So, you decided you really do want to start your farm or landscape project? Congratulations, it might be one of the most challenging, fun and life-changing events in your life. Most people already have an affinity with a certain country, a part of the world or simply want to stay in the country they’re living in at this moment. Finding your dream property is an intense but very rewarding experience. You could ask Commensalist to do the property hunting for you, but make sure you would be missing out on a lot of fun. ‘If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favourable’ is quote by Seneca that is applicable on the search of your dream location.
The more information you know, the better prepared you are, the smoother your property hunt will be. Ofcourse you can use immo sites to find properties, but also make sure to look at local property listings: 2dehands of 2iememain in Belgium, Leboncoin in France, Craigslist in the USA, Marktplaats in the Netherlands, milanuncios in Spain, Subito in Italy and so on. Also: nothing compares to just roaming the area you want to live in, indulge yourself in the local atmosphere, talk to hundreds of farmers and land owners and tell them about your plan, talk to restaurant owners, B&B owners, ask about the region.
We could write entire books about this subject but remember two things:
1) know what you want and 2) just go and do it!