Caravan to Country Living - Build A New Life in the Country - S02 EP1 - Real Estate
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- Join Chris and Rebecca Palmer as they escape the urban grind to build their dream home in the Irish countryside. Leaving behind jobs and mortgages, they face the challenge of turning a derelict house into a self-sufficient haven. With a meagre budget and limited DIY experience, watch them navigate through setbacks, financial struggles, and the harsh realities of renovating a 19th-century farmhouse. Follow their journey of determination, sacrifices, and the pursuit of a simpler life, where each step forward comes with unexpected challenges.
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Embark on a life-changing journey with Build a New Life in the Country. Architect George Clarke guides families through a year-long transformation, converting old properties into dream homes. Experience the highs and lows as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of building new lives in the countryside. Join these families on their challenging yet rewarding quest to create homes and futures in an idyllic rural setting.
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Fair play to them , they took a risk and it payed off. Many of the people writing horrible comments are probably slaves to the banks and just jealous of what they have achieved on a small budget. They wouldn’t have the balls, skills or determination to do this themselves. Beautiful house, beautiful location and a beautiful family. Best of luck to them ☘️
Exactly. Thank you.
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Beautiful home and amazing family!! Blessings to this lovely family!🙏🏻🇺🇸
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Well, I am not going to write any bad comments about them, because it's their life and I just don't care all that much. But as to your moonbeaming comment, people have to be "slaves" to reality. If they don't have enough money to buy the materials to even do it themselves, and they gave up their jobs so they can't make any more money, then their entire plan is to get as far as they can and hope someone else finishes it for them. In other words, from the onset, they plan to become a burden on someone else in their family. So, no, that is not "fair play" on them.
"Hope" is not a strategy.
Now, I am only 17 minutes in to the video. I have no idea how this all turns out. But at this point, I am just wondering how long until Ireland's version is Child Protective Services comes out there to take that kid away.
We'll see what happens.
This blows me away. What they did is to me almost unbelievable. They are AWESOME! God Bless them and may they be happy.
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God Bless
God bless grandma for donating the money they needed to finish! I am amazed at the labor this man was able to accomplish on his own. I couldn't believe it when they added cows to the burden. Throughout this episode my jaw kept dropping. They did achieve what seemed impossible, and they have a lovely home. Kudos for achieving this renovation on $30,000. But this shouldn't be taken as an example of how much you can achieve without knowing anything. If it weren't for the injection of money from family, they would still be sitting in an unfinished house.
Yes, $30K wasn’t enough. But families come together. That was heart-warning and that Granny didn’t look like the type to give it if she didn’t want to. What a blessing, to be rid of a mortgage for life ! It will help them as well as their next generation, a real leg-up in financial wealth. Hope it worked out and the happy years followed. I’m sure this man has confidence in himself, and good things followed.
A lovely family. I'm so glad the family / grandma had compassion to help out.
That's what families should do. We put money ( or time and energy) into what and whom we value.
Valuing family is the greatest treasure.
I've worked years on missionfield in poor countries and they are so generous and rich in family life.
( not selfish like a lot of us westerners)
I was soooo happy to see this family achieve their dream....and I'm glad they are not sitting in an unfinished home.
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Family love❤
Chris! Rebecca! I don’t know you guys but I feel tremendously proud of you both for not giving up. You have turned an old ruin into an amazing home. You had a dream and you made it reality, truly an inspiration to me and it goes to show what you can achieve if you just put your mind to it😍
I did rebuild a house in 5 years watching videos and doing everything myself
And you save 30 years of u life
Fifteen years ago. Hope they're still here. The little girl would be over twenty and have a lovely Irish accent by now. Well done to them.
MY GRANDMA FARM FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS IN USA VIRGINIA SELF SUFFICIENT.HARDWORK PRAY FOR RAIN MARKET JOBS MFG JOBS DESTROY SOULS
Wish Them well.
there is an episod via Prime Video, Ireland revisited from 2010 about this lovely couple.
I'm proud of their family for donating the money to help. I think they should have thanked them again at the end to show their gratitude. Beautiful
They are still there ^^
I love the mom!!! Amazing woman...the husband amazing too and beautiful sweet daughter! Beautiful family
This is my favourite in the series; the couple, the family, are so humble, so grateful, care so much about one another, have renovated the house so wonderfully - much nicer than many with an infinitely bigger budget! I feel they really deserve to be happy.
This is really an example that we should never give up our dreams. I could cry at the end... ♡ from Brazil🇧🇷!
I did, USA
@@joycehaines34 😪💞
If ever a show needed an update, it would be this one. Great vision and hard work. House looks like a fairy tale cottage.
