5 Tips To Know Before Buying Property In Portugal

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024

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  • @johngcahill9583
    @johngcahill9583 3 года назад +52

    An excellent, well put together advices, no hype,no blaring intro music, just factual advice...thank you.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Thanks John. Appreciate it! 😄😄

    • @dambusterproductions
      @dambusterproductions 3 года назад +1

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife hi guys just saw your video - fantastic. I am looking to buy this year. You mentioned a good estate agent but couldn't hear which one it isn - was it alstar? Could you clarify please?

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      @@dambusterproductions thanks so much for this nice comment if you send us an email on lukeandsarahsoffgridlife@gmail.com, i ll send you the details.

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Год назад

      yes, that agree with you no freaking annoying music...and lots of excellent advice

  • @user-pu1pj3gt2p
    @user-pu1pj3gt2p 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for the super important tips to keep in mind.
    When you talked about losing the value of the entry into the business that you gave in case you give up on the purchase, I think that if the owner gives up on the sale he will have to give you double the amount you paid to formalize the business. In other words, if you give up the purchase you lost 2 thousand euros, if the owner to give up the sale he will have to pay you 4 thousand euros.

  • @fullconsciousness1448
    @fullconsciousness1448 3 года назад +20

    Nice video, thanks. Just an informative note: houses built before 1951 don’t require Habitation License , because that only came in force that year

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for the info ,have a great weekend

    • @sebastienjeanchauvet5590
      @sebastienjeanchauvet5590 3 года назад +1

      How to prove some construction are before 1951?

    • @fullconsciousness1448
      @fullconsciousness1448 3 года назад +1

      @@sebastienjeanchauvet5590 by the date of property first registration, within the local authority

    • @fullconsciousness1448
      @fullconsciousness1448 3 года назад +3

      @@sebastienjeanchauvet5590 just check date of construction with local authority for property registrations (local Conservatoria do Registo Predial) ask to check the property registration (Caderneta Predial) file, can be done online or anyone who knows the matrix article (artigo da matriz), meaning the position number in the official land plot matrix, before buying we can consult that information about who really owns it, if there are any active mortgages (very important and they must be written off before buying act), and other data. Also with Finanças it can be checked for tax debts and other debts

    • @annashealthylifeeverything8583
      @annashealthylifeeverything8583 3 года назад +1

      If you buy a plot with a ruin on it you don't need a habitation license Right? But I do need a building permission to renovate it to a permanent house? Or do you just begin to renovate the ruin without any permissions ? 🤔

  • @odetecunha7767
    @odetecunha7767 Год назад +1

    My mother and I watched your videos for hours yesterday. So interesting! And you are so transparent and genuine. Wish I lived in Portugal so we could be friends. We enjoyed watching you interact with your animals, your love of them is palpable. Wish you much luck and look forward to all your new videos!

  • @madeirafoodforest2107
    @madeirafoodforest2107 4 года назад +11

    Hi guys, :) Really good (to the point) comprehensive vid that reiterates most things we are aware of, as we move into the last stages of retiring/moving to Portugal, purchasing a property, and creating a food forest where we can be more self sufficient.
    You have helped with a couple questions and thoughts to keep in mind for us going forward. Thank you so much. Nathalie & Greg

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад +1

      Hi Nathalie and Greg,
      Thanks for your comment ,glad to help even in a small way. Today we will be releasing a video on the costs of the bare neccesities so hopefully you'll find this helpful too,and can compare it to the bills in your own country. Have a great day guys and if there is anything else you might want to know to help you with your move just let us know and we ll do what we can to inform you.
      Much love
      Sarah and Luke

  • @CindyVine
    @CindyVine 4 года назад +7

    I've just bought in Central Portugal and am excited to follow your journey!

  • @noddybray
    @noddybray 3 года назад +4

    Clear and sensible advice, I would emphasize that there are some really dodgy estate agents out there (ERA), they ask your budget and then offer you properties at twice your target price, the smaller agents are usually better. I used BM and I can highly recommend them even after I bought they still give me advice on bits and bobs 2 years later.. trust your instincts.. Happy hunting and good luck.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +3

      That is so true Noddy ,yes BM Imobilaria were very good and told us the truth about properties and land and legalities

  • @junehitchcock170
    @junehitchcock170 3 года назад +2

    Saw you both on Cindy Vine’s RUclips session for the first time. Lovely couple. Hope the operation goes well. Definitely no heavy lifting after the operation. Let it heal.

  • @balakumarbagavatsingham5377
    @balakumarbagavatsingham5377 4 года назад +6

    you guys are saying every thing that we need to know. keep it up please.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад +1

      Awesome thanks for this nice comment, if you have any video worthy ideas let us know, we want to put out more videos that are relevant to our subscibers.

