#1 We Spent Our Savings on a Remote Spanish Cottage

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  • @CasaBlueHills
    @CasaBlueHills  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +165

    Thanks so much everyone for watching. We know we have a lot to learn with our filming and editing skills. We are trying very hard to make sure we improve in each future video! Any tips gratefully received!!

    • @alidabotes6264
      @alidabotes6264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Don't worry. You will improve with experience. Wish you all the happiness with your new life in Spain.

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Southern Spain is a very large area, where are you???

    • @Winnie-hq5hs
      @Winnie-hq5hs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Best of luck with your new life and the channel😊

    • @fractalofgod6324
      @fractalofgod6324 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yeah keep it unprofessional it's better that way.

    • @ourfarmhouseinspain
      @ourfarmhouseinspain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CasaBlueHills Things keep occurring to me, sorry about that. Your financial affairs are a private matter of course - and I don't know your ages, so excuse this - it is critically important that the contributions to your UK state pensions are paid up. The maximum you need to contribute are 35 years, and the Pension Service will confirm you don't need to pay any more to secure the full pension. With a full pension - plus anything private of course - you can live very comfortably here, newish car, meals out, bills paid.
      Do you have a water deposit tank for the house, or does the mains water feed directly to the taps ?
      I've met a few expats who have misguidedly returned to the UK for medical treatment ' because of the language barrier' . There isn't one, but if you have an issue explaining your problem to your GP here, take the time to translate it simply via Google Translate, write it out legibly, and hand it over during your consultation. This will be much appreciated. Should further medical intervention be needed at a hospital or outpatient clinic, you'll be in very good hands. I have been, and so was my partner. I think the health system here rates at about sixth in the world, and you can be confident they'll look after you and support your spouse when needed. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised, delivery of hospital appointments can be very fast indeed. Your health card gives doctors, hospitals and pharmacies immediate access to your health records, including such things as x-ray and MRI results which are posted immediately. No waiting, at all. If you're in a serious accident, they'll often send a helicopter. I'm always very warmly greeted by my GP Ana, her nurse and the receptionist, but perhaps the occasional gift of fresh Bakewell tarts helps..... a bit.
      Can I ask the name of your local large town ? Best regards

  • @ianworley8169
    @ianworley8169 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    We bought our house in the mountains of Alto Alentejo, Portugal in 2003 aged 44 for 44,000 euros. Spent 3 years renovating it, before moving back to the UK to replenish our savings. We moved back to Portugal permanently in 2013. We've never been back to the UK since. We funded ourselves from savings until our private pensions matured when we were 60. This year our State Pensions started, the difference between frugal living and a very comfortable life. I cannot stress what a life affirming, life changing and life improving our move was. We have never had a single regret. The best thing we ever did. Never, ever going back.

    • @habsom1406
      @habsom1406 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Wow, bravo, well done, sounds amazing! Would love to move away from damp, cold, congested, costly UK.

    • @grl9917
      @grl9917 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      How much did you spend with renovations? Just curious.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ianworley8169 sounds absolutely wonderful!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@habsom1406 yes we know what you mean x

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @grl9917 in the second video you see the shower Rob renovated. That cost about 1,500 euros for the materials. We had the stove already in our UK house. 1000 euro for the rewiring.

  • @frugalvanner7488
    @frugalvanner7488 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    Just happened upon your new channel.
    How refreshing to see you being you - nervousness and all. Pls don't change. No need to become "professionals" at it. You're doing GREAT.
    "Addicted" to looking into reestablishing life in Europe (US citizen) I have watched 100s of videos, but how you go about your new life in Spain appeals to me in an endearing way!
    Your apparent search for a simpler, more satisfying life will appeal to people. Your channel will boom.
    The bargain you found, the rural life, the willingness to keep simple things left by the previous owners, the frugal unpretentiousness - you'll do brilliantly. ¡Buena suerte!

  • @michaeltravers6109
    @michaeltravers6109 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I lived in Spain for just four years, but returned to Ireland for family reasons. However, I miss Spain every day, its a wonderful country, with beautiful people. We wish you the very best in your new Spanish home 🏡. 🇪🇸

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@michaeltravers6109 thank you

  • @Mrdogface12
    @Mrdogface12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    Good luck to you both. As ex-lorry driver my wife and I retired to Spain six years ago from Oldbury, w/mid. Love it.

    • @chriscoughlan5221
      @chriscoughlan5221 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yam Yams in Spain, lol

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Mrdogface12 thank you

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chriscoughlan5221 they're everywhere these days!

    • @basicsurfer08
      @basicsurfer08 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      my eye sight is officially fcked i read ex horny driver lol

    • @AGNETHAFALTSK0G
      @AGNETHAFALTSK0G 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lorry drivers are handsome!

