When Buying Abandoned Land in Portugal Goes Wrong

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We've had the disappointing news that our planning application to build a new stone house in Portugal has been rejected, which had us thinking about all the reasons why you should be cautious when looking to buy abandoned land in Portugal. It's not always easy, and we've some real set backs over the last few weeks.
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@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

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@user-zj2im5nt6e 2 месяца назад

Are tall living in the. NORTE or SUL of Portugal 🇵🇹

@user-zj2im5nt6e 2 месяца назад

Never heard yall speak 🗣️ PORTUGUESE

@user-zj2im5nt6e 2 месяца назад

😂😂 just heard you live in the NORTH. In the EAST or WEST. My Home is in PENEDA. In the GERES NATIONAL PARK

@user-zj2im5nt6e 2 месяца назад

YOUVE NOT BUILT NOTHING NEW. ITS ALL OLD BUILD. SO TELL THEM TO. FU CK OFF. They can be REAL ARSEHOLES when getting permits

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

@@user-zj2im5nt6eI guess you haven’t watched enough? We talk mostly English on YT because our audience is English speaking and we are English. Learning PT getting better.

@joanbroadway759 2 месяца назад

My husband and I often comment on the fact that we'll just be living perfectly normal peaceful lives for months and even years, and the all of a sudden several bad things happen at once. You've had a challenging couple of weeks, but you're really facing those challenges bravely.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Joan, I am sure there will be lots of moments like this with our two boys! Thanks for watching friend ❤️❤️

@user-br3ll4mb6e 2 месяца назад

Hens killed, house application refused, sliced hand. Things happen in threes so it's upwards and onwards now!@@TheNewbys

@cboyle707 2 месяца назад

Yes, I live in a rural area and you just have to buck up sometimes and BE BRAVE.

@annacc22 2 месяца назад

Can I ask a question about the planning? Firstly, your explanation was really helpful about the regs around agricultural land 🙏🏻 But - I’m assuming the regs about proportion of land allowed to be used to build on are established & not decided on a whim 😁 (Decided at Camera level if not national) So, should your architect have been able to tell you exactly what area you would expect to get approval for? And designed your dream house to fit those criteria? I’m curious as to why that wasn’t the case. I had also wondered if you’d needed approval for your temporary extension to the stone house. Was that okay to go ahead with because it’s on a space that has already been concreted/paved over, so was already part of an urban article? I’ve been following loads of RU-vid channels relevant to moving to Portugal for a couple of years now, hoping to be well informed before I buy 🤞🏻 Biggest issue for me is my daughters who keep popping out more and more grandchildren for me 😂 #8 on the way 😱 I love them to bits but worry that I’ll miss my chance to follow my dream. X

@paulinelogan1400 2 месяца назад

You have been tested with these hiccups that's for sure but you are both positive people so onwards and upwards ...I would have thought the architect should have known about these issues you were rejected on surely ??.? ❤

@karensnow427 2 месяца назад

Tara you were so calm while taking John to the hospital and so glad it wasn’t more serious. Fingers crossed for your next round for planning permission, don’t give up, tweak those plans and fulfill all the criteria and I’m sure it will happen.

@fayjackson4766 2 месяца назад

I'm a Grandma of five precious little ones. I watch and enjoy your videos faithfully and I'm brought to tears by your precious family more times than I can count. Your sweet parenting, your HARD work, your kindness to each other, and your gratitude for all is so very touching. No need to reply to this; it's clear how busy you are... just wanted to send words of appreciation.. I felt for you, John!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for all the support and love friend. ❤️❤️

@ruthdixon7556 2 месяца назад

Dear John how lucky you are to have such support in tough situation. Medical staff well done Must remember safety gear ..Lots of love and cheers from Oz 😊😊😊

@yvonneroche3897 2 месяца назад

I think that if you can buy more land, it will add to value of the Property and also if in the future you decide to expand the Farm. I live in Northern Portugal by the Coast. Stick with the rules it's the only. Life is like a river, with twists and turns. Go with the flow. You are a young couple. Enjoy your little boys too. They grow up fast.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Yvonne ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@tamaraatkinson940 2 месяца назад

The courtyard is such a wonderful part of your environment of course you must protect it! Great video full of info and happenings on the farm. Your advice about not treading on the officials is spot on. Respecting the local process is the way to go. As always, love you guys!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Tamara. 100% agree. ❤️❤️🙏

@dorothyallen3614 2 месяца назад

@@TheNewbysmy question is, if you need agricultural land for the approval, then why did you pave all that land for your driveway circle? It seems that that would definitely go against your government AG rules or did you consider that when your planning was presented? It’s not making sense because you removed a lot of AG land when you chose to pave that area!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

@@dorothyallen3614there is a difference between permeable and non permeable, a cobbled road is considered permeable which is why we chose that over a paved road. Good question.