  • @recoveringmoonboy5292
    @recoveringmoonboy5292 2 года назад +3

    Nice video. Learned something I did not know. To add to the information given here; you can get the stamp duty all the way down to zero percent, depending on the price you pay for the peoperty and the taxation value afterwards. Also it depends if it will be your main residence or holliday home.
    The rustic part and land you buy without property on it will always have a fix rate around 5 percent.
    Cheers!

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Год назад

      Questios Do you live in Porto? If yes, which part of Central Porto you will recommend ...more water, greener, cheaper...etc. Any recommendations in areas to buy? Thank you

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Год назад

      forgot one more question....How hard is to get financing from bank institution for expats..

    • @recoveringmoonboy5292
      @recoveringmoonboy5292 Год назад

      I do not know the Porto area, sorry.
      Getting a bank loan is not hard if you got a western European/ American salary. The process is very annoying. My experience is that most banks have no work ethic. Everything is slow in comparison to the experience I have in Holland.

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Год назад +1

      @@recoveringmoonboy5292 thank you so much for the info -so much appreciated...

  • @sandienochs6132
    @sandienochs6132 2 года назад

    Darn,, you are who I have been searching for. Lived in Portugal for two years now, this is the only time I’ve been informed. I can’t thank you enough. I of course subscribed and need to watch this video again, as well as your other videos. Thanks again.

  • @vitorgaspar9907
    @vitorgaspar9907 3 года назад +3

    Yes when you want to make an offer to buy property you make a previous "promissory purchase and sale agreement" contract where you have to put 10% or so of the final price you're offering. If you withdraw and the sale doesn't take place you lose your money.
    But also if the seller who signed the contract with you does sell to anyone else it has to pay it back to you as well. So you have to be committed and serious to your offer and don't go around make offers you cannot fulfil.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      HI Vitor ,Yes we had never experienced this but it is a good way to stop time wasters . Have a great day

  • @back2seattle
    @back2seattle 4 года назад +3

    Sorry, I can’t help financially but did subscribe and am writing a comment in hopes it will help.
    Your video was very informational and you both very “ simpáticos “.
    Best of luck to you

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад +2

      HI ,what's your name Seattle? 😃supporting us by subscribing and watching our videos helps more than you know, so thanks so so much . Have a great Sunday

  • @Herr_Bishmeister
    @Herr_Bishmeister 3 года назад

    That’s what I loved about living in Germany was the “bulk rubbish” nights, recycling everything, from pots and pans to furniture. Some amazing things thrown away! Maybe take a drive to Germany with a van and enjoy!

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      It was the same when we lived in the Netherlands. Still quite a long way to go though unfortunately. We used to go over to spain pre-covid but it was pretty slim pickings unless you drive closer to madrid.

  • @mintywoodfine2047
    @mintywoodfine2047 3 года назад +6

    Thank you for an informative video! My partner and I (from the UK) currently live in Bulgaria, living a similar lifestyle to you. We've been here several years now and love so many things about life here, but one thing that is missing is a community of 'like-minded' or younger people. We are friends with the locals of course, but most are pensioners, as younger Bulgarians tend to live in the cities. We are considering moving to Portugal in the future and from a little research it seems there are quite a lot of people living a sustainable / off-grid lifestyle. I wonder if you have found a community of people doing a similar things to you? Or similar age group? I understand life is more isolated when you live rurally, but it's nice to be able to exchange ideas with others sometimes! Thanks! :-)

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Hi Minty yes there are a lot of like minded people here and the community is growing Luke and I like our own space and definitely mingle less than most others but the community is there for those who want it 😁

    • @patriciavandevelde5469
      @patriciavandevelde5469 2 года назад +1

      I left portugal salaries 750 euros rent 800 euros tourist prices,electricity sky high@ to many expats! Poverty-stricken!

  • @floralheart
    @floralheart Год назад

    Your videos have been helping me a lot to get prepared to buy a land in Portugal. It's nice to see the great community you guys created with folks like me that need some help to be eyed open. I'm studying a way to come visit the region by car and when that happens I'd love to come meet you in person and maybe be neighbors in the future. I love your videos dealing with your animals, they are funny and entertaining.
    Maybe it would be interesting if you make a video about how to get a lawyer and name a few of them. I just learned in this video that I may need one and it was a great tip. Thank you.
    Sorry my for broken English, I speak Brazilian Português
    New subscriber ! Hugs !

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Год назад +1

      question...are u moving from USA? when do you plan to move...any find info in regards to shipping items to Porto? I am planing to move as well, but I am waiting for my social security case and see how much money I will get...sell 90 percent of my stuff and get out of here...to a new adventure.

  • @schuma61
    @schuma61 3 года назад +6

    Great honest advice, thank you!

