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Equestrian properties have a lot to offer animal lovers and business-minded individuals alike. With sizable facilities, large plots of land, and typically idyllic locations, they can also be pretty lucrative investments. In fact, luxury options can be worth over $10 million in desirable locations. That's a large outlay and, while it can be worthwhile if you have the cash to splash, you'll want to protect and even enhance that property as much as possible to make the expense worthwhile.
Luckily, there are countless ways to add value to a piece of equestrian real estate, meaning that you can guarantee money back when you come to sell. These adjustments can also make equestrian properties more lucrative in their own right, both through increased usability and through potential revenue streams such as public use or rental.
But what are the best steps you can take to increase the value of your equestrian property right now? Keep reading to find out.
# 1 - Perfecting the Basics
It's easy to think big when it comes to perfecting a statement piece of equestrian real estate, but the best money-making opportunities actually stem from perfecting property basics. With an equestrian option, this means prioritizing the quality and usability of essential features, such as an effective drainage system, in-field water access, and easily reachable electrical sockets in outbuildings like tack rooms and stables. These should all be professionally installed and reliably designed with equestrian usage in mind.
Further to this, even more essential basics, such as secure, horse-friendly fencing installations, should also be a priority. This is a relatively small outlay, but it can make a huge difference to the appearance, functionality, and overall usage of a property like this.
It's also essential to ensure that every structure you have in place is implemented with full planning permission, built to high standards, and serves a clear, logical purpose given its chosen location. That way, buyers will be far better able to adapt that space to their needs down the line.
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# 2 - Ensuring Versatile Facilities
Technically, an 'equestrian property' is any residential estate that's been adapted for housing horses. As such, you can call any property with a stable piece of equestrian real estate. And certainly, even a single stable block can increase property value. But remember that the more versatile your facilities are, the broader your property's appeal will be, and the greater the ultimate value you'll add to your investment.
Admittedly, this doesn't mean you should jump right into costly or unnecessary additions that might not bring much of a return if you sell right now. For the most part, facilities are only worth the time if you also have a use for them before selling.
That said, buyers are certainly drawn to facilities that might range across multiple stable blocks, custom steel arenas, and opportunely located tack blocks. Larger properties can particularly benefit from these additions, as they also offer lucrative opportunities, such as turning this land over to equestrian business pursuits. And that multipurpose potential will undeniably boost your listing price.
# 3 - Increasing Usability
Nobody in their right mind would spend large amounts on an equestrian property that doesn't serve its intended purpose. Hence, you'll also want to invest in general usability. This is something you will have started doing when considering that basic drainage system, which should ensure dry land at all times of the year, for easier riding, movement, and even vehicle use. But dry land alone won't add much value.
For that, consider broader usability improvements, such as dividing your land into clear paddocks, riding arenas, and so on. This division is a shining example of how to utilize the land, and can be incredibly appealing to buyers.
Alternatively, additions such as clearly paved areas for vehicle access will help in this regard. Solid parking surfaces are also a tempting selling point, as long as they're professionally installed and kept tucked away to prevent spoiling property views.
# 4 - Land Expansion
The potential for land expansion is another lucrative option, though, as with facilities, this may only be worthwhile if you intend to remain in the property for some time after expansion.
The main benefit here is that most equestrian buyers have a set amount of land in mind and will likely dismiss any property that falls outside that range. Generally speaking, in the current market, this 'set' amount is roughly an acre per horse. In other words, if your property currently houses five stables, you'll want to ensure five acres, and so on.
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Land expansion is relatively affordable, especially compared to the value it can add. Make sure to build good relationships with your neighbors, and try to snap up any land for sale at a low price before it hits the market.
# 5 - Managing Maintenance
It's also worth remembering that value often lies in even more basic areas, such as ongoing maintenance that keeps your property looking its best even during heavy equestrian use.
Simple tasks like weeding, fence maintenance, and regularly mucking out stables can help keep your property in the best condition and appearance. Even something as simple as keeping a swept yard and regularly washing down any paths or parking spaces will keep your facilities in top condition and ultimately more lucrative than they would be otherwise.
Takeaway
Equestrian properties are generally lucrative pieces of real estate, but there are various ways to make more of this investment. Considering everything from land expansion to small-scale usability improvements can help your property sell for more and faster as buyers scramble to capitalize on its potential. So, whether you have two horses right now or twenty, start securing your investment in these key ways.
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