Farm in beauty spot is tempting for YOPs

LIFE-CHANGING decisions are made in recessions — and a flight to the land is near the top of the list.

In a society disenchanted with markets, money and monopolies, the ‘running away from it all’ philosophy comes to the fore.

Factor in the amount of lump-sum payments about to be made in the next two months, and you could have a lift in sales of marginal land, which is usually found in beautiful, unspoilt locations.