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +2

      Thanks so much , this was one of our first videos, you might also find this one helpful ruclips.net/video/pYPmCr8Ojic/видео.html and Part 2 is coming out tomorrow . have a great weekend Marcus

    • @mpc6879
      @mpc6879 3 года назад

      Please recommend your estate agent to me
      Thank you!!!

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      @@mpc6879 Hi Michael, where are you looking for property ?

  • @mapuche888
    @mapuche888 3 года назад +1

    Just subscribed Great information. I'm from California and we have to deal with wildfires. I want to move to Portugal but didn't realize there's a wildfire problem there too. Will definitely alter my options.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Hello and thanks for your support it is much appreciated. You do have to be very careful where you buy land and make sure you are not in the middle of a eucalyptus forest , there are quite a few fires that get started in summer. Most get put out quite fast but there was one 60 km away that took 2 or three days this year to be put out.
      You just have to be really careful ,obey the rules and
      clear your land.

  • @DavyBhoy12G
    @DavyBhoy12G 4 года назад +2

    Nice video guys. My wife and I are interested in buying land in Portugal. You make some good points that I have not known about. especially the fire safety. And of course the crooked sales men.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад

      Thanks David , we love Portugal so much. Have you started looking for property ?Are you looking in a particular area?

  • @brianjohnson8967
    @brianjohnson8967 3 года назад

    Have purchased property in Portugal.... this is all very good advise !!! Charming couple.

  • @Carlo-a-life-less-ordinary-
    @Carlo-a-life-less-ordinary- 3 года назад +1

    Same in Belgium when you put in an offer. Here the advance is 10% of the total sum.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      This was something totally new to us, in Malta you can put an offer on anything you want and until you put a deposit and sign ,it's not a deal .

  • @pauloinavan1336
    @pauloinavan1336 3 года назад +1

    Good honest information guys,I travel with the motorhome and usually spend the winters in Iberia,often thought about buying a small plot to stay with the motorhome,and may look again after Brexit next year,hope your dream is fulfilled 👍👍Paulo

  • @monicasancat
    @monicasancat 2 года назад

    Your are a lovely exemple. I hope you continue sharing your experience with us. Thank you so much.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  2 года назад

      Thank you Monica , if this is one of your first videos of ours you have a lot to catch up on😁😁❤️❤️

  • @farceadentus
    @farceadentus 2 года назад +1

    Shukrun guys, that was really useful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. :)

  • @sculpturegrl1
    @sculpturegrl1 Год назад

    Thank you, Luke and Sarah! This answered a lot of my questions! Love all of your videos!

  • @johnreith4126
    @johnreith4126 2 года назад

    I know this video was released years ago, but the information is very practical and helpful. Thanks for putting it together.

  • @eugeneflynn7435
    @eugeneflynn7435 Год назад

    Fantastic video. Important practical advice based on first-hand experience. Immediately subscribed!

  • @hut375
    @hut375 3 года назад

    Thanks for the helpful advice. Good to know from people who have done it, and what to look out for.

  • @gaynorjasonjack
    @gaynorjasonjack 3 года назад +2

    A very informative and well presented video. Thank you both.

  • @yolandedevinck4784
    @yolandedevinck4784 2 года назад

    Thank you for all your tips with your pleasant enthusiasm. Well done.

  • @mistyblue6575
    @mistyblue6575 3 года назад +2

    Great information , Glad i found you both :)

  • @blowfeld38
    @blowfeld38 4 года назад +3

    You guys are awesome, thank you so much.
    We are over for a month in 3 weeks for a month, we are staying in Castelo Branco but hope to buy in Coimbra district.
    Hope you do some more videos x

  • @fsteele23
    @fsteele23 4 года назад +1

    Hey guys! I really like your videos and find these ones about buying in Portugal especially helpful. We're hoping to move out there this winter and do something similar to yourselves! I saw in another comment to email for real estate tips etc. I'll do that also, thanks!! We have been looking online at properties near Castelo Branco but it is no substitute for going to visit places in person. Already we have learnt many useful things from your videos so thank you so much for sharing your lives and the lovely home you have built with us online!

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for this comment and feedback. Hope you had a brilliant weekend , our e mail address is lukeandsarahsoffgridlife@gmail.com and if you think of any other topic that you might find useful to help you with the move, that is video worthy let us know , and if we can do it , we will cover it in the next few weeks.
      Thanks for the support and watching our videos , have a great week.

  • @nathonhamilton4524
    @nathonhamilton4524 3 года назад

    Thankyou very much for your wise words......we have a saying in the uk..( buyer beware).... yes of course you have to be very careful do your homework as we say, and make sure youve done all the checks BEFORE you buy.,....... a very interesting article... thankyou again.