@StephanieJongsma-cw5jp 2 месяца назад

Wow so much has happened and I was listening eagerly at everything. I can't wait to hear the news on the next episode. Not to one up you, but I live in a neighborhood and would gladly trade some of your challenges to have peace. My neighbor across the street has gone nuts and started shooting his gun off his porch. I called 911 and several police came and there was a stand off. Then I caught him walking to my fence and trying to peer in my side window on that side of the house closest to the fence. Just want to remind you of the other side of things to help you not feel so overwhelmed. You are blessed and I know you know that. My neighbor has been taken to a psychiatric hospital but I am terrified he might be released. I have also been worried about injuries for you both as the amount of work you have both been doing is amazing and so far things have gone well! I'm so thankful John is okay and nothing is damaged in his hand. So just remind yourselves that having the farm with all of its challenges is still worth it, despite everything. Love you Newby's!!!! Stay safe and I will be praying for good news ahead!!!!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Stephanie, we can't wait to share that all with you soon! Oh wow we are sorry to hear about your challenges, that is horrific! Please do stay safe ❤️❤️

@mariamanuelasilva9416 2 месяца назад

I am amazed your architect did not spot that problem before submitting your application! I had the same challenges with a property near Lisbon and all those issues were sorted beforehand to the extent that I knew what I had to demolish in order to get the correct permits! But do pursue the matter. Try and get a really good relationship with both departments. They are there to help you ... and the land! You will get there (I did) and it was wonderful to have a property that was legal in every way. Please don't be tempted to ignore the planning laws as the department inspect the works at all stages. My secret was a super experienced clerk of works who knew everyone from the council architects down and so navigated everything really well. Mind you, it did take a lot a meetings. So ... hold your nerve, your beautiful house will get built around your courtyard. Afterall, you are making massive improvements to abandoned land (a huge issue in Portugal) so they are on your side. No really, they are!!! Boa sorte!!!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

We are so sorry to hear that you had the same challenges Maria but so happy to hear you managed to get it all right. We definitely don't want to ignore the permissions and plans, we want to do things according to the rules. Thanks for the support friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@helenehoward6294 2 месяца назад

That is a good thing, you don't want to wake up one morning and find out you are now living in a suburb. Agricultural and is important. You are doing such a great job.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Agreed Helen!

@kerstinwallace9854 2 месяца назад

Thanks for explaining a bit about the Portugese planning system. That makes good sense. I am glad for Portugal that these rules are in place and ultimately this will preserve the kind of life you are creating on your farm. Good luck with either more land purchase or knocking down the not-garage. Can't wait to see your update - you are a tease sometimes! And epic work on the plumbing in the mean time - you are great problem solvers. And brilliant handling of the injury. Love and continued strength to you all. Following your lives is infinitely more interesting and engaging than watching a series on TV!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Agreed Kerstin. 100%. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡 ❤️

@theresaniemann3899 2 месяца назад

Surely the Dept can come out and check what you want to build. You are beautifying Portugal and have done so much . Portugal are lucky that they have you living in their country. Thinking of you all.🙏

@diannelake580 2 месяца назад

Glad you are respecting the laws and going about it the right way. It will all work out. John I'm amazed this is the first trip to the emergency room from the farm. Please take care.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Dianne! ❤️❤️

@Bindismom 2 месяца назад

My goodness, it doesn’t rain but it pours! Haven’t we all gone through this same type situation a few times in our lives?! You have both been handling it gracefully and keeping the faith. Your advise is spot on and very helpful. It’s always the unseen that reaches out to grab you! John, if it’s any consolation, my husband HAAAAAATES plumbing….says it’s the only thing that hasn’t changed in a very long time and desperately needs to! Sweat fittings, glue, clamps, all just Archaic and a real pain! We definitely feel yours and can put ourselves in your place quite easily. Hang in there dear ones. There is always a reason we don’t know about, that makes the solution even sweeter. You will have your beautiful new home, just hang in there. Love and hugs.🤗🤗👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🙏

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

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@andreaPat70 2 месяца назад

They do say that nothing worthwhile is ever easy. And that is often the truth. What you are creating is something that will hopefully stand for generations so I hope the set backs don’t discourage you. I think that as adventurous people who believe in thinking big and being brave you are exactly the right custodians of that beautiful slice of the world. You have already breathed so much life back into the land through your hard work and dedication. I hope you are able to find a solution to satisfy the agricultural reserve.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Agreed Andrea! 🙏❤️

@KenG557 2 месяца назад

I LOVE the courtyard! It adds all the Portuguese charm to your homestead. 🙏 Buy more land. 🫣

@isobelkirk6602 2 месяца назад

So sad your application has been rejected I hope you manage to get it sorted out xx

@casimirapaulo6524 2 месяца назад

Turn the main water in the winter use the the well that way you only paid that rent for the clock water you just turn on when the well it’s dry, I do have the same system. That’s what we do.

