I'm 82 y/o and I get such pleasure watching you young people follow your dream. Life is too short as it is and you and your family have the kind of life you craved. Nothing worth having is ever easy so.....enjoy the process. Good luck. I look forward to your next vlog. Cheers from Missouri, US.
Thx for the kind words, Not all people can see this but this life is the best life to live in and once my grandma said that Land is *GOLD* and just need my kids to grow in such healthy environment and learn where the food comes from.
I agree. My parents both had good jobs and my dad would do about any hustle on the side from buying and reselling cars, doing odds and ends construction work/roofing and such when he wasn't driving a tractor trailer. When I was 10 they bought 1/2 a 20 acre section of land and our neighbors bought the other 10. The following year they bought the land from our neighbor for all 20 acres. We cleared the unwarned thorns and brush, cut trees and sent them to the lumberyard for rough cut materials to build the barn. We put up fencing, bought a farm tractor to till the land and do other work. Planted grass seed for hay, bought cattle and raised them over the winter. We didn't live on the land so I had to walk about a mile each way from fall, through winter, and into the spring. Each day I'd feed the cattle hay. There was a natural spring on the land so there was constant clean water. 14 years later my parents build a house there. It was very hard work, but it was a dream childhood that made me the man I am today. I really wished I could have done something similar for my daughter. I'm so happy you're able to work out your dream and live it. I'm quite happy with my life, but envious of yours. It's an amazing dream and I hope it all works out well. From Eastern USA.
I grew up in what Missourians call "Ioway." Have lived all over the US (all 4 coasts & all across the middle). Have had a longing eye on Portugal ever since I took my 18yo graduate there in 2006. Now there's a grandchild keeping me here.
I wish you the best of luck on your new vlog and on your first video. They are a follower of The Indie Projects and now yours. Good luck and many blessings in your new project.
I love what you're doing. I watch you young ones who are rejecting the crazy life of modern cities for the sanity and mental, physical and emotional benefits of simple living and open spaces as all our forebears did long ago. Simple but hard work!I think its just wonderful. Ive watched the alarming changes in our world over the decades, Im 76 with a stroke, and I get such joy from seeing young people make these brave decisions and act on them. I wish you both the very best. From New Zealand
Hi Sandra. as a woman, 90 years old (14 years your senior), I just wanted to compliment your letter. I feel the same way....I,too, have watched the alarming changes in our world, especially over the last 10 years. Although my Handsome Prince and I are on the "downhill slope", confined by both COVID and various infirmities .....we both enjoy the movement by the "youngins" to embrace the old way of life. Looking forward to following Rick's new channel. His charming demeanor makes us feel that he is talking directly to us. It's a gift. I'm subscribing right now. Appreciate your comments as well. ~Recliner Babe~
Hi Rick...I'm a new Subby from State of Washington. My guy and I have been together over 70 years. We are 90 years old, both confined to our home due to aging health problems plus COVID Isolation. You have the "gift of gab".... the ability to come through the camera, make the viewer feel you are talking just to them. I watch many vanlifers, a few have settled on the land, keeping their vehicles for travel mostly. Your story was well told...congratulations on your choice of homesteading in Portugal. Notice you had a congratulatory comment from Bea and Theo (the Indie Projects). If you havent already, watch their videos and/or contact them for a most valuable resource. I'm looking forward to your coming tales and photography to match. Thanks from *Recliner Babe*...and her Handsome Prince.
Hello Ricky! Love your first video and I can't wait to see your upcoming videos about your house/land project and your life here in Portugal! Welcome!!!
I watch all these "pioneer" vlogs fr Portugal and I think this one will be a beauty. Great attitude and good clear speech and organization. I'm 92, now retired in northern Florida USA, and I love to watch these life stories develop as I'm pretty much stuck at home. Good luck to you both and looking forward to getting to know you better as your adventure unfolds. t
For a new RUclipsr you certainly know how to make a good clip - short, to the point, different angles, informative with no faffing about and so on. Cheers! I am dreaming of living in Portugal and you are an inspiration. Thank you!
Nice intro. Came over from Indie Projects, have been following them for years, and of course have seen you on their videos. Look forward to seeing youir approach to Potugal living .👍
I’m another referral from ‘the Indie project’. Welcome to the ‘Ethos’. Thin old grannies is in Queensland, Australia. I’ll STICK WITH YOU for some time. Regards Ellen.
I'm glad that more and more foreign are choosing Portugal to live in and to restore old houses with a lot of history in the countryside. I want to wish you the best of luck in this project and I hope you can have a great life in my country, Portugal! Obrigado!
INTERESTED in your story!! First video is very impressive- you have such a natural ease when speaking to the camera, interspersed with some lovely scenic shots of your land. Jeff in Alberta, Canada
Yay, Ricky! We love watching Bee and Theo and lately have been asking ourselves, "well, where's Ricky?" We can't wait to watch your videos too! Congratulations!!!😁
Welcome to Portugal! I just moved to central Portugal too with my partner and baby. I’m English but grew up for the first 20y in south of Portugal, my partner is Portuguese and we have been living in the U.K. for the last 15y or so. After having our little one we wanted to be closer to family and Portugal is also a beautiful and family friendly place to come to and we are so happy with our decision. We are living in a family house belonging to my partners great grandmother but I have just bought a 1 hectare plot of land with a ruin on it which I will be doing up slowly.. I say slowly because money isn’t an abundance and also having a little one can make things tricky, but I’m so excited and am hoping to make it into our forever home. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and good luck with your new move!x
sweet! have you watched FARMER FOR FUN? WIFE Marianna is Portuguese and Joseph has one parent who is Portuguese, He is very social and they had both lived awhile in UK Joseph is a Cherry farmer selling to a large market and has other animals. a few months back they had a beautiful baby named Chloe.Nice people great vlog
@@fraslavko1 I think I have seen a couple of their videos, can’t remember if I subscribed or not. Will pop over there now and catch up as I didn’t realose they just had a baba. Thank you 🌻
I'm 70 years old, but feel about 35. I have already watched some of your films and have really enjoyed them, partly because I have always wanted to build my own house and am now too old. But this is near enough to that, and I love watching the progress you make, and the fun you have doing it together. Thank you for including us in your life.
Solid first video. I look forward to following your journey. I'm a Portuguese living in Poland, evaluating moving back to Portugal. All the best for you three!
Dear young Man. I am an English Lady from Richmond Surrey in Britain. Having studied and lived in Paris late 50's for a decade I moved to Sete in Southern France. Today Retired in Carcassonne an ancient Walled Carthar City with its Cathedral and Chateau. My assisting your adventure started yesterday. Having left many comments since then, do you have time to see them a year later than precedent commentators?Subscribed. Delighted to have found you both.
Hello, new subscriber here and as a subscriber of other such channels I have to congratulate you on this, your first video! You have a captivating way of expressing yourself, very natural! Will be binge watching your other videos. Good luck with all your projects and welcome to Portugal! 😊
Congratulations Ricky! I've followed Bea and Theo and I'm glad to see that you've taken the leap out of the UK to a better less crowded life in the countryside. I live on a lake in New Hampshire in the U.S. in a small town in the countryside having fled urbanized California....so I can relate to the reasons you chose Portugal. I wish you all the best and be assured that there are plenty of people who will be interested in your channel and watching you transform your land and your lives. xoxo Suzi
I'm so excited to see the Bea and Theo community supporting others. Y'all are absolute treasures and we're so lucky to share the planet with you. I'm excited about seeing their land change too. Hope to see you around again!
Interesting. In two videos you have made in to 20 k. That is insane. But I do understand why. I want to see more. Much more. :) Greetings from Norway. :)
This brought back memories of our experience when we decided to leave Ireland to move to France. In 2019 We fell in love with the first house we viewed after using a strict criteria to eliminate properties that didn't meet our needs. The purchase completed in early March 2020 and we returned to Ireland and one of then strictest lockdowns in Europe. It took almost two years before we were able to make the move. Enjoy the ride. I look forward to following your adventures.
May I ask why you left Ireland? 🙂 I'm Swedish, living in Norway and Ireland is one of the countries we are considering for some time, but the housing crisis is crazy and may make it impossible. Otherwise, (northern) Spain is most likely our goal, but they have other issues.
@Aethuviel Hi, there were a few reasons altogether. Although I have Irish nationality I was born in England and had spent half my life there. When we moved back to Ireland in 2014 we were never really accepted. Getting work is extremely difficult and salaries are dreadful even with 20 years of IT experience. The weather was also a huge factor because I have horses. 6 months of the year my horses lived in bog-like conditions and just managing them was getting tiresome. This is the west of Ireland so although beautiful it is wet, very wet. Another factor was also there was nowhere to ride horses apart from the road. They don't have any bridleways or accessible riding routes. Getting permission to ride in the government owned forests is impossible. Don't get me started on health care either. France had more to offer for our lifestyle.