  • @kdclothes
    @kdclothes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Your plan sounds wonderful. Much luck with your progress. I moved to Rural Italy 8 years ago. I moved from Los Angeles. Bought a small house and I love it here. Thank you for sharing your dreams.

  • @paulrumbold2436
    @paulrumbold2436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    With the state of the uk right now , I don’t blame you for this move . W3 are thinking the same . May I wish you every success possible . Looks like paradise to me .

    • @ourfarmhouseinspain
      @ourfarmhouseinspain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@paulrumbold2436 It seems to get worse every time you turn on the telly. Good luck if you come here, the life can be very ......liberating. Remember please that there are two Spains as far as expats are concerned, and your preferences will guide you. Like this video, there is a rural Spain of small towns, little villages, shepherds with mules, and a simpler and easier way of life. Most expats seem to live within thirty or forty miles of the coast, often in villa, townhouse or apartment communities, Britain in the sun effectively. This can have the benefit of closer, more familiar shopping, Chinese and Indian restaurants, ......... and gossip. It was once said to me that some of these communities have too many people with too little to do, and too much time to do it in. If you embark on a search here, dial in a 'peace and relaxation ' value to anything you look at, anywhere. The Costas are commercial, inland isn't, and the daily life pressures are different. Good luck

    • @thenewcamelot8873
      @thenewcamelot8873 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Also considering you could probably only buy a shed for that in the UK

    • @tt-oz4jw
      @tt-oz4jw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yes the last 14 years as been dire.

    • @johnjr7070
      @johnjr7070 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Spain is pretty lawless, fix it up, you will have squatters move in .5 later, rule of law is inexistent, no money, no home.when making such a life changing decision knowing the country you plan to move into is the first consideration, do your homework and look into Portugal.

    • @leechatt9709
      @leechatt9709 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are not in the EU anymore!? 121 days stay.

  • @simonward1598
    @simonward1598 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    Please, please, please don't attempt to become more professional, this is you and it's perfect! Love what you're doing, I'm restoring a couple of properties in Portugal.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I don't think we could become more professional, even if we tried! Are you restoring to rent out or to live in?

    • @simonward1598
      @simonward1598 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CasaBlueHills ❤

    • @simonward1598
      @simonward1598 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@CasaBlueHills am I restoring to live or rent? Haha thats a good question! I have 2, the first I bought because it was all I could afford at the time plus it had amazing 20km views, what it didn't have was much in the way of anything else, Partial roof, leaking and sagging and walls with cracks big enough to pass your hand through! First thought was "cool, I can live in a tent and restore it" then after I bought it I remembered that I'm not 30 any more!!! Long story short, I eventually bought another house that I had been eyeing up for a friend who decided against it. So I've done a basic restoration on that (indoor camping) and have finally started to stabilise the walls at the other house. It's hard going but I'm loving it, it would be much easier to make consistent progress had Brexit not happened but I do what I can.
      If ever you fancy a trip over to central Portugal I'd be pleased to show you 😊
      So with owning 2 I'm really not sure yet which I will end up with as my home or what I will do with the other.

    • @johngammon963
      @johngammon963 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lovely message, and very true.

    • @Paulie44
      @Paulie44 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Agreed!
      These types of videos are the whole reason for TH-cam and it’s what makes TH-cam more interesting than ‘normal’ TV.
      Please keep your own style and forget about trying to be ‘more professional’.

  • @nuriareg57
    @nuriareg57 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    So please nice people come to live in Spain. Wellcome. I’ll be watching!

    • @susanaescriba977
      @susanaescriba977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is until they set up an AIRBNB, which is what most people do.

    • @jackworsley2562
      @jackworsley2562 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nice home, Have a Happy Life, Love the village doggies ❤❤

    • @AGNETHAFALTSK0G
      @AGNETHAFALTSK0G 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My granddaughter went to a birthday party in Harrods dressed as Dolly Pardon (the entrance fee was £750 and included one glass of champagne per child ) with many balloons children began to jump onto those rubber balloons to burst them , unfortunately the blower upper of those balloons suffered with halitosis and upon each rubber balloon bursting the room filled with a horrible smell, after approximately 45 balloons were broken the whole house became to smell absolutely disgusting.

  • @allon33
    @allon33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I agree, it is better to be part of the small local community, than to be alone in the woods.

    • @bigalant
      @bigalant 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@allon33 great comment .Also,alone in a city .
      I adore village life

    • @allon33
      @allon33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bigalant I was from a big city, and I don't live there anymore. 😄

  • @aniellove
    @aniellove 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    You are absolutely adorable in your presentation. Just starting a new TH-cam channel and a fabulous new life is not a small thing. Y'all are doing great!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thanks for your encouragement!

