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@@CasaBlueHills Things keep occurring to me, sorry about that. Your financial affairs are a private matter of course - and I don't know your ages, so excuse this - it is critically important that the contributions to your UK state pensions are paid up. The maximum you need to contribute are 35 years, and the Pension Service will confirm you don't need to pay any more to secure the full pension. With a full pension - plus anything private of course - you can live very comfortably here, newish car, meals out, bills paid. Do you have a water deposit tank for the house, or does the mains water feed directly to the taps ? I've met a few expats who have misguidedly returned to the UK for medical treatment ' because of the language barrier' . There isn't one, but if you have an issue explaining your problem to your GP here, take the time to translate it simply via Google Translate, write it out legibly, and hand it over during your consultation. This will be much appreciated. Should further medical intervention be needed at a hospital or outpatient clinic, you'll be in very good hands. I have been, and so was my partner. I think the health system here rates at about sixth in the world, and you can be confident they'll look after you and support your spouse when needed. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised, delivery of hospital appointments can be very fast indeed. Your health card gives doctors, hospitals and pharmacies immediate access to your health records, including such things as x-ray and MRI results which are posted immediately. No waiting, at all. If you're in a serious accident, they'll often send a helicopter. I'm always very warmly greeted by my GP Ana, her nurse and the receptionist, but perhaps the occasional gift of fresh Bakewell tarts helps..... a bit. Can I ask the name of your local large town ? Best regards
We bought our house in the mountains of Alto Alentejo, Portugal in 2003 aged 44 for 44,000 euros. Spent 3 years renovating it, before moving back to the UK to replenish our savings. We moved back to Portugal permanently in 2013. We've never been back to the UK since. We funded ourselves from savings until our private pensions matured when we were 60. This year our State Pensions started, the difference between frugal living and a very comfortable life. I cannot stress what a life affirming, life changing and life improving our move was. We have never had a single regret. The best thing we ever did. Never, ever going back.
@grl9917 in the second video you see the shower Rob renovated. That cost about 1,500 euros for the materials. We had the stove already in our UK house. 1000 euro for the rewiring.
Just happened upon your new channel. How refreshing to see you being you - nervousness and all. Pls don't change. No need to become "professionals" at it. You're doing GREAT. "Addicted" to looking into reestablishing life in Europe (US citizen) I have watched 100s of videos, but how you go about your new life in Spain appeals to me in an endearing way! Your apparent search for a simpler, more satisfying life will appeal to people. Your channel will boom. The bargain you found, the rural life, the willingness to keep simple things left by the previous owners, the frugal unpretentiousness - you'll do brilliantly. ¡Buena suerte!
I lived in Spain for just four years, but returned to Ireland for family reasons. However, I miss Spain every day, its a wonderful country, with beautiful people. We wish you the very best in your new Spanish home 🏡. 🇪🇸
With the state of the uk right now , I don’t blame you for this move . W3 are thinking the same . May I wish you every success possible . Looks like paradise to me .
@@paulrumbold2436 It seems to get worse every time you turn on the telly. Good luck if you come here, the life can be very ......liberating. Remember please that there are two Spains as far as expats are concerned, and your preferences will guide you. Like this video, there is a rural Spain of small towns, little villages, shepherds with mules, and a simpler and easier way of life. Most expats seem to live within thirty or forty miles of the coast, often in villa, townhouse or apartment communities, Britain in the sun effectively. This can have the benefit of closer, more familiar shopping, Chinese and Indian restaurants, ......... and gossip. It was once said to me that some of these communities have too many people with too little to do, and too much time to do it in. If you embark on a search here, dial in a 'peace and relaxation ' value to anything you look at, anywhere. The Costas are commercial, inland isn't, and the daily life pressures are different. Good luck
Spain is pretty lawless, fix it up, you will have squatters move in .5 later, rule of law is inexistent, no money, no home.when making such a life changing decision knowing the country you plan to move into is the first consideration, do your homework and look into Portugal.
Your plan sounds wonderful. Much luck with your progress. I moved to Rural Italy 8 years ago. I moved from Los Angeles. Bought a small house and I love it here. Thank you for sharing your dreams.
You are absolutely adorable in your presentation. Just starting a new RUclips channel and a fabulous new life is not a small thing. Y'all are doing great!
Please, please, please don't attempt to become more professional, this is you and it's perfect! Love what you're doing, I'm restoring a couple of properties in Portugal.
@@CasaBlueHills am I restoring to live or rent? Haha thats a good question! I have 2, the first I bought because it was all I could afford at the time plus it had amazing 20km views, what it didn't have was much in the way of anything else, Partial roof, leaking and sagging and walls with cracks big enough to pass your hand through! First thought was "cool, I can live in a tent and restore it" then after I bought it I remembered that I'm not 30 any more!!! Long story short, I eventually bought another house that I had been eyeing up for a friend who decided against it. So I've done a basic restoration on that (indoor camping) and have finally started to stabilise the walls at the other house. It's hard going but I'm loving it, it would be much easier to make consistent progress had Brexit not happened but I do what I can. If ever you fancy a trip over to central Portugal I'd be pleased to show you 😊 So with owning 2 I'm really not sure yet which I will end up with as my home or what I will do with the other.
Agreed! These types of videos are the whole reason for RUclips and it’s what makes RUclips more interesting than ‘normal’ TV. Please keep your own style and forget about trying to be ‘more professional’.
I just found your video. Welcome to Spain. It is easy to fall in love with a new environment. Watching the sunrise and sunsets over the hills in the distance is lovely.
We moved out of UK nearly 30 years ago and do not regret it at all, especially knowing the current state of affairs. Although the diferences between cultures still surprise me. Best of luck.
@@ggg-gems Until you live in another society you can never fully understand the differences. Every region is different but I will that I feel more welcomed here thzn I was in a small village in Suffolk. I know I will always be English, nothing will cha ge that.
