I Bought a Run Down House on 13 Acres In The Algarve/Portugal | Walk Round #27 

On another channel, a young couple bought a ruin of sorts. Seeing the charm thru the rubble they quickly bought it.and started planning to renovate. They said getting inspections and permits largely went unnoticed and the costs to re-apply ate alot of their budget. Then waiting for building materials took a lot of time so a simple renovation took them three years and they had to pay to live elsewhere for a while further depleting their funds. Contractors for plumbing and electrical came later after they moved in. They just wanted people to understand that the service is slow especially in the rural villages where they are located so be prepared for extra money and patients in getting outside jobs. They are mostly finished now and have learned the language and dearly love their home

Having lived in Portimao several years, I was delighted to find your videos. I have watched every single minute of them. I so miss it, the fresh food and fish, the air, the people. So I am living vicariously thru your videos. Thanks.

I subscribed cos you are a natural communicator - its like having a mate showing me around... very natural. Im enjoying catching up with your past videos. Keep doing what youre doing!

Andrew, we do appreciate the time and energy you put into making videos! I may never get to that part of the world so watching your videos gives me a mini vacation from work and being stuck at home. Please share whatever you think is interesting. Watching people living their dream makes the world a better place. Cheers!

I've spent years purchasing and redoing homes in US and several were low cost homes ( enjoyed those the most ) and all different styles and ages . I'm subscribing as I really have to follow and watch how you tackle this mess . My first thought is that the owner should have paid YOU to take possession . Lol

Can just imagine fig , avocado, and kumquats, lemon, orange, pear trees, plus vegetable gardens through and through. Love cement and rustic decor in a minimalist style. Can't wait to see what you do!!!

Fascinating processes! You are so good at plastering and working with cement and rough old rocks. Congratulations!

Love your spirit of adventure. The sun is shining on you !

Well done Andrew! Really like the Finca.

Good summary of your house project

I could watch your videos for hours. You are so brave, courageous, and follow through on your vision. I can’t even imagine, but I’m so happy that your renovating these historical homes. I can’t believe you sold your home, after all that work, and it was so beautiful! Thank you for recording and sharing your video! It was so enjoyable! Bravo!

I love your show and will keep watching.

What a lovely video! I currently live on 7 acres of land in Thailand but am thinking of moving to Portugal! Your home is my dream! Looking forward to watching more! Cheers, Sarah

I love your videos !!!!!!!!! Please don't stop !!!!!!!!!! From Alabama, USA

Thanks for this video. It’s nice to see how the Algarve looks like from another perspective.

I am a 48 yr old Artist and I want to move to Portugal. I lived in a barn conversion in the south of France that my parents renovated themselves. I want to escape the craziness and Portugal is the 3rd safest place to live in the world.

I envy your enterprise, your skill, your positive outlook!

❤👍🏻That is really interesting to know about buying property. Looking forward to seeing yr other vlogs. 🇬🇧🇸🇪

This is such a "real" perspective, which is what makes it really epic. And your vision and motivation is quite inspiring! Looking forward to more updates...

Well done you can be proud of your hard work

You are so inspiring…your outlook on life is so refreshing…I wish you well!

Thanks for sharing, it looks fascinating! And what a stunning blue sky day. 💙

Just happened to see your video today. You gave an excellent and useful explanation of your plan. Very, very helpful and enjoyable.

Beautiful piece of property! I can already see all the fruit trees. Just came on this video and look forward to seeing your progress.

Genial, megusto mucho tu trabajo.. Felicitaciones.

I am in America, and looking at the front of your land, it reminds me of an old southern plantation. Beautiful.

Congratulations!!! Lots of work ahead, but looks fantastic !! Best

Such an inspiration. I wish I was 20 years younger.

"We're in the Algarve and everything takes fooooorever!" The best description of the Algarve I've ever heard 😂

Love the kitchen layout idea

Thank you, Andrew

I was watching your videos until 3 o’clock in the morning when I had to finally go to bed and I couldn’t wait to get up and watch more of your videos. Thank you so much they are so enjoyable and you’ve done such hard work. It’s unbelievable and such craftsmanship.

Absolutely love the roof. I can already envision a really nice lounging area with a nice metal fire pit.

Thankyou so much for your video Andrew, I love what you're doing and your attitude to a life full of adventure. I have Australian friends who have settled in Portugal and love living there too.

I enjoy most heartedly

OMG you sound so much like me....Your reasons for choosing what you want is exactly what I would have done...

Wow, the projects mean at least 2yrs of videos. Great . Also think it is good to have family up the road. Keep going.

You're doing a fantastic job. I'm so enjoying your videos, it's bringing back some of the happiest memories of my time there, thank you. :-D x

This a beautiful piece of land you obtained. I can see why you got it.

Love your videos and the renovations you do are incredible! Cheers from CT, America!

I love your enthusiasm.I wish I had handy skills. Fences for the dogs a must! Love my dogs! eep it up and looking forward to following your progress.

Looks great

Thank you for a great insight into Portugal living/buying/building. Certainly worth the effort in filming keep well and enjoy

I'm impressed by your positive attitude 💪🏽💪🏽, I see a lot of work ahead but with that positivity you will thrive in my beloved Algarve 👍🏼👍🏼. All the best and we will be waiting for updates.