  • @frankibabi1
    @frankibabi1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    We moved out of UK nearly 30 years ago and do not regret it at all, especially knowing the current state of affairs. Although the diferences between cultures still surprise me. Best of luck.

    • @Chaggy1978
      @Chaggy1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I wish I could afford to leave the divided kingdom.

    • @CharityJESUSLOVEIngall-oy6jx
      @CharityJESUSLOVEIngall-oy6jx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Be blessed dears👫

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Yes we hope it's not long before we can move here permanently.

    • @frankibabi1
      @frankibabi1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ggg-gems Until you live in another society you can never fully understand the differences. Every region is different but I will that I feel more welcomed here thzn I was in a small village in Suffolk. I know I will always be English, nothing will cha ge that.

  • @tellmenow20
    @tellmenow20 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I wish you the best in your lovely cottage. However, me being Spanish (Madrid) the last place where I would settle in is in the south. Don't get me wrong, lovely people in Andalucía, I love them. But what I can't stand, what I detest with every fiber of my being, is the heat. When I retire, I'll move the opposite direction, NORTH. To Galicia or anywhere north. You Britons always had this romantic idea of Spain as a place in the sun. I do get where you come from though, that cold humid weather in uk that penetrates every bone and even the soul. But trust me, you're relocating to a frying pan.
    Good thing you're planning to install AC.

    • @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
      @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've cycled all over Spain many times, it's a mystery to me why so few northern Europeans have their holidays in Cantabria/Asturias/Galicia. The climate suits them so much better.

    • @AmeyBrunel
      @AmeyBrunel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 any encounters with bears or wolves in your cycling's?

    • @453421abcdefg12345
      @453421abcdefg12345 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The very reason we come to live in the south is the warm weather! We have had enough of the dreary wet weather in UK, it makes the people dull and miserable, we have had a cool summer here in the South of France this year, with temperatures rarely going above 40 degs, and it does not seem the same, so we welcome the warm weather next year, the Winter is the time for minus 20, let us enjoy the heat while it is here.

    • @michaeldee3380
      @michaeldee3380 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for this very valuable comment. I couldn't agree more. I have travelled all over Spain and wouldn't consider the south of the country due to the extreme heat in the summer months. However, in Galicia it rains quite a lot, and for a lot of Europeans rain is a bit of a turnoff.

    • @honestguy7764
      @honestguy7764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please do stop recommending galicia to anyone

  • @karlroyston8453
    @karlroyston8453 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Lovely property for a very good price, looking forward to your next video

  • @successwithloraine
    @successwithloraine 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I just found your video. Welcome to Spain. It is easy to fall in love with a new environment. Watching the sunrise and sunsets over the hills in the distance is lovely.

  • @trishiatoogood6794
    @trishiatoogood6794 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Enjoyed this immensely. It was very interesting. Will watch it again!

  • @nickycocreator7694
    @nickycocreator7694 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I live in Spain for 20 years ..your be very lucky to make that work out for you...all the best

    • @martinp17
      @martinp17 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ColinAtkins-j3h What are the 'main' obstacles as you see them?

  • @catherinejones6250
    @catherinejones6250 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    What a lovely place you are living my dream including the dogs. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

  • @Kralhonj
    @Kralhonj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I lived in Barcelona for over a decade, during my time there I made lots of trips into the interior and whilst scenic and rustic, it's too isolated for most peoples taste hence the low house prices. Most folks you'll meet will be octogenarian sitting on terraces sipping Rioja. If you're planning on making a spaghetti western you're all set.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rob would love to do a spaghetti western, they are pretty much the only films he likes to watch!!

  • @sandidubell7003
    @sandidubell7003 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    You are so refreshing...loved your history and info on cottage! Like your style!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sandidubell7003 thank you

  • @joannehill6512
    @joannehill6512 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    You guys are having too much fun! Your evening walk views are awesome. Enjoy!

  • @awesometd848
    @awesometd848 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's good you're keeping a home in the UK. Don't invest too much in the house, otherwise, you won't recoup your money when you come to sell.
    Spain will also tax you on any profit from the purchase price to the selling price. They won't take into account things like new bathrooms, kitchens, and general repair. It's usually things like extensions or pools that you can use to deduct, but you will need all the receipts.
    Anyway, good luck.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is really helpful advice thank you.

  • @jeannebrandt3218
    @jeannebrandt3218 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Looking forward to future videos. Wishing you the best!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeannebrandt3218 thank you

  • @KatKin123
    @KatKin123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Fabulous! Well done you two 🎉 life is for living!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KatKin123 thank you

  • @MattMcMuff-vz2lg
    @MattMcMuff-vz2lg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Great stuff. This is when TH-cam is great, a glimpse into people's lives/dreams.. Difference to 99 per cent is you've had the guts to actually go for it. A lot of hard work no doubt. You will now find out what it's like to live in the Spanish countryside... Good... I hope! Wish you all the best.