@jilllangman9343 2 месяца назад

Tara, those bamboo canes have been so useful. I remember when you were despairing of having so many and couldn’t imagine what you would do with them. You made a great job of the teepee. So glad John’s cut wasnt any worse and as for your plumbing and planning…. Oh dear. It will all be resolved eventually and you both have the capacity to deal with sudden surprises so well. Sending you love. Jill. 🤞🦋🌸🌷💖

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you Jill!!

@pamelar5868 2 месяца назад

So true, Jill!❤

@creative227 2 месяца назад

The teepee is fantastic! The boys will enjoy that so much! A little mulch around the plants will help retain moisture.

@sharonmaddox3390 2 месяца назад

Glad your accident wasn't to serious and will get better soon. Thinking of you during this challenging time. Love to you all from uk

@glenyscallaghan1195 2 месяца назад

Good luck with your next application .❤️❤️❤️❤️

@michaelrich555 2 месяца назад

Keep your heads up! In the long run it will all be worth it, and having the approvals in place will be good insurance.

@shelleypoole6415 2 месяца назад

The teepee looked cute, great idea! Glad to hear the cut was not as bad as it could have been, I’m amazed you did not bleed. Scars are cool, I have one like Tara on my neck. Hope everything turns out for you with the planning and your leak is not as bad as it seems. 😊

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Nice Shelly. Good spot about Tara’s scar. 🙏❤️

@georgyaugusta8238 2 месяца назад

Va felicit pentru curajul vostru. John, multă sănătate! Vă iubim, sunteti minunati, succes!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

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@carolyns9687 2 месяца назад

So appreciate you informing us on what is required & things to consider before purchasing & building in Portugal❤ Such invaluable information ❤

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you Carol!

@user-ze8tu6jg4i 2 месяца назад

Optimism is what saves all of the dreamers in this world. Your realistic and honest approach to tackling your housing project is the best solution. Things will come together. We hope you're able to buy those extra fields to help with your end goals. You two are an inspiration!!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much friend. We hope and kind of expect that it all works out. ❤️🙏

@SFNativeGal 2 месяца назад

Praying this next go-round brings positive news!! You deserve it. Oh! My, John!!! What a nasty slice out of your hand!! Absolutely “loved” the adventure to the stitching up! Maybe wearing protective gloves while working in the yard might help preserve your hands. So pleased you were tended to very quickly🙏 Tara, I can’t wait to see your teapee tent totally grown with the Sweet peas. Fantastic idea. Totally, can’t wait for next episode!!!!!.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

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@pamelar5868 2 месяца назад

Such a good video in so many ways. Really appreciate the honesty. It is so nice to watch you two working together to solve issues and overcome the challenges. Prayers and ❤!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you Pamela! ❤️❤️

@maureenhackenburg8027 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the update on your application for the new build hope John's hand gets better soon wish you luck with the plans ❤❤❤❤

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Maureen. We expect a further update on planning pretty soon. 🤞🤞❤️🙏

@bs6281 2 месяца назад

Moving in and fix as you go, was how we did our home build No plumbing no electric just walls and a roof, but as you say be brave explore ( new skills) happiness😊

@shirleyrice7093 2 месяца назад

We moved our 150 year old farmhouse, had a basement built under it, tore the insides out and rebuilt it.

@irmafernandez2887 2 месяца назад

Praying your resubmission goes through for you. 🙏😂 I am glad you are properly addressing the protected land versus moving forward and risking it all. A big hiccup in your plans but I am confident that your forever home will be a reality. 😊

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you Irma! We appreciate all your prayers. We definitely want to stick to the rules when it comes to the build ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@krisscamire4081 2 месяца назад

If everybody would just stop hoping and they would know that it will go through then it will go through everybody needs to start learning how to word things different some things for gold the way

@davevanbeers6944 2 месяца назад

The tee pea is cool! The water thing remains an issue! So happy that John “loves” plumbing. Stay positive and big hugs!😊