@Aethuviel I'm wondering why would anyone want to leave Norway? I live in Scotland - but I fell in love with Norway in the 1980s (didn't find a way to get to stay there). Is it just that some of dream of living elsewhere - and some of us get to make it "over there" - perhaps - and maybe some of us don't! Good luck to everyone and a guid Ne'er fae bonnie Scotland... tae Norrowa o'er the faem: the ballad o Sir Patrick Spens
Olá, gostei muito da introdução , este seu 1º vídeo fala um pouco sobre os Vossos sonhos e a a Vossa vinda para Portugal. Sim , o meu País é lindo! Com um sol esplendoroso, uma boa gastronomia , sim têm tudo para ser felizes e criarem uma família linda e eu estou muito feliz por os ter cá. Portugal precisa de gente boa, empreendedora e de culturas diferentes. Parabéns por serem nossos compatriotas.
Hello! I found you through Theo and Bea, and know you as the mysterious helper on their property. It’s wonderful to know that you have your own journey that we will enjoy with your lady love and doggy companion. Sending greetings from Hammond, Louisiana in the USA! 🐶🇺🇸
OMGOSH!! I remember this video being recommended to me... it was the first video I watched and haven't missed any since! Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers!!
Hey Ricky ! Congrats on making the move a reality. I am a 28 year old Londoner who has had his eyes on buying land in Portugal for the last year with a similar goal in mind, so it's safe to say I am super interested in the project. Good luck with everything and am looking forward to watching your content and seeing the progression.
Well done, Ricky. It's good to hear from you personally after watching you silently assist and film the Indie Project. You have a great story and I'm looking forward to joining your journey as you develop your house and land. Love your doggie. Love from Oz.
I'm a Portuguese living in Canada. I'm glad you found Portugal for to be your home. Portugal is a wonderful country. I miss it. I want to watch more videos. Have a good time with your family.
@@S54VR6 ignorant comment! Canada is consistently rated as one of the best countries to live in. If you think we are communists, you know nothing my friend. ✌🏾
@@richardleveille3254 rated by who lmao Trudeau is a literal tyrant. A sheep in a wanna be wolf’s clothing. Led by Klaus Schwab and the band of technocratic communists. You are so incredibly blind.
I love watching the two of you going after your dreams. I lived in Los Angeles for 40 years and had my fill of traffic, strange people and nothing but work. I moved to Italy 5 years ago and I do not regret it one bit. You both have such a great sense of humor and work ethic. I love watching your videos. Looking forward to seeing all your videos.
You’re amazing Ricky, and thank you Theo for introducing Ricky and Victoria to us. I love this type of content and didn’t hesitate to become a sub. Good luck Ricky and Victoria and look forward to many videos with you.
Hi from an old lady in South Africa. Thank you for the willingness to share your journey. Will definitely watch your video's. You must be the Ricky helping Bea and Theo ..... and I was wondering what you are doing. Wishing you and your loved one all the best in your endeavours and blessings for all your projects. It will be exciting to watch all your upcoming videos as I am sure lots of people, including myself, wish we could go on the same kind of adventure.
Hi from another old South African lady, living in the UK for the last 17 years and am always homesick. My only friends are a German lady and a young Polish man who I call my adopted son. We came here for my British born husband's health because we couldn't afford our wonderful medical system. Everything went pair shaped and he has been bedbound for 9 years. I will definitely follow this new adventure and I have worked with Portuguese people and find them warm and outgoing. With names like ours we might even know each other.
@@anitaswart. Hello Anita Iam Dutch lived in the UK more than 50 years.Three grown up children and two grandchildren.Het allerbeste Anita en gezondheid.
Hi Ricky just viewed 2nd video. Great 2 see yr dog got a new friend. Bless you for rescuing the dog. Outside space looks great. Look forward 2 watching yr journey. I am a little jealous...in a friendly way. Looks beautiful where you all are God bless you all
Hi from the southern Caribbean. I subscribed immediately so yes, looking forward to your Portugal journey with much anticipation. Great job on the first video!
Hello Ricky thanks for the invite. I follow the Indie Project and from them and now you I can see more of Portugal Life. I'm a native Californian who transported to Ohio 32+ years ago for reasons such as yours. Watching life in Portugal is refreshing for many reasons but what stands out to me is the countryside and climate are much like Southern California where I'm from. As a young adult my leaving home was via the US Navy taking me to Europe as part of a NATO Squadron. It was that time I grew to love travel within the North Atlantic area. Loved the UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands,etc with a quick passthrough the Azores for fueling our Navy ship. I'm excited to have you share your journey and look forward to starting your lives over. I can identify with that from our journey from California to Ohio with the first two years a challenge for sure. Welcome to RUclips Family, Blessings
Hi Ricky! Lovely to hear the story of a fellow adventurer! We moved to the South of Spain 15 years ago, renovated an old house and cultivated the land ans still love that we took the big leap! Good luck with everything and I will follow along!
Incredible first video Ricky! Congratulations on the move to Portugal! Really looking forward to your future videos. I hope one day to make a similar move from the UK to southern Europe.
Hello from Canada! Looking forward to watching your channel. Best of luck in your future endeavours I love watching people jump out of the box to create new lives for themselves. Gives me the courage to get out and do it for myself
Greetings from the U.S.! Congratulations on your channel, I look forward to watching your projects. You asked if we find it interesting - I for one do, since it's something that I would love to be able to do someday. But for now, I get to watch channels like yours and The Indie Projects' and not only learn, but be entertained in a wholesome, genuine way. Oh, I also look forward to watching Ted in his adventures!
Oh we are totally here for it!!! Our neighbours are in the process of buying our house as well as we plan on moving to Peru. I really want to vlog our experience as well and your video has actually given me ideas on where to start. Thanks for sharing your bravery my brother, we are personally grateful for people like yourself ❤️
What a delightful introduction to your wonderful channel! 😊 Thank you for sharing your lives in beautiful Portugal with us all. How exciting! 🤗 I'm a 64 year old man, born and raised in London, where I have lived my whole life. But strangely, I have never felt "British!" A big surprise was about to greet me! I very recently discovered I am of Portuguese origin and that I have an enormous amount of Portuguese ancestry. Interestingly, when I visited Portugal in 2018, I immediately felt at home therein. I'm of very limited means, and have a few significant health issues, but regardless, in late November 2023, I applied for Portuguese Citizenship through the Portuguese Sephardic Descent route. Having said that, in January, new, far more demanding laws were introduced in Portugal putting my application in jeopardy unfortunately. But let's see! Life has shown me to expect the unexpected! For such is this Mystery! Such is this utterly wondrous Mystery! 🤗 The very loveliest of blessings to you, your partner and your beautiful dog, today, each day forever and always.
20 K followers and 13 K viewers for a first video within 3 weeks of launch ...you're a marketing wizz, mate :) Way to go and best of thoughts on your adventure. Welcome to Europe :)
Adorei tudo que o senhor disse foi uma aventura fantástica e teve muita coragem deixar o Reino Unido para viver noutro país. Eu como portuguesa fiquei muito comovida ter escolhido Portugal para viver. Eu nao tenho problema em dizer que naturalmente poderia ter sido um país melhor do que o meu. Mas agora que cá está desejo a si e sua esposa que sejam felizes. GOD BLESS YOU THANK YOU 👍👍👏👏
Hi from an American in Italy (until September)! Thank you for your introduction to your new life in Portugal. I really enjoyed it and I'm very happy for you, your girlfriend and furry family member! 😊🌱🌿🌳
Great intro! I live in the United States, am disabled but enjoy watching videos of people creating new homes out of old locations 😀. I had had that dream myself but as I aged my health got complicated. So I enjoy what others do. Thanks for sharing your journey am excited to see what you do with your beautiful homestead!!
I grew up a farm girl in SE Iowa USA, just west of the Mississippi River. Have lived all over the US (all 4 coasts & all across the middle). Have had a longing eye on Portugal ever since I took my 18yo graduate there in 2006. But now there's a grandchild keeping me here...in the Yakima Valley, Washington State. I'll follow you!!