  • @453421abcdefg12345
    @453421abcdefg12345 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good luck to you! We moved to Southern France 15 years ago and have just finished renovating a large rural property, it is such a change from life in UK, here we are seen as pioneers, doing everything for ourselves, and the people are so friendly, as they appear to be in your paradise, I think the most important thing to do is become one of the community ,unfortunately most UK people isolate themselves from locals, but once you make friends with the local people, and especially the Mare, you will be helped at every problem you encounter. I hope you enjoy this new chapter in your life, one thing we found was that selling up all property in UK was the best thing to do, make a clean break and enjoy a different lifestyle, so many people are lured back by family. Chris B.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      sounds like you are living the dream! Yes we love socialising with our neighbours, we think it's so important.

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    The pace is seductive in Spain. I live in France which is similar but not as laid back as in Spain. My cousin moved to Valencia two years ago and he loves it and will never move back to the UK.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@TheFiown we totally understand why!

  • @JoanBishop-wm6sy
    @JoanBishop-wm6sy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    What a fantastic bargain, looks good

  • @gregstretton8584
    @gregstretton8584 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Bless you, I hope you live a long, happy, and peaceful life out there in Spain.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gregstretton8584 thank you

  • @icelandic969
    @icelandic969 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Year three living in a mountain village in the South Of Cantabria. Still have tons to learn but loving it!!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@icelandic969 sounds amazing!

  • @nicted9308
    @nicted9308 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Have just watched your video and want to wish you both all the very best with the house and your future plans. As it’s not a move yet in this moment in time and when you both feel the time is right to live in Spain full time there is no better place to live. We made the move 19 years ago and decided to sell up in the UK and try to make a new life for ourselves. We both worked for 14 years before I retired some five years ago and it wasn’t all plain sailing some of the time. If you are determined to make it succeed as we were and work hard you’ll make it.
    Believe me we’ve seen it all, people coming over and thinking it’s so much easier to find a job and life is a beach with the wife and kids. We watched people leave in their droves in the early days and return to the UK. Hope it all works out for you both and I’m sure it will. Good luck.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @nicted9308 thank you! Great to hear your story!

  • @ourfarmhouseinspain
    @ourfarmhouseinspain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Hello again, excuse me if I add to my earlier remarks, and reference the roof. Most builders here will install concrete beams and fit concrete infill blocks, then tile over the roof. I very - very - strongly urge you to use the alternative to the concrete infill blocks which are made of a constructional polystyrene. They have a huge insulating benefit, keeping the house much cooler when the sun is overhead, and limiting dispersal of heat through the roof during the winter. These blocks are several inches thick, and your chosen builder and local builders merchant will advise you. Cheap too. Regards again.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for this, sounds like good advice.

  • @doverivermedia3937
    @doverivermedia3937 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Fabulous. Brummies hit Spain. Wishing you every success 🙌 ... 🇬🇧

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @doverivermedia3937 thank you!!

  • @feliciacoffey6832
    @feliciacoffey6832 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    What I love is your affection and adoration of the dogs!!! You can tell you both are big-hearted animal lovers.😊

  • @jimmyjames4065
    @jimmyjames4065 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a fabulous show ! Glad I found you, great tour of your new adventure!!

  • @Sharon-l9r4t
    @Sharon-l9r4t 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Wow can’t wait to see the rest of the house!! 👍

  • @utubeape
    @utubeape 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yellow staining on wood is from moisture, if its at the edges you should investigate if rain is getting into the ends of the beams, if so you should sort that out and then strengthen the wood when it dries out.
    The holes in the wood beams look like they are from woodworm. The sawdust is from when they chew their way out, this means they leave and find some more wood, sometimes the same wood a few metres away. They prefer damp wood. If I were you, to be safe drill lots of small holes and squirt anit insect . rot wood treatment in with a syringe.

  • @haydnjones4816
    @haydnjones4816 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good luck; having each other is your greatest treasure.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you and yes we are very grateful we have each other x

  • @MajidPatriot-si7vx
    @MajidPatriot-si7vx 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Far away from chaos and all drama, Happy for you both.

  • @lizcoleman5229
    @lizcoleman5229 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a lovely house and beautiful countryside!! Congratulations!!