@sandrakarls8466 2 месяца назад

What a roller coaster episode! I sometimes held my breath and thought " Oh no !" I´m so glad that John´s injury wasn´t more bad! And Tara, you did well! You was calm and able to drive him to the hospital, this giggles were helplessness which is totally understandable for me! The water leak looks bad but I´m sure you will find it and the good thing is... better now then later , if you already moved in! And I´m praying for your soon approval to the new changes! i can´t wait for the next episode! Stay well and keep your heads high up!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Sandra, we are also so grateful it wasn't worse! Thanks for all your support friend 🙌🏼❤️😄🇵🇹

@nisar8009 2 месяца назад

I’ve raised two boys and have spent many hours at the emergency room. Splinters in the face, falling out of a treehouse with a huge head bruise, hitting a head on a school desk, broken bones and the list goes on and on. My little girl had some as well. And don’t mention the time my son swallowed a guitar pick.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Oh wow Nisa haha these things are all waiting for us with our boys! Oh goodness, thanks for the warning haha ❤️❤️

@nisar8009 2 месяца назад

@@TheNewbys boys are adventurous little creatures. Which means they seem to get injured more often than normal. My one son watched the movie Zorro and then took a sharpie marker and put his first initial on everything he could find before I caught him. I never knew where he got the marker from. Needless to say I couldn’t get all of his initials off. Now all of my children are in their 30’s and I have grandchildren. 😄

@barbaragrace1992 2 месяца назад

I've suggested to my friend who lives in rural Spain that he could build 'underground' to circumvent the rural laws. It still leaves the top for agricultural use. Maybe half the house? If it's possible of course.

@dianestephenson8528 2 месяца назад

I can identify.

@soniahofmann4969 2 месяца назад

@@nisar8009sorry ...that's hysterical 😂❤

@joycady8325 2 месяца назад

So sorry, here's hoping the second request goes through! Jon happy that you got through that traumatic accident, Tara good job getting Jon to the ER real quick. Whew, that was stressful to watch....happy you're ok!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Joy! We are so thankful it wasn't worse ❤️❤️

@aussiebird 2 месяца назад

John the model - phoarrr! Go from needing stitches in his hand to chugging down a nice cold ale and smiling his way into his new garb., what a guy Tara. You guys have been in front of mind these past few weeks as we travelled from Sydney to the Baltics and spent a day in Helsinki by ferry from Tallin, beautiful city and coming from a hot country, it was awesome breaking our way thru the ice getting into Helsinki. Hope your new chickens are making their way into your hearts and having Fifi’s prints in your outdoor kitchen is a wonderful reminder of happy days with him and his ladies 🙏

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

John did incredibly well friend, so proud of him! Nothing like a nice cold beer after getting some stitches haha sounds like you have been on a trip of a lifetime, amazing! ❤️❤️

@Catrina-js5kk 2 месяца назад

My heart goes out to you both cause I know how. Hard it is for you especially having two small boys to care about also.all my wishes and I keep on praying for you❤❤❤

@ginkodragon 2 месяца назад

Yikes! That cut on John's hand was deep! It is a good thing that you do have excellent medical care! Here where we are, there are ridiculously long waits in the emergency clinic or hospital. Anything can happen and change your lives within a moment! Two years ago, my husband went down to southern California from Northern California to visit his sister who had fallen off of a ladder and fractured her ribs and several vertibrate. While there, he suffered a stroke. He had paralysis on the whole left side of his body. Now, after two years, with lots of physical therapy and practice, he can walk using a one handed walker, but he still needs help getting up, getting dressed, shower and most of the time he is still in a wheelchair. I am doing everything on my own, caring for him, cooking, cleaning, gardening, dealing with finances (lots of medical bills), while trying to do my own art. Recently his sister was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery and is getting chemo. Life can change in an instant when you are making plans on your own! You are young, your family is healthy, you live in a beautiful environment and really, the buildings that you have now may not be enough for the future, but they are comfortable and beautiful now! You are not living in your van still with two toddlers or without a home at all! You are truly blessed❣️

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you friend. What a lovely comment reminding us all of how fragile life can be and how very special it is. Thank you thank you. 🙏❤️

@JGONorte 2 месяца назад

So, sorry to ear that. Here in Portugal we have a great public health system, it's not perfect, but it doesn't takes you bankrupt if an accident happens. But that's not guaranteed as more a more liberal government takes the lead and wishes to make it a more US model like. For me our health system is gold, imagine if you didn't had to pay those health bills? Sure we pay a little bit more taxes, but gor me that's gold. Good luck!