Bem-vindos! Hope all your projects and dreams can come true on this underrated country. I will stay tuned for more videos. All the best and keep motivated! Cheers
Hi Ricky. I am glad I saw your first video and have subscribed straight away. I have also been subscribed to Bea and Theo and finally realise that that Portugal is probably one of the best choices to make a permanent home in. Lets face it. - the UK is finished as a viable place to live for sensible human beings. At the age of 77 I am too old to make the move but at least I have lived in Scotland since 2005, and hopefully very soon, we will be independent of being ruled by an undemocratic dictatorship that is Westminster. I am looking forward to more of your story. ☀☀
I hope you will be, too. I echo some of your sentiments ...from the US. I follow Scotland...casually. It's intrigued me for a couple of decades. Portugal as well. Perhaps moreso.
Hello, welcome to The tubes. I've come over here from following The Indie Project. This is an excellent video. Cant wait to see more. I love the camera work and also the chat. All best wishes from Helen in the UK😊
I've been watching the videos of another UK couple who are doing the same thing, though they're further along in the process. They have sufficient financial resources to buy things that they needed to make the land productive and to begin the renovations of their house, so I have no doubt they will succeed. I hope the same for you!
I've been following your videos for a year now and this is the first time I've seen your first video on this channel. Guess what? You've reached 100k subs in 2 years since this first video 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yehey!!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your property. Has been interesting following the Indie Project. All the best in your endeavours - thanks for sharing from Brisbane Australia.
Here to say...."Hi!"". It will be an interesting project for sure. I will be following your achievements. Portugal is amazing and being rural in Portugal is fantastic. You get the sense of your own space and privacy but at the same time you still so close of urban centres and all amenities in case you wish or need to commute which is very reassuring imo.
Hello & welcome to RUclips. I just stumbled onto one of your videos and I loved it. I enjoy watching videos about renovations of old houses & buildings & I am glad you have play lists of your videos so I can watch them in order. I wish you & your companion and your fur babies the best life has to offer ❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼✝️✝️
I'm always delighted to see how couples like yourselves strike out in brave new ways to both simplify their lives & expand their self-reliant. Portugal has suffered in the past from decreased population in the rural communities in favor of urban life &/or immigration to other countries in EAU & UK. On RUclips I follow several couples who have not only made a similar transaction from the UK to Portugal, but they are also rejuvenating abandoned properties & discovering a Homestead Agricultural lifestyle. I eagerly await your next vlog, & look forward to meet you mate & your trusted fur-baby. Blessings abundant to you all.
Hi Ricky , Victoria & Ted, bem vindo a Portugal. I am also a Brit in Portugal but with a rather different journey to get here. My wife, who is Portuguese, our son and I are in the Centro Region too but it covers a lot of area so don't know if we are close. I shall be watching your channel to see how you get on but also looking to learn myself and happy to share experiences. Boa sorte and looking forward to the next one. Kevin
My name is Philippa,I live in Ballarat Australia. I enjoy watching Bea and Tel and feel inspired by their wonderful creativity in living their life in Portugal, learning new skills and helping others to have that courage. I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching many more. Well done😊👍
I'm another Australian (from 1hr north of Sydney) who enjoys watching The Indie Projects' Bea and Theo, stumbled upon them while researching van build videos. Looking forward to seeing Portugal through Ricky's eyes too.
Your video,YOU, and your well told story just captivated me, this senior lady from CA, USA. I look forward to ALL that comes. God bless and keep you both! Patricia
Really like your video! I can't wait to see the renovation of the main house and the building of the tiny house! I wish you and your girlfriend all the best!
Well done! Thanks for the intro. You are right to choose the "less talking and more doing" route. Some channels seem to forget that it is Video Diary and not Radio....lol
Great video, we have been following Bee and Theo for years. We have been in Portugal 3 months now, originally from the US, and we love watching others make their dreams come true. Can't wait for your next episode and to follow your adventure.
Came from the Indie Projects. Looking forward to seeing your progress on your land. Great to see you help Bee and Theo. Hope you are still able to give them a hand as you work away on your own things too.
Congrats on your new property and was impressed by your vlogging abilities and you have a great start. Also want to thank Bea and Theo for introducing you to us all here on YT. Haffy from Colorado, USA
I find your story telling skills very interesting and pleasant. I just subscribed to continue to watch your future videos. I am living in the U.S. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Hi Rick I love this type of work i wish you both and your pet the best start. I love Bee & Theo ive also loved watching Shawn James in Canada 🇨🇦 his work is out of this world 🌎 on hie own is unbelievable. Also I've just found the New family in Portugal as well. I dont watch TV just programs about building a new life. My husband and I started a retirement plan in Spain it lasted 5 years but unfortunately he died 11 years ago today, so please follow your dreams both take care stay safe.
Hello Ricky So thrilled to watch your video and glad that Bee and Theo have introduced you to us all. Im 67 and i left the uk 44 years ago to live in The Netherlands.never looked back. Although i didnt need to do a property up i do like to be creative and have done a few jobs around the house over the years .I believe that we should all follow our dreams and i love watching Bee and Theo and seeing how they have turned a run down barn into a beautiful home and the land into a haven for their animals and Bees garden plot where she grows her veggies. Now you will be starting on your adventure and i will also be pleased to follow your progress. Wishing you both all the very best on your journey. Best wishes from The Netherlands
Thanks for your kind words Amteo! I too have been a long time follower of Theo & Bee & have been so inspired by them over the years. You sound like you’ve lived an exciting life! I love The Netherlands & hope to take Victoria there in the future as she’s never been 🙂
Hi Ricky and Victoria I stumbled on your channel just a couple of days ago and believe you me I have fallen in love with you both and of course Teddy and Poppy. I am not a person that sits in front of TV and watches any kind of movies or series as I have worked in a hospitality industry for the last 11 years and have just left the industry due to many financial issues. But you both have given me a new lease on life and as well as Victoria I enjoy gardening and I am learning along the way as much as she is. You Ricky are a godsend as the skills you have and even though you might get something wrong you are so precise in want you do and having had a Dad that was a concreter and you are blessed with some real talent. I have watched a good part of your videos in one night as I could not stop watching and just about did an all nighter. No regrets as I took me to your channel and I have started from the beginning and have been going down one by one. I already have seen some latest ones but I had to go back and watch them all. Keep being beautiful as you are. You are two beautiful souls and the world is a much better place just because you two are part of it. This world is in such need of people like both of you that bring back life to the simple things as we are so driven by technology (which do not get me wrong is needed like in what you do as your message would not get around) that balancing it is a struggle for many. We really have to stop and smell the roses and that is what comes from your videos. It is like there is a pause and who is watching is coming into your little world and smelling the roses with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Carla from Australia
This was an interesting process to hear as I am in the US. We share the same land projects! My husband and I just purchased land (4+acres) in West Virginia. It’s totally untouched but we have begun to build a wood kiln to dry the wood we will use to build our house. I’m very interested in your water and solar systems because those are our projects for the very near future. Thank you and I look forward to hearing more!
Wow I’ve never met anyone who’s built their own wood kiln! Sounds interesting! I’ll be discussing water & solar in a few videos time 😎 Thanks for following Pamela 😊
I grew up in the UK. Now living in south Italy. My son and I have open debates on what motivates young people to such extreme choices . Lucking forward to understand, from somebody who Is directly experiencing, the barn Is beautiful, and so is your dog, wishing you and your girl friend all the best.
Ciao Patrizia, having lived in the south of Italy, I know what it’s like and cannot wait to get back there! I think younger people want a different way of living than what’s being offered to them now. Let me know what you think.
Hi Patrizia! For us, we simply wanted a different pace of life & to live somewhere that felt safe. The UK is a hectic place & moves at a pace that I’ve always struggled to keep up with. I’m sure you understand having lived there yourself. Thanks for the kind words of support 😊
@@LifebyLiving To breath fresh air , to listen to the sound of nature, to touch the texture of stones, to express your creativity with friends,(we have seen your skills) I totally understand and am sure you will be happy. I have happy English chilhood memories, but could never live there now. Will follow your journey.