  • @theresewheeler1498
    @theresewheeler1498 3 года назад +1

    It seems a lot of drama to live in Portugal
    It’s so informative . Yoi added all the expenses
    Land us not actually cheap and the living

  • @GodiscomingBhappy
    @GodiscomingBhappy Год назад

    My ruin was prior to 1951 so all I did was to refurbish it.... i had no problem and 3 years have passed.
    the permits here take forever (over 2 years sometimes) and the cost is the same as the fine you get.... so it pays off to do your thing and if they fine you just pay.

  • @ulrichflasche9930
    @ulrichflasche9930 2 года назад

    Super, super good tips. Just starting to look for land, probably in the Castelo Branco area. So I found your tips very very helpful and practical.

  • @nightsky8007
    @nightsky8007 4 года назад +2

    Great vid, thank you both. Good luck with all you are doing.

  • @martinzb1612
    @martinzb1612 3 года назад

    Thanks for this one, very much good information on getting to Portugal, hope one day soon...
    Love you and good luck for you both

  • @TMAdventuresT7
    @TMAdventuresT7 3 года назад +1

    Superb advice guys, I’m just about to purchase land in Lameira and was curious about about the offer deposit, thanks for clearing that up 🙌🏽
    New Sub !

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Hi TM.. yeah we thought it was a con at first..lol.
      Good luck with your land!!🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

    • @TMAdventuresT7
      @TMAdventuresT7 3 года назад +1

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife Thank you 🙌🏽

  • @maximumsecurity9411
    @maximumsecurity9411 2 года назад

    Good advice, and Your right, it's all about the Portuguese independent lawyer.
    Going for a month this year, thinking of buying something.
    Find a nice area then find a house and a piece of land.
    Thankyou for the good advice! 😁

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 3 года назад +6

    Number 1. DO NOT buy a property near eucalyptus trees, it will scare the crap out of you every single summer. Cars are cheaper because it is so cheap to get them fixed, a full body refurb and complete high quality respray, Eur650, in the UK £2000+. If you are foreigner always obey the laws and rules, in Portugal or anywhere. We paid about Eur500 for our lawyer and everything was very quick and easy.
    Ruins are bad news in that it will take at least a year to get anywhere, even before you start. Best get something that just needs work, like a roof plus, but ruins are cheap for a reason.
    We got a really good agent and they did everything including a bank account and everything happened so quickly. We found a great builder and now everything is finished, except a few odds and sods.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      Its great to hear you had an awesome experience with the whole process like we did..😃

    • @yashjaja1467
      @yashjaja1467 3 года назад +1

      Hello, can you please tell me your builder’s details as I’m looking for one in the Castelo Branco area. Thanks

    • @allanb52
      @allanb52 3 года назад +1

      @@yashjaja1467 we are not in Castelo Branco. Sorry.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      @@yashjaja1467 hi Yash we don't have one but if you join the facebook group "castelo branco district and around including penamacor " they are very helpful and you will probably find one there.
      Good luck and stay safe

  • @quintalsousa4306
    @quintalsousa4306 2 года назад +4

    rent a house first there are houses from 100 to 200 months after living in the region, you will find out whether you like the place or not ..... buy a house, you have time - with time in the region, hire a lawyer from the nearest village that he knows where there are inheritance houses they are sold for half the price of the agencies -- a lawyer will take him 500 euros at the most to handle the papers for the purchase of the house the agency has a commission of 5,000 --- I am a cattle breeder , not lawyer

  • @anitainlisbon8836
    @anitainlisbon8836 3 года назад +3

    Recommend you read The Portuguese, a modern history by Barry Hatton , available on Amazon . Good luck

  • @ninavanbunningen9179
    @ninavanbunningen9179 3 года назад +7

    Check for lithium mining as well, you can find maps where the are going to destroy mother nature and you don't want to live anywhere near.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Very True Nina..have a good Sunday

    • @utubepunk
      @utubepunk 3 года назад +1

      Does Portugal have lithium mines?? I figured those would be outlawed.

    • @MrJx4000
      @MrJx4000 2 года назад

      @@utubepunk, I just found this YT channel and started reading the Comments. I searched "lithium mines in portugal" and got several good hits. Apparently Portugal has Europe's largest deposit of lithium.

  • @doloresburmeister7184
    @doloresburmeister7184 3 года назад +1

    This video was absolutely excellent. Thank you so much.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Oh thats so nice. Thank you for this lovely comment Dolores, we have a few more videos that might interest you on our "life in Portugal "playlist
      Have a great weekend

  • @patrickp588
    @patrickp588 3 года назад

    Smart people and good advice, this video is a gem...

