Andamooka Is Australia's Cheapest Town To Buy A House, And New Arrivals Love The Serenity

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  • Опубликовано: 30 апр 2023
  • Andamooka is an Aussie town you may not have heard of, but it may be somewhere you want to move to because, as we found out, it's the cheapest place in Australia to buy your own home.
    #Andamooka #SouthAustralia #RealEstate

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  • @phoenixx5092
    @phoenixx5092 Год назад +70

    Irony in that the Australian dream looks more like mad max, while in the cities it doesnt look mad max, but you sure as hell live it..

  • @azsawild8231
    @azsawild8231 Год назад +29

    My birthplace. The only baby homebirthed here. ❤. I miss it all the time.

  • @tony-bi1hj
    @tony-bi1hj Год назад +47

    Sounds perfect. Good on them for going it there way. I'm jealous. They're happy. That's the main thing in life.

  • @KMadventurers
    @KMadventurers Год назад +26

    Lived in Andamooka as a kid in the 80’s. Honestly if I could I would move back there in a heartbeat

    • @fyiaustralia9686
      @fyiaustralia9686 10 месяцев назад +2

      The newspaper clippings in the opal museum suggest the '80s was Andamooka's heyday.

    • @lancekynoch9584
      @lancekynoch9584 4 месяца назад +3

      Yes it was a amazing place to grow in the 80s the school was great to I am blessed to have grown up there

  • @baddest_xo
    @baddest_xo Год назад +26

    What a great town and community!

  • @mosaicmuse9797
    @mosaicmuse9797 Год назад +15

    Real people, living a good life. Smart!

  • @MRTonyt8868
    @MRTonyt8868 Месяц назад +2

    I used to do shutdowns for the bhp bilton back in the early mid 2005 -2008 and they used to place us in the local pub for a week or two before there was room in camp back then I loved experiencing what the locals had to deal with.

  • @Nina-rj4nu
    @Nina-rj4nu Год назад +20

    I love this country ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Ninsidhe
    @Ninsidhe 27 дней назад +2

    Nope, that’s an serious underestimate of the actual temps out there- I used to live outside Coobers in 1986 at a place called Mirikata that has since been destroyed and I can tell you that back then I saw the temps hit 49 outside. The contrast between day and night temps were wild too depending on the season.
    I love the outback but these days wouldn’t think of it unless the house is at least partially underground, my solar system is massive enough to drive seriously good aircon and I’ve got my own water stored (because Roxby is the reason so many of the old reliable bores and wells are long dead, they’ve had free reign on the Great Artesian basin for over 40 years and are screwing the subterranean water systems for the entire continent). I would not want to be that vulnerable ever again- any disruption out there and there’s no back up. I won’t live anywhere without water and fertile soil anymore, I learned that in the desert.

  • @vinniesantamaria544
    @vinniesantamaria544 Месяц назад +2

    I broke down their in 1994 and although the residents tried to help it took 2 months to fix the car and get out

  • @genxmum5569
    @genxmum5569 Год назад +12

    How much would it cost, or how many years of compost would it take to have a garden? What? No water? How is that "stress free?"
    No water? No trees or plants? I would be so stressed!

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад +7

      It’s actually very close a big mining town. Seriously, a big supermarket is just a 23 min drive away so need to grow your own food. They have water there too. I’ve been to Andamooka because I lived in the mining town for a year. It was stress free because - no heavy traffic, no traffic lights and a great mail service so you can order anything online and have it delivered…and many other reasons. Sure Andamooka is remote but because it’s right near a well serviced mining town it makes it easy for remote living.

  • @cindyeggington8888
    @cindyeggington8888 Год назад +5

    So glad you have found peace Alex.
    Love Cindy

  • @geoffmerritt
    @geoffmerritt Год назад +9

    Just 20 minutes down the road is Roxby Downs, It is one of the highest income postcodes in South Australia...

    • @robbiebalboa
      @robbiebalboa Месяц назад +2

      Probably still cheaper than a one bedroom apartment in Cabramatta.