Great stuff. This is when RUclips is great, a glimpse into people's lives/dreams.. Difference to 99 per cent is you've had the guts to actually go for it. A lot of hard work no doubt. You will now find out what it's like to live in the Spanish countryside... Good... I hope! Wish you all the best.
Good luck to you! We moved to Southern France 15 years ago and have just finished renovating a large rural property, it is such a change from life in UK, here we are seen as pioneers, doing everything for ourselves, and the people are so friendly, as they appear to be in your paradise, I think the most important thing to do is become one of the community ,unfortunately most UK people isolate themselves from locals, but once you make friends with the local people, and especially the Mare, you will be helped at every problem you encounter. I hope you enjoy this new chapter in your life, one thing we found was that selling up all property in UK was the best thing to do, make a clean break and enjoy a different lifestyle, so many people are lured back by family. Chris B.
Bienvenidos al paraiso. I'm a guy from southern Spain living in England and looking forward to move back as soon as I can (It's not an easy task). The key is to be in a location that works for you both. I have subscribed to your channel as I am very keen to see how things develop. I wish all the best in your new life in Spain. Thanks for sharing.
Have just watched your video and want to wish you both all the very best with the house and your future plans. As it’s not a move yet in this moment in time and when you both feel the time is right to live in Spain full time there is no better place to live. We made the move 19 years ago and decided to sell up in the UK and try to make a new life for ourselves. We both worked for 14 years before I retired some five years ago and it wasn’t all plain sailing some of the time. If you are determined to make it succeed as we were and work hard you’ll make it. Believe me we’ve seen it all, people coming over and thinking it’s so much easier to find a job and life is a beach with the wife and kids. We watched people leave in their droves in the early days and return to the UK. Hope it all works out for you both and I’m sure it will. Good luck.
I wish you the best in your lovely cottage. However, me being Spanish (Madrid) the last place where I would settle in is in the south. Don't get me wrong, lovely people in Andalucía, I love them. But what I can't stand, what I detest with every fiber of my being, is the heat. When I retire, I'll move the opposite direction, NORTH. To Galicia or anywhere north. You Britons always had this romantic idea of Spain as a place in the sun. I do get where you come from though, that cold humid weather in uk that penetrates every bone and even the soul. But trust me, you're relocating to a frying pan. Good thing you're planning to install AC.
I've cycled all over Spain many times, it's a mystery to me why so few northern Europeans have their holidays in Cantabria/Asturias/Galicia. The climate suits them so much better.
The very reason we come to live in the south is the warm weather! We have had enough of the dreary wet weather in UK, it makes the people dull and miserable, we have had a cool summer here in the South of France this year, with temperatures rarely going above 40 degs, and it does not seem the same, so we welcome the warm weather next year, the Winter is the time for minus 20, let us enjoy the heat while it is here.
Thank you for this very valuable comment. I couldn't agree more. I have travelled all over Spain and wouldn't consider the south of the country due to the extreme heat in the summer months. However, in Galicia it rains quite a lot, and for a lot of Europeans rain is a bit of a turnoff.
Hi folks, I just found your channel, Your home is a gem. I love your delivery it made me laugh quite a few times😂. Your saying 'manegy' is my new word'😅 You will make it look beautiful plus the kitchen would look great with a bigger window. I think your dogs are going to move in they obviously have an instinct for kind people. You are following your intuition and it's lead to your new forever home. Thankyoufor sharing your journey I am looking forward to your next video. Cheers from Australia ❤❤
@mariegallagher4725 I'm glad we made you laugh. It was by chance really, we were trying to be serious and professional but then we relaxed a bit and our normal personalities came out!
Oh wow ! That’s beautiful scenery! Congratulations on your cottage. I can see such beautiful potted plants and flowers all around those steps . Definitely has a lot of potential. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Hello again, excuse me if I add to my earlier remarks, and reference the roof. Most builders here will install concrete beams and fit concrete infill blocks, then tile over the roof. I very - very - strongly urge you to use the alternative to the concrete infill blocks which are made of a constructional polystyrene. They have a huge insulating benefit, keeping the house much cooler when the sun is overhead, and limiting dispersal of heat through the roof during the winter. These blocks are several inches thick, and your chosen builder and local builders merchant will advise you. Cheap too. Regards again.
My granddaughter went to a birthday party in Harrods dressed as Dolly Pardon (the entrance fee was £750 and included one glass of champagne per child ) with many balloons children began to jump onto those rubber balloons to burst them , unfortunately the blower upper of those balloons suffered with halitosis and upon each rubber balloon bursting the room filled with a horrible smell, after approximately 45 balloons were broken the whole house became to smell absolutely disgusting.
Swapped the money. grey skies and hectic London lifestyle for less money, sunshine and stress free living in Southern Spain 25 years ago. Best decision I ever made. Good luck to you guys and enjoyed your non-professional presentation. Could see your confidence grow throughout the video and even had the bonus of all the wandering doggies.....
I think you have done a brilliant presenting job, really enjoyable and I could watch you all day. Super little house and I love its old-fashioned style.
The pace is seductive in Spain. I live in France which is similar but not as laid back as in Spain. My cousin moved to Valencia two years ago and he loves it and will never move back to the UK.
You are so blessed to have found a lovely Country Finca in a beautiful part of Spain. It's clear that you're very excited; to the point of hardly believing your luck in finding this traditional house with its various charming quirks, And being part of a small community; a definite very big plus point for lots of reasons! A major part of buying a place like this will be seeing it develop as you tackle each project, knowing that you all have done much of the work, and have put your 'stamp' on the Reform; that's what will give you much satisfaction when you look back on it all in 10 years time! I wish you well, and look forward to seeing your other videos! Take care, and God Bless!
Great video. Personally I love that its not glossy, over produced just natural. It's easy to watch, gentle and flowing. I had property in Brittany at one time, and like your house it had wonderful views. You can't put a price on that can you? Looking forward to your next video. Oh and I too love dogs, I am glad I stumbled across your channel.