Great intro mate! 36/42 couple here… two kids 7/6 looking to move out into central Portugal from Manchester. Got about £60k to spend and hoping for somewhere with a few hectares and a a registered ruin… as far as I can see that’s the min I can get away with for a relatively unchallenged future. I worry with just lands we would be turfed out eventually. What’s your thoughts ? Would love to see it from the perspective of someone like yourself out there doing it. Cheers mate
I think it depends on the area tbh. Some councils are more lenient than others. But I think you’re wise to find somewhere with a registered building & with a habitation license exemption certificate that states the building to be pre-1952. That way you know you’re legal & you’re protected. Wishing you & your family the best of luck! Thanks for the support 👍🏼
@@LifebyLiving thank you so much, I will be following closely… hopes were to get a ruin and “slowly” rebuild it while building “temporary” accommodation…. Do you see much hassle going this route? Is it likely people access your land to question you…. My hopes were as long as their was a “legal” right to be there ( pre 1951, hab exempt, registered) no one would have any motivation to see our ancillary buildings and question their use… I’d really appreciate your opinion on this
I'm portuguese born & bred in Central Portugal and I can answer your questions. 1) The laws about the use of land are the same all over the country, but they are implemented by each municipality and some are more strict then others. Each property is different and the right to live on the property depends on several factors. If the property has a ruin that was used as a dweling and is REGISTERED at the Land Registry Office (Consevatoria) as "urban" it is more likely that you can get a licence to renovate the property to be a home. But there are exceptions... because of the high risk of wildfires, some municipalities may not allow the renovation of ruins that are surronded by forest or considered to be in high risk areas, even if they are registered as "urban". The idea is that they are responsible for people's safety. 2) The correct thing to do is to check with the local municipality (Camara Minicipal) what you can do and can't with a specific property. Ask the seller for a copy of the Caderneta Predial of the property and take it to the Camara with you, so that they can give you an answer for that specific property. 3) When you embark on the renovation of any property or ruin, you need to submit a professionally drawn plan to the Camara Municipal, and wait for approval. After approval (planning permission) you ask a "licença de obra" to start building within a timeframe (can be extended multiple times to several years). 4) After finishing your renovation, the camara sends inspectors to check that your renovation has been done to standard and signs off the papers for the all important "licença de habitacao" which is like the ID of the house. 5) The "licença de habitacao" gives you the right to use the house for habitation, for yourself, to rent out, or to sell it as habitation. If you renovate without any approval you cannot sell it and might have to demolish any work already done on top of a heavy fine. 6) Officals will inspect your property at different times: the architect will photograph the land as it is and submit photos with drawings of planned renovation. The council will check the architect's drawings and will make a topographical survey (compulsory, I think). The architect will inspect throughout the works. The council inspectors will visit at least twice, more if they are not happy with what's going on. 7) You may be able to get permission to live in a campervan, tent, or mobile structure if you are doing the work yourself and need to be on site, but that permission is only temporay till your renovation is done. 8) Do not start any renovation work without permission, it could end up a very costly mistake. 9) Portuguese people are very friendly towards newcomers, but they are also very curious. If you don't follow the rules they'll report you. 10) People will say things like, so and so have had no problems... YET... Some Camaras are not very strict at the begining because they know they can apply higher fines to advanced illegal work later. Win, win for them! Portuguese planning laws are similar to UK's. If you can't do something in the UK you probably can't do it in Portugal either. Better be legal and avoid a lot of stress.
Suggestion: With £60k you can afford a well located property with an habitable house and some land to grow vegetables, something like 2,000 to 3,000 sq meters. You'd be able to grow enough for a family in such area if you've got plenty of water. WATER is far more important than a big area. Look up "Girl Meets Farm" to see what type of property I mean. There is a lot of abandoned land everywhere in Portugal and should you want / need to farm more, or graze animals, you could ask any owner near you to farm on their land for... FREE! Most would be very glad to have their property maintained at no cost to them.
@@donnacosta5633 ty for your well thought out response. I have to query a few things. Isn’t it true that ruin pre 1951 does not require a habitation licence at all? The fact I can go out now and buy a “illegal” non registered building seems to show that a property CAN be sold whether it legal or not. I understand it may not be able to be sold as “a home” and cannot be mortgaged but still they are for sale. My belief was that the building HAS to be registered but it does not have to be previously designated as urban if pre 1951. I also see may others, often in prominent positions completing works themselves that would mean they would not get the habitation licence issued as they are not Portuguese registered builders. I am a builder myself so wouldn’t be needing to hire outside workers. In all honesty Donna I can buy a ruin with that much land in the north of the uk so it doesn’t seem feasible that for 60k gbp all I can have is 3000 sq m in Portugal. I don’t want a “habitable” home as I want a project for myself but importantly want more land. You also say close to people… I think sometimes Portuguese have a different impression of what we want… I live currently surrounded left right and center with people I don’t know and don’t want to live on their lap… we want somewhat isolation from others.
I've subscribed and watched your videos for a couple of months, but I'm now retracing my steps and watching the start of the channel. I find your videos very relaxing and in this busy, loud world they're an island of calmness.
it's all been said already in the comments below 😇 but I too have enjoyed the video and if you wouldn't have said it was the first I would not have noticed it. It's fast enough, good shots, good information and entertaining keep it up! I'm very interested to see what you guys are doing. Me, I'm Dutch and looking for a property in France. Just like you said: viewings and more viewings and most of it doesn't meet the needs 🤣. But it will come...just like you guys wanted a piece of peace ☮️ Good luck with all the adventures! I'm very interested to see more. -9-
I'm 82 y/o and I get such pleasure watching you young people follow your dream. Life is too short as it is and you and your family have the kind of life you craved. Nothing worth having is ever easy so.....enjoy the process. Good luck. I look forward to your next vlog. Cheers from Missouri, US.
Thx for the kind words, Not all people can see this but this life is the best life to live in and once my grandma said that Land is *GOLD* and just need my kids to grow in such healthy environment and learn where the food comes from.
I agree. My parents both had good jobs and my dad would do about any hustle on the side from buying and reselling cars, doing odds and ends construction work/roofing and such when he wasn't driving a tractor trailer. When I was 10 they bought 1/2 a 20 acre section of land and our neighbors bought the other 10. The following year they bought the land from our neighbor for all 20 acres. We cleared the unwarned thorns and brush, cut trees and sent them to the lumberyard for rough cut materials to build the barn. We put up fencing, bought a farm tractor to till the land and do other work. Planted grass seed for hay, bought cattle and raised them over the winter. We didn't live on the land so I had to walk about a mile each way from fall, through winter, and into the spring. Each day I'd feed the cattle hay. There was a natural spring on the land so there was constant clean water. 14 years later my parents build a house there. It was very hard work, but it was a dream childhood that made me the man I am today. I really wished I could have done something similar for my daughter. I'm so happy you're able to work out your dream and live it. I'm quite happy with my life, but envious of yours. It's an amazing dream and I hope it all works out well. From Eastern USA.
Hello from Nashville,Tn USA. Just found your channel. I am viewing at least 4 families now in Portugal, all interesting!
I grew up in what Missourians call "Ioway." Have lived all over the US (all 4 coasts & all across the middle). Have had a longing eye on Portugal ever since I took my 18yo graduate there in 2006. Now there's a grandchild keeping me here.
I am 80 years old, so I understand where you’re coming from! GOD Bless!
Brilliant first video! Excited to follow your RUclips journey 😁
That comment means so much coming from you guys! ❤️ You're one of my biggest inspirations & reasons I'm living this life & documenting it on RUclips 😊
I do believe I will ENJOY your channel. You are very easy to listen to. Pleasant voice! Wish you THE BEST!
I wish you the best of luck on your new vlog and on your first video. They are a follower of The Indie Projects and now yours.
Good luck and many blessings in your new project.
@@LifebyLiving lol...
Yep brilliant volg I follow a lot of French volgs yours is definitely up there so we'll done look forward to your journey thanks for sharing
I love what you're doing. I watch you young ones who are rejecting the crazy life of modern cities for the sanity and mental, physical and emotional benefits of simple living and open spaces as all our forebears did long ago. Simple but hard work!I think its just wonderful. Ive watched the alarming changes in our world over the decades, Im 76 with a stroke, and I get such joy from seeing young people make these brave decisions and act on them. I wish you both the very best. From New Zealand
Thank you Sandra 😊
Sandra, I’m in love with your country, and wish I could move there. I think you are very lucky to be living there…….. 💜
Hi Sandra. as a woman, 90 years old (14 years your senior), I just wanted to compliment your letter. I feel the same way....I,too, have watched the alarming changes in our world, especially over the last 10 years. Although my Handsome Prince and I are on the "downhill slope", confined by both COVID and various infirmities .....we both enjoy the movement by the "youngins" to embrace the old way of life. Looking forward to following Rick's new channel. His charming demeanor makes us feel that he is talking directly to us. It's a gift. I'm subscribing right now.
Appreciate your comments as well. ~Recliner Babe~
Hi Rick...I'm a new Subby from State of Washington. My guy and I have been together over 70 years. We are 90 years old, both confined to our home due to aging health problems plus COVID Isolation. You have the "gift of gab".... the ability to come through the camera, make the viewer feel you are talking just to them. I watch many vanlifers, a few have settled on the land, keeping their vehicles for travel mostly.