  • @dannieduplessis2432
    @dannieduplessis2432 Месяц назад +2

    There is a bit of tongue in cheek here....but the funny thing is...for thousands of people in the world...this joint would be heaven....I have driven through it...had a look around...hmmmm....not for me so much...but could be for thousands anywhere in the world....

  • @chriscrossley1466
    @chriscrossley1466 Год назад +18

    This is actually a great idea when you think about it.
    Dying towns will be revitalised with cheaping housing to draw crowds and hopefully with it different professions that generate a community.
    Not to mention this will pull buyer's away from the cities and spread economy more around Australia which is something we need.
    This might just turn the tide on overcrowded expensive housing and jump start the economy and infrastructure boost Australia is sorely missing.
    Should make a series of little towns all around Australia telling a similar story, it will definitely make a difference 👍

    • @sliperysid
      @sliperysid Год назад

      😂

    • @DespaceMan
      @DespaceMan Год назад +1

      Sure sound good but you better be useful in a town like that, if you have no skills at all then you don't actually bring anything to the community & just end up being a leech, good thing is these people don't last long in small towns like this & end up returning back to the cities for the free handouts.

    • @sliperysid
      @sliperysid Год назад

      @@DespaceMan 👍🏼
      Glad you see the reality, not some socialists dream like Chris.
      One can tell he has no experience of life other than what he's been brainwashed with at his tax payer funded university.

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 Месяц назад +3

      100,000 migrants a month under Albanese so where are they all gonna live … 😵

  • @kathleencooper2153
    @kathleencooper2153 Год назад +9

    More power to them..I would love to live like this but I'm five minutes from a major shopping center..My hubby would love this place..Dont tell him..lol

  • @europegirl007
    @europegirl007 Год назад +9

    I want to sell up out of Sydney and move there. Love Andamooka

  • @kimsherlock8969
    @kimsherlock8969 Год назад +15

    Well done minimal documentary.
    Is it an advertisement
    Or is it true?
    Happy to be in the middle of nowhere ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @davidjohn9006
    @davidjohn9006 8 месяцев назад +12

    I can only imagine what the costs are to live out there? Food, fuel, water (?) also emergency or medical support if something goes wrong … sounds great for those that are in good health and robust strong spirit … 👍🏼

    • @tommamerow8749
      @tommamerow8749 2 месяца назад +15

      Food ..fuel..is no different than the city ..Roxby Downs is 30 minutes down the main road for shopping with a Woolworths supermarket and a BP servo ..
      Andamooka has its own hospital staffed by the RFDS with dentist and physio +others flying in every month..if they can't fix you up they take you to Roxby or fly you out to Adelaide.. Water is pumped in to the caravan park and you have to engage a water truck to fill up your water tank at home ..we have a power station in town..I have better phone signal here than I had in Adelaide..

    • @tommamerow8749
      @tommamerow8749 2 месяца назад +11

      There is a CFS and SES station in town too so we are pretty much covered for everything..
      My wife and I are only newbies here and are loving the lifestyle here..👍😁 ( ask me again in 12 months) lol

    • @user-se6vg7mr1z
      @user-se6vg7mr1z Месяц назад

      @@tommamerow8749 There is a CFS, there is an SES, there is a CES, and there is an RFS,
      but there's no SBS, there's no CBA, there's an ABC, but there's no CAB, and there's no way BAC.
      You got to love towns like ANDAMOOKA, it's an easy OUT, for BCC's to send their 101'S 4 under 50K.

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre Год назад +6

    Cal the Stoner's home bar .....cool bananas baby

  • @ps2fatboyAUS
    @ps2fatboyAUS Год назад +9

    this town needs to be a reality show

    • @superfly7160
      @superfly7160 14 дней назад

      Remake of hills have eyes movie

  • @classicvolvorestorations3848
    @classicvolvorestorations3848 4 месяца назад +2

    I use to cycle there from Roxby Downs, first time it felt like landing on the moon. It’s so different to anywhere and you have to be hardy to survive there. The pub was fantastic.

  • @runnyhunny786
    @runnyhunny786 Год назад +2

    Packing my bags now ! 🙃

  • @Brandon-bh7pj
    @Brandon-bh7pj 7 месяцев назад +2

    These people seem so happy. Seems like a cool place tbh. Idk how I'd go with the heat, though, lol. From Victoria.