Hi Andrew, what a great story we drove around where your house is it’s a beautiful area with hills. We wish you well on your project, the house facade looks terrific very typical of the area.

Just found your channel. Can't wait to watch all your vids.

Beautiful house, love it. We recently fell in love with a similar derelict villa near the golfing resorts in mid Algarve, we looked it up, finally found it for 10.5 Million euros! Turns out it had land and pp for 22 houses. Ah well, it was a wonderful dream for a day 🥰 Best of luck, look forward to watching your work.

You have amazing plans. I can't wait to see it all done. Good luck!

Just started watching So inspiring !!

Hey, great video. Enjoyed it, thank you 🙏

Just found your channel! Love your content and you purchased such a lovely piece of land. Happy for you, thank you for sharing.🤗🤩

well done. cheers from Australia

I was just in Vilamoura in September 2023. Really a uptown area of Algarve. I love Portugal

Great description. Well done. Look like it will be a great place. 👍

Thanks for another great video Andrew - I’m really enjoying your adventure and your natural ability to communicate! Can’t wait to see what’s next:-)

Wow! A fellow beleaver in the exsistance of something. Onwards aand Upwards! Keep being inspirational!

Loved it there.So enjoyed The Camino

My goodness, this is really a project for someone who LOVES renovating and refurbishing! I guess the whole thing will have cost the same amount as the purchase price again when finished 🤔 But thanks for sharing all the information and good luck with the project!

love that location ❤❤❤

You are a very capable person. It only to me two videos to realize I wanted to subscribe. I want to learn from you as you build your dream house. I would plant fruit trees too, if I had that much land. Can't wait to see where you go from here, with this place!

Such an inspiration and a true DIY manhood-ship 💪🏼

Love the channel Andy keep up the good work regards dean

Hi, I just ran into this video and found it so informative! Looking forward to checking out the others. I also just moved to Algarve July 2021. Thanks you sharing !!!

Thanks to RU-vid for recommending the video. Subscribed to follow your reno journey and living in Portugal. What a fantastic place, despite some of the structural issues. Cheers!

Great keep doing this from start do finished house renovations videos

Nice to have come across your video . Will watch a few of the others . And look forward to the rest ,,, so Ho from South Africa 🌹

Very informative , another wonderful piece of property to transform .😊

I look forward to watching the process. Nice place.

Just starting my journey with you 👍

Congratulations! I like your positive attitude, energy, and stamina. I am very curious about the continuation of the project, good luck with the project. Cheers..

Not boring at all...I will follow your future videos...Thank you....

Wonderfull ! You took what could have been a dreadfully boreing project and kept it moving right along 👍👍👍👍

I just ran across your videos. The house wth the courtyard and bread oven was beautifully done. I hope you got a good sum when you sold it. ❤️🇨🇦

Thank you for all the videos you post! Each of them with great useful information and a great atmosphere!!!

I would recommend to plant some baía oranges trees…. They are delicious and very sweet!

Great video as always Andrew, looking forward to the house renovations.

What a big adventure 😉 I wish you all the best. I hope that I can visit you and see what you did after. Is not boring at all you explain in a very honest way about all that you struggle with. Very nice to hear your experience and I m hoping I can find my own dream farm as well. 😉 I'm trying to find a place where I can learn a bit more about it. Tanks and take care.

Very interesting and a beautiful spot. You’ve got your work cut out for you. Good luck. It will be interesting to see your journey with this property and the final product.

Love everything your doing.

I don't know why but renovation whether buildings or furniture is so very very interesting Bon chance.

Brilliant Andrew well worth the wait a lot of work but will be totally worth it when you've finished 😀 👍 stay safe me old mucker.

WONDERFUL video!!!

I'm am impressed and very interested in your new life ventures and, clearly not alone. ☺️ I subscribed on the first three house's video. And, l am enjoying your journey while wishing you Max and Burt continued great health, happiness and success.

Thoroughly enjoying following your journey renovating the house and land. Very impressed with all the work you have done. I’m sure it is going to be absolutely beautiful when you are finished. So good luck to you. I will keep watching with excitement all your future videos.

Great video!

Awesome

This video is part of my vlog not a stand alone video silent random house tour. I made it with the intention of answering as many questions as I can by the lovely subscribers and making it relevant to my other vlogs to help those following understand where I’m going. I wanted to keep the video within a comfortable watch time and consistent with all my videos so apologies for the faster talking. Everything I say is based on a question. I hope you can take the time to watch my other videos. Thanks for watching.

Great videos,keep going,

Amazing place to be, great video !

Just found your page and am finding this fascinating. Particularly that area, around Alt, which is still affordable.. and not touristy.

I just subscribed cause i like you and it is relaxing to watch 😄

Cool stuff...looking forward to see what u r doing with this place

Welcome to Portugal!

Looking forward to the journey pal

Living the dream.

😍 love it, don’t know why but the walk towards the house gave me North and South vibes. I can just see you drinking your iced tea on the veranda 🍹

Another great video. Thanks for laying out your plans in such detail....

I want those shades man!!!

Great to know little background story Andrew and congratulations on 1K Subscribers and many more to come 🥳🥳🥳

I love your plans and your life enthusiasm ❤️