  • @JohnCurtinmadrid
    @JohnCurtinmadrid 4 года назад +1

    Very good advice, congratulations! As a Brit living off grid in Spain in a container house, I came across a few of the things you mention. The "derecho de acceso" or right of access is a big thing to look out for as you say. Even if someone else´s land isn´t in the middle of yours, make sure they don´t need to access their land by going through yours because, for example, your land is between the access path and their plot. Our neighbour has a 15 year feud (typical rural story) with his neighbour who drives a combine harvester straight through his land once a year at harvest time. :-) Also, the "hidden debts" are a problem. In Spain, you have to check for council, provincial AND national debts and embargos as they come under different authorities and that can be a burocratic nightmare. When we bought our neighbour´s plot I had my bank account embargoed for a hidden unpaid debt which luckily was only 30 € !

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Wow at least it was only €30!

    • @lukejones1244
      @lukejones1244 3 года назад

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife is it also council, provincial and national in Portugal? What are all the authorities you need to check?

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      I'm not sure I understand your question!

    • @lukejones1244
      @lukejones1244 3 года назад

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife John Curtin said that in Spain the hidden debts can be at a council, provincial or national level, and you must check the authorities at all those levels. Is that the case in Portugal? What are the names of the authorities, for example "Camera", that you need to investigate for hidden debts?

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      The lawyer can check everything for you. Make sure you get one.

  • @rogeriodaconceicao2568
    @rogeriodaconceicao2568 Год назад

    Thank you very much for a very informative vlog. Even though I am Portuguese and have lived in Portugal when I was a child, (which by the way was a long time ago.lol) I have never bought land there, so your tips are very helpful as I am investigating perhaps retiring back there.

  • @as-1982
    @as-1982 3 года назад

    Saw yor channel today when I opened my RUclips and the title of your video caught my eyes. I watched it, read the comments, and I liked it. Subscribe it. I have a dream moving to Portugal someday but for now, I am just watching and gathering information about moving and living a new life in Portugal from channels like yours. I have a lot of questions to ask but for now this is suffice.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Welcome to our RUclips family Adolf, so happy that this video was useful to you. We plan to make more videos to help others with this move so if you have a topic which you think will be useful to you let us know and we might make a video on that subject.
      Have a great week and stay safe

  • @vedicbliss
    @vedicbliss 3 года назад

    Very helpful video, thank you and good luck with your new life in Portugal 😊🙏

  • @ktcarter7626
    @ktcarter7626 4 года назад +4

    This is the best advice i've found so far! Thank you so much.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад

      Wow thanks for this great comment, so happy to help ,if there is anything else you think you might need to know just let us know and we could do a video on it, we have a few ideas in the pipe line but it's great to get input from the outside. 😃

  • @brettnbeckvalleyvan
    @brettnbeckvalleyvan 3 года назад +2

    This was so useful, helpful, informative to be honest it was bloody great 👏👏👏, wishing you all the very best for the future, glad you found your peace of tranquility, just subbed up 👍🏻 thank you for a great video, sending love 💙✌️xx

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +2

      😃 We don't know you but we love you guys already ,we have the best past experiences and memories with some amazing Welsh guys. Let's just say we never met a Welsh person we didn't like

    • @brettnbeckvalleyvan
      @brettnbeckvalleyvan 3 года назад

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife hopefully we'll get to meet you in person one day 🙏🏻 we have a RUclips channel we started it to record our journey purely for ourselves and our son (grown up now just starting his own journey in life) to look back on , we aren't very good we struggle with technology but learning as we go, you guy's are so inspiring on all levels so thank you 🙏🏻 send love and cwtches 💙✌️xx

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +3

      @@brettnbeckvalleyvan to tell you the truth 5 months ago i couldn't even switch on a computer 🤣 but i watched a bunch of videos to help me start this channel and am slowly getting better , if i can do it so can you, I have subscribed to your channel so that when I get some time I can check it out, thanks for all your lovely comments and support.

    • @brettnbeckvalleyvan
      @brettnbeckvalleyvan 3 года назад +1

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife thank you 🙏🏻 but the pleasure is all ours all the information you give is priceless diolch yn fawr 💙✌️xx

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      @@brettnbeckvalleyvan 😀❤

  • @drethekiller
    @drethekiller 3 года назад +1

    Little trick for you guys: second hand items are expensive because Portuguese people expect bargaining from the potential buyer! For example, if they are selling something for €50, they're actually expecting to get €30.
    Good advice on the lawyer! Too many people get screwed with the building licences.
    Source: I'm portuguese

  • @casaMariaPT
    @casaMariaPT 3 года назад

    Thoughtful, well put together, super informative video. Lot's of the important stuff. Thank you very much.

  • @salahedinbouketir9476
    @salahedinbouketir9476 Год назад

    Nice couple,,also your wife when she laught,,,she is so nice,,, thankyou,,l love people of Portugal,,and also all Portugal,,,my favorite country in Europe,and all the world

  • @saidghailan4044
    @saidghailan4044 2 года назад

    Very beneficial. thanks!
    Wish you the best luck.