  • @robinbanks610
    @robinbanks610 Год назад +12

    Drink beer, smoke weed, what else do ya need….. a roof and a feed and a place to breed😉.

  • @sandramaiden4707
    @sandramaiden4707 9 месяцев назад +1

    Some very interesting old 'shacks' in the town, including the Bottle House. Havent been the for nigh on 70 years, but will never forget it.

  • @mrgrogfather
    @mrgrogfather Год назад +1

    It is a unbelievable place. I love it!

  • @andrew5792
    @andrew5792 Год назад +4

    Last of the Knucklemen, Great movie and remember it well. Not sure if I'd be too keen to move there though.

  • @bittern56
    @bittern56 Месяц назад +2

    The only medical service is the RFDS Health Clinic staffed by 2 nurses. Closest hospital is at Roxby Downs with only basic medical services. The video didn't mention how expensive it is to live in Andamooka, electricity, food, water which people need to research before making life changing decisions of moving there. It is a real culture shock moving to isolated rural remote towns with very little in the way of facilities.

    • @Ninsidhe
      @Ninsidhe 27 дней назад +1

      You are absolutely correct- I’ve lived outback with a child and would never do it again, when they’re really ill it’s a white knuckle nightmare. Try paying three times the grocery bill at the shops…

    • @nativeeurope1299
      @nativeeurope1299 14 дней назад +1

      Electricity problem looks like it could be solved overnight with solar panels.

  • @ellalord9705
    @ellalord9705 9 дней назад

    Beautiful

  • @SJ-ef4pv
    @SJ-ef4pv Год назад +3

    That’s what it should be 150,000 for a two bedroom portable any capital city for finance for the $10,000 deposit

  • @edwardbayley1842
    @edwardbayley1842 Месяц назад +1

    A carwash would do well considering the daily dust storms

  • @chantalbrinkies1722
    @chantalbrinkies1722 14 дней назад

    My mother and her family lived in Andamooka till the late 70s. They enjoyed their time their.

  • @shanedevries805
    @shanedevries805 Год назад +1

    You are so right ,,To much stress , I would buy there ,hell yes 👍

  • @lancekynoch9584
    @lancekynoch9584 Год назад +6

    Home sweet home god’s country

  • @OmnivorousReader
    @OmnivorousReader 5 месяцев назад +3

    Temperatures SOAR about 40? Seriously - the Westie suburbs of Sydney soar above 50 now that they have cut down all the trees and replaced them with nice tarmac, so that is not too harsh.

    • @Ninsidhe
      @Ninsidhe 27 дней назад +1

      Nope, that’s an serious underestimate of the actual temps out there- I used to live outside Coobers in 1986 at a place called Mirikata that has since been destroyed and I can tell you that back then I saw the temps hit 49 outside. The contrast between day and night temps were wild too depending on the season; I love the outback but these days wouldn’t think of it unless the house is at least partially underground, my solar system is massive enough to drive seriously good aircon and I’ve got my own water stored (because Roxby is the reason so many of the old reliable bores and wells are long dead, they’ve had free reign on the Great Artesian basin for over 40 years and are screwing the subterranean water systems for the entire continent). I would not want to be that vulnerable ever again- any disruption out there and there’s no back up.

    • @OmnivorousReader
      @OmnivorousReader 26 дней назад

      @@Ninsidhe I hear you and I think that is a far more reasonable temperature estimate. I have travelled the outback a little bit. Was on the Nullarbor in the late 80's once were it was 53 degrees in the shade. And drove from Alice to Tennant creek once, it was so hot the battery operated thermostat went cactus... I love our deserts but I doubt I could survive in them.

  • @TheBlueskyson
    @TheBlueskyson Год назад +2

    I need the coast, ocean, but i can see how this town and lifestyle would be/is perfect for many. ty

  • @user-do6bf7wz4c
    @user-do6bf7wz4c Месяц назад

    Excellent

  • @garydurandt4260
    @garydurandt4260 3 дня назад

    Had a raffle there recently, 1st prize was a weekend for two in Andamooka, 2nd prize was two weekends for two. Seriously though, it does grow on you.