Just seeing your video sharing your new home. Looks like a peaceful idyllic life and with shared values and vision, may you enjoy many years in your new life with love, happiness and prosperity with nature's help, the fruits of your labour provide too. Blessings.
Just found your channel, hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 The chemtrails in the sky at 25.15mins just completely ruined a beautiful view, we have them here every day of the week!!! Blessings to you in your new home.❤
Nice to see your new projects. FYI, having renovated 2 very old "ruins" in Portugal I can confirm that the holes/sawdust in your old beams are Woodworm and I had them in both of the houses I renovated. I highly suggest doing deep research on their life cycles and how to get rid of them for good. You don't see any new sawdust right now because they aren't hatching and burrowing their way out, the eggs are dormant. But when warmer weather returns they hatch and begin munching. You can paint the surface but they will return because there are eggs deep inside. Once they reach the surface, they become flies and mate and then lay eggs and the process continues. It takes 2-3 years of treatment to get "rid" of them for good. The best treatment is Borax for Woodworm, but they outlawed that now in Portugal so Leroy Merlin sells a very potent (but toxic) chemical Xylophen SOR2 which works great. You need to apply it over several months during the hatching season in the spring. And then again then next year. Good luck with your projects, I'll be watching you progress and cheering you on.
@edwardboyd3660 OK thanks very much for your advice and good wishes.😊😊Would it be enough to inject the solution with a syringe into the holes rather than having to sand all the paint off?
@@CasaBlueHills You know, as much research as I have done, I'm still not an "expert" on how paint like that affects the saturation of the chemicals. I have to think it would be detrimental to absorbing though. And I don't think just squirting in the holes is enough because the buggers dig sideways and come out with new holes. I hate to be a debbie downer, but woodworm takes a real commitment to eradicate. As I said you have to be diligent for 2-3 seasons and then I might consider feeling safe enough to put some kind of coating on. If you google Woodworm treatments I'm sure you will find forums and support from lots of people, it's super common in Portugal and Spain and you can get rid of them, but you have to weigh the amount of work it will take. For example, one of my upstairs floors in Portual was so rotted we decided to just rip it all out and start over. And i was so glad we did because under the infested floors was a WHOLE OTHER FLOOR that they had just put new boards over. Those 100 year old boards were nothing but sawdust and worms. Wheeeeeeee! Anyway good luck!
@edwardboyd3660 oh blimey! Well we'll have a good look and keep a VERY close eye out for any sawdust. But we'll probably start with injecting first as we want to get the kitchen wall done snd the bathroom finished 👍
Love the video especially the dogs are you adopting any one seems to have chosen you guys and looks like she'd had puppies recently. I don't blame you for opting for that lifestyle it looks awesome. ❤
Hi Casa Blue HIlls just came across you video and enjoyed watching your fresh outlook and exitement in moving to Spain. I bought a place very similar to yours 20 years ago ,although within a very small community we are thoroughly enjoying the life and has been very easy with some very kind locals to help. We decided from kick off to sell up from the Uk completley and have had no regrets at all. We will both be keeping an eye on your progress and will be delighted to watch further as you get on and offer up advice if needed. Kind regards and good luck.
I love you two…. I hope you have a wonderful new life in Spain. What a fantastic choice. I’m going to subscribe to your channel and watch all your videos. I wish I was young again…… x Good luck and be Happy 🏴
I'm so with you on the removal of the "non-ventilation dodgy hood thing"❗That was almost the first thing we did in our house in France. I love your simple approach especially the wiring. Very sensible. We also don't believe in hiding the plumbing in very old houses. Good luck as you progress.
Congratulations! Luv your humor and wit. I actually laughed out loud and I do live alone! I've already subscribed and set alerts in readiness for your next video. Spanish sumers will bring endless sun which will be quiet a contrast to England. Hopefully you have access to a 50 plus sunscreen for your fair complexion and you incorporate it all over every day, protecting your selves from future sun damage. Other than that, I look forward to seeing your new life unfold as I live vicariously through you. Thank you! You are both Fabulous! Anne Las Vegas Nevada USA.
@@suzyq555you can get completely natural sunscreen made with ingredients that you can eat. Also you want to get some sun on you every day to keep up the vitamin D and your immune system, so no need to wear it all the time.
Best wishes on your new adventure. If dust is coming from holes in timber beams, it means woodworm. Important to treat it with special stuff, as otherwise it may eventually weaken and destroy those beams. They may need replacing. I see great potential in your lovely cottage. My late husband was a Brummie. I love your accent! ❤❤🎉🎉
I love your enthusiasm and justification for the usefulness of everything. Love it . Great for birds that you must get into. Some good reptiles as well. So congratulations!
@@CasaBlueHills oh, good geckos . I now live in the south of France but I lived , in the same way as you for 30 years in Scotland. I made a wind generator and solar panels and kept animals etc in the 1970s at the height of the good life craze it’s great for me to follow you on RUclips . The best of luck to you both! Trev
Very happy for you both. Amazing bird song there,if you take care of the birds I'm sure you will have many new friends,apart from the lovely dogs of course. Look forward to follow your journey. God bless 🙂🙏
You did a fine job on this video. It just randomly appeared in my recommendations, goodness knows why as not usually the sort of thing I watch, but I did enjoy your video, it just seemed very natural and chilled. Good luck with your new life in España.
Loved the natural and inspiring content. I too decided to have one more adventure and moved 4 years ago. Maybe a little madness, a lot of challenges but each day is exciting and something more to learn. I’m sure you’ll have great fun in your Spanish adventure. 👋🇬🇧🍷🍷
This is fantastic It's something that I am seriously considering on my retirement next year. Good luck with your new life and thanks for sharing your experiences.
Love your video .Your sense of adventure and excitement is uplifting . We have a house in Turkey and love living part of the year in a remote and different culture. Spain or Portugal might be our next move . Best wishes to you guys . Alan and Beria ( your video skills are natural please keep your genuine authenticity) Xx
Inspirational video, as i am in Spain at the moment wirh my campervan and also looking to change my Dutch life for a spanish one, but without a real clue of what how or when.
