The Downshifters Guide To Relocation

Advice on relocating and running a business from home

About this Site

Welcome to the online version of "The Downshifters Guide To Relocation". On this site, you can read the full text of "The Downshifter's Guide to Relocation". This book offers advice on relocating for those aspiring a simple life. The book also provides information on budgeting, buying a property and working from home. You can also sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

Chris and Gillean Sangster downshifted themselves from London, first to Wiltshire and then to Scotland where they now run their own holiday let business.

Chapter List

Preface
Are You Ready? Why Do You Want To Downshift?; What Kind Of Person Are You?; Changing Direction; Moving Forward;
Deciding What’s Best For You Carrying Out A Swot Analysis; The Options Open To You; Being Objective; Having A ‘blue Water’; Case Study; Choosing Your Skills; Review Time; When ‘what’ Becomes ‘where’;
Choosing Your Location Commuting Territory; Transport; What Next?;
What Type Of Property? Consolidating Your Thoughts; Hotels, Guest Houses, B & Bs; Self-Catering; Pottery, Painting, Sculpture Workshops; Shop Or Gallery; Farms, Market Gardens, Stables, Outdoor Centres, Etc.; House With An Office; Some Real Property Considerations; To Sum Up;
Balancing Your Life And Work The 24/7 World Of Self-Employment; Effective Working: An Attitude Of Mind; Differing Balance Points; Flexibility And Selectivity;
The Story So Far Where Do I Stand?; Applying Swot; Inspiration; The Next Stage; Choosing Your New Location; Out Of The Mists Of Confusion;
Property Matters: Getting The Calculations Right Affording The Move; Looking For The Ideal Property; Planning Building Work; Buying The Property; Grants; Moving On;
Working From Home Working From Home Successfully; Where Do We Stand?;
Understanding Your Property Getting In Touch With The Finer Detail; Doing Your Research; Building Up The Contacts; Getting In And Keeping Out; Reaching A Happy Understanding;
Business Plans, Budgets And Cash Flow Business Plans; Cash Flow; Simple Book-Keeping; Money In The Future;
Money Makes The World Go Round Money Matters – It Sure Does!; The Bell Curve Concept;
Questions And Answers: Getting Ready To Go 1. We’re Moving From A Large Town/City To A Small Village. Will The Locals Welcome Us?; 2. To What Extent Must I Have Planned Everything Before I Finally Take The Plunge And Decide To Downshift And Relocate?; 3. I Have A Dream Of Moving To A Smallholding I