  • @garycody1929
    @garycody1929 Год назад +1

    Great spot

  • @justabloke1806
    @justabloke1806 Год назад +10

    So I’d say barra fishing is out then?

  • @joncarolyn
    @joncarolyn 13 дней назад

    I’ve been there about 29 years ago while doing a shutdown at Olympic Dam

  • @zacherygorman9368
    @zacherygorman9368 3 месяца назад

    Well done guys

  • @JacquelineHahn1
    @JacquelineHahn1 8 месяцев назад +1

    it’s not that remote Roxby and Woomera are just down the road. I used to live in Woomera

  • @debwest9745
    @debwest9745 Год назад +3

    I have just been searching for houses there and then stumbled on this . Looks ideal to me but I can see it wouldn't suit everyone .

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Год назад +3

    New Bogan Capital 😮😂 Awesome life style enjoy, we live in the mountains in Tassie same deal here quite, but exspensive to Buy😢

  • @missdaisyyahoo
    @missdaisyyahoo Год назад +1

    Love Andamooka

  • @chrisbull3838
    @chrisbull3838 11 дней назад

    I’ve been to Andamooka. Don’t even think about!

  • @gdaygday1209
    @gdaygday1209 Год назад +3

    GOOD ON 'EM! 😜👍👏👏

  • @DenisTurner-ih1nu
    @DenisTurner-ih1nu Месяц назад

    Great place

  • @nativeeurope1299
    @nativeeurope1299 14 дней назад

    Its a bit hard on the eyes, but the people look down to earth and friendly. I would like the peace and quiet but I think I would get bored with no water or trees around.

  • @KimPham525
    @KimPham525 10 дней назад +1

    They didn't have to stay at home during covid. It's not like the cops were gonna rock up.

  • @franceslock1662
    @franceslock1662 Год назад +2

    How’s the internet? What do they do with their rubbish? How does their water work? How does the sewerage work?

    • @fyiaustralia9686
      @fyiaustralia9686 10 месяцев назад +2

      Telstra broadband only. Rubbish tip is just out of town. Sewerage is septic or composting toilets.

  • @Imbrokeaswell
    @Imbrokeaswell Год назад +13

    If we built bloody housing we could all live like this.

    • @SSToor
      @SSToor Год назад +1

      nah, the cost to build a small house is $250k so even if you got free land, no way it’d cost you less than 300k new. The only reason they got it for $50k probs because the person who built it probs took a massive loss when they sold

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад +1

      @@SSToor There’s a lot of owner built homes there and most of the houses are transportable homes - built in a factory and brought in on a truck. They don’t cost $250 - $300K. The better houses sell for more. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are people living in Andamooka earning six figure salaries as it’s very close to Olympic Dam mine (BHP).

  • @markw6586
    @markw6586 Год назад +2

    No lawn mowing, winner lol

  • @Allison-405
    @Allison-405 Год назад +3

    any other sculptors in Andamooka I can check their work out? glad to see the cheap housing is being used to enable creativity :-) if you are in Tasmania the equivalent place is Queenstown in Tasmania, allison

    • @HG-Media-original
      @HG-Media-original Год назад +2

      Shhh don't tell people that. Tassie house prices have sky rocketed since covid. And even town like Zeehan and Queenstown have gone up

    • @Allison-405
      @Allison-405 Год назад

      Queenstown seems to being doing well with creatives though :-)

  • @freeman10000
    @freeman10000 Год назад +1

    I'm tempted, not so sure if the missus is though.

  • @TheStarcruiser
    @TheStarcruiser Год назад +8

    Beautiful Aussieland!👍

  • @uptownonfriday
    @uptownonfriday 7 дней назад +1

    Not sure where I can go, now the mortage has been paid. How about the dentist 👍
    Just a gee up. All lovely people

  • @waitawhileexplorer3904
    @waitawhileexplorer3904 Год назад +18

    What are the food and fuel prices like there? Medical services? Internet connections? Water restrictions/costs? Why settle for no sewerage?

