables to move off-grid. Rates are 'much higher than usual' at the moment, but they may not return to what you may think is usual any time soon, if at all.
Mate, do you know how much of this advice applies just the same in Scotland? If there's someone doing this sort of content specifically for Scotland, I don't know of them. :-)
Hi Craig, is it possible to live in secret on forest land? Put up a small base camp with a canvas tent. I'm not interested in dealing with councils or applying for planning. Just wanting a secret hideaway.
Yeah aslong as it is off the beaten track no paths near there or anything and you can make a small cabin hard to see. But it will be a hard life but good for a year or two. Good for it if you have the urge to do so
People who are thinking of buying land to live on maybe now or in the future should really watch this.!
Agreed!!
Much Knowledge and Wisdom.
Thank you for sharing!!
This video took so long to upload was crazy can't believe how late it is and how long that took full days work mental...!
Thanks for putting in the time mate. Great video
Great video and thanks as looking at buying land next year
Good luck and get down those country roads and the farm tracks that lead of those roads thats where all the land is mate
top top man !!!! cheers craig great info love this channel, oi everyone out there watch this guys priceless info,,,
Glad you enjoyed it Thanks Craig
I have been looking for something in Northumberland for last 3 years.....its like rocking horse!!!!I think will have to start going the direct route to landowners direct.Cheers for the content.
Honestly go out get knocking on doors asking in villages and basically asking anyone who may own or know someone who owns land. Give your number to as many people as possible. I don't know anyone who has not found land when they go and actually look and ask around. Good Luck
@@thesmallfarmerlife Good advice as always,possibly a pub visit in there too!Will let you know how I get on.
Many thanks for all the information 👍
Great name your welcome just trying to help others and share the information I have gained. Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing your knowledge,,
Thoughts and experience!!
I'd be happy with a Cow shed,,, and a bit of land for my Rescue ponies and rare breed poultry and livestock!!
I'm good at Coppicing and looking after woodland....
Just awaiting the inheritance money from Hub,,, and will be looking for a tiny little bit of land....
Again, thank you for sharing this with us All. XxX.
Go for it will be the best thing you ever do and like I say dont worry and you'll be happy take no notice of what other think who ever they maybe good luck
@@thesmallfarmerlife Thank you very much!
Im lucky as Ive never been a worrier,,,I think its a waste of time and energy!!
If its summat I can sort out,,,I sort it,,,if its summat I cant do owt about,,,then theres no point in worrying...
I know Im lucky to be like that,,,as I see too many folk make themselves ill with worry...
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts,
and knowledge.
Enjoy your place,it looks fantastic!!
Andrea and Critters. ...XxX...
Such a great video and information. Thank you. Have jumped onto Patreon
Thankyou really appreciate that if I can do anything or answer any questions feel free to ask will do my best. Thanks Craig
Thanks for the info Craig, not alot of people on youtube talking about this subject and you are the go-to 👍🏻
Trying to get lots of videos up but it takes a good day to film and edit, then upload from crappy internet. So its getting time. I wish I could do if full time and also live Q&A would be great
It seems there's a fork in the road... use the deposit to get a mortgage for a house or use the cash to buy land outright and escape the trap, but you have to live in a non-brick home because of nimby neighbors? Anyway, is writing to local farmers an approach you've heard of working?
I honestly think the best approach is speaking to the horse's mouth so to speak. I have had letters and they go in the bin. You will get to understand not just the person who may own and what they are doing with it, but also anyone they know who may own land to. Its really upto you and how long do you want to be looking
I'm on the same path also
Wow what a great message! Thanks for posting this Craig you have explained so so much! Do keep up the good work you really are a massive help to alot of folk whom are thinking of of acquiring land or those that even own land.. Keep on keeping on 👍
Thanks for watching and Im glad i can help in anyway possible and wish you all the luck in the world in your search Craig
Interesting stuff cheers Craig.
Your ver welcome and thanks for watching and taking time out your day to do so. Thanks Craig
thanks for another great video Craig! your so right about it not being easy...but nowt worth having is easy but so worth it! I'm finally at 'final pricing" stage with my business plan...off to view land next week again but amongst all the 'no good' bits I get to see soon I will find perfect place 😀 keep at it guys and believe in your dream then your half way there! Don't let self confidence or life's little bits of crap throw you off course! you can do it guys 😀😀
Hey Craig,
Would you consider doing a video with Q&A with questions taken from your subscribers?
That would be a great video, I will put something in the community section where people can leave questions in one place for me to answer instead of reading them on different platform etc. Thanks for the tip
Great video Craig, much appreciated.
Thanks Wayne appreciate you taking time to watch thanks Craig
This is one of my biggest questions at the moment related to this topic. Are we free and born with freewill because if that is true, we shouldn’t need to ask any permission from anyone to build a family home! Also really like the intro about not being bothered about current events 😉
Anyway, what’s your thoughts on Wales? They have more relaxed laws about building off grid on agricultural land don’t they? Due to the works of Lammas eco village etc?
🙂💞👍
Yeah that's deffo one of the things people feel strongly about which can vary from area to area on how easy it can be and should be. As for the comment at the beginning had a lot more to say about entitled people but don't to upset anyone
@@thesmallfarmerlife some people were born to be ruled
Are we free* and born with free will* - Yes
because if that is true - ahh no, I think you are conflating 2 different concepts of freedom.