@reneedover1863 2 месяца назад

Oh boy, we have faith you ll figure it out. Prayers for you all❤🙏

@jennyjohnson9012 2 месяца назад

Ouch! I hope your hand is healing well John. Keeping my fingers crossed you have good news soon re your plans xx

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Jenny!

@WaterWizard1 2 месяца назад

Put an inch of dirt on the courtyard and grow some gras. Get the permit, built the house. All legal, then uncover the courtyard...

@missglenellen 2 месяца назад

This would be the Irish way! Also sprinkling illegal new (smallish) builds/walls with buttermilk, after a few months they will be covered with moss, and voilà, can be declared as „always been there“ and now only being extended. Well, at least before the aerial surveys by satellites were done some 15-20 years ago.

@Carolscavaliers 2 месяца назад

John, can you get a flow-restrictor put on the municipal water pipe where it enters the property, so that the pressure isn’t putting strain on the older plumb fittings? We have had to add an isolator tap at the entrance of our property to restrict the flow of water as when we moved in the water pressure blew taps open whilst we were on holiday! So much wasted water that week!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the suggestion Carol, will look into that!

@perryfaz9839 2 месяца назад

I love it when you guys film your adventures in your car and E-Bikes around Portugal 🇵🇹

@judymcgovern8454 2 месяца назад

Ouch, that looked very sore John. Tara you did brilliant and so did the hospital. Keep it clean and covered when working. You looked very smart by the way and so nice that you both went out for lunch. Lovely seeing the chickens running around. You have done such a wonderful job on the land and should be so proud. The teepee is fabulous, the boys will love it. So sorry to hear that the planning permission has been rejected. Keeping everything crossed that a) you get the land you want and b) slight adjustments can be made to get your plans through. Keep strong and keep positive. You will get there ❤xx

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Judy, John did very well. I am so proud of them! We are so excited to see how the teepee turns out. Thanks friend, we will stay positive and hopefully share some good news with you soon ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@KenG557 2 месяца назад

Loved John's Hunk commercial. 💪😂👍

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

So glad you liked it Ken! 😂😂

@lottie2525 2 месяца назад

I just saw another RU-vid couple going to a Portuguese hospital and they had a similar amazing experience. Top marks Portugual Health Service. I'm so sorry to hear about the plumbing woes and the planning application rejection. You'll get there in the end I'm sure, just keep plugging away. On a plus note the bamboo/pea teepee is a triumph, well done Tara.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Lottie!!

@Growingroot_allotment 2 месяца назад

Me to ❤

@HeidiPriest 2 месяца назад

Would that been campervibe❤

@Growingroot_allotment 2 месяца назад

Yep 😂❤️

@vanessacruz320 2 месяца назад

Get better soon John. You are such a great mommy staying calm in all situations 🎉❤

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Cheers Dan. Good luck with that op mate. 👍 Get back soon.

@keagleeagle821 2 месяца назад

Get Well Soon. I am glad you are guys following the rules. I believe those rules are helping to keep those rural areas to be the way they are. I am praying your second proposal will be accepted.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Keagle. We definitely want to stick to the rules and do things properly. Thanks for the support ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@vulcanian 2 месяца назад

Lo estais haciendo bien.Hay que adaptarse al lugar.Ánimo y que cicatrice pronto la herida de la mano.

@anders1546 2 месяца назад

We here in germany have a thing could " Wasseruhr" that counts the kubikmeters you use of water. Isn't there in Portugal something like this in your house? Because when you do not use water in the moment, but the counter runs..... you know there must be another source you loose water. Am I right?

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Hi friend, we don't have a water metre in the houses but will double check. Thanks for the suggestion ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

@evalinawarne1337 2 месяца назад

Hallo, my family is from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤️ Mom BERLÍN 1921. DAD, 1922, BRAUNLAUGE, HARTZ MOUNTAINS. I visited twice I love Germany. ICH LIEBE DICH. MICHIGAN USA

@anders1546 2 месяца назад

@@evalinawarne1337 my aunt lives in Michigan, Monroe. Liebe Grüße

@kimdawson7725 2 месяца назад

Fabulous music, Tara so uplifting. ❤

@maggiemaymightnot 2 месяца назад

The chickens have settled really well 🐥 so nice to see them out and about. Loved the advert from Man at C&A very smart.

@MJVega 2 месяца назад

😢yikes! I’m so sorry that happened to your hand! Quite honestly, I always cringe when I see you working without gloves, eyewear, etc. and even worse when the boys are a bit too near 😰yea! I get a bit too nervous…. I get it! I’m Portuguese and I want things done but as I’m getting older, I really consider who’s around and how can I protect myself, at least some time… Be careful! Stay safe! Love your channel! Love your family & your beautiful home!😍. Enjoy!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks friend!

