Hi, great video. I bought an apartment in Alcoy, Alicante province, three years ago. It was a total gut job and cost 40K Euros. It's quite large, 150 sq. meters, about 1600 square feet and has four bedrooms and two full bathes. I spent about 60k to fix the place up and totally love it. One of the things I did was to lower the ceiling by about three inches. It made no difference in the feel of the unit as my ceilings were over nine feet high. The lowered ceilings allowed me to do many things including the installation of recessed lighting throughout, running of all electric lines, running of all wiring and piping for the newly installed AC system and easy access. I know it's a bit late to suggest it but, you might want to consider it. The look is perfect as no one realizes that I don't have a plaster ceiling. I also, have a separate washer and dryer as the combo units just don't work that well and take forever. My advice is, if you can get separate units. Also, try to avoid getting a digital hot water heater as the hardness of the water in Spain will cause problems relatively quickly. Lastly I notice that your tiles don't have molding on them. I highly recommend getting some type of molding for the bottom. You could get some colorful stuff which would look wonderful with your floor. Anyway, if there is anyway I can help please let me know. The best of luck to you. Oh, one more thing not related to remodeling. The unit is a wonderful base from which I can travel. Going to Tenerife for two and a half months in January and Taiwan for two months in October. Life is great, Adios.
Bars on doors and windows in hot countries is common, but not always because of danger. It's because air conditioning was (and often still is) rare, so bars allow people to leave their windows open at night to let the cool night air circulate inside the house.
It wasn't exceptional to see only one reja by a window. We could guess that it was the daughter(s) window :)) The beauty of the reja, would explain money and care.
No es por robos y ocupaciones, en España y más en los pueblos, casi todas las casas tienen rejas en las ventanas , en mi zona Andalucía las rejas suelen ser un adorno muy bonito para la casa pues las hacen muy ornamentadas y muy bonitas
Hi Nicole It's nice to see your progress, you have come quite far from the start. Happy for you. I like the Tile on the front of steps , good idea to keep. After viewing the video, it shows that the house is larger than I thought. Also the Outdoor space is really nice. I imagine that the weather being warm all year round helps keep the remodel going in all months.
In many continental countries, where the weather is typically sunny and hot, it is natural to want to leave door and windows open to create a breeze. To cool things down and also to allow the glow of such nice weather into the house. Strong metal bars on doors and windows allow this to be done but also create security from the casual thief. Also, if you want to nip out for a tequila or a spot of shopping, you do not have to close all those windows and doors. Just lock the front door and off you pop.
If the bars or security door is finished in the same color or shade as the exterior they would not seem so prominent totally get that they are there the black kind of emphasizes them. I’m sure you realize if they don’t come in colors painting them before they go up might be an idea. Lovely and great location enjoy your channel and adventure. ❤
getting a custom house in europe for less than 75K is amazing. I don't think you can get a house anywhere near that level, with all of that work, for less than 400K in the US. So I think you made out really well. We will definitely be in touch with you when we decide to buy a house in Spain down the road :).
She bargained a ruin. What are you talking about? 5k to 30k houses are all over Western Europe, the same go for 2k in Eastern Europe. Then comes security, neighbors, shopping, employment, mountain, beach, access... and 30k to 50K to renovate it to your taste.
Your videos are very inspiring. I really love the bathroom! I am expatriating from the US to inland Andalucia in the next couple of years. I am going to buy an older house, but I would like to keep it a bit more traditional and rustic - with beamed ceilings, fireplaces, wooden French doors, and Andalusian tiles.
Great job. This is our plan. We want to buy something cheap and renovate as we financially can afford it. Then we will move into it years down the track. Like you, we are looking around the Valencia region. We will book a consult with you in the new year
The tub is beautiful. A question: I'd have a hard time using all that water in a country that is headed toward desertification--does that concern you? thank you!
@@marcodesul did you hurt yourself jumping to conclusions so quickly? 😅 Nicole is a reasonable person. She’s mentioned how there are actually no water problems in her region due to the aquifer. They even grow rice there because a lot of it is marshland. And I’m sure she’s not wasting water. Having a tub doesn’t mean she’s filling it everyday? Shaming someone is wrong in general, and shaming someone before you ask any questions is toxic internet behavior.
