AFFORDABLE property in Portugal's interior with Paul Rees: 3 HIDDEN real estate gems. 

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We purchased a house about 30 km from Serta and couldn't be happier. After touring the country, it was evident how much value and beauty there is in Central Portugal. We're in a village with all amenities but it feels like the country with just a few minutes drive to the A13 and then 30 minutes to Coimbra. The peace and tranquility can't be beat yet just a short trip to a larger city with major shopping and hospitals. Our house with land cost less than half of what we would have paid for an apartment in a larger city. There is a lot of value and plenty of opportunities in central Portugal.

It's great what Paul is doing. I think this is many peoples dream - to have the resources to put love back into old, abandoned houses. I can't think of many things more rewarding than bringing life back to deserted villages 😊

Another week, another fantastic edition of Algarve Addicts! Loved this! The interior of Portugal really feels like the essence of this amazing country. Cheers, Nick and co.

I'm thinking... that area is calling me!!!! Thanks for taking us around!

Hi Nick, we worked with you about 3 years ago (importantly, you gave us a great lawyer and a buyer's agent) and we have happily settled in Lagos. I don't want to rain on this parade, but I want to point out that people who do not speak Portuguese (hello fellow Americans) may have a challenging time settling in an area that is primarily Portuguese with residents who only speak Portuguese. As you know, the less populated rural-ish areas have fewer people and most of them would be Portuguese. If a person lands in such an area because of the affordability, the down side can be that it may be a lonely existence - in that you can't communicate with the few neighbors that you have. Also, I would suggest that once a person has an interest in a particular locale or place, spend some time hanging out in the neighborhood (day and evening) to suss out the surroundings ... for instance, are there incessant barking dogs near the particular property you have your eye on? You might also want to walk the area and knock on a few neighbors' doors and introduce yourself (with a smile and maybe some pastéis de nata). You can always have a prepared statement written in Portuguese to introduce yourself OR line-up someone who speaks Portuguese and can come with you to tell your story and make introductions. From my short experience in the country, I believe too many people get dazzled by lower property prices out in the rural areas and don't take into consideration these other pivotal components. You want to have a lovely, comfy home, but you also want a community of people with whom you can share a common language.

Great video, Nick! Paul is doing an amazing job renovating those old homes. The idea of preserving the original character while modernizing them is brilliant. Although it's not my lifestyle, the homes look fantastic. I'd love to have one in the Algarve!

Wonderful video ❤ Ive just started looking...and absolutely LOVE what Im seeing in Portugal. Presently looking at small farms. Land and quiet. Happy I found your channel. Paul is amazing !!

Olá Nick! Que projetos espetaculares para recuperar as casas do interior! A casa e terreno dos meus avós em Albarrol (Nisa) está à venda, gostava muito que houvesse quem pudesse reabilitar o espaço e desfrutar dele. Mais uma vez gostei muito do vídeo e da vossa iniciativa 👍

Loved this video!!!

Love Sertã and Pedrogao Pequeno, both on the N2, which we do every year from North to South on our cycling tours!

Gotta take one for the team Nick! 🤣🤣🤣👊

Another interesting video - thank you

Nice one Nick. Interesting angle to property development and investment. Thought provoking about possibilities 🤔

great idea for an interview!! bom dia

All beautiful properties and country side, but the remoteness from medical care facilities would concern me. A family member suddenly needs frequent visits with a specialist.

Hey, Nick, long time no comment. Interesting video. Just got back from visiting friends in Tomar and surrounding area for a month. Gonna be doing it every year from now on. There's a big push to get all these old, crumbling buildings up to spec in the area. Unfortunately, friends of mine with properties to develop are really struggling to find local builders to get at it. Also, the costs are quite prohibitive these days

Would be awesome to see a before and after.

I am interested in the exposed roof bean construction: I know it looks nice and I saw a lot of Portuguese properties with exposed wood, but isn't it better to insulate with rigid insulation and board over? I'd like to know as you mentioned eco properties...why is the roof not insulated in Portugal? It must be a furnace in the summer?

close to where the couple who are bloggers live ..." make do grow".

Great video interesting guy

I was born and raised between cascais and sintra and I'm dying to go away.. I love it from my heart but it's too many tourists and traffic, noose and confusion.

The 28% tax kills it as an investment

We own literally in vale de porco.. I'll have to contact your guy for services

In the second house he's doing tons of work yet the doorways are too short for modern homes, watch out don't hit your head, maybe spend a little more time increasing the height of those doorways. Even the new interior wall that has particle wooden walls has a short door. I've seen other people renovating old houses throughout interior Portugal who have increased the door height. I bet he'll have an issue with the short doorways.

AFFORDABLE should be put within quotation marks..

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Is this a property ch or chat show ? Plse just get on with it !