  • @pacogil65
    @pacogil65 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Bienvenidos al paraiso. I'm a guy from southern Spain living in England and looking forward to move back as soon as I can (It's not an easy task). The key is to be in a location that works for you both. I have subscribed to your channel as I am very keen to see how things develop. I wish all the best in your new life in Spain. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pacogil65 thank you

  • @mariegallagher4725
    @mariegallagher4725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hi folks,
    I just found your channel,
    Your home is a gem.
    I love your delivery it made me laugh quite a few times😂. Your saying 'manegy' is my new word'😅
    You will make it look beautiful plus the kitchen would look great with a bigger window. I think your dogs are going to move in they obviously have an instinct for kind people.
    You are following your intuition and it's lead to your new forever home. Thankyoufor sharing your journey I am looking forward to your next video.
    Cheers from Australia ❤❤

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mariegallagher4725 I'm glad we made you laugh. It was by chance really, we were trying to be serious and professional but then we relaxed a bit and our normal personalities came out!

  • @RhodieRowley
    @RhodieRowley 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Charming presentation, well done! And congratulations, you're living my dream!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RhodieRowley thank you

  • @Sean-h4l
    @Sean-h4l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are so blessed to have found a lovely Country Finca in a beautiful part of Spain. It's clear that you're very excited; to the point of hardly believing your luck in finding this traditional house with its various charming quirks, And being part of a small community; a definite very big plus point for lots of reasons!
    A major part of buying a place like this will be seeing it develop as you tackle each project, knowing that you all have done much of the work, and have put your 'stamp' on the Reform; that's what will give you much satisfaction when you look back on it all in 10 years time! I wish you well, and look forward to seeing your other videos! Take care, and God Bless!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! :) :)

  • @joemcgarry6915
    @joemcgarry6915 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice enjoyable video, your filming was so natural, not everyone is Spielberg. Keep the good videos coming.

  • @sherrygiordano6478
    @sherrygiordano6478 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh wow ! That’s beautiful scenery! Congratulations on your cottage. I can see such beautiful potted plants and flowers all around those steps . Definitely has a lot of potential. Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @johnstephen7557
    @johnstephen7557 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You two are so cute with the doggies! Wishing you every success with your beautiful project and future plans. Greeting from Ireland.🇮🇪

  • @philiprussell3338
    @philiprussell3338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I hope all of your dreams come true, the property looks very promising. I will enjoy watching your progress.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@philiprussell3338 thank you

  • @helenaurelius-haddock4695
    @helenaurelius-haddock4695 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely place you've found. You must be so happy. Thanks for sharing your journey

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @helenaurelius-haddock4695 yes we love it here, and thanks for watching! 😊

  • @nikij.6058
    @nikij.6058 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So lovely! Seeing the dogs go on adventures with you is cool!

  • @kathrynoreilly6064
    @kathrynoreilly6064 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the pace of this video

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kathrynoreilly6064 thank you

  • @Iazzaboyce
    @Iazzaboyce 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you have active wood boring insects in structural timbers then paint might not solve the problem. It's important to identify the species and understand the lifecycle as 'no new holes now' does not mean eggs/larvae are not alive. Local knowledge will be useful and once you know what bugs you have you should be able to apply a suitable remedy.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for that, yes will chat with our neighbours about it.

  • @relaxer37
    @relaxer37 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just found your channel and subscribed. I lived near Granada for 10 years. Its a magical part of the world. Good luck with your new life!

  • @Betty77168
    @Betty77168 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everything you don't like I love! The embroidered painting, the beautiful flower lamp, the little chest of drawers.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betty77168 I think I've decided I do like the lamp!!

    • @pipjoyce7797
      @pipjoyce7797 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too lol❤

    • @pipjoyce7797
      @pipjoyce7797 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd decorate the walls with brightly coloured ceramic plates and plant pots 😊

  • @trevordaviesable
    @trevordaviesable 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your enthusiasm and justification for the usefulness of everything. Love it . Great for birds that you must get into. Some good reptiles as well. So congratulations!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @trevordaviesable thank you! Yes we've seen one or two geckos trying to creep into the cottage!

    • @trevordaviesable
      @trevordaviesable 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CasaBlueHills oh, good geckos . I now live in the south of France but I lived , in the same way as you for 30 years in Scotland. I made a wind generator and solar panels and kept animals etc in the 1970s at the height of the good life craze it’s great for me to follow you on TH-cam . The best of luck to you both! Trev

  • @jameskrell4392
    @jameskrell4392 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good luck with your plans, I think you have done the right thing, enjoy.