@mtc9683 2 месяца назад

I am with those rules of the agricultural department, if not in place in a few years the impact on the land will be irreversible, so hopefully you can find a middle ground where you get what you want in accordance to the rules of the land, wishing you good luck on the process of obtaining the permits

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

You are quite right friend and we agree with all the rules. This is why we want to build according to all the regulations and rules. Thanks for all the support 🙌🏼❤️😄🇵🇹

@user-zd3jr9ur7l 2 месяца назад

Boy when it rains it pours.. Try and keep ur heads up.. Thanks so much educating us on all considerations purchasing a home in Portugal.. It’s all a learning curve.. Sending love and light ur way.. Stay positive!!!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

❤️❤️🙏

@annthill3669 2 месяца назад

Fingers crossed you get your permits and can begin your build. While this crazy process can be frustrating and challenging at times all the crazy regulations are there for a reason! Your courtyard has to remain! Hoping your plumbing issues are resolved! A plumbing leak is always expensive! Darn it! Praying you get your permits soon! By the way, my late husband’s band hated plumbing! Luckily we had a close friend who was a plumber! Trust me he was a God send! Happy Easter to the Newbys!

@cathydavis7041 2 месяца назад

Hello Newby's... the good news is that John didn't cut tendons. Once you knock down the other buildings,,won't that make that space permeable.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Hello Cathy, we are so grateful he didn't cut any important things in his hand! So so thankful for that. The size of the new house is going to take up the same size as the main house and derelict house so it crosses each other out, hope that makes sense ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹

@ldmatheson 2 месяца назад

@@TheNewbysso the current square metreage isn't grandfathered?

@kathywyatt3180 2 месяца назад

How is it they can be so strong and a baby at same time😊glad you are good

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

This one made me giggle Kathy haha thanks for the well wishes ❤️❤️

@AnneHeyns 2 месяца назад

Great video, as always... Can't wait to hear what the update is...have a great week Newbys family.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

You are most welcome Anne, we love giving you these updates and we should thank you for all your support ❤️❤️

@louiseclark7967 2 месяца назад

Love the pea teepee! It will be lovely covered with pea vines. Such a cute idea. I'm so glad John's beautiful kitchen will be moving to the stone house, too. Doesn't it always figure that the thing we like to do the least is what we end up dealing with the most...Sorry about the plumbing, and the building permits. But being who you are, I'm sure it makes sense to you about the permeable land surface. Where I live there is a Land Preservation Society that keeps land from being built on, and keeps it wild but maintains it also. Many people donate pieces of their own land to it. It's a great conservation tool! Can't wait for the update! I have the feeling it's good news...! See you next time. Love to all.❤❤❤❤

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

We are so excited to see how it all turns out Louise! Thanks for all the support, it means so much to us. See you on Wednesday friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@machellep1 2 месяца назад

Good day ! I know its frustrating, but Portugal has rules for a reason. It will all work out. Poor John , he is a big baby.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Hello Machelle ❤️❤️

@lindavasa7519 2 месяца назад

You both made the best decision on purchasing the land. Yes there will be a lot of obstacles but nothing beats location and view and the view is amazing. Your children are so happy and are so grounded to your home. Nothing better than that❤

@magumagalhaes-dr2ip 2 месяца назад

I loved the little poem. Scars are memories map of our past, some can be related to very good moments and a story can be told. I have some 😊The teepee with the sweetpeas is a great idea!💡Sad the application has been rejected but you are right, you should keep the courtyard and the ideal is to buy more land.Wish you the best.❤

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

❤️❤️❤️

@franceslazu1784 2 месяца назад

Good luck guys!!

@mariapinto7720 2 месяца назад

That’s the hospital I was born in. Hoping to be back this summer to visit. Love watching your videos as it gives me a sense of wanting to move back to my home country of Portugal.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Wow Maria, that’s very cool friend. 🙏🙏❤️

@JnWmMatt 2 месяца назад

❤ your family from afar. My 3 sons are 28,28&19. You are definitly in the best years with your guys. Everyday is a new adventure. They will love the teepee.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Everyday is a new adventure indeed friend ❤️❤️

@sneza.zana1968 Месяц назад

Slatka,predivna porodica pozdrav iz Srbije!!!

@louiseupton1501 2 месяца назад

Wow what an episode. Looking very forward to Wednesday to hear, hopefully brilliant news!!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Louise!