It's good you're keeping a home in the UK. Don't invest too much in the house, otherwise, you won't recoup your money when you come to sell. Spain will also tax you on any profit from the purchase price to the selling price. They won't take into account things like new bathrooms, kitchens, and general repair. It's usually things like extensions or pools that you can use to deduct, but you will need all the receipts. Anyway, good luck.
Lovely. I'm delighted that you have decided to live in the house and be a part of the local life. I hate to see people with lots of money price out the local population just to have a holiday home. Great video.
❤ Lovely couple. Lovely dogs. Gorgeous countryside. Beautiful weather. Friendly neighbours. No brainer folks about living there full time. Enjoy your lives together and get yourselves a dog or two. 🧡🧡🧡🦴🦴🦴
Good luck to u both. I lived in Spain on the 1990s and loved it. Returned to the UK due to personal reasons. Hope to move out there again one day but more difficult now with Brexit. We'll enjoy seeing how u get on 😊
Yellow staining on wood is from moisture, if its at the edges you should investigate if rain is getting into the ends of the beams, if so you should sort that out and then strengthen the wood when it dries out. The holes in the wood beams look like they are from woodworm. The sawdust is from when they chew their way out, this means they leave and find some more wood, sometimes the same wood a few metres away. They prefer damp wood. If I were you, to be safe drill lots of small holes and squirt anit insect . rot wood treatment in with a syringe.
Interesting video as I've always toyed with the idea of moving to Spain or Tenerife, even did a CELTA course to teach English as a foreign language, then COVID struck. Some nice drone videography of the hills and picturesque scenery, would love to see aerial views of your cottage and see how it sits in relation to neighbouring properties etc. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You two are either naturally funny and entertaining, or you are both extremely genius. The mis edited clips and the apparent innocence reminds me of comedy from the 80's, Please do not change your style, It's brilliant!
Thanks so much everyone for watching. We know we have a lot to learn with our filming and editing skills. We are trying very hard to make sure we improve in each future video! Any tips gratefully received!!
Don't worry. You will improve with experience. Wish you all the happiness with your new life in Spain.
Southern Spain is a very large area, where are you???
Best of luck with your new life and the channel😊
Yeah keep it unprofessional it's better that way.
@@CasaBlueHills Things keep occurring to me, sorry about that. Your financial affairs are a private matter of course - and I don't know your ages, so excuse this - it is critically important that the contributions to your UK state pensions are paid up. The maximum you need to contribute are 35 years, and the Pension Service will confirm you don't need to pay any more to secure the full pension. With a full pension - plus anything private of course - you can live very comfortably here, newish car, meals out, bills paid.
Do you have a water deposit tank for the house, or does the mains water feed directly to the taps ?
I've met a few expats who have misguidedly returned to the UK for medical treatment ' because of the language barrier' . There isn't one, but if you have an issue explaining your problem to your GP here, take the time to translate it simply via Google Translate, write it out legibly, and hand it over during your consultation. This will be much appreciated. Should further medical intervention be needed at a hospital or outpatient clinic, you'll be in very good hands. I have been, and so was my partner. I think the health system here rates at about sixth in the world, and you can be confident they'll look after you and support your spouse when needed. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised, delivery of hospital appointments can be very fast indeed. Your health card gives doctors, hospitals and pharmacies immediate access to your health records, including such things as x-ray and MRI results which are posted immediately. No waiting, at all. If you're in a serious accident, they'll often send a helicopter. I'm always very warmly greeted by my GP Ana, her nurse and the receptionist, but perhaps the occasional gift of fresh Bakewell tarts helps..... a bit.
Can I ask the name of your local large town ? Best regards
We bought our house in the mountains of Alto Alentejo, Portugal in 2003 aged 44 for 44,000 euros. Spent 3 years renovating it, before moving back to the UK to replenish our savings. We moved back to Portugal permanently in 2013. We've never been back to the UK since. We funded ourselves from savings until our private pensions matured when we were 60. This year our State Pensions started, the difference between frugal living and a very comfortable life. I cannot stress what a life affirming, life changing and life improving our move was. We have never had a single regret. The best thing we ever did. Never, ever going back.
Wow, bravo, well done, sounds amazing! Would love to move away from damp, cold, congested, costly UK.
How much did you spend with renovations? Just curious.
@@ianworley8169 sounds absolutely wonderful!
@@habsom1406 yes we know what you mean x
@grl9917 in the second video you see the shower Rob renovated. That cost about 1,500 euros for the materials. We had the stove already in our UK house. 1000 euro for the rewiring.
Just happened upon your new channel.
How refreshing to see you being you - nervousness and all. Pls don't change. No need to become "professionals" at it. You're doing GREAT.
"Addicted" to looking into reestablishing life in Europe (US citizen) I have watched 100s of videos, but how you go about your new life in Spain appeals to me in an endearing way!
Your apparent search for a simpler, more satisfying life will appeal to people. Your channel will boom.
The bargain you found, the rural life, the willingness to keep simple things left by the previous owners, the frugal unpretentiousness - you'll do brilliantly. ¡Buena suerte!
I lived in Spain for just four years, but returned to Ireland for family reasons. However, I miss Spain every day, its a wonderful country, with beautiful people. We wish you the very best in your new Spanish home 🏡. 🇪🇸
@@michaeltravers6109 thank you
With the state of the uk right now , I don’t blame you for this move . W3 are thinking the same . May I wish you every success possible . Looks like paradise to me .
@@paulrumbold2436 It seems to get worse every time you turn on the telly. Good luck if you come here, the life can be very ......liberating. Remember please that there are two Spains as far as expats are concerned, and your preferences will guide you. Like this video, there is a rural Spain of small towns, little villages, shepherds with mules, and a simpler and easier way of life. Most expats seem to live within thirty or forty miles of the coast, often in villa, townhouse or apartment communities, Britain in the sun effectively. This can have the benefit of closer, more familiar shopping, Chinese and Indian restaurants, ......... and gossip. It was once said to me that some of these communities have too many people with too little to do, and too much time to do it in. If you embark on a search here, dial in a 'peace and relaxation ' value to anything you look at, anywhere. The Costas are commercial, inland isn't, and the daily life pressures are different. Good luck
Also considering you could probably only buy a shed for that in the UK
yes the last 14 years as been dire.
