the rural edge insights on owning land and creating legacy in coastal south carolina

Insights from a Charleston-based, conservation-minded brokerage on owning land and creating legacy in Coastal South Carolina

“What is it like to own rural land in Coastal South Carolina?”

“What tools and resources can I access in order to create or retain long-term value on my property?”

“I’m looking to purchase rural property in Coastal South Carolina, what do I need to know?”

The Rural Edge™ is a place to dive deeper on topics like these and more. Email us at info@hflcharleston.com if you’d like a specific topic addressed.

The Market for Rural Land in the Lowcountry

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Rural Land: A Distinct Market with Enduring Appeal Rural properties in the Lowcountry typically come in two colors – large acreage tracts focused on hunting and smaller parcels catering to other recreational uses such as equestrian pursuits, boating, birding and more. Common threads among rural buyers include a strong desire
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More than Land Brokers

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A Reputation that Precedes us Our reputation as conservation developers has always proceeded us, thanks in part to one our namesake, Jimmy Holcombe, and his “natural resource conscience” development projects in the Charleston area. Undoubtedly, Holcombe, Fair & Lane has been involved in more conservation sales throughout the years than
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Conservation Development

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Our motivation for conservation development South Carolina natives have never been shy to take up the cause of its gorgeous and prosperous state. Amidst shifts in the global and national economy, South Carolinians have historically  held to the view that the health and wellness of their people and places require

Connecting Good Stewards with Great Land

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a Conservation-minded real estate company? Connecting Good Stewards with Great Land™ Your slogan sounds good, but what does it mean? How do your agents actually find good stewards for the land you list? Actually, at Holcombe, Fair & Lane, think of this process differently. Let’s back up a few steps

Coy Johnston

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Coy Johnston: “A Hero of Conservation” Coy Johnston has dedicated his life to protecting and preserving South Carolina’s natural resources. Over the years, he has championed countless initiatives to safeguard these treasures, applying his extensive expertise to develop thoughtful land stewardship plans for unique and special places. Despite his modest
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Land Conservation Misconceptions

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Do I have to have a large property in order to put an conservation easement on it? There is no minimum acreage requirement; however, the value of the easement should cover costs associated with the process of putting a property under easement. These costs include hiring an appraiser, land surveyor,
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In Celebration of the ACE Basin

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The ACE Basin in South Carolina The “ACE” Basin is an acronym for the confluence of the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers along the Coastal Plain of South Carolina. It is a rich ecosystem that has been globally recognized for its environmental significance. The area has caught the eye of
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Holcombe, Fair & Lane is a Charleston, SC real estate brokerage specializing in commercial and rural property transactions and management in the Lowcountry and along the Coastal Plain. 90% of the total acreage sold by our agents in 2021 was either purchased for conservation or was already subject to a conservation easement. For more information, please contact Holcombe, Fair & Lane or call today at 843-722-2642.