    • @rivermay109
      @rivermay109 Год назад +5

      Good question.

    • @PS-Straya_M8
      @PS-Straya_M8 Год назад +5

      Exactly, the house price is only the beginning .. so many questions!

    • @alyssaoconnor
      @alyssaoconnor Год назад +3

      It’s not that hard to find that information if you look, like most country towns fuel and food prices are higher, medical services are nurse run and tele-health. The show said that most people are off grid which means you supply your own water/power and you decide your restrictions according to your catchment ability (water tanks are a few grand each). They probably have composting toilets (possibly with a grey water system). They most likely have no internet and they love it, I have lived in an off-grid situation in another state and I enjoyed it but its not for everyone.

    • @TRUMP20Z4
      @TRUMP20Z4 Год назад

      You sound weak.

    • @khmerdetours6123
      @khmerdetours6123 Год назад +7

      you dont need sewerage,there blocks of land are large enough to install sepic tanks and leach drains,water tanks are the go,the town will have a medical centre,basic care, if you are a sick person stay in the cities, i have lived in small towns all my life ,except for a few years living in sydney, hated sydney and the traffic..love to bush or desert

  • @milagiganticurchod6138
    @milagiganticurchod6138 Год назад +1

    You can find similar places round the globe and going for a song

  • @shirleywong9428
    @shirleywong9428 Месяц назад

    I love deserts . Hots beta than cold

  • @Tonystarkes888
    @Tonystarkes888 Месяц назад +1

    No water no sewage no rubbish removal well that’s a no for me but 20 year old would have gone there

  • @codzy3532
    @codzy3532 Год назад +1

    if you can leave the city get used to living out in desert this is perfect

  • @ngatiwaihitman
    @ngatiwaihitman Год назад +4

    Yeah nahhh ill pass!! Happy for their happy tho 🤙

  • @holdenbrougham1056
    @holdenbrougham1056 Год назад

    Might come take a look and buy something too , any trade businesses around town for work

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад

      You can earn a six figure salary in the nearby BHP Olympic Dam mine.

  • @robroaring7175
    @robroaring7175 6 дней назад

    Book me a place. Once my mum whom I’m caring for becomes too hard for me, I’ll be there….

  • @serena-yu
    @serena-yu Год назад +1

    How did they get food, medicine, petrol and other supplies? Medical service? They don't look like growing their own crops. Do thew regularly drive to Port Augusta and Adelaide?

    • @Ulbre
      @Ulbre Год назад +4

      maybe you should watch again paying particular attention to the lady growing her own crops!!!

    • @tonwar90
      @tonwar90 Год назад +9

      Roxby Downs: Woolies, small hospital. 20min drive

  • @stephentaege6255
    @stephentaege6255 Год назад +3

    Blimmey this town is the same as Darwin California but in Darwin California I had only to drive an hour to Shop seems like I'll have to bring my Camel 🐪🐪 cheers cobbas ✌️🤠😂😂⭐

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад +2

      Shops are 20 mins away in the mining town of Roxby Downs.

  • @edwardbayley1842
    @edwardbayley1842 Месяц назад

    How many opals do you need to find to afford a cheeseburger from that diner or pub?

  • @cheekmeat
    @cheekmeat Год назад +3

    Oh so this is the answer to the housing crisis?
    Everyone moves to the desert in a mad max setting? Lmao

  • @micheallewis9105
    @micheallewis9105 Год назад

    Do u get wifi there

  • @Woody-efx13
    @Woody-efx13 Месяц назад

    wonder if it's hard to get work out there

  • @Response1980
    @Response1980 Год назад +4

    Was the cheepest place wont be now 😂😂

  • @IamPINKIEDaniels
    @IamPINKIEDaniels Год назад +2

    I visited there was I was 11 and… it actually was creepy,I saw some things

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад +2

      Like what? What did you see? I’ve been there too recently - it’s a weird looking town but I didn’t find it creepy.