  • @chrisward4576
    @chrisward4576 3 года назад

    LOL good vid, I myself will be in Portugal in November looking to relocate in retirement. I laughed when they said you need to be aware of the wildfire liability in the area. Here in Northern California our family lost three homes in the Paradise fire in 2018. Believe it or not we're kind of used to it

  • @HDSPMwithJR
    @HDSPMwithJR Год назад

    Great video guys, great content all around.

  • @lornarose2764
    @lornarose2764 3 года назад

    Hi, great video ! My partner and I have bought a little farm near Penamacor off the N233 road. Stuck in UK at the moment due to covid and business but really wanting to be over there to sort the farm out ( lots to do ), hope to get over there permanently (eventually )Love the videos, great info , easy to understand . Thank you 😀

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Lorna for this lovely message .Hopefully all this craziness will be over soon. Good luck and hope you had a great start of the year

    • @MundusInversus
      @MundusInversus 3 года назад +1

      Maybe a strange question but I’ve friends who are looking for temporary housing. She’s a permaculture specialist, wrote a book about it and he’s a cob builder. I’ll
      give you my email if you’re interested. She has several videos on YT about permaculture.

  • @chrisclarke7828
    @chrisclarke7828 Год назад

    I have 2 plots for sale 9.500 euros with 170 olive trees in production, you can build a 200m2 house too, 20,000m2, the other is land 12,000m2 for 7,000 euros. Both are within 2km of each other at Maella Aragon.

  • @OzRenzer
    @OzRenzer 2 года назад

    Thank you for a very important information. It helps me a lot.

  • @bobolocho
    @bobolocho 4 года назад +2

    I like your frankness

  • @arturjcrebelo3275
    @arturjcrebelo3275 4 года назад +4

    If you put a offer and pay a fee (normally 10%) of the cost of your farm. And the seller back out you going to receive 2x times your money.
    This is normal. If you back out you loose your money 2000€, if the seller back out he need to pay you the money you allready give 2000€ and more 2000€ equal to 4000€.
    Yes the standard cost of a lawyer is 500€. But some lawyer (at least the best) cost a lot more. Because this is a simple process to do, they know what to do and they consult online if the property is free of debts/land pledges/or ancient taxes owned by the ancient owners and can make a contract that if you buy after August (the previous owner pay the taxes for that year, i know land taxes from the government in Portugal are very small), my land (agricultural land) in Lamego is 60€/year and i have 3 acres/1,2 ha of land.
    When hire a lawyer ask the cost for all the process and go to one that cost the 500€ (standard cost of this process). If you hire a top notch lawyer you can pay even more the cost of the land.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад

      Thanks Artur for all this great information

    • @rubberbandunited
      @rubberbandunited 4 года назад +1

      Is the land taxes based on the size of the land ? Thanks

    • @arturjcrebelo3275
      @arturjcrebelo3275 4 года назад +4

      @@rubberbandunited You have a few factors, the size of the land/house, the type of the land, the region (city hall), and how old is the house, if you have a pool (the pool give more value to your property, i remember read that the city wall even use the google maps to find out if the ppl build a pool without telling them). Normally they lower the taxes after every 5 years, the house is being older, but never lower the taxes if you have only land and raise if you build a pool or build something they think going to give more value to your property, the essencial is the value of your property. One exemple i read somewhere that one property pay 50€/year and the neighbor pay 100€/year when the size is almost equal, because in the neighbor land pass a small river that put more value in that property.
      Lamego (belong to district of Viseu) and in this district the cost of the taxes is a little bit higher than Castelo Branco, but lower than Coimbra or Aveiro. If the city need people to live there normally they lower the property taxes, in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve (Faro) you pay more, Lisbon is the highest taxes in Portugal.
      My brother pay 600€/year for a house in Lisbon with 5 bedrooms, with 2 floors and the house have 300m2. In Castro Marim (his apartment for holidays and summer cost 300€/year). But i pay only 60€/year for agricultural land and a small house (with more than 100 years in stone) in Lamego (Viseu).
      I know that in Castelo Branco area you can pay only 100€/year for 10 hectares of land. I do think that Guarda and Castelo Branco are the lowest property taxes in Portugal.
      PS: The property taxes in Portugal is (IMI - Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis).

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад

      @@arturjcrebelo3275 wow thanks for that Artur, you gave so much useful information ,you definately answered this question a lot better than we could.
      Have a great day😃

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад

      @@rubberbandunited Artur answered your question much better than we could have . Have a great day and thanks for watching our video😀

  • @AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr
    @AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr Год назад

    😁 thanks , very helpful.