With her heart and determination I have NO doubt they will succeed.
they better. She made sure of that......
What an amazing couple. Talk about positive mental attitude! I’d love to see an update about them now.
Can we please have an update
Fair play to them. Welcome to Ireland 💚
The countryside views are just stunning.
Amazing build and such a positive wife to keep him going.
Wish them all the best in their adventures.
I've watched this episode 3 times now, love the grit the Palmers have and truly a heart of steadfast.
Beautiful family
Beautiful home
Beautiful life
"The world doesn't stop revolving just because you run out of money". What a great attitude and spirit.
Fair play to this family. Iwould love to see a catch-up with this family.
Check out The Frugal Irish Homestead on FB and Insra
Some of ya'll get too caught up in strangers lives. 😆
@@rebeccapalmer3343 thank you
@@rebeccapalmer3343 Thank you for pointig their Page out for us to see!
@@cheezheadz3928 Why are you watching it, then?
THIE IS WONDERFUL HISTORY. GOD BLESS THEM FOR EVER.
An update would be amazing, and welcome to Ireland. 💚
I love Ireland and I admire the journey this couple has taken forward to complete restoration ...God is with them 🥰
Hello, how are you doing?
Must feel amazing to see all your hard work come together, and knowing that YOU BUILT it by yourself as a family. Everyday you can look at your home and know you accomplished it on your own and made something beautiful. Well done.
That woman is that man's soulmate and powerhouse.Meant for each other.
I’m on my way. Woo hoo. (So wish I could.). Fell in love with Ireland and it’s people when I traveled there 40 years ago with my grandparents. My grandfathers and great grandmothers were born there. were born there. Wonderful!
The house is stunning! I know it’s a show but every time the host came to see how they were doing I kept saying just help Chris or give him some money! Thank God for the strength He gave them to keep on and for her mom’s help with some money.🙏🙏
Me, too. IHe was really tone deaf insensitive. All he does was pointed out many things that needed to be completed for people who're already down and distressed.
They knew what's needed already.
My dad’s family from Ireland an moms from England several generations in USA, we have also worked hard an totally appreciate their tenacity an talents.
having done this 4 times on different properties in ireland ,being a builder with a good budjet each time i take my hat of to them its by far the best build a new life iv seen and just come across it now ,hope there still happy there
We are!!
@@rebeccapalmer3343 - I wish that you could do an 'update' - would love to see what you have done since 2005 - You and Your husband are incredible. How is your daughter doing? Loved the show. Love Your hOUSE.
You see what we are doing on insta and FB, The Frugal Irish Homestead! Demelza is 21 and studying Wildlife Conservation at Uni.
@@rebeccapalmer3343 Do you have a TH-cam channel?
@@rebeccapalmer3343 - I am not a techno person. Email and TH-cam - that is what I have. Just nice to know that you are all still chugging along as this show did not paint your story in the best light. I think what you and your husband did for your family - is great! I love what you have done with your house. Wish I could see the place in person - Love house builds and all - God Bless You All
This is a beautiful story, If there is a Nobel prize for love and devotion, this couple should be recipients. Bend, Oregon
This was 15 years ago would like to see these people now and if they are still there and see the house now !
The wife is on facebook. They're still there.
Oh interesting 🧐 that’s good to hear after everything they went through!
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The Frugal Irish Homestead on FB.
@@sdlane Thanks!
This husband has done incredible .
I don’t know why this narrator keeps showing up just to keep adding pressure on this man.
I was happy to see the lettuce coming up 👍
During the pandemic that year, they could breathe more easily and thanking heaven for their wise decision.
I have to give them credit for following their dream & having the courage to do so!
Respect to this amazing family. With their determination, trust in each other and believing strongly in their dream they made true.
amazing and i live in ireland and am irish wish them them the best and love the ducks
Love your dream. I know, you will never regret! Blessings from Union, Kentucky , USA.
Please, stay in contact. I have been to Ireland and love it!♥️🙌🇺🇸
According to dates shown in the video, I'm looking at this some 15 years on. Congratulations to all of them for their sheer faith in each other and their determination to carry through! By now, the family must be totally settled, their daughter grown to 20 years, and the family thriving. I'd be curious to see an update on them. They certainly defied the odds and conquered the challenges they faced. God bless them all.
Without destroying the dream, although maybe too much of a dream, this project may have turned to a closure now. I can't find any footage or news about how this family moved on with their life from the time this video was made.
Google Chris and Rebecca Palmer. Looks like they made it!