  • @eileenkillen1481
    @eileenkillen1481 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Just found your channel, hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 The chemtrails in the sky at 25.15mins just completely ruined a beautiful view, we have them here every day of the week!!! Blessings to you in your new home.❤

  • @anneonimous9306
    @anneonimous9306 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The bars that are currently on the outside of the windows are a death trap in the event of a fire. I strongly suggest that you have the current window bars removed and have them replaced with concertina-style bars that you can unlock with a key and slide open in the event that you need to climb out of the window. Unfortunately the style of fixed bars that you currently have on the windows are very popular with Spaniards and are installed as standard on ground floor windows of most houses in Spain. There have been numerous cases reported in the news in Spain of people sadly being burned alive when their houses caught fire and they were trapped inside due to having that style of window bars and were unable to get out. It takes a while for the firefighters to arrive and start trying to cut through the bars.
    In Spain, window bars are widely thought of as being necessary or desirable to prevent burglaries. But it is simply not necessary to have the style of bars that are permanently fixed in place and prevent exit in the event of a fire. A house fire could happen to anyone. Please please please, when renovating your new house, do consider changing to concertina-style window bars that you can unlock and slide open so you can climb out. It's potentially a matter of life and death. Especially since your new house is in an isolated rural area so it would presumably take the firefighters a long time to reach your property in the event of a fire.

    • @jblondon1327
      @jblondon1327 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Those bars are mostly in old houses, from the 60's, 70's or 80's, newer houses don't have that.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks for this advice.

  • @jenh9252
    @jenh9252 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Dont sell your house in England until you have the visas.......they are not easy to get! Take legal advice asap

    • @jedw9983
      @jedw9983 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Come on over in a dinghy boat from Morocco, no visa needed. Ever. Just sayin'

    • @Miserableplace
      @Miserableplace 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      You can thank Brexit for losing your right to stay in Spain without a visa. 😁

    • @djfearross4144
      @djfearross4144 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@MiserableplaceLike Pakistan is in the EU

    • @mradventurer8104
      @mradventurer8104 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Better to rent out house back home and buy small place in Spain. If you change your mind you can easily go back.

    • @stevenduvall2549
      @stevenduvall2549 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Is this specifically for UK citizens? I'm asking because I am an American who is about to get out of here. But rather than moving to Southeast Spain, I am moving to Southwest Spain - the Jaen province in Andalucia.

  • @pmacc3557
    @pmacc3557 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A lovely house. The firseide tiles are similar to one I have that I put on wall to show house number, lovely Spanish theme

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pmacc3557 thank you

  • @NaCreagachaDubha
    @NaCreagachaDubha 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow that's a beautiful wee house. You're so lucky. Thanks!

  • @johnkennedy6942
    @johnkennedy6942 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed the video and looking forward to seeing more. Good luck with it

  • @jonathannunn2266
    @jonathannunn2266 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Fabulous Thanks for sharing

  • @edenjs1503
    @edenjs1503 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Swapped the money. grey skies and hectic London lifestyle for less money, sunshine and stress free living in Southern Spain 25 years ago. Best decision I ever made. Good luck to you guys and enjoyed your non-professional presentation. Could see your confidence grow throughout the video and even had the bonus of all the wandering doggies.....

  • @lynndavid6040
    @lynndavid6040 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The chairs are a design left over from the era of the Spanish Inquisition. 😅Good luck from someone who’s lived in Spain for the last 34 years.

  • @thehealingpathway
    @thehealingpathway 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just seeing your video sharing your new home. Looks like a peaceful idyllic life and with shared values and vision, may you enjoy many years in your new life with love, happiness and prosperity with nature's help, the fruits of your labour provide too. Blessings.

  • @jorgesantoine24
    @jorgesantoine24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    House looks good.. keep the furniture and other items, they look fine

  • @andymaxted
    @andymaxted 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Casa Blue HIlls just came across you video and enjoyed watching your fresh outlook and exitement in moving to Spain.
    I bought a place very similar to yours 20 years ago ,although within a very small community we are thoroughly enjoying the life and has been very easy with some very kind locals to help.
    We decided from kick off to sell up from the Uk completley and have had no regrets at all.
    We will both be keeping an eye on your progress and will be delighted to watch further as you get on and offer up advice if needed.
    Kind regards and good luck.

  • @steve.d1
    @steve.d1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You two are either naturally funny and entertaining, or you are both extremely genius. The mis edited clips and the apparent innocence reminds me of comedy from the 80's, Please do not change your style, It's brilliant!

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for this! We must be naturally funny because we are definitely not geniuses! Genii??

  • @angelique2653
    @angelique2653 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best wishes on your new adventure. If dust is coming from holes in timber beams, it means woodworm. Important to treat it with special stuff, as otherwise it may eventually weaken and destroy those beams. They may need replacing. I see great potential in your lovely cottage. My late husband was a Brummie. I love your accent! ❤❤🎉🎉

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @angelique2653 thanks for the advice, best wishes xx

  • @kitsat9
    @kitsat9 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck to you and your future plans.I'll be watching.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kitsat9 thank you! 😊

  • @elizzy8754
    @elizzy8754 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so with you on the removal of the "non-ventilation dodgy hood thing"❗That was almost the first thing we did in our house in France. I love your simple approach especially the wiring. Very sensible. We also don't believe in hiding the plumbing in very old houses. Good luck as you progress.