Hi, and thank you! I personally am more of a shower person than a bath person, but I wanted to have both as options in the house. As far as water in Spain, the issues are more regional. I live in one specific area of wetlands, which is not all that common. That's not to say that water anywhere should ever be wasted, but water shortage isn't a concern for my very specific area like it is in many other areas of Spain. However, anyone considering a move to Spain should be aware of the water situation specific to their area. Regardless, it's always good to be conservative with water. 🙂
Vey nice explanatio and exciting project. Now on Idealista, there are houses to renovate for 30-40k in Pego, Spain. And they look worse as was yours. How you dealt with humidity? In the walls, as this holds me back to buy old houses
Yeah, I definitely got a deal when someone was trying to just offload the house. To prevent damp, it's important to have a couple of vents to the exterior of the house. Another thing I learned about recently are these little plastic containers that you can buy from the store that have some sort of salt beads in them. They help to gather moisture from the rooms into the containers. 🙂
Idealista is an expensive website, also bargain down to a minimum, and pay cash with your good lawyer. In Spain, most humidity comes from the roof, many are a terrace, old and not waterproof (some have yet to learn how to make it waterproof.) Fixing your terrace is prime. Dehumidifier are a most during your build. You will find great products to inject inside your walls to stop/prevent water.
We lived on the southern coast, Andalucia, in a yacht basin. Even with the high-rent area you didn't dare leave anything on the porch or in the garden -- not a trowel, not a pot -- because it would be gone in the morning. Didn't enjoy living in Spain for any number of reasons, but wish you well if it's a culture you like. There are many beautiful features, including the sea and wonderful food. We spent a lot of time in Granada especially.
Yes, the theft is definitely not one of the better parts of living in Spain. But I agree the sea and the food are a plus! I've only been to Granada for a weekend. I'd love to spend more time in that area at some point. 🙂
Congratulations on your build. I know very well Spain, I live next door. I am disappointed that you aren't giving ballpark figures when it comes to material and labor cost. Doing so wouldn't hurt your business and or reputation. 9k for the house, was she advertised 15? 20? Gandia and Oliva are two great places.
Well done! I live in spain, costa del sol. Domt fall in love with the property, the crash is coming.. in 4months all the coast will be at rock bottom. Get your money ready 😉
@traveltomoney go to the real estate agents... Maybe they won't tell you but I've been a resident for 7yrs, had 2 bars & many homes. My advice is solid as a rock 🤑 I'm buying after the TAX yr ends in April. I know everything about it trust me 🥳
I live in france and your house insurance is invalid if you dont have shutters locked, lots of houses have bars on the windows where shutters dont fit.
Depende... yo tambien prefiero hacer una casa nueva, que no tiene humedades ni una distribucion que no me gusta ni unas ventanas pequeñas o en sitios inadecuados. pero...
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Hi, great video. I bought an apartment in Alcoy, Alicante province, three years ago. It was a total gut job and cost 40K Euros. It's quite large, 150 sq. meters, about 1600 square feet and has four bedrooms and two full bathes. I spent about 60k to fix the place up and totally love it. One of the things I did was to lower the ceiling by about three inches. It made no difference in the feel of the unit as my ceilings were over nine feet high. The lowered ceilings allowed me to do many things including the installation of recessed lighting throughout, running of all electric lines, running of all wiring and piping for the newly installed AC system and easy access. I know it's a bit late to suggest it but, you might want to consider it. The look is perfect as no one realizes that I don't have a plaster ceiling. I also, have a separate washer and dryer as the combo units just don't work that well and take forever. My advice is, if you can get separate units. Also, try to avoid getting a digital hot water heater as the hardness of the water in Spain will cause problems relatively quickly. Lastly I notice that your tiles don't have molding on them. I highly recommend getting some type of molding for the bottom. You could get some colorful stuff which would look wonderful with your floor. Anyway, if there is anyway I can help please let me know. The best of luck to you. Oh, one more thing not related to remodeling. The unit is a wonderful base from which I can travel. Going to Tenerife for two and a half months in January and Taiwan for two months in October. Life is great, Adios.
Bars on doors and windows in hot countries is common, but not always because of danger. It's because air conditioning was (and often still is) rare, so bars allow people to leave their windows open at night to let the cool night air circulate inside the house.
Oh, very cool! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Originally build for flirting. Hidalgo would talk, sing, play guitar by the window.