Look up frugal Irish homestead. I am absolutely amazed in fact I’m in awe of what they have achieved. It’s not what I would choose but good on them
Looks like this was recorded off analogue TV that's how old it is... with audio break ups
@@devonseamoor Visit their Instagram and Facebook accounts.Visit the frugal irish homestead.They produce more food and living their best life.The daughter is studying wildlife
I am absolutely shocked !! What they achieved, especially in the last two months is unbelievable !! I am happy for them and their little one. Well done guys, I hope eveything still going well for them !
It's a good thing that the child's grandmother came and saved the day with that last chunk of change to finish the job!!
My goodness, such a beautiful home!! And a lovely family too. They've certainly got my deepest respect for a job well done!! I deeply admire Rebecca and her faith in her family and herself. Never give up, never give in, dreams do become reality. Although I've lived in Central MO my entire life, my dream has always been to retire to a country home in SW Ireland. My ancestors have been calling me back for years now. Chris and Rebecca have given rise to new hopes for that. One day, perhaps. God willing. My best wishes and honor for this amazing family!! ~BellaDJ/MO-USA 🙏💞🍀🇺🇸🍀💞🙏
I appreciate you are likely in America. Where is MO? Asking from the UK.
@@Dormousey That would be Missouri.
SW Ireland is as beautiful as it gets ... the Cork / Kerry mountains, West Cork is God's Country. Do it, Bella !!
That part of Ireland is beautiful, I,m up north but southern Ireland is amazing. Beautiful scenery and walks. The Wicklow mountains is my ideal dream.
@@finishedarticle7953 This is East Limerick, I live here.
so glad the family helped out! Chris did good, great to see his self worth flourish
Well done both of you, we did the same thing moving to Sligo ten years ago and it's been a life changer.
I’m so happy for them! They took on a seemingly impossible task and made a gorgeous home ☘️
Brave people, glad they made a go of it.
Their determination and hard work are so inspiring. Rebecca is one strong lady! Lots of love and more blessings from Jamaica. 🇯🇲💯👍🏽😁
Hello, how are you doing?
Freedom. For many, its value is priceless. Congratulations to this family.
I love their home renovation. This is the change they made in a short period of time, just think how beautiful it will be in 10 years. I love the, "he can do it" attitude. He could do it and he did.
Wow, i never thought, they´d pull it off. My greatest respect and heartfelt congratulations. It very very beautiful.
I hope that life is still good for this wonderful Family. What a great extended family as well . God bless them and all their achievements..
Oh I loved the mammy pretending to be stern. Typical mam ooh and mother in law. Lol
If you check Facebook you will see they are thriving.
Hello, how are you doing?
This family is an inspiration.
I admire their grit, tenacity and resolve to see a brighter day.
wow. they built a beautiful home. what a great property and life! God bless them. (and what a nice husband to do all that for HER dream. )
I've seen countless episodes by George Clarke, but this one is really something. I cried when I saw those white walls! I hope they are happy and well
In such a small budget they have crated a v beautiful home. Now they can live a self sufficient life. God bless u all with good health happiness n loooooooooong life. Hats off to this gentleman who did it all alone
I think presenter negativity is really bad. He can be realistic, with practical advise and positive. Anything worth achieving comes with challenges and times when it doesn't seem possible. Hats off to the family.
And there very welcome here in Ireland 🇮🇪... hope it all works well for them .
I think they need to do a youtube blog to make money to pay back there family or pay it forward to their grandma. Great job I love it.
Of all of these home projects, this is my favorite. So happy and proud of them.
That was me, no killing, mom loved her birds, later cows an calves. We were homesteaders but it was just life back in the 50’s an 60’s. Love this dream come true.
This is a dream come true!!! I so wish I lived there. It's beautiful hats off to you both and to debt free on house.
Unfortunately this approach is very common, people with little or no money and no research into what's involved come to Ireland and have this idea they are living self sufficient. They don't take into consideration that because of the isolation and the fact that you are operating like a micro farmer you will need transport. Running a motor vehicle in Ireland is very expensive. You will also have property tax and who pays for your health care, it's not free in Ireland.
Very often this way of living can cause more financial stress. Look at the statistics on farmer suicides in Ireland.
Most will fail or become a liability on the State.
If you are doing this in Ireland you need a guaranteed income and that usually comes from a day job!
Transport is indeed expensive, no doubt. Property tax is far less than some other EU countries but depends on the value of the house and what local authority it's in. I pay €95 a year only on my cottage. Healthcare depends on whether your income is under a certain threshold and qualify for public healthcare and a medical card, in which case it is almost free. Or you go private like about half the population and pay average €2k per annum for an individual, but can be as low as €400.