  • @suchbolo5742
    @suchbolo5742 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck. You both seem very relaxed and happy.

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wonderful, wonderful place

  • @martinwebb1681
    @martinwebb1681 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did a fine job on this video. It just randomly appeared in my recommendations, goodness knows why as not usually the sort of thing I watch, but I did enjoy your video, it just seemed very natural and chilled. Good luck with your new life in España.

  • @bertibear1300
    @bertibear1300 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I lived in S Italy and regret returning to the UK in 1997.I was in Italy for 15 years.Problem is to make a living in these places where unemployment is very high.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @bertibear1300 yes, we agree, that's why we can't move there full time yet.

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just found your channel, can't wait to see your progress!

  • @khalidjalal4163
    @khalidjalal4163 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching you guys from rainy London. I found your videos calming and nice to watch. Good luck with renovation.

  • @thejoplinrags
    @thejoplinrags 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Hoping we get to meet more dogs in episode 2 🐕🦮🐾

  • @DianaC-c7d
    @DianaC-c7d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really love this beautiful life.....hope you can help the dogs there. Blessings to you.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DianaC-c7d we are trying x thank you.

  • @stevenclark1973
    @stevenclark1973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely project to have.... good luck to you.

  • @alistairrobinson3865
    @alistairrobinson3865 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done for taking the plunge! Exciting times ahead 🙏

  • @jonnietranca6833
    @jonnietranca6833 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice pueblo in Spain thanks for sharing

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jonnietranca6833 thanks for commenting! 😊

  • @PeresD
    @PeresD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow congrats on that purchase . You guys are truly blessed.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PeresD thank you

  • @Samavartaka
    @Samavartaka 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lovely humans. Wishing you the best of luck in the execution of your plans, sale of your UK home and finding work in Espana.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Samavartaka thank you so much 😀

  • @anniej1616
    @anniej1616 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you have done a brilliant presenting job, really enjoyable and I could watch you all day. Super little house and I love its old-fashioned style.

  • @AnaFrost-z8n
    @AnaFrost-z8n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Congratulations! Luv your humor and wit. I actually laughed out loud and I do live alone! I've already subscribed and set alerts in readiness for your next video.
    Spanish sumers will bring endless sun which will be quiet a contrast to England. Hopefully you have access to a 50 plus sunscreen for your fair complexion and you incorporate it all over every day, protecting your selves from future sun damage.
    Other than that, I look forward to seeing your new life unfold as I live vicariously through you. Thank you! You are both Fabulous!
    Anne
    Las Vegas Nevada USA.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes factor 50 and a shiny face every day for me, though sometimes I have to nag Rob to put on!

    • @suzyq555
      @suzyq555 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sunscreen is the worst thing for your skin.

    • @KJ-lb4tj
      @KJ-lb4tj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@suzyq555you can get completely natural sunscreen made with ingredients that you can eat. Also you want to get some sun on you every day to keep up the vitamin D and your immune system, so no need to wear it all the time.

  • @nancypelletier7590
    @nancypelletier7590 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’d love to watch your journey so I subscribed ❤and more videos with the dogs. 😊

  • @franciscoruanogomez
    @franciscoruanogomez 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hermoso lugar. ¡Enhorabuena!👍🏻