@robynhale4959 2 месяца назад

you guys are incredible .. the road gets bumpy and you just cope by adjusting the steering wheel a bit and get on with it. You 'are' brave. ♥♥

@Esther.B7520 2 месяца назад

Loved the sound effects when John was doing his modeling😃. As a mother and wife you take on the pain of those you love who get hurt😢. When my kids were younger my husband and I divided up certain jobs. I usually dealt with them when they were sick and he would deal with them when they got hurt. He had taken a St. John’s Ambulance Course and I found that when my babes got hurt I would take on a lot of the pain. If I was alone I would have to handles things of course. Love the teepee idea! Have a great week! ❤️🙏🏼👋🏻🇨🇦🦫🫎🫶🏼

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Esther. Sounds like a well thought out plan friend. ❤️❤️

@kmsongbird 2 месяца назад

I LOVE listening to your speech, your educated and classy UK accent, Tara. It's not just your content, which is great, and your attitudes, both, toward all this work and creativity, which is admirable. It's also that y'all speak English real good! Sincerely, an unclassy American

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Jolly good show American friend! Thank you for watching. Great to hear from you!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

@ginnypeckham4022 2 месяца назад

Tara has a Zimbabwean accent.

@lyndamorrissey6646 2 месяца назад

Clad to hear the kitchen will be safes John, you did a good job at it.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Lynda!

@leighcairns2601 2 месяца назад

Keep on pushing you will get there Every cloud has a silver lining x❤

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Leigh!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@zedacruja681 2 месяца назад

I remember saying the cost will be a little,but copper pipes its the way to go specially if pipes are not covered.

@rosehalpin8108 2 месяца назад

Great job keep up the good work.

@judymills3599 2 месяца назад

John I am so glad that the injury was not worse. Out of our 5 kids and ourselves we have had only the 4 boys break arms. Mainly bike accidents but also one fall off a roof resulting in a shattered elbow for our eldest boy and a minkey (junior primary school hockey) broken finger. So far no stitches. I hope you manage to keep the stitches clean with no infection. When you were talking about the water mains at around time stamp 20 minutes at the front gate, what is that gorgeous tree behind you with the fern type foliage that could also be in the conifer family. Keep calm, keep careful, keep caring. From down under Down Under (if you look at a map of Australia you will, see what I mean. We live in the south of Tasmania in the mountains behind Hobart)

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Judy! Oh ouch that sounds so sore but yes I agree, let's hope no stitches for our boys. I am not sure about the name of the tree friend, will try find out and let you know! Thanks for all your support down under down under haha ❤️❤️

@lagringa7518 2 месяца назад

Aaarghhh! So sorry about your plans for the house... but my fingers are crossed for you! 🤞

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

🙏🙏

@pamelaruben4644 Месяц назад

I have only just found your Channel and I hope to follow you. I love LEAW and was pleased to see they gave you an olive tree. You are a charming couple. I hope the Planning Application goes through eventually and I am sorry about your chickens.

@TheNewbys Месяц назад

Thanks so much for all your support Pamela! ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹

@mlm7598 2 месяца назад

I hope all goes well and everything is a go! I hate to see the Not Garage torn down........the view is so nice from there. Best of luck!!!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

❤️❤️🙏🙏

@LifebyLiving 2 месяца назад

Keeping fingers crossed for your reapplication guys 🤞🏼Positive thoughts! Hope your hand's doing ok John? That gash looked pretty gnarly

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much guys, we really appreciate all your support. John's hand is doing better! So thankful it wasn't anything worse. Sending you lots of love ❤️❤️

@cosmiccat777 2 месяца назад

Wishing you the best so you get approved for your building. I would definitely not get rid of your courtyard. It's so beautiful! We had a pipe leak in our yard twice. The first one cost us over $500 and the second one over $300. It's painful that anyone has to even pay for water! My husband is not allowed to carve pumpkins for Halloween due to the fact he has cut himself pretty good several times. He had an accident at work where he almost cut off his pinkie fingertip. He had to have the bone pinned and many stitches and was out of work for 4 months. Glad you made it through it, John! Hugs to you all!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

No pumpkin carving!! Sounds very sensible! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️❤️❤️

@emileviljoen 2 месяца назад

You can add a pressure regulator on your mains feed. I have a 2 bar one...totally adequate.

@danasmith8557 2 месяца назад

Wow John hope that hand heals soon, and I'm so sorry about the rejection on the house , id been in tears if that happened to me I'm so sorry I feel yalls frustration, but it will work out ❤ GOD BLESS YALL

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you Dana!