Your story was well told...congratulations on your choice of homesteading in Portugal. Notice you had a congratulatory comment from Bea and Theo (the Indie Projects). If you havent already, watch their videos and/or contact them for a most valuable resource. I'm looking forward to your coming tales and photography to match. Thanks from *Recliner Babe*...and her Handsome Prince.
@@ReclinerBabe Thanks sandra
Hello Ricky! Love your first video and I can't wait to see your upcoming videos about your house/land project and your life here in Portugal! Welcome!!!
I watch all these "pioneer" vlogs fr Portugal and I think this one will be a beauty. Great attitude and good clear speech and organization. I'm 92, now retired in northern Florida USA, and I love to watch these life stories develop as I'm pretty much stuck at home. Good luck to you both and looking forward to getting to know you better as your adventure unfolds.
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For a new RUclipsr you certainly know how to make a good clip - short, to the point, different angles, informative with no faffing about and so on. Cheers! I am dreaming of living in Portugal and you are an inspiration. Thank you!
Nice intro. Came over from Indie Projects, have been following them for years, and of course have seen you on their videos. Look forward to seeing youir approach to Potugal living .👍
Thanks Linda. I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊
@@LifebyLiving sent here by Theo,thank you for lending a helping hand over the hedge and hope and pray all becomes well and safe in Jesus name Amen.
Thanks to the Indie Projects for introducing us... Loved that video and so excited to follow your Portuguese adventures 🇬🇧🇵🇹
Thanks for the kind words Alice! 😊
I’m another referral from ‘the Indie project’. Welcome to the ‘Ethos’. Thin old grannies is in Queensland, Australia. I’ll STICK WITH YOU for some time. Regards Ellen.
Great intoductions Ricky!
I love watching Theo n Bea and will be staying put to follow your adventure! 🍀
Ditto! Best wishes from Ontario, 🇨🇦! I’ll be watching - love Bea and Theo.
Best wishes we enjoyed first video looking for the next BEM VINDO A PORTUGAL from Boston
I'm glad that more and more foreign are choosing Portugal to live in and to restore old houses with a lot of history in the countryside. I want to wish you the best of luck in this project and I hope you can have a great life in my country, Portugal! Obrigado!
Thanks Manuel! 😎
INTERESTED in your story!! First video is very impressive- you have such a natural ease when speaking to the camera, interspersed with some lovely scenic shots of your land. Jeff in Alberta, Canada
Yay, Ricky! We love watching Bee and Theo and lately have been asking ourselves, "well, where's Ricky?" We can't wait to watch your videos too! Congratulations!!!😁
Ahhh that’s very kind 😊 Thank you both 🙂
I just discovered your videos. I love what you are doing💕 I live in central Louisiana.
Welcome to Portugal! I just moved to central Portugal too with my partner and baby. I’m English but grew up for the first 20y in south of Portugal, my partner is Portuguese and we have been living in the U.K. for the last 15y or so. After having our little one we wanted to be closer to family and Portugal is also a beautiful and family friendly place to come to and we are so happy with our decision. We are living in a family house belonging to my partners great grandmother but I have just bought a 1 hectare plot of land with a ruin on it which I will be doing up slowly.. I say slowly because money isn’t an abundance and also having a little one can make things tricky, but I’m so excited and am hoping to make it into our forever home. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and good luck with your new move!x
sweet! have you watched FARMER FOR FUN? WIFE Marianna is Portuguese and Joseph has one parent who is Portuguese, He is very social and they had both lived awhile in UK Joseph is a Cherry farmer selling to a large market and has other animals. a few months back they had a beautiful baby named Chloe.Nice people great vlog
@@fraslavko1 I think I have seen a couple of their videos, can’t remember if I subscribed or not. Will pop over there now and catch up as I didn’t realose they just had a baba. Thank you 🌻
This is a seriously well-produced, professional first video. 👌
Thank you Tracy 😊 I really appreciate that comment as I worked hard on it. So glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
@@LifebyLiving Totally agree, I'm really impressed and you're answering all my questions as they come into my head! Amazing!
Very good first video! Good luck with everything!
I'm 70 years old, but feel about 35. I have already watched some of your films and have really enjoyed them, partly because I have always wanted to build my own house and am now too old. But this is near enough to that, and I love watching the progress you make, and the fun you have doing it together. Thank you for including us in your life.
Never too old my mum started a new life by the sea at over 80, still marching up and down the hills of Devon she will be 85 next month
That introduction was perfect, we look forward to seeing your next videos going forward.
Thanks John! 🙂
Hi, watching from Tasmania. It’s so entertaining watching you both working together. Good luck with your dream.
Solid first video. I look forward to following your journey. I'm a Portuguese living in Poland, evaluating moving back to Portugal. All the best for you three!
Dear young Man. I am an English Lady from Richmond Surrey in Britain. Having studied and lived in Paris late 50's for a decade I moved to Sete in Southern France. Today Retired in Carcassonne an ancient Walled Carthar City with its Cathedral and Chateau. My assisting your adventure started yesterday. Having left many comments since then, do you have time to see them a year later than precedent commentators?Subscribed. Delighted to have found you both.
Hello, new subscriber here and as a subscriber of other such channels I have to congratulate you on this, your first video! You have a captivating way of expressing yourself, very natural! Will be binge watching your other videos. Good luck with all your projects and welcome to Portugal! 😊
Congratulations Ricky! I've followed Bea and Theo and I'm glad to see that you've taken the leap out of the UK to a better less crowded life in the countryside. I live on a lake in New Hampshire in the U.S. in a small town in the countryside having fled urbanized California....so I can relate to the reasons you chose Portugal. I wish you all the best and be assured that there are plenty of people who will be interested in your channel and watching you transform your land and your lives. xoxo Suzi
Haha i live i city in NY and dream of moving to portugal . Its a dream
I TOO LEFT CALIFORNIA FOR INDIANA
I'm so excited to see the Bea and Theo community supporting others. Y'all are absolute treasures and we're so lucky to share the planet with you.
I'm excited about seeing their land change too. Hope to see you around again!
@contact Suzi, would you consider starting a RUclips channel about live in NH?
You fled far!! 😉
Sejam bem vindos a Portugal, que os vossos sonhos se criem na beleza dessa terra fertil. Very good 1st video congratelations
"You must stay at home and I will not have a party, promise!" Former PM of the UK. Mate UK needs good people like you, please come back.
Interesting. In two videos you have made in to 20 k. That is insane. But I do understand why. I want to see more. Much more. :) Greetings from Norway. :)
Welcome to Portugal ❤🍀
Very good first vídeo.
I'm waiting for the second!💪👍😘
This brought back memories of our experience when we decided to leave Ireland to move to France. In 2019 We fell in love with the first house we viewed after using a strict criteria to eliminate properties that didn't meet our needs. The purchase completed in early March 2020 and we returned to Ireland and one of then strictest lockdowns in Europe. It took almost two years before we were able to make the move. Enjoy the ride. I look forward to following your adventures.
May I ask why you left Ireland? 🙂 I'm Swedish, living in Norway and Ireland is one of the countries we are considering for some time, but the housing crisis is crazy and may make it impossible. Otherwise, (northern) Spain is most likely our goal, but they have other issues.
@Aethuviel Hi, there were a few reasons altogether. Although I have Irish nationality I was born in England and had spent half my life there. When we moved back to Ireland in 2014 we were never really accepted. Getting work is extremely difficult and salaries are dreadful even with 20 years of IT experience. The weather was also a huge factor because I have horses. 6 months of the year my horses lived in bog-like conditions and just managing them was getting tiresome. This is the west of Ireland so although beautiful it is wet, very wet. Another factor was also there was nowhere to ride horses apart from the road. They don't have any bridleways or accessible riding routes. Getting permission to ride in the government owned forests is impossible. Don't get me started on health care either. France had more to offer for our lifestyle.
@@lavignemorte Thank you, very useful information, and I'm glad you found a better place to live. 🙂
@Aethuviel I'm wondering why would anyone want to leave Norway? I live in Scotland - but I fell in love with Norway in the 1980s (didn't find a way to get to stay there). Is it just that some of dream of living elsewhere - and some of us get to make it "over there" - perhaps - and maybe some of us don't! Good luck to everyone and a guid Ne'er fae bonnie Scotland... tae Norrowa o'er the faem: the ballad o Sir Patrick Spens
Olá, gostei muito da introdução , este seu 1º vídeo fala um pouco sobre os Vossos sonhos e a a Vossa vinda para Portugal. Sim , o meu País é lindo! Com um sol esplendoroso, uma boa gastronomia , sim têm tudo para ser felizes e criarem uma família linda e eu estou muito feliz por os ter cá. Portugal precisa de gente boa, empreendedora e de culturas diferentes. Parabéns por serem nossos compatriotas.