  • @abbasichannel2932
    @abbasichannel2932 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot, very good information, fruitful for everybody, wish you goodluck

  • @guineapigfarmer6064
    @guineapigfarmer6064 3 года назад

    Further information about me. I rent a small holding in the UK, I've got a 12v of grid setup, I grow food, raise pigs, goats and chickens. I've worked with draft craft horses in woodland management. I'm more interested in working land than owning land. Blessings

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Well there's plenty of vacant land here in Portugal, but I havent seen many lots of land for rent here but most probably it's because we never really looked. Good luck with it glen!

  • @johanconradie2120
    @johanconradie2120 2 года назад +1

    dont worry: everything you mentioned: is pretty much exactly the same! every country all over the world: all lawyers all banks all town halls all people: all the same

  • @Energy4remix
    @Energy4remix 2 года назад

    Thank you! That was so informative! 💖

  • @algorithmplusltd
    @algorithmplusltd 3 года назад +2

    Thank you, really enjoyed your video

  • @rosemaryikamba5288
    @rosemaryikamba5288 3 года назад

    Thanks for the good advice!

  • @everywheresunshine
    @everywheresunshine 2 года назад

    You are so lovely couple, thank you so much for sharing

  • @leonjfborges
    @leonjfborges 3 года назад

    Houses before 1951 doesn’t need habitation license. If you ask for the Caderneta Predial contains most part of the information about the property.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      Yes thanks Leonardo 😀I believe we do mention that in this video at minute 16.24 ...if they don't have one its easy to get one and you will need one to restore the ruin..
      Thanks for watching😃

  • @acarcalledmercedes4750
    @acarcalledmercedes4750 3 года назад

    Very nice v blog , thanks 4 the tips

  • @haimlevy654
    @haimlevy654 2 года назад

    thank you guys all the best to you

  • @JaneSherrington
    @JaneSherrington 2 года назад

    Thanks, such great information 👏🏻

  • @vashtiesanhai-okieffe5008
    @vashtiesanhai-okieffe5008 Год назад

    I came across your channel and you said in this video you don't mind sharing your estate agent. I would like to know, thanks appreciate

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  Год назад

      That Estate agent works for Espacos but if you want his details send me an email 😁

  • @dm.b7560
    @dm.b7560 3 года назад +1

    It would be nice if you could share the links to all those real state websites and Facebook thanks. And your real state agent and lawyer if possible please thanks.Great video.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Hi David just send us an email on lukeandsarahsoffgridlife@gmail.com and we will give you some details . Where are you looking for land ?

    • @dm.b7560
      @dm.b7560 3 года назад

      @@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife I'm looking in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece, considering different options, but it is always nice to get first hand information from people on the field, lovely videos you guys have, I will send you an email, I much appreciate your help :) thanks!

  • @ellewinmcgillleaver6775
    @ellewinmcgillleaver6775 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for time and honesty in putting together this video, I really appreciate the truth, it helps so much more, I have a dream, I want to buy land in Portugal, I have a vineyard in my vision, are there any that you know of, please

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      Thanks Elle 😁 good luck with the hunt. We dont know of any but there are many properties with vineyards . have a graet day

  • @lissambres5086
    @lissambres5086 3 года назад

    Thanks, a very useful and detailed info

  • @JensHeijkoop
    @JensHeijkoop 3 года назад +1

    Nice tips guys!

  • @tombyrne4791
    @tombyrne4791 3 года назад +1

    thats great thank you folks

  • @cathrinmueller986
    @cathrinmueller986 Год назад

    Hello Luke & Sarah,

    I have been a subscriber to your RUclips channel for quite a while and thoroughly enjoy your quirky & candid videos. I love the mix of food, DIY and day-to day life.

    I have found a property in the Idanha a Nova area and I would like to have a lawyer do a background check for me. Would you please tell me the name of the one you used? I assume that you were happy with the service you received.

    To myself.... I am a single 62 year old German woman whose formal educaton was in New York, USA. I have never been to Portugal! Gasp! I am looking to buy this small plot of farmland with a ruin on it as an investment as I am starting to doubt the security of the banking system. I would like to renovate the ruin into a rustic tiny home full of charm, but do not see myself living there anytime soon as I still have an elderly father here in Germany to attend to.

    I have been told that the ruin is pre-1951, but I would really like to have everything checked out before I make an offer and put a security deposit down on. Any pointers would be much appreciated.

    Muito obrigado,
    Cathrin

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  Год назад

      Hi Cathrin, I wish you all the best in this adventure x x and I suggest you follow the facebook group "Castelo Branco district and around including Penamacor" and people on there are very helpful and will recommend a good lawyer, architect or whatever you might want to know .We do not recommend the lawyer we used anymore 😁I wish you a whole heap of luck

  • @lifewithdylan
    @lifewithdylan 2 года назад

    Thank you great video!!