Spain is pretty lawless, fix it up, you will have squatters move in .5 later, rule of law is inexistent, no money, no home.when making such a life changing decision knowing the country you plan to move into is the first consideration, do your homework and look into Portugal.
We are not in the EU anymore!? 121 days stay.
Your plan sounds wonderful. Much luck with your progress. I moved to Rural Italy 8 years ago. I moved from Los Angeles. Bought a small house and I love it here. Thank you for sharing your dreams.
You are absolutely adorable in your presentation. Just starting a new RUclips channel and a fabulous new life is not a small thing. Y'all are doing great!
Thanks for your encouragement!
Good luck to you both. As ex-lorry driver my wife and I retired to Spain six years ago from Oldbury, w/mid. Love it.
Yam Yams in Spain, lol
@@Mrdogface12 thank you
@@chriscoughlan5221 they're everywhere these days!
my eye sight is officially fcked i read ex horny driver lol
Lorry drivers are handsome!
I agree, it is better to be part of the small local community, than to be alone in the woods.
@@allon33 great comment .Also,alone in a city .
I adore village life
@@bigalant I was from a big city, and I don't live there anymore. 😄
@@bigalant People in the City are hateful and your enemies, it's WORST than being OUT in your Own land.
Lovely property for a very good price, looking forward to your next video
Please, please, please don't attempt to become more professional, this is you and it's perfect! Love what you're doing, I'm restoring a couple of properties in Portugal.
I don't think we could become more professional, even if we tried! Are you restoring to rent out or to live in?
@@CasaBlueHills ❤
@@CasaBlueHills am I restoring to live or rent? Haha thats a good question! I have 2, the first I bought because it was all I could afford at the time plus it had amazing 20km views, what it didn't have was much in the way of anything else, Partial roof, leaking and sagging and walls with cracks big enough to pass your hand through! First thought was "cool, I can live in a tent and restore it" then after I bought it I remembered that I'm not 30 any more!!! Long story short, I eventually bought another house that I had been eyeing up for a friend who decided against it. So I've done a basic restoration on that (indoor camping) and have finally started to stabilise the walls at the other house. It's hard going but I'm loving it, it would be much easier to make consistent progress had Brexit not happened but I do what I can.
If ever you fancy a trip over to central Portugal I'd be pleased to show you 😊
So with owning 2 I'm really not sure yet which I will end up with as my home or what I will do with the other.
Lovely message, and very true.
Agreed!
These types of videos are the whole reason for RUclips and it’s what makes RUclips more interesting than ‘normal’ TV.
Please keep your own style and forget about trying to be ‘more professional’.
I just found your video. Welcome to Spain. It is easy to fall in love with a new environment. Watching the sunrise and sunsets over the hills in the distance is lovely.
We moved out of UK nearly 30 years ago and do not regret it at all, especially knowing the current state of affairs. Although the diferences between cultures still surprise me. Best of luck.
I wish I could afford to leave the divided kingdom.
Be blessed dears👫
Thank you! Yes we hope it's not long before we can move here permanently.
@@ggg-gems Until you live in another society you can never fully understand the differences. Every region is different but I will that I feel more welcomed here thzn I was in a small village in Suffolk. I know I will always be English, nothing will cha ge that.
You are so refreshing...loved your history and info on cottage! Like your style!
@@sandidubell7003 thank you
Enjoyed this immensely. It was very interesting. Will watch it again!
What a lovely place you are living my dream including the dogs. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.
Great stuff. This is when RUclips is great, a glimpse into people's lives/dreams.. Difference to 99 per cent is you've had the guts to actually go for it. A lot of hard work no doubt. You will now find out what it's like to live in the Spanish countryside... Good... I hope! Wish you all the best.
You guys are having too much fun! Your evening walk views are awesome. Enjoy!
Fabulous! Well done you two 🎉 life is for living!
@@KatKin123 thank you
Looking forward to future videos. Wishing you the best!
@@jeannebrandt3218 thank you
Good luck to you! We moved to Southern France 15 years ago and have just finished renovating a large rural property, it is such a change from life in UK, here we are seen as pioneers, doing everything for ourselves, and the people are so friendly, as they appear to be in your paradise, I think the most important thing to do is become one of the community ,unfortunately most UK people isolate themselves from locals, but once you make friends with the local people, and especially the Mare, you will be helped at every problem you encounter. I hope you enjoy this new chapter in your life, one thing we found was that selling up all property in UK was the best thing to do, make a clean break and enjoy a different lifestyle, so many people are lured back by family. Chris B.
sounds like you are living the dream! Yes we love socialising with our neighbours, we think it's so important.
Bless you, I hope you live a long, happy, and peaceful life out there in Spain.
@@gregstretton8584 thank you
What a fantastic bargain, looks good
Bienvenidos al paraiso. I'm a guy from southern Spain living in England and looking forward to move back as soon as I can (It's not an easy task). The key is to be in a location that works for you both. I have subscribed to your channel as I am very keen to see how things develop. I wish all the best in your new life in Spain. Thanks for sharing.
@@pacogil65 thank you
I live in Spain for 20 years ..your be very lucky to make that work out for you...all the best
@@ColinAtkins-j3h What are the 'main' obstacles as you see them?
Have just watched your video and want to wish you both all the very best with the house and your future plans. As it’s not a move yet in this moment in time and when you both feel the time is right to live in Spain full time there is no better place to live. We made the move 19 years ago and decided to sell up in the UK and try to make a new life for ourselves. We both worked for 14 years before I retired some five years ago and it wasn’t all plain sailing some of the time. If you are determined to make it succeed as we were and work hard you’ll make it.