Hello! I found you through Theo and Bea, and know you as the mysterious helper on their property. It’s wonderful to know that you have your own journey that we will enjoy with your lady love and doggy companion. Sending greetings from Hammond, Louisiana in the USA! 🐶🇺🇸
Hi Carolyn! I quite like being known as the mysterious helper 😂 Thanks for following along 😊
Can't believe it's 1st video. It's super.i subscribed right away,I love rural life waiting for more.
OMGOSH!! I remember this video being recommended to me... it was the first video I watched and haven't missed any since! Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers!!
Hey Ricky ! Congrats on making the move a reality. I am a 28 year old Londoner who has had his eyes on buying land in Portugal for the last year with a similar goal in mind, so it's safe to say I am super interested in the project. Good luck with everything and am looking forward to watching your content and seeing the progression.
Well done, Ricky. It's good to hear from you personally after watching you silently assist and film the Indie Project. You have a great story and I'm looking forward to joining your journey as you develop your house and land. Love your doggie. Love from Oz.
I'm a Portuguese living in Canada. I'm glad you found Portugal for to be your home. Portugal is a wonderful country. I miss it. I want to watch more videos. Have a good time with your family.
i take my hat off to your family. exchanging a warm dry climate for humid summers and atrocious winters, brrrr!. go home, you know it makes sense.
@@dogpaw775 that's true. You are right. May be into 2 years I will return.
i would leave communist canada as soon as possible
@@S54VR6 ignorant comment! Canada is consistently rated as one of the best countries to live in. If you think we are communists, you know nothing my friend. ✌🏾
@@richardleveille3254 rated by who lmao Trudeau is a literal tyrant. A sheep in a wanna be wolf’s clothing. Led by Klaus Schwab and the band of technocratic communists. You are so incredibly blind.
I love watching the two of you going after your dreams. I lived in Los Angeles for 40 years and had my fill of traffic, strange people and nothing but work. I moved to Italy 5 years ago and I do not regret it one bit. You both have such a great sense of humor and work ethic. I love watching your videos. Looking forward to seeing all your videos.
I just found your channel and subscribed. I'm really looking forward to following your adventure. I wish you much success!
You’re amazing Ricky, and thank you Theo for introducing Ricky and Victoria to us. I love this type of content and didn’t hesitate to become a sub. Good luck Ricky and Victoria and look forward to many videos with you.
That’s so kind! 😊 Thank you Joanne
Just discovered your channel pal I'll be following you now...John.
Hi from an old lady in South Africa. Thank you for the willingness to share your journey. Will definitely watch your video's. You must be the Ricky helping Bea and Theo ..... and I was wondering what you are doing. Wishing you and your loved one all the best in your endeavours and blessings for all your projects. It will be exciting to watch all your upcoming videos as I am sure lots of people, including myself, wish we could go on the same kind of adventure.
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Hi from another old South African lady, living in the UK for the last 17 years and am always homesick.
My only friends are a German lady and a young Polish man who I call my adopted son.
We came here for my British born husband's health because we couldn't afford our wonderful medical system. Everything went pair shaped and he has been bedbound for 9 years.
I will definitely follow this new adventure and I have worked with Portuguese people and find them warm and outgoing.
With names like ours we might even know each other.
@@anitaswart. Hello Anita Iam Dutch lived in the UK more than 50 years.Three grown up children and two grandchildren.Het allerbeste Anita en gezondheid.
@@foppo100
Hello Smurf
Hoekom het jy in UK vir 50 jaar gebly?
Dankie vir die wense en alles van die beste vir jou
Planning to relocate to South Africa and live on a farm but too many negative reviews regarding safety 😢
Hi Ricky just viewed 2nd video. Great 2 see yr dog got a new friend. Bless you for rescuing the dog. Outside space looks great. Look forward 2 watching yr journey. I am a little jealous...in a friendly way. Looks beautiful where you all are
God bless you all
Hi from the southern Caribbean. I subscribed immediately so yes, looking forward to your Portugal journey with much anticipation. Great job on the first video!
Hello Ricky thanks for the invite. I follow the Indie Project and from them and now you I can see more of Portugal Life. I'm a native Californian who transported to Ohio 32+ years ago for reasons such as yours. Watching life in Portugal is refreshing for many reasons but what stands out to me is the countryside and climate are much like Southern California where I'm from.
As a young adult my leaving home was via the US Navy taking me to Europe as part of a NATO Squadron. It was that time I grew to love travel within the North Atlantic area. Loved the UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands,etc with a quick passthrough the Azores for fueling our Navy ship. I'm excited to have you share your journey and look forward to starting your lives over. I can identify with that from our journey from California to Ohio with the first two years a challenge for sure.
Welcome to RUclips Family, Blessings
Hi Ricky! Lovely to hear the story of a fellow adventurer! We moved to the South of Spain 15 years ago, renovated an old house and cultivated the land ans still love that we took the big leap! Good luck with everything and I will follow along!
Incredible first video Ricky! Congratulations on the move to Portugal! Really looking forward to your future videos. I hope one day to make a similar move from the UK to southern Europe.
This is a great first video and I will be subscribing to follow along with you 🤩💖🐕
Hi, I cant wait to watch your amazing journey.
Hello from Canada! Looking forward to watching your channel. Best of luck in your future endeavours I love watching people jump out of the box to create new lives for themselves. Gives me the courage to get out and do it for myself
Greetings from the U.S.! Congratulations on your channel, I look forward to watching your projects. You asked if we find it interesting - I for one do, since it's something that I would love to be able to do someday. But for now, I get to watch channels like yours and The Indie Projects' and not only learn, but be entertained in a wholesome, genuine way. Oh, I also look forward to watching Ted in his adventures!
Hi Mina! Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊
Oh we are totally here for it!!! Our neighbours are in the process of buying our house as well as we plan on moving to Peru. I really want to vlog our experience as well and your video has actually given me ideas on where to start. Thanks for sharing your bravery my brother, we are personally grateful for people like yourself ❤️
What a delightful introduction to your wonderful channel! 😊 Thank you for sharing your lives in beautiful Portugal with us all. How exciting! 🤗
I'm a 64 year old man, born and raised in London, where I have lived my whole life. But strangely, I have never felt "British!"
A big surprise was about to greet me! I very recently discovered I am of Portuguese origin and that I have an enormous amount of Portuguese ancestry. Interestingly, when I visited Portugal in 2018, I immediately felt at home therein.
I'm of very limited means, and have a few significant health issues, but regardless, in late November 2023, I applied for Portuguese Citizenship through the Portuguese Sephardic Descent route. Having said that, in January, new, far more demanding laws were introduced in Portugal putting my application in jeopardy unfortunately.
But let's see! Life has shown me to expect the unexpected! For such is this Mystery! Such is this utterly wondrous Mystery! 🤗
The very loveliest of blessings to you, your partner and your beautiful dog, today, each day forever and always.
20 K followers and 13 K viewers for a first video within 3 weeks of launch ...you're a marketing wizz, mate :)
Way to go and best of thoughts on your adventure. Welcome to Europe :)
Adorei tudo que o senhor disse foi uma aventura fantástica e teve muita coragem deixar o Reino Unido para viver noutro país. Eu como portuguesa fiquei muito comovida ter escolhido Portugal para viver. Eu nao tenho problema em dizer que naturalmente poderia ter sido um país melhor do que o meu. Mas agora que cá está desejo a si e sua esposa que sejam felizes. GOD BLESS YOU THANK YOU 👍👍👏👏
Hi from an American in Italy (until September)! Thank you for your introduction to your new life in Portugal. I really enjoyed it and I'm very happy for you, your girlfriend and furry family member! 😊🌱🌿🌳
Great intro! I live in the United States, am disabled but enjoy watching videos of people creating new homes out of old locations 😀. I had had that dream myself but as I aged my health got complicated. So I enjoy what others do. Thanks for sharing your journey am excited to see what you do with your beautiful homestead!!
Thanks for the support Donelle 😊
I grew up a farm girl in SE Iowa USA, just west of the Mississippi River. Have lived all over the US (all 4 coasts & all across the middle). Have had a longing eye on Portugal ever since I took my 18yo graduate there in 2006. But now there's a grandchild keeping me here...in the Yakima Valley, Washington State.
I'll follow you!!
Good start Ricky. You have my interest
Pointed in your direction by Bee and Theo. Lovely to meet the man behind the camera. Can't wait to see how your little slice of Portugal grows.