I have interpreted the first free and free will you talk about, as the philosophical are we able to make reasonable and unmanipulated choices, but the second I assume you conflate as being the same as the first, is related to living in a society. I have the freewill to make a choice, and the freedom not to be a slave, but I still have to follow the rules.
I am free from undue punishment from the government. I am not free from punishment for breaking a rule which was ostensibly put in place to help all, or to stop an object or location becoming something some would desire it not to be, or one of a hundred other possibly reasonable reasons (They say safety laws are written in blood).
Stopping you building anywhere what ever you want, is first a function of the capitalistic distribution of a finite resource we have settled on (land ownership) and secondly to keep development to controlled areas to avoid excessive construction, damaging land beyond its agricultural ability, or to stop it looking like a shit hole.
I have no control over my neighbours putting up a 200 story block of flats on their land made of lithium, ruining my view and the 500 year old woodland, except by planning regulations and building control, it also restricts me as well, but it stops me also screwing up my neighbours view, or selling faulty housing to people who cannot know what shortcuts I may have taken.
Is a child born free with freewill, yes, but also no, they can make their own choices and we all applaud them when they do; However that child is also under the authoritarian and dictatorial control of the parents / care givers and the expectations of the wider world.
I am 'normally' free to travel across international borders, as long as I follow the rules set down by the host country, both free and not free.
I have the freedom to clip an idiot round the ear for making a stupid choice, but am I free from the implications of doing that?
I have the freedom to make the ultimate choice, but do I have freedom from the potential repercussions of that choice?
An answer to the second part, is only in a truly Anarchist society are you truly double free, and you wouldn't see me anywhere near that, as a hobbyist reader of history I have so little faith in large group self organisation of people, I cannot even see how it would work.
*Define free and freewill, there are loads of different definitions all of which are true and valid, but also wrong and invalid depending on which reference point you choose.
thanks Craig
I’ve been on my 2.2 Cornish acres for 6 months now. Water is being connected tomorrow and electricity is ready to roll. I just need to get a meter installed but I’m reluctant given the current climate. Do you have any thoughts on installing a meter oneself Craig? There’s a lot of chit chat about it online.
Great you have taken the leap really happy for you. If you want to be connected to the grid then just get the metered electric is still know where near as much as you may think. I only pay around £50 a month and use it for everything have no gas at all and will be converting my stable to electric only, because its easier to convert off the grid and maybe get some cash back when totally off grid
@@thesmallfarmerlife not sure what you mean by “easier to convert off grid”? £50 pm is very reasonable, who is your supplier?!! I thought the rates were extortionate currently..
@@angelameans8647 If everything is electric, if you get solar / wind (to go off-grid away from the network), it will be easier to change an electric device to run from that, making your own gas through hydrolysis or gasification is several orders of magnitude more difficult than setting up renewable electricity.
When you do renewable electricity, you can supply your surplus back to the grid, and get paid for it. However I would recommend against this unless you have a large system which has covered most of your on-site use first, and also set up a break in the connection, so your system would continue to run without back feeding the grid during grid issues.
Selling back to the grid used to be really profitable, but not anymore.
You will be unlikely to be able to install a 'meter', they are owned and controlled by the grid supplier, and it is very unlikely you will be allowed to connect one yourself, especially without 18th edition qualifications, messing about with the grid cables that feed into your house is a big no no. I am not sure of this 'chit chat' you talk about, it seems its either illegally running a power line from the network yourself, or installing your own 'smart meter', which would read the mains meter, but that wouldn't read the usage back to your provider, just do the whole house energy monitoring part. If there is something else that you mean, then let us know.
If you are not sure how much electricity you require, how do you know what is and isn't reasonable for a bill. Get an Energenie / Kill-a-Watt, plug devices in, see how much power they consume. 500 watt load for half an hour is about 250watt hour, 1000 watt hour (1kwh) is 1 unit, look at your energy bill and see what your unit price is to understand how much you will likely be paying each month, most suppliers standard rates are within a few percent of each other most of the time.
Standing charge is your daily 'rental' fee for being connected to the grid, unit charge is how many blocks of 1kwh you used, heavy user, go for higher standing charge, and lower unit cost supplier offer, low user, the other way.
Work out what devices you need, and what you can do without, it's the best way to change how much you pay each month, without using renewables to move off-grid.
Rates are 'much higher than usual' at the moment, but they may not return to what you may think is usual any time soon, if at all.
Mate, do you know how much of this advice applies just the same in Scotland? If there's someone doing this sort of content specifically for Scotland, I don't know of them. :-)
Don't mate they have leaner laws around crofting and easier to start small farm up there
@@thesmallfarmerlife Huh, good to know, thanks
Hi Craig, is it possible to live in secret on forest land? Put up a small base camp with a canvas tent. I'm not interested in dealing with councils or applying for planning. Just wanting a secret hideaway.
Yeah aslong as it is off the beaten track no paths near there or anything and you can make a small cabin hard to see. But it will be a hard life but good for a year or two. Good for it if you have the urge to do so