It wasn't exceptional to see only one reja by a window. We could guess that it was the daughter(s) window :))
The beauty of the reja, would explain money and care.
The bars are not so much security but rather they allow one to leave windows and doors open in the summer to allow airflow
Love the tile behind the bathtub ❤
Thank you! 😁
Lovely renovation project
Ive done quite a few renovations and that seems reasonable and is the way to go. Basically a new house for 60k
No es por robos y ocupaciones, en España y más en los pueblos, casi todas las casas tienen rejas en las ventanas , en mi zona Andalucía las rejas suelen ser un adorno muy bonito para la casa pues las hacen muy ornamentadas y muy bonitas
Hi Nicole It's nice to see your progress, you have come quite far from the start. Happy for you. I like the Tile on the front of steps , good idea to keep. After viewing the video, it shows that the house is larger than I thought. Also the Outdoor space is really nice. I imagine that the weather being warm all year round helps keep the remodel going in all months.
Thank you! Yes, the warm weather is a huge perk when it comes to renovations. 😁
In many continental countries, where the weather is typically sunny and hot, it is natural to want to leave door and windows open to create a breeze. To cool things down and also to allow the glow of such nice weather into the house. Strong metal bars on doors and windows allow this to be done but also create security from the casual thief.
Also, if you want to nip out for a tequila or a spot of shopping, you do not have to close all those windows and doors. Just lock the front door and off you pop.
I can’t wait for the final before and after!
Thanks! Me too! Haha
If the bars or security door is finished in the same color or shade as the exterior they would not seem so prominent totally get that they are there the black kind of emphasizes them. I’m sure you realize if they don’t come in colors painting them before they go up might be an idea. Lovely and great location enjoy your channel and adventure. ❤
That's an awesome idea! I honestly never thought about making them blend in. Thanks! 😊
getting a custom house in europe for less than 75K is amazing. I don't think you can get a house anywhere near that level, with all of that work, for less than 400K in the US. So I think you made out really well. We will definitely be in touch with you when we decide to buy a house in Spain down the road :).
Thank you for the encouragement and perspective! 🙂
She bargained a ruin. What are you talking about?
5k to 30k houses are all over Western Europe, the same go for 2k in Eastern Europe.
Then comes security, neighbors, shopping, employment, mountain, beach, access... and 30k to 50K to renovate it to your taste.
Great progress, especially from a distance
Thank you!
Your videos are very inspiring. I really love the bathroom!
I am expatriating from the US to inland Andalucia in the next couple of years.
I am going to buy an older house, but I would like to keep it a bit more traditional and rustic - with beamed ceilings, fireplaces, wooden French doors, and Andalusian tiles.
I'm so glad to hear you're inspired! And I love your plan for keeping some traditional elements in your house. Sounds beautiful!
All the makeovers are stunning.
Thank you!
Great job. This is our plan. We want to buy something cheap and renovate as we financially can afford it. Then we will move into it years down the track. Like you, we are looking around the Valencia region. We will book a consult with you in the new year
Thank you! I look forward to meeting you all soon!
Preciosa cocina ❤
Great video. Great job. It looks unbelievable 9.000 (9,000) USA Dollars !!
Thank you so much! ☺️
You must buy it using a legit lawyer that you can trust, also better be excellent in Spanish.
Nice job! ❤
Thank you! 😊
The tub is beautiful. A question: I'd have a hard time using all that water in a country that is headed toward desertification--does that concern you? thank you!
Bathing in Spain is a selfish act for sure. She should be ashamed.
@@marcodesul did you hurt yourself jumping to conclusions so quickly? 😅 Nicole is a reasonable person. She’s mentioned how there are actually no water problems in her region due to the aquifer. They even grow rice there because a lot of it is marshland. And I’m sure she’s not wasting water. Having a tub doesn’t mean she’s filling it everyday? Shaming someone is wrong in general, and shaming someone before you ask any questions is toxic internet behavior.
Hi, and thank you! I personally am more of a shower person than a bath person, but I wanted to have both as options in the house.