Thank you Tracy 😊
Welcome to RUclips. Lovely introduction as to how you got to Portugal and look forward to following your journey. All the best from UK👍
Thanks Lynda! I appreciate the support 😊 I hope you’re not melting back in the UK. It’s 37 back in my hometown 🥵
Sure are melting here in Hampshire. Sitting in a darkened room with fan going all day so was pleased Theo introduced you to us. Keep cool yourselves
Bem-vindos! Hope all your projects and dreams can come true on this underrated country. I will stay tuned for more videos. All the best and keep motivated! Cheers
Delightful first video! Congrats on your move to Portugal. Excited to follow your journey.
Impressive first video. definitely I'm supporting you on your journey. This is Partha, musician/cyclist... Love from India ♥
Hi Ricky. I am glad I saw your first video and have subscribed straight away. I have also been subscribed to Bea and Theo and finally realise that that Portugal is probably one of the best choices to make a permanent home in. Lets face it. - the UK is finished as a viable place to live for sensible human beings. At the age of 77 I am too old to make the move but at least I have lived in Scotland since 2005, and hopefully very soon, we will be independent of being ruled by an undemocratic dictatorship that is Westminster. I am looking forward to more of your story. ☀☀
Thanks for subscribing Richard 👍🏼 Sadly I’ve never visited Scotland. Need to make it a priority!
I hope you will be, too.
I echo some of your sentiments ...from the US.
I follow Scotland...casually. It's intrigued me for a couple of decades.
Portugal as well. Perhaps moreso.
Hello, welcome to The tubes. I've come over here from following The Indie Project. This is an excellent video. Cant wait to see more. I love the camera work and also the chat. All best wishes from Helen in the UK😊
Thank you Helen, that’s really kind of you to say 😊 as it’s been pretty nerve wracking getting in front of the camera for a change & talking!
I've been watching the videos of another UK couple who are doing the same thing, though they're further along in the process. They have sufficient financial resources to buy things that they needed to make the land productive and to begin the renovations of their house, so I have no doubt they will succeed. I hope the same for you!
I've been following your videos for a year now and this is the first time I've seen your first video on this channel. Guess what? You've reached 100k subs in 2 years since this first video 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yehey!!
Super Cool, I really enjoy your videos! When you get more experience, you will Plan your work on a Budget.
Jim from Murrysville PA U.S
Looking forward to watch your new life getting built up. It's such a joy to follow people like you and Theo! Wish you all the luck!
Nice to meet you Ricky. Thank you to Bea and Theo for the introduction to your channel. Will you still be doing filming for them?
Hi Moya, nice to meet you too! 😊 Yep I’ll still be filming with Theo & Bee & then working/documenting my journey in the evenings & weekends
@@LifebyLiving I'm a English expat living in Cyprus with similar temperatures to you. Looking forward to watching your videos. 😊
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your property. Has been interesting following the Indie Project. All the best in your endeavours - thanks for sharing from Brisbane Australia.
Thanks Veronica! We’ve definitely got a big adventure/lots of work ahead!
Started watching you and Victoria in 2024 and now coming back to watch earlier ones. Absolutely love your journey and your videos.
Very interesting first video.. congratulations 👏 looking forward to view the future videos..
Loved your first video and can’t wait to see more! Good luck 🤞
Thank you Wendy! That’s very kind of you to say 😊
Loved your first two videos, now subscribed. Anyone who loves animals is okay by me! Poppy is so lucky to have found you and your Victoria 😍😭
Here to say...."Hi!"". It will be an interesting project for sure. I will be following your achievements. Portugal is amazing and being rural in Portugal is fantastic. You get the sense of your own space and privacy but at the same time you still so close of urban centres and all amenities in case you wish or need to commute which is very reassuring imo.
Hello & welcome to RUclips. I just stumbled onto one of your videos and I loved it. I enjoy watching videos about renovations of old houses & buildings & I am glad you have play lists of your videos so I can watch them in order. I wish you & your companion and your fur babies the best life has to offer ❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼✝️✝️
Looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊😊 Love from the UK x
I'm always delighted to see how couples like yourselves strike out in brave new ways to both simplify their lives & expand their self-reliant. Portugal has suffered in the past from decreased population in the rural communities in favor of urban life &/or immigration to other countries in EAU & UK. On RUclips I follow several couples who have not only made a similar transaction from the UK to Portugal, but they are also rejuvenating abandoned properties & discovering a Homestead Agricultural lifestyle. I eagerly await your next vlog, & look forward to meet you mate & your trusted fur-baby.
Blessings abundant to you all.
Hi Ricky , Victoria & Ted, bem vindo a Portugal. I am also a Brit in Portugal but with a rather different journey to get here. My wife, who is Portuguese, our son and I are in the Centro Region too but it covers a lot of area so don't know if we are close. I shall be watching your channel to see how you get on but also looking to learn myself and happy to share experiences. Boa sorte and looking forward to the next one. Kevin
My name is Philippa,I live in Ballarat Australia. I enjoy watching Bea and Tel and feel inspired by their wonderful creativity in living their life in Portugal, learning new skills and helping others to have that courage. I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching many more. Well done😊👍
Thanks Philippa! I never would have started this channel without the encouragement I’ve had from Theo & Bee. They’re incredible friends 😊
I'm another Australian (from 1hr north of Sydney) who enjoys watching The Indie Projects' Bea and Theo, stumbled upon them while researching van build videos. Looking forward to seeing Portugal through Ricky's eyes too.
Your video,YOU, and your well told story just captivated me, this senior lady from CA, USA.
I look forward to ALL that comes. God bless and keep you both! Patricia
Well it’s soo very nice of you Rick to share the lovely true story of your life, wishing you all the lovely happy life. Cheers.
Really like your video! I can't wait to see the renovation of the main house and the building of the tiny house! I wish you and your girlfriend all the best!
Thanks Marcia! That’s so kind 😊
Hi. It’s nice to know a bit more about you after seeing you on Bee and Theo’s channel. I can’t wait to follow your journey too x
Thanks Natasha 😊
This is awesome - my fiancé is Portuguese and we’re always talking about the pros/cons of moving to Portugal to raise our new daughter! Good luck!
That would the best gift you can give her.... ❤
Well done! Thanks for the intro. You are right to choose the "less talking and more doing" route. Some channels seem to forget that it is Video Diary and not Radio....lol
Ted's a beautiful doggie and seems to have a happy temperament. Subscribed. Look forward to seeing your progress!
Great video, we have been following Bee and Theo for years. We have been in Portugal 3 months now, originally from the US, and we love watching others make their dreams come true. Can't wait for your next episode and to follow your adventure.
Thank you Kim! 😊 I hope you’ve enjoyed your first 3 months in Portugal 🇵🇹 It’s a wonderful place
This is a move we are considering Kim. Excited to see you made it!
Came from the Indie Projects. Looking forward to seeing your progress on your land. Great to see you help Bee and Theo. Hope you are still able to give them a hand as you work away on your own things too.
Congrats on your new property and was impressed by your vlogging abilities and you have a great start. Also want to thank Bea and Theo for introducing you to us all here on YT. Haffy from Colorado, USA
Thanks John 👍🏼
Can't wait for the next video
I find your story telling skills very interesting and pleasant. I just subscribed to continue to watch your future videos. I am living in the U.S.
Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Hi Rick I love this type of work i wish you both and your pet the best start. I love Bee & Theo ive also loved watching Shawn James in Canada 🇨🇦 his work is out of this world 🌎 on hie own is unbelievable. Also I've just found the New family in Portugal as well. I dont watch TV just programs about building a new life. My husband and I started a retirement plan in Spain it lasted 5 years but unfortunately he died 11 years ago today, so please follow your dreams both take care stay safe.
Thank you Sue. We’re trying to live out our dreams as best we can 😊 I love Shawn’s videos too. He’s a very talented woodsman 🪓
Hi Heather here, looking forward to seeing your new adventure and all your dreams come true great first vlog
Thank you Heather, that’s so kind. I hope all of your dreams come true too 😊
Hi here from Holland, looking forward to seeing your adventures in Portugal
@@lindagebben5564 Thank you Linda
Hello Ricky
So thrilled to watch your video and glad that Bee and Theo have introduced you to us all.
Im 67 and i left the uk 44 years ago to live in The Netherlands.never looked back.
Although i didnt need to do a property up i do like to be creative and have done a few jobs around the house over the years .I believe that we should all follow our dreams and i love watching Bee and Theo and seeing how they have turned a run down barn into a beautiful home and the land into a haven for their animals and Bees garden plot where she grows her veggies.
Now you will be starting on your adventure and i will also be pleased to follow your progress.
Wishing you both all the very best on your journey.