  • @as-1982
    @as-1982 3 года назад +1

    Good info, thank you. Did you also consider buying a property in Madeira or Azores?

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Hi Adolf! We did look into it a little bit but it did seem we could get more for our money here. We have never been to azores or madeira but they're both definitely on our list to visit . Especially Azores.

  • @1969betina
    @1969betina 3 года назад +2

    Very informative and interesting video. Thank you for sharing. You mentioned 2 websites to find properties. One is idealista and another one which I couldn't understand at all. You said something like PO Portugal or PEO Portugal? Do you mind just clarifying that please? I did not find anything similar on Internet. It would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance xx

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +2

      The other one was pure Portugal 😃

    • @1969betina
      @1969betina 3 года назад +1

      Wownow you said it,@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlifeit makes sense 😁 thank you so much xx

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +2

      @@1969betina 🤣 this was a very early video and our sound was not good , i am happy to say it is much better with our new microphone.

    • @1969betina
      @1969betina 3 года назад +1

      Fair enough@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife 😁 but if nobody asked this before probably it's me. Thank you so much for your quick response. Really appreciate it xx

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      @@1969betina my pleasure have a great weekend

  • @Dahni555
    @Dahni555 2 года назад

    this is really helpful info thank you

  • @cleaningtime8156
    @cleaningtime8156 3 года назад

    Great Video very helpfull .

  • @rshim76
    @rshim76 3 года назад +1

    Hi Guys, very informatic video. I'm planning to move to Portugal so would like to know about the process of Visa's. Thank you.

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Hi Shimal.. we are from Malta which is part of the EU so we didnt have to apply for a Visa. So unfortunately we have no idea. Good luck.

  • @jessegee179
    @jessegee179 3 года назад

    Thank you for great info 👍

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 2 года назад

    Thankyou very much for sharing.

  • @shcutter
    @shcutter 3 года назад

    Hi Luke and Sarah, we love your video’s you mentioned in their video your solar panels. Can I ask which company did you purchase your panels from please? We have purchased our off-grid property near Pedrogao Grande and have had one quote and sent out a second enquiry, so would like to know from someone like yourselves what solar system you purchased? Many thanks James & Liane

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      We got them from a spanish company but were not very happy with their service so I wouldn't like to recommend them but i recently saw some good prices on solarshop.pt and you could also check out spark solar ,our friend bought his from them and was very happy.

  • @lyannengo8544
    @lyannengo8544 3 года назад

    Would love to invite you both when I’m at Portugal. I current live in concord California. I’m
    going to learn how raise chicken next year to get my hands wet on farming food. I love to grow things. I watch everyone of your RUclips. Great content. Lien

  • @lienngo2600
    @lienngo2600 3 года назад

    Thank so much for information

  • @isabellevince5174
    @isabellevince5174 3 года назад

    He looks like the British actor Stuart Wilson!I
    Thanks for the advice.

    • @isabellevince5174
      @isabellevince5174 3 года назад

      m.ruclips.net/video/dS1E8nsD2sY/видео.html

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад

      You're welcome and thanks for watching our videos😃
      I don't see the resemblance though.

  • @mimipoop
    @mimipoop 3 года назад +2

    Not toilet paper companies, its just paper and paper paste companies near Figueira da Foz 😊

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  3 года назад +1

      Ah that's what it is. Thanks for the clarification and for watching Maria! 😁😁

  • @mickymidnight1
    @mickymidnight1 3 года назад

    Talking about listed "articles" inside your land that belong to some one else, I did hear that in Greece it is possible to buy land but in some cases, some individual olive trees still belong to 3rd parties.... wondering if that could happen in Portugal....seems a bit strange, but who knows?

  • @dawndare2385
    @dawndare2385 4 года назад +2

    hi, I'm looking at property around castelo branco soon. I wonder if you can recommend a real estate agent. many thanks Dawn

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад +1

      Hi Dawn.. can you send us an email at lukeandsarahsoffgridlife@gmail.com so we can send you his contact info.

    • @paulaatherill544
      @paulaatherill544 4 года назад

      This would be great, we just came back from a week in that area looking at properties. I would be grateful for the details too. I will send you an email. Thank you

  • @xavierparlat4178
    @xavierparlat4178 3 года назад

    Sad history, in Lisbon just one night I got 6 computers in perfect conditions in the street to pick up. I imagine that in Australia too there are places where there aren't those things either. Otherwise you can always go back homeland 👍🏻🌞

  • @MetalGearMk3
    @MetalGearMk3 4 года назад +3

    Hey guys i'm looking for land in Portugal also, just sub to your channel!

    • @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife
      @lukeandsarahsoffgridlife  4 года назад

      Fantastic we welcome you into our youtube family. Portugal is a beautiful country and we couldnt be happier with the choice we made when we decided to move here.