@maureenlowther7621 2 месяца назад

Tara you were so calm when you took John to the hospital and poor John was freaking out, so pleased that it has had some stitches and hopefully that is the end of it. So sorry to hear about the planning permission, I know when we lived in Spain the same thing happened to our friends they built their villa on land that was agricultural land and unfortunately they had to knock it down, it was their own fault they took a chance and it didn’t come off well. Hope so much that you will get your permission soon.❤️❤️❤️

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Maureen. Ye, this is exactly what we want to avoid. Spending a bunch of money on building a dream to then be told to knock it down would be devastating. Good reminder friend. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

@Mel.H_ 2 месяца назад

Also, the way John reacted when he cut his hand was SO IMPRESSIVE! I've never seen anyone just seal the wound and not let any blood flow 😂 most of us want to see, haha, or make sure it's as bad as we thought. But John was like, "oh damn I know what this is" 👏 hope it heals quickly!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Mel!

@suzyking9973 Месяц назад

Just joined your channel, really enjoying it.

@TheNewbys Месяц назад

Thanks Suzy!! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡

@daliaanik9027 2 месяца назад

Hello to you both, sending positive energy and love that this permit problem is solved quickly. Love your pea tent Tara, I have also seen this done with giant sunflowers. Hope you have Great news this week, fingers crossed. 🩷dali

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Dali!

@losadar07 2 месяца назад

Hi Newbys. Re. Construction of your extension. One thing you could explore is building on piles and raised from the floor, that reduces the area being built. Obviously, there will be a level design aspect to be considered and thought through, to achieve a sympathetic connection between the new and the old.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Hmmm that’s an interesting idea. Thanks! 🙏

@anneliesjoss 2 месяца назад

Beautiful job on the teepee, Tara!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Annelies, I am so excited to see how it turns out! ❤️❤️

@skyeseaborn1170 2 месяца назад

I’ve got to get my man some of those Classic glad wear! Thanks for the link.👍 Sending hugs, good vibes, and healing energy from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Things will get better.❤️🙏❤️

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

@monicamestas7566 2 месяца назад

John, I saw Crusoe in your expression after stitches. Sorry you got wounded; but you clean up nicely. Very dapper in your fancy new duds. Tara, as always, I love your narration. Nice tee-pea ;) And the restoration of the land over the past two years is quite dramatic. Well done. You guys hang in there; you'll get all this permitting worked out.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thank you Monica! ❤️❤️

@jennifer_dewey 2 месяца назад

That is very interesting information about buying land in Portugal. It’s no wonder the rural areas stay rural. I kind of love that actually…even though going through the permit process can be slow and frustrating. I do empathize with your situation and hope things start looking up for you soon. Also, well done on acting so quickly to get Jon help with that big cut. Thanks again for sharing all your ups and downs with us. We have talked about finding land for our own family to live on and Portugal has come up in the conversation some, but it seems it would be a difficult transition to move a special needs child who is receiving government assistance to an entirely different country. There’s a lot to consider for sure.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Jennifer. Agreed. The permissions are absolutely necessary. We would feel really bad if someone else came and built a house right next to ours! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️❤️

@valoriec 2 месяца назад

Your pea teepee looks amazing! Really well done. I wonder, does the land calculation (the impermeable part) count the pathways you've been making, and your new beautiful driveway?

@cindyann5314 2 месяца назад

Way to keep things together and realize medical care was needed. Feel better John. All the projects you showed us this week are wonderful! Love the teepee for the vines

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Cindy!

@gecoimbra3612 2 месяца назад

Keep strong John!

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

🙏🙏❤️❤️

@rudymazar5266 2 месяца назад

I can't wait to the next episode ..Good luck with the permit.

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Rudy!

@nualarosth8448 2 месяца назад

A lot happing you guys, hang in there. So happy that John is on the mend and looking good in his new clothes. You’re teepee is great 😊

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much

@Jenny-rf9mx 2 месяца назад

Sorry about all that's happening, johns hand etc, we live in a house that's 20 years old this month in sandton, its falling apart, stay strong,safe, God bless.🙏🌷💕

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Jenny! ❤️❤️❤️

@lyndalouise3480 2 месяца назад

Oh dear, sorry about your plumbing troubles and johns cut hand, but on the up side cant wait to see your sweet pea teepee in flower, something to look forward too, stay positive, all will be fine.🙏❤️😌

@TheNewbys 2 месяца назад

Thanks Lynda!

@sarahjanewheatley5472 2 месяца назад

I’m sure that it will all come right in the end. I certainly sympathize with your frustrations because we have had many set backs on our journey here in Malaga ,Spain. It’s been 35 years and we mostly have it all sorted out now 😅😅😊