  • @ourfarmhouseinspain
    @ourfarmhouseinspain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Very good luck to you, this was our journey about fourteen years ago. You will have a number of lessons to learn, and I hope your journey is a smooth one. The locals - the women, the men will be friendly enough but are largely uninvolved in things - will determine your quality of life. There is a club to join, but the admission fee isn't money. The women will judge you by their own metric - cleanliness of your house, cleanliness of your family, and anything that comes out of your kitchen - which presents your opportunity to join the club. Country cuisine is generally basic, based around patatas y pimientos and rice. If you are a half decent cook, bake some proper apple pies and offer them to the local ladies as gifts. This is unheard of, and will secure your position as a worthy member of the club. Then, wow them with other dishes of your choice that they've no grasp of: bubble and squeak, toad in the hole, bread and butter pudding, etc. You get the drift. If your husband can put up a shelf for them securely - so no silicona - he'll be a hit too.
    You will almost certainly have to commit to solar power, and considering the benefits it would almost be criminal not to. Including a wind turbine too is important, as here in Andalusia during the winter, strong winds will keep your system topped up during the weeks of poor weather. You can connect the system to the grid as well for further benefits.
    Heating is an issue isn't it, and the cold in the winter was an unpleasant shock to us too. We have an almond shell burner which uses crushed almond shells as a fuel source, and it can be used for crushed olive stones as well. We have a three bedroomed, two storey farmhouse, and a 3000 kg delivery of almond shells - about €360 - will thoroughly heat the house from October to April. This was a lifesaver for us, I don't mind admitting it, and we go into every winter secure in the knowledge we'll be warm, with no bills to worry about. It's bliss, especially when hearing about costs in the UK on the telly. I've had windows open in snowstorms before .....
    Lastly, it will take you a good six months to 'wear' the life here, and cease to be on an extended holiday. We're over near Baza, and the village people are fabulous. If you can help a child or a grandchild with English, they'll respect you even more. Before we left the UK, someone said 'Enjoy your adventure', and it's certainly been that. I hope you enjoy yours. Take your time to learn the language and some tolerance with bureacracy, and remember that for the Spanish manana doesn't always mean tomorrow, it often means not today ! Best regards and good luck.

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for sharing this . Very useful information. Yes, I am trying to help a grandchild with English and that has definitely been a good thing to do. We looked at a couple of properties near Baza, that's a lovely area.

    • @susanaescriba977
      @susanaescriba977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@CasaBlueHills Lo que más se os va a respetar es que hableis en español, vivais con respeto a la Comunidad y no transformeis la casa en un alquiler turístico. Casa Colinas Azules, plural o Colina Azul, singular.

    • @susanaescriba977
      @susanaescriba977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      La primera vez que oigo eso: la comida está basada en "patatas, pimientos y arroz".....

    • @ourfarmhouseinspain
      @ourfarmhouseinspain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@susanaescriba977 Susana, I understand your point. However, as a chef here for sixteen years and resident of a small village, this is the backbone of the diet for country people. I had huge difficulty in varying menus at the restaurant as well due to resistance from Spanish diners. The comment wasn't a criticism, just an observation. For example, if I prepare cakes or tarts for the village ladies, they are hugely delighted and thoroughly enjoy them, but would never dream of making them or even asking for the recipe. They don't share with their husbands either ......

    • @susanaescriba977
      @susanaescriba977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ourfarmhouseinspain No sé en que parte de España vives. Pero eso de englobar y encasillar la comida de "la gente de campo"....en esos tres ingredientes no es acertado, España es muy diversa, en cada Comunidad Autónoma tienen su propia gastronomía, productos y precisamente el arroz no es lo más utilizado. Y en cuanto "a la gente de campo"...¿ Donde vives exactamente? Está bien que quieras cocinar para socializar con tu vecindario pero igual ellos tienen algo que enseñarte a tí también.

  • @lodersracing
    @lodersracing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good Luck with everything!

  • @jedblack3750
    @jedblack3750 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your video. Keep making them

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jedblack3750 Thanks for the encouragement, and glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @WildWoodlandsSW
    @WildWoodlandsSW 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very happy for you both. Amazing bird song there,if you take care of the birds I'm sure you will have many new friends,apart from the lovely dogs of course. Look forward to follow your journey. God bless 🙂🙏

  • @rogerfox7380
    @rogerfox7380 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We did the same as you in 2003 and sold are house in England and bought a flat to rent then moved to France we lived in France for 2 years but then are first grandchild was born so we sold up again and bought a house back in England ; wish we staid in France : good luck to you both your doing the right thing .

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rogerfox7380 thank you

  • @traceyluliebear1274
    @traceyluliebear1274 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant...looking forward to seeing your next video , love from Bromsgrove xxx

  • @maryleslie9102
    @maryleslie9102 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely. I'm delighted that you have decided to live in the house and be a part of the local life. I hate to see people with lots of money price out the local population just to have a holiday home. Great video.

  • @donnaprice1288
    @donnaprice1288 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Living the dream!! Congratulations for making it happen .
    Best wishes from a little off grid farmhouse on top of a mountain in Granada

    • @CasaBlueHills
      @CasaBlueHills  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @donnaprice1288 that sounds like a lovely place!

  • @bernardkelly6731
    @bernardkelly6731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don’t change your style, you remind me a little of the shuttleworths, love it 🥰 😅

  • @randydawson5403
    @randydawson5403 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely couple and brilliant to watch......Best wishes from the UK..xx

  • @captainbilly3legyorkieonth857
    @captainbilly3legyorkieonth857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you two…. I hope you have a wonderful new life in Spain.
    What a fantastic choice.
    I’m going to subscribe to your channel and watch all your videos.
    I wish I was young again…… x
    Good luck and be Happy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