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Owner, Green Tara Investments LLC
3. Your property is too far away to actually enjoy
12. Land that is simply too much of a trek to travel out and deal with
Sellers who want quick turnaround
Almost none. We do all the work.
Nothing. Zero. We pay for research, title, closing.
High. We use our own money.
Less than a month
When you have time to wait and watch
Quite a bit. Chasing the agent, site visits, document review
Commission (6-12%), closing costs, and concessions
Medium. After weeks of contract, buyer financing may not happen
3-12 months, at times longer.
Patient sellers, those with knowhow
A lot. Marketing, site visits, negotiations, document review
2k to 5k. Title Insurance, Listing fees, Legal expenses
Low. Finding an eligible cash buyer is like finding a needle in a haystack
0.5 to 2 years. You are the resource, no external help
Current Use Land Use Change Tax Penalty (RSA 79-A): Enrolling 10 or more acres of forest, farm, or open space in Current Use lowers property taxes significantly. However, developing the land or subdividing it into non-qualifying plots triggers a mandatory 10% Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) assessed on the full fair market value of the land at the time of change.
Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act (SWQPA – RSA 483-B): Land within 250 feet of public waters (lakes over 10 acres, ponds, and designated rivers) falls under strict NHDES oversight. Mandatory 50-foot building setbacks, natural woodland buffer preservation caps, and required waterfront septic evaluations prior to property transfers routinely stall or derail retail purchases.
Shallow Granite Bedrock & Septic Perc Failures (RSA 485-A): Shallow bedrock (granite ledge) and high water tables across central and northern New Hampshire frequently cause standard septic perc tests to fail. NHDES regulations require engineered raised-mound or advanced systems ($20,000–$40,000+), driving away retail buyers during due diligence.
High Municipal Property Tax Reliance & Local Control: Lacking a state income or sales tax, New Hampshire relies heavily on municipal property taxes. Independent towns enforce distinct zoning bylaws, steep mill rates, and minimum lot size requirements, meaning holding idle, non-income-producing acreage carries high annual carrying costs.
Winter Access Freeze & High Days on Market: Rural acreage across Coös County, the Lakes Region, and the White Mountains averages 150 to 200+ days on the retail market. Deep winter snowfall and frozen ground halt physical site inspections, soil perc testing, well drilling, and boundary surveys for 4 to 5 months each year.
Absentee Overhead & Trail/Timber Encroachment: Out-of-state and seasonal owners hold a substantial percentage of New Hampshire forestland. Unmonitored acreage faces constant risks of unpermitted snowmobile/ATV trail creation, timber trespass, boundary disputes, and illegal dumping. Direct cash sales convert non-income-producing land into liquid funds without long-distance management friction.
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We perform in depth due diligence on the land and may request you for additional information. We use trusted 3rd party title companies and notaries to open escrow and begin title examination.
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