Believe me we’ve seen it all, people coming over and thinking it’s so much easier to find a job and life is a beach with the wife and kids. We watched people leave in their droves in the early days and return to the UK. Hope it all works out for you both and I’m sure it will. Good luck.
@nicted9308 thank you! Great to hear your story!
What a fabulous show ! Glad I found you, great tour of your new adventure!!
Wow can’t wait to see the rest of the house!! 👍
Fabulous. Brummies hit Spain. Wishing you every success 🙌 ... 🇬🇧
@doverivermedia3937 thank you!!
I wish you the best in your lovely cottage. However, me being Spanish (Madrid) the last place where I would settle in is in the south. Don't get me wrong, lovely people in Andalucía, I love them. But what I can't stand, what I detest with every fiber of my being, is the heat. When I retire, I'll move the opposite direction, NORTH. To Galicia or anywhere north. You Britons always had this romantic idea of Spain as a place in the sun. I do get where you come from though, that cold humid weather in uk that penetrates every bone and even the soul. But trust me, you're relocating to a frying pan.
Good thing you're planning to install AC.
I've cycled all over Spain many times, it's a mystery to me why so few northern Europeans have their holidays in Cantabria/Asturias/Galicia. The climate suits them so much better.
@@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 any encounters with bears or wolves in your cycling's?
The very reason we come to live in the south is the warm weather! We have had enough of the dreary wet weather in UK, it makes the people dull and miserable, we have had a cool summer here in the South of France this year, with temperatures rarely going above 40 degs, and it does not seem the same, so we welcome the warm weather next year, the Winter is the time for minus 20, let us enjoy the heat while it is here.
Thank you for this very valuable comment. I couldn't agree more. I have travelled all over Spain and wouldn't consider the south of the country due to the extreme heat in the summer months. However, in Galicia it rains quite a lot, and for a lot of Europeans rain is a bit of a turnoff.
Please do stop recommending galicia to anyone
Excellent video ! Words from both two pure hearts ! Best wishes for them !
@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553 Thank you very much! 😊😊
Hi folks,
I just found your channel,
Your home is a gem.
I love your delivery it made me laugh quite a few times😂. Your saying 'manegy' is my new word'😅
You will make it look beautiful plus the kitchen would look great with a bigger window. I think your dogs are going to move in they obviously have an instinct for kind people.
You are following your intuition and it's lead to your new forever home. Thankyoufor sharing your journey I am looking forward to your next video.
Cheers from Australia ❤❤
@mariegallagher4725 I'm glad we made you laugh. It was by chance really, we were trying to be serious and professional but then we relaxed a bit and our normal personalities came out!
Oh wow ! That’s beautiful scenery! Congratulations on your cottage. I can see such beautiful potted plants and flowers all around those steps . Definitely has a lot of potential. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Hello again, excuse me if I add to my earlier remarks, and reference the roof. Most builders here will install concrete beams and fit concrete infill blocks, then tile over the roof. I very - very - strongly urge you to use the alternative to the concrete infill blocks which are made of a constructional polystyrene. They have a huge insulating benefit, keeping the house much cooler when the sun is overhead, and limiting dispersal of heat through the roof during the winter. These blocks are several inches thick, and your chosen builder and local builders merchant will advise you. Cheap too. Regards again.
Thanks for this, sounds like good advice.
So please nice people come to live in Spain. Wellcome. I’ll be watching!
That is until they set up an AIRBNB, which is what most people do.
Nice home, Have a Happy Life, Love the village doggies ❤❤
My granddaughter went to a birthday party in Harrods dressed as Dolly Pardon (the entrance fee was £750 and included one glass of champagne per child ) with many balloons children began to jump onto those rubber balloons to burst them , unfortunately the blower upper of those balloons suffered with halitosis and upon each rubber balloon bursting the room filled with a horrible smell, after approximately 45 balloons were broken the whole house became to smell absolutely disgusting.
Year three living in a mountain village in the South Of Cantabria. Still have tons to learn but loving it!!
@@icelandic969 sounds amazing!
Nowhere near Cistierna by any chance?
What I love is your affection and adoration of the dogs!!! You can tell you both are big-hearted animal lovers.😊
Swapped the money. grey skies and hectic London lifestyle for less money, sunshine and stress free living in Southern Spain 25 years ago. Best decision I ever made. Good luck to you guys and enjoyed your non-professional presentation. Could see your confidence grow throughout the video and even had the bonus of all the wandering doggies.....
I hope all of your dreams come true, the property looks very promising. I will enjoy watching your progress.
@@philiprussell3338 thank you
You two are so cute with the doggies! Wishing you every success with your beautiful project and future plans. Greeting from Ireland.🇮🇪
What a lovely house and beautiful countryside!! Congratulations!!
I think you have done a brilliant presenting job, really enjoyable and I could watch you all day. Super little house and I love its old-fashioned style.
thank you
The pace is seductive in Spain. I live in France which is similar but not as laid back as in Spain. My cousin moved to Valencia two years ago and he loves it and will never move back to the UK.
@@TheFiown we totally understand why!
Charming presentation, well done! And congratulations, you're living my dream!
@@RhodieRowley thank you
Can’t even begin to think how hot that place will be in the summer but good luck 😎
Simplicity and humility >>> happiness that stands the test of time !!!
@AdamSahr-cj4kf Definitely agree 😊😊
Fabulous Thanks for sharing
I just found your channel and subscribed. I lived near Granada for 10 years. Its a magical part of the world. Good luck with your new life!
You are so blessed to have found a lovely Country Finca in a beautiful part of Spain. It's clear that you're very excited; to the point of hardly believing your luck in finding this traditional house with its various charming quirks, And being part of a small community; a definite very big plus point for lots of reasons!
A major part of buying a place like this will be seeing it develop as you tackle each project, knowing that you all have done much of the work, and have put your 'stamp' on the Reform; that's what will give you much satisfaction when you look back on it all in 10 years time! I wish you well, and look forward to seeing your other videos! Take care, and God Bless!