    • @Moneymagi
      @Moneymagi 11 месяцев назад

      Your both pink

  • @Pantherslee
    @Pantherslee 3 месяца назад

    Next 3 days in Andamooka ..27 February 43 celcius 28th,40 Celcius 29th 40 Celcius ( currently 41 at 425 pm 🔥 🥵 NO THANKS I'm staying right here in Canberra .😁

  • @valuetraveler2026
    @valuetraveler2026 5 месяцев назад

    Yeh but what is the Internet connection like?

  • @alexkenley1
    @alexkenley1 Год назад

    prices going to go up now lol

  • @simodjordjevic2701
    @simodjordjevic2701 Год назад

    The Australian culture as a colony.. Andamooka is the same as Melbourne or Sydney, just less concrete..

  • @zen1647
    @zen1647 Год назад +2

    Noice story.

  • @Shivinder747
    @Shivinder747 Месяц назад

    Looks like town from the movie-tremors😂

  • @billwilliams9362
    @billwilliams9362 Год назад +4

    Lot of drinking 🍸

  • @JohnnyBeitia
    @JohnnyBeitia 4 месяца назад

    "PANAMÁ 🇵🇦 RELOCATION TOURS!! WITH JAC KIE!!😊🙋👍❤️👈"

  • @nickdonovan1447
    @nickdonovan1447 Год назад +4

    It's a desert, that dried out land is worth squat. No industry to speak of except mining no thanks.

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад +1

      There’s heaps of other type of work in Roxby Downs nearby. It’s a big community there with schools, restaurants, bars, retail etc.

  • @mickowens9839
    @mickowens9839 Год назад +2

    Forgot to mention the Outback opal hunter stars, Mooka Boys

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 9 дней назад +1

    Old Mate can buy some Teeth!

  • @michaelknight2721
    @michaelknight2721 7 месяцев назад +1

    I couldn't live there ,too remote and too hot in summer.

  • @Eva-oe3se
    @Eva-oe3se 2 месяца назад +1

    True blue bogan Ozzies. No expectations, rake teeth, prohetic beard.

  • @Lillise
    @Lillise Год назад +1

    Awesome place to visit , .. the pub has great meals , and it very 🔥 🥵 hot

  • @Michael-uy2bh
    @Michael-uy2bh 13 дней назад +1

    I went to Andamooka and the town is cool but the people at the shop were rude and acted like they were better than you in their town i wouldn't go there if you respect yourself

    • @chuckmaddison2924
      @chuckmaddison2924 9 дней назад

      Probably like Kalbarri Western Australia. Great place, takes a while to be accepted, and not keen of alien invaders.

  • @AAAA-vu7fp
    @AAAA-vu7fp Год назад +1

    Is this far from that nuclear experiment

  • @KarlRuprectKroenen997
    @KarlRuprectKroenen997 Год назад +1

    'അണ്ടിമുക്ക്' a similar place in Kerala welcome settlers !

  • @thinkagain3443
    @thinkagain3443 Год назад +1

    And by the look of it no police station so you can drive home from the pub in any condition.
    Mam I'm gonna have to call you out on that 10 million dollars to move if you were offered 10 million dollars we would wonder who was making that trail of dust down the road, it'd be you going to your island, maybe you should have said 1 million dollars.

    • @rubyredjeans
      @rubyredjeans Год назад

      There’s a police station at Roxby Downs that services Andamooka.

  • @MarkMark-ji6ts
    @MarkMark-ji6ts 10 месяцев назад +1

    Maybe check in with a dentist if you have spare cash?

  • @jesussavesfromhell9320
    @jesussavesfromhell9320 Год назад +4

    John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
    1 Corinthians 15:3 that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
    Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 🌍

  • @westhenderson2049
    @westhenderson2049 Год назад +3

    Jealous!!

  • @gordon.Jacko1055
    @gordon.Jacko1055 Год назад

    What can I say 😳

  • @jessicacampbell5577
    @jessicacampbell5577 Год назад +1

    Someone wanna buy me a house so I can run away please 🙏

  • @cosmichappening1712
    @cosmichappening1712 14 дней назад +1

    The place looks cheap. It's like a caravan park out in the desert. No one should have to pay to live there; it should be free...

  • @tristanbulluss9386
    @tristanbulluss9386 10 дней назад

    I want a cheap house.