As far as water in Spain, the issues are more regional. I live in one specific area of wetlands, which is not all that common. That's not to say that water anywhere should ever be wasted, but water shortage isn't a concern for my very specific area like it is in many other areas of Spain. However, anyone considering a move to Spain should be aware of the water situation specific to their area. Regardless, it's always good to be conservative with water. 🙂
@@marcodesulPorqué 🙄?????, yo tengo 2 bañeras en mi casa, pero siempre me ducho, sólo de vez en cuando me doy algún baño, no somos ningún desierto
@@traveltomoney Agreed, and thank you for the thoughtful reply :)
The original terracotta tiles were floated in concrete. Grout did not exist hundreds of years ago.
Vey nice explanatio and exciting project. Now on Idealista, there are houses to renovate for 30-40k in Pego, Spain. And they look worse as was yours. How you dealt with humidity? In the walls, as this holds me back to buy old houses
Yeah, I definitely got a deal when someone was trying to just offload the house. To prevent damp, it's important to have a couple of vents to the exterior of the house. Another thing I learned about recently are these little plastic containers that you can buy from the store that have some sort of salt beads in them. They help to gather moisture from the rooms into the containers. 🙂
Idealista is an expensive website, also bargain down to a minimum, and pay cash with your good lawyer.
In Spain, most humidity comes from the roof, many are a terrace, old and not waterproof (some have yet to learn how to make it waterproof.) Fixing your terrace is prime. Dehumidifier are a most during your build. You will find great products to inject inside your walls to stop/prevent water.
We lived on the southern coast, Andalucia, in a yacht basin. Even with the high-rent area you didn't dare leave anything on the porch or in the garden -- not a trowel, not a pot -- because it would be gone in the morning. Didn't enjoy living in Spain for any number of reasons, but wish you well if it's a culture you like. There are many beautiful features, including the sea and wonderful food. We spent a lot of time in Granada especially.
Yes, the theft is definitely not one of the better parts of living in Spain. But I agree the sea and the food are a plus!
I've only been to Granada for a weekend. I'd love to spend more time in that area at some point. 🙂
Yo soy de Granada y jamás he tenido ningún problema ni me han robado nada , jamás, a mis padres tampoco, no sé dónde vivían ustedes
@@maricarmenmoraleshernandez8892 Nosotros vivimos en Almerimar. Me encanta Granada. Nosotros probablemente deberiamos vivido alli.
@@maricarmenmoraleshernandez8892 porque son extranjeros y los vecinos lo saben...
Congratulations on your build.
I know very well Spain, I live next door.
I am disappointed that you aren't giving ballpark figures when it comes to material and labor cost. Doing so wouldn't hurt your business and or reputation.
9k for the house, was she advertised 15? 20? Gandia and Oliva are two great places.
Well done! I live in spain, costa del sol. Domt fall in love with the property, the crash is coming.. in 4months all the coast will be at rock bottom. Get your money ready 😉
I haven't heard about a looming crash, but with prices skyrocketing like they have been, I guess it's inevitable at some point. 🙂
@traveltomoney go to the real estate agents... Maybe they won't tell you but I've been a resident for 7yrs, had 2 bars & many homes. My advice is solid as a rock 🤑 I'm buying after the TAX yr ends in April. I know everything about it trust me 🥳
@@traveltomoney PS, Don't tell the world babe 🤫😉🤑
I live in france and your house insurance is invalid if you dont have shutters locked, lots of houses have bars on the windows where shutters dont fit.
Where is this? What part of Spain? I'm in Salamanca
This is in Pego, right between Valencia and Alicante. 🙂
What town is this?
The town is Pego. About an hour south of Valencia. 🙂
Leather couch in hot country not a good choice
Casa velha não compensa reformar demoli tudo e começa do zero.
Depende... yo tambien prefiero hacer una casa nueva, que no tiene humedades ni una distribucion que no me gusta ni unas ventanas pequeñas o en sitios inadecuados.
pero...
Si construyes nuevo, debes empezar a comprar el terreno...
Se puede mover puertas, ventanas y pasillos.
@@GoPoundSalt Si, claro pero eso cuesta dinero tambien.
Es mas rentable renovar que construir de cero en españa por las regulaciones gubernamentales
I would like to know, how you found your house? I am living in Denia and like to find one for me! Please contact me
Hi there! Here's a video I made a while ago about how to find houses in Spain. ruclips.net/video/0K7dvmcRpzc/видео.html 🙂
@@traveltomoney Thank you very much!