Thank you! :) :)
Great video. Personally I love that its not glossy, over produced just natural. It's easy to watch, gentle and flowing. I had property in Brittany at one time, and like your house it had wonderful views. You can't put a price on that can you? Looking forward to your next video. Oh and I too love dogs, I am glad I stumbled across your channel.
Just seeing your video sharing your new home. Looks like a peaceful idyllic life and with shared values and vision, may you enjoy many years in your new life with love, happiness and prosperity with nature's help, the fruits of your labour provide too. Blessings.
Just found your channel, hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 The chemtrails in the sky at 25.15mins just completely ruined a beautiful view, we have them here every day of the week!!! Blessings to you in your new home.❤
tin foil hat time
Nice to see your new projects. FYI, having renovated 2 very old "ruins" in Portugal I can confirm that the holes/sawdust in your old beams are Woodworm and I had them in both of the houses I renovated. I highly suggest doing deep research on their life cycles and how to get rid of them for good. You don't see any new sawdust right now because they aren't hatching and burrowing their way out, the eggs are dormant. But when warmer weather returns they hatch and begin munching. You can paint the surface but they will return because there are eggs deep inside. Once they reach the surface, they become flies and mate and then lay eggs and the process continues. It takes 2-3 years of treatment to get "rid" of them for good. The best treatment is Borax for Woodworm, but they outlawed that now in Portugal so Leroy Merlin sells a very potent (but toxic) chemical Xylophen SOR2 which works great. You need to apply it over several months during the hatching season in the spring. And then again then next year. Good luck with your projects, I'll be watching you progress and cheering you on.
@edwardboyd3660 OK thanks very much for your advice and good wishes.😊😊Would it be enough to inject the solution with a syringe into the holes rather than having to sand all the paint off?
@@CasaBlueHills You know, as much research as I have done, I'm still not an "expert" on how paint like that affects the saturation of the chemicals. I have to think it would be detrimental to absorbing though. And I don't think just squirting in the holes is enough because the buggers dig sideways and come out with new holes. I hate to be a debbie downer, but woodworm takes a real commitment to eradicate. As I said you have to be diligent for 2-3 seasons and then I might consider feeling safe enough to put some kind of coating on. If you google Woodworm treatments I'm sure you will find forums and support from lots of people, it's super common in Portugal and Spain and you can get rid of them, but you have to weigh the amount of work it will take. For example, one of my upstairs floors in Portual was so rotted we decided to just rip it all out and start over. And i was so glad we did because under the infested floors was a WHOLE OTHER FLOOR that they had just put new boards over. Those 100 year old boards were nothing but sawdust and worms. Wheeeeeeee! Anyway good luck!
@edwardboyd3660 oh blimey! Well we'll have a good look and keep a VERY close eye out for any sawdust. But we'll probably start with injecting first as we want to get the kitchen wall done snd the bathroom finished 👍
Love the video especially the dogs are you adopting any one seems to have chosen you guys and looks like she'd had puppies recently. I don't blame you for opting for that lifestyle it looks awesome. ❤
@debbiebeardsley7737 Sadly at the moment we are not living here full time so we can't adopt them ☹️ but also they have got an owner already.
Good luck; having each other is your greatest treasure.
Thank you and yes we are very grateful we have each other x
I just love that you've decided to keep original furniture and items in the house, to keep the vibe of tradition and time....🙂
@ivak5428 Yes and we definitely be keeping that vibe as we restore and decorate it!
Hi Casa Blue HIlls just came across you video and enjoyed watching your fresh outlook and exitement in moving to Spain.
I bought a place very similar to yours 20 years ago ,although within a very small community we are thoroughly enjoying the life and has been very easy with some very kind locals to help.
We decided from kick off to sell up from the Uk completley and have had no regrets at all.
We will both be keeping an eye on your progress and will be delighted to watch further as you get on and offer up advice if needed.
Kind regards and good luck.
I love you two…. I hope you have a wonderful new life in Spain.
What a fantastic choice.
I’m going to subscribe to your channel and watch all your videos.
I wish I was young again…… x
Good luck and be Happy 🏴
Very nice and genuine video. The countryside of Spain reminds me a lot of the Karoo in South Africa where I grew up as a kid. Much love
@cuppakoffie810 Thank you for your good wishes x and the Karoo sounds lovely if the countryside is similar to around our house!
So lovely! Seeing the dogs go on adventures with you is cool!
I’d love to watch your journey so I subscribed ❤and more videos with the dogs. 😊
Good luck with your plans, I think you have done the right thing, enjoy.
I'm so with you on the removal of the "non-ventilation dodgy hood thing"❗That was almost the first thing we did in our house in France. I love your simple approach especially the wiring. Very sensible. We also don't believe in hiding the plumbing in very old houses. Good luck as you progress.
Very nice enjoyable video, your filming was so natural, not everyone is Spielberg. Keep the good videos coming.
Loved the video. Keep going I'll be watching your progress. Good luck.
Congratulations! Luv your humor and wit. I actually laughed out loud and I do live alone! I've already subscribed and set alerts in readiness for your next video.
Spanish sumers will bring endless sun which will be quiet a contrast to England. Hopefully you have access to a 50 plus sunscreen for your fair complexion and you incorporate it all over every day, protecting your selves from future sun damage.
Other than that, I look forward to seeing your new life unfold as I live vicariously through you. Thank you! You are both Fabulous!
Anne
Las Vegas Nevada USA.
Yes factor 50 and a shiny face every day for me, though sometimes I have to nag Rob to put on!
Sunscreen is the worst thing for your skin.
@@suzyq555you can get completely natural sunscreen made with ingredients that you can eat. Also you want to get some sun on you every day to keep up the vitamin D and your immune system, so no need to wear it all the time.
Good luck, you have bought in a lovely place, Spain, especially inland is a lovely place to live.
Lovely humans. Wishing you the best of luck in the execution of your plans, sale of your UK home and finding work in Espana.