Best wishes from The Netherlands
Thanks for your kind words Amteo! I too have been a long time follower of Theo & Bee & have been so inspired by them over the years. You sound like you’ve lived an exciting life! I love The Netherlands & hope to take Victoria there in the future as she’s never been 🙂
Hi Ricky and Victoria I stumbled on your channel just a couple of days ago and believe you me I have fallen in love with you both and of course Teddy and Poppy. I am not a person that sits in front of TV and watches any kind of movies or series as I have worked in a hospitality industry for the last 11 years and have just left the industry due to many financial issues. But you both have given me a new lease on life and as well as Victoria I enjoy gardening and I am learning along the way as much as she is. You Ricky are a godsend as the skills you have and even though you might get something wrong you are so precise in want you do and having had a Dad that was a concreter and you are blessed with some real talent. I have watched a good part of your videos in one night as I could not stop watching and just about did an all nighter. No regrets as I took me to your channel and I have started from the beginning and have been going down one by one. I already have seen some latest ones but I had to go back and watch them all. Keep being beautiful as you are. You are two beautiful souls and the world is a much better place just because you two are part of it. This world is in such need of people like both of you that bring back life to the simple things as we are so driven by technology (which do not get me wrong is needed like in what you do as your message would not get around) that balancing it is a struggle for many. We really have to stop and smell the roses and that is what comes from your videos. It is like there is a pause and who is watching is coming into your little world and smelling the roses with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Carla from Australia
This was an interesting process to hear as I am in the US. We share the same land projects! My husband and I just purchased land (4+acres) in West Virginia. It’s totally untouched but we have begun to build a wood kiln to dry the wood we will use to build our house. I’m very interested in your water and solar systems because those are our projects for the very near future. Thank you and I look forward to hearing more!
Wow I’ve never met anyone who’s built their own wood kiln! Sounds interesting! I’ll be discussing water & solar in a few videos time 😎 Thanks for following Pamela 😊
I grew up in the UK. Now living in south Italy. My son and I have open debates on what motivates young people to such extreme choices . Lucking forward to understand, from somebody who Is directly experiencing, the barn Is beautiful, and so is your dog, wishing you and your girl friend all the best.
Ciao Patrizia, having lived in the south of Italy, I know what it’s like and cannot wait to get back there! I think younger people want a different way of living than what’s being offered to them now.
Let me know what you think.
Hi Patrizia! For us, we simply wanted a different pace of life & to live somewhere that felt safe. The UK is a hectic place & moves at a pace that I’ve always struggled to keep up with. I’m sure you understand having lived there yourself. Thanks for the kind words of support 😊
@@LifebyLiving To breath fresh air , to listen to the sound of nature, to touch the texture of stones, to express your creativity with friends,(we have seen your skills) I totally understand and am sure you will be happy. I have happy English chilhood memories, but could never live there now. Will follow your journey.
Great intro mate! 36/42 couple here… two kids 7/6 looking to move out into central Portugal from Manchester. Got about £60k to spend and hoping for somewhere with a few hectares and a a registered ruin… as far as I can see that’s the min I can get away with for a relatively unchallenged future. I worry with just lands we would be turfed out eventually. What’s your thoughts ? Would love to see it from the perspective of someone like yourself out there doing it. Cheers mate
I think it depends on the area tbh. Some councils are more lenient than others. But I think you’re wise to find somewhere with a registered building & with a habitation license exemption certificate that states the building to be pre-1952. That way you know you’re legal & you’re protected. Wishing you & your family the best of luck! Thanks for the support 👍🏼
@@LifebyLiving thank you so much, I will be following closely… hopes were to get a ruin and “slowly” rebuild it while building “temporary” accommodation…. Do you see much hassle going this route? Is it likely people access your land to question you…. My hopes were as long as their was a “legal” right to be there ( pre 1951, hab exempt, registered) no one would have any motivation to see our ancillary buildings and question their use… I’d really appreciate your opinion on this
I'm portuguese born & bred in Central Portugal and I can answer your questions.
1) The laws about the use of land are the same all over the country, but they are implemented by each municipality and some are more strict then others. Each property is different and the right to live on the property depends on several factors.
If the property has a ruin that was used as a dweling and is REGISTERED at the Land Registry Office (Consevatoria) as "urban" it is more likely that you can get a licence to renovate the property to be a home. But there are exceptions... because of the high risk of wildfires, some municipalities may not allow the renovation of ruins that are surronded by forest or considered to be in high risk areas, even if they are registered as "urban". The idea is that they are responsible for people's safety.
2) The correct thing to do is to check with the local municipality (Camara Minicipal) what you can do and can't with a specific property. Ask the seller for a copy of the Caderneta Predial of the property and take it to the Camara with you, so that they can give you an answer for that specific property.
3) When you embark on the renovation of any property or ruin, you need to submit a professionally drawn plan to the Camara Municipal, and wait for approval. After approval (planning permission) you ask a "licença de obra" to start building within a timeframe (can be extended multiple times to several years).
4) After finishing your renovation, the camara sends inspectors to check that your renovation has been done to standard and signs off the papers for the all important "licença de habitacao" which is like the ID of the house.
5) The "licença de habitacao" gives you the right to use the house for habitation, for yourself, to rent out, or to sell it as habitation.
If you renovate without any approval you cannot sell it and might have to demolish any work already done on top of a heavy fine.
6) Officals will inspect your property at different times: the architect will photograph the land as it is and submit photos with drawings of planned renovation. The council will check the architect's drawings and will make a topographical survey (compulsory, I think). The architect will inspect throughout the works. The council inspectors will visit at least twice, more if they are not happy with what's going on.
7) You may be able to get permission to live in a campervan, tent, or mobile structure if you are doing the work yourself and need to be on site, but that permission is only temporay till your renovation is done.
8) Do not start any renovation work without permission, it could end up a very costly mistake.
9) Portuguese people are very friendly towards newcomers, but they are also very curious. If you don't follow the rules they'll report you.
10) People will say things like, so and so have had no problems... YET... Some Camaras are not very strict at the begining because they know they can apply higher fines to advanced illegal work later. Win, win for them!
Portuguese planning laws are similar to UK's. If you can't do something in the UK you probably can't do it in Portugal either. Better be legal and avoid a lot of stress.
Suggestion: With £60k you can afford a well located property with an habitable house and some land to grow vegetables, something like 2,000 to 3,000 sq meters.
You'd be able to grow enough for a family in such area if you've got plenty of water.
WATER is far more important than a big area. Look up "Girl Meets Farm" to see what type of property I mean.
There is a lot of abandoned land everywhere in Portugal and should you want / need to farm more, or graze animals, you could ask any owner near you to farm on their land for... FREE! Most would be very glad to have their property maintained at no cost to them.
@@donnacosta5633 ty for your well thought out response. I have to query a few things. Isn’t it true that ruin pre 1951 does not require a habitation licence at all? The fact I can go out now and buy a “illegal” non registered building seems to show that a property CAN be sold whether it legal or not. I understand it may not be able to be sold as “a home” and cannot be mortgaged but still they are for sale. My belief was that the building HAS to be registered but it does not have to be previously designated as urban if pre 1951. I also see may others, often in prominent positions completing works themselves that would mean they would not get the habitation licence issued as they are not Portuguese registered builders. I am a builder myself so wouldn’t be needing to hire outside workers. In all honesty Donna I can buy a ruin with that much land in the north of the uk so it doesn’t seem feasible that for 60k gbp all I can have is 3000 sq m in Portugal. I don’t want a “habitable” home as I want a project for myself but importantly want more land. You also say close to people… I think sometimes Portuguese have a different impression of what we want… I live currently surrounded left right and center with people I don’t know and don’t want to live on their lap… we want somewhat isolation from others.
I've subscribed and watched your videos for a couple of months, but I'm now retracing my steps and watching the start of the channel. I find your videos very relaxing and in this busy, loud world they're an island of calmness.
it's all been said already in the comments below 😇 but I too have enjoyed the video and if you wouldn't have said it was the first I would not have noticed it. It's fast enough, good shots, good information and entertaining keep it up! I'm very interested to see what you guys are doing.
Me, I'm Dutch and looking for a property in France. Just like you said: viewings and more viewings and most of it doesn't meet the needs 🤣. But it will come...just like you guys wanted a piece of peace ☮️
Good luck with all the adventures! I'm very interested to see more.
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Hi Ricky, I never expected to find another man just as nice as Theo. Wish you guys lots of succes, greetings from another Theo.
Thanks Theo, that’s so kind. Wishing you lots of success & happiness too 🙂
I agree. Wish I could find an older Guy.
16 very lonely years!