@@Samavartaka thank you so much 😀
A lovely house. The firseide tiles are similar to one I have that I put on wall to show house number, lovely Spanish theme
@@pmacc3557 thank you
Best wishes on your new adventure. If dust is coming from holes in timber beams, it means woodworm. Important to treat it with special stuff, as otherwise it may eventually weaken and destroy those beams. They may need replacing. I see great potential in your lovely cottage. My late husband was a Brummie. I love your accent! ❤❤🎉🎉
@angelique2653 thanks for the advice, best wishes xx
I love your enthusiasm and justification for the usefulness of everything. Love it . Great for birds that you must get into. Some good reptiles as well. So congratulations!
@trevordaviesable thank you! Yes we've seen one or two geckos trying to creep into the cottage!
@@CasaBlueHills oh, good geckos . I now live in the south of France but I lived , in the same way as you for 30 years in Scotland. I made a wind generator and solar panels and kept animals etc in the 1970s at the height of the good life craze it’s great for me to follow you on RUclips . The best of luck to you both! Trev
Very happy for you both. Amazing bird song there,if you take care of the birds I'm sure you will have many new friends,apart from the lovely dogs of course. Look forward to follow your journey. God bless 🙂🙏
You did a fine job on this video. It just randomly appeared in my recommendations, goodness knows why as not usually the sort of thing I watch, but I did enjoy your video, it just seemed very natural and chilled. Good luck with your new life in España.
Thank you!
Loved the natural and inspiring content. I too decided to have one more adventure and moved 4 years ago. Maybe a little madness, a lot of challenges but each day is exciting and something more to learn. I’m sure you’ll have great fun in your Spanish adventure. 👋🇬🇧🍷🍷
Living the dream!! Congratulations for making it happen .
Best wishes from a little off grid farmhouse on top of a mountain in Granada
@donnaprice1288 that sounds like a lovely place!
This is fantastic It's something that I am seriously considering on my retirement next year. Good luck with your new life and thanks for sharing your experiences.
What a lovely place you've found. You must be so happy. Thanks for sharing your journey
@helenaurelius-haddock4695 yes we love it here, and thanks for watching! 😊
Love your video .Your sense of adventure and excitement is uplifting .
We have a house in Turkey and love living part of the year in a remote and different culture.
Spain or Portugal might be our next move .
Best wishes to you guys .
Alan and Beria
( your video skills are natural please keep your genuine authenticity)
Xx
Watching you guys from rainy London. I found your videos calming and nice to watch. Good luck with renovation.
thank you
What a lovely little cottage and waking up to that view everyday must be awesome, Well done and i wish you both good luck for the future👍
Everything you don't like I love! The embroidered painting, the beautiful flower lamp, the little chest of drawers.
@@Betty77168 I think I've decided I do like the lamp!!
Me too lol❤
I'd decorate the walls with brightly coloured ceramic plates and plant pots 😊
The chairs are a design left over from the era of the Spanish Inquisition. 😅Good luck from someone who’s lived in Spain for the last 34 years.
Inspirational video, as i am in Spain at the moment wirh my campervan and also looking to change my Dutch life for a spanish one, but without a real clue of what how or when.
@douwe4549 Good luck and hope you find what you want 😊
Don’t change your style, you remind me a little of the shuttleworths, love it 🥰 😅
Hey
Congratulations on being so brave to have a go at your dream, look forward to seeing the future results.
Cheers from NZL
House looks good.. keep the furniture and other items, they look fine
Hoping we get to meet more dogs in episode 2 🐕🦮🐾
It's good you're keeping a home in the UK. Don't invest too much in the house, otherwise, you won't recoup your money when you come to sell.
Spain will also tax you on any profit from the purchase price to the selling price. They won't take into account things like new bathrooms, kitchens, and general repair. It's usually things like extensions or pools that you can use to deduct, but you will need all the receipts.
Anyway, good luck.
That is really helpful advice thank you.
Lovely. I'm delighted that you have decided to live in the house and be a part of the local life. I hate to see people with lots of money price out the local population just to have a holiday home. Great video.
❤ Lovely couple. Lovely dogs. Gorgeous countryside. Beautiful weather. Friendly neighbours. No brainer folks about living there full time. Enjoy your lives together and get yourselves a dog or two. 🧡🧡🧡🦴🦴🦴
Wow that's a beautiful wee house. You're so lucky. Thanks!
Good luck to u both. I lived in Spain on the 1990s and loved it. Returned to the UK due to personal reasons. Hope to move out there again one day but more difficult now with Brexit. We'll enjoy seeing how u get on 😊
Me and my wife are planning to do the same thing. I will definitly follow your adventures. Good luck!
Yellow staining on wood is from moisture, if its at the edges you should investigate if rain is getting into the ends of the beams, if so you should sort that out and then strengthen the wood when it dries out.
The holes in the wood beams look like they are from woodworm. The sawdust is from when they chew their way out, this means they leave and find some more wood, sometimes the same wood a few metres away. They prefer damp wood. If I were you, to be safe drill lots of small holes and squirt anit insect . rot wood treatment in with a syringe.
Love the pace of this video
@@kathrynoreilly6064 thank you
Interesting video as I've always toyed with the idea of moving to Spain or Tenerife, even did a CELTA course to teach English as a foreign language, then COVID struck. Some nice drone videography of the hills and picturesque scenery, would love to see aerial views of your cottage and see how it sits in relation to neighbouring properties etc. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You two are either naturally funny and entertaining, or you are both extremely genius. The mis edited clips and the apparent innocence reminds me of comedy from the 80's, Please do not change your style, It's brilliant!
Thanks for this! We must be naturally funny because we are definitely not geniuses! Genii??
Really love this beautiful life.....hope you can help the dogs there. Blessings to you.
@@DianaC-c7d we are trying x thank you.
Wonderful, wonderful place
Looks idyllic, so pleased for you both. Having only just retired early in the UK, something I am keen to look into further.