Farmer suicides in Ireland are related to more than just income and rates are comparable to those in Scotland and Australia. Rural isolation, migration leading to loss of community and family, changes in agriculture all play a part too.
I don't know the failure rate but as the saying goes "fail to prepare or prepare to fail". This family had a succeed at all cost attitude, he is good at DIY, a source of income from her sewing plus family money as a back up so they made it in spite of poor planning and an unrealistic budget.
Certainly a guaranteed income helps enormously, but that doesn't necessarily mean a 9-5 job. Having land means you can earn money from it growing your own, renting outbuilding in Airbnb, having your own business wfh, keeping livestock and so on. The pandemic has seen a huge number of people leave cities here and move to the countryside to work remotely. So long as the internet is good it's a much better way of life, especially for families.
Glad it turned out well,a credit in the end.Welcome to Ireland.
I truly admire this amazing family. They have fought through an incredible array of challenges. And they won, I couldn’t be more pleased for them all. ❤️❤️❤️
I found it frustrating how naive they were about the deadline they set and the budget they had, their lack of knowledge on construction which was the cause of their frustrations. The roofing situation was so fecking irritating as they chose to continue forward on the interior and store their materials inside. It broke my heart when the child was asking mam to play with her. She must have felt so isolated after being moved from all her friends etc. Im happy for them now, the house looks gorgeous.
I know Im about 2 hours away from them but if I was local I would have no bother lending a hand, which Im sure locals would have done I'm sure :)
Found it hard to believe Chris did all that finishing in two months, on his own and I don't understand why they didn't move all their stuff into the tent on the side of the caravan when they demolished the old roof....and I'd wished they'd have let the little girl stay with her Gran while they were in the caravan.. but that's just me.
These programmes are heavily edited for dramatic effect. Much of what really happened is excluded, and much of what appears to happen in convoluted. Notice that every episode has a "nearly failed" moment. In their case it was money running out. I believe they knew all along the money was due from the mother-in-law (probably an early inheritance) but it makes for better tv to re-edit it into something more dramatic.
This couple is strong and gutsy
What a gorgeous transformation. That required so much patience, true grit and dedication.
Both of them held on to their dream with such tenacity.
And it paid off. There is so much to be proud off. Bringing alive notonly a ramshackle building , but the farm adjacent to it.
Each time George dropped by to follow the progress made, , I kept hoping that he would help them in a small way to tide them through their tough times.
So glad Grandma helped out in la big way. God bless her.
I wish them, all the joy in the world,
and hope that they will enjoy many years of peace and contentment in this pretty cottage.
They need to connect with the guy who blogs from "Mossy Bottoms" . He's in Western Ireland and has done something very similar. He can offer them a lot of ideas...and good information. He's doing all of this now and he is a little bit ahead of them...didn't realize the timeline here and that this was from 2005 ...can't wait to see how it turns out...
Such a relief that they found the energy to get the basics looked after and now they can build on it!
The power of positive thinking!
Wow! I couldn't have imagined that the house could ever end up looking so absolutely beautiful , or that they would both have the determination to see this project through. And God bless the family members who came through for them when they needed the help so much, not just to give their little girl a home, but to help them fulfill their dreams for a beautiful life! Truly, it is a dream come true and it was so awesome to watch it happen! Thank you very much for letting us all see how their dreams unfolded! Awesome! Simply awesome! :-)
God bless you all. I hope and pray everything goes well for you. From down the road in the Cork.
A truly magical home. Absolutely envious on your new self-sufficient way of life for your family. So happy for you all. God Bless. May every day bring you overflowing peace and happiness.
Amazing .Great couple.
aired in 2006; their daughter's all grown, and I wonder if they're still living there in 2021. Perfect place to spend a pandemic.
I'm sure they are!! They didn't go through all of that work to hang out for a few years.
Facebook says they are still in Cappamore, Limerick County Ireland in 2019 and Rebecca is running a quilting business
If you tryuly wanted to know you'd research rather than commenting.
AMAZING transformation!!! This feels like the Shire. It is a magical place and I'm so happy for them.
Moving to Ireland is something I would do only in my dreams. I admire people who make the move and do the work.
Loved every minute of this .Please,please,do a catchup. WHAT brave people to get such a brilliant result from what scared me to even look at.Bravo people.!
What I would like to know is where Chris learned how to put up beams and add a second floor, plumbing, heating and the electric.
good question....
@@trudidolder6122 I am wondering if you have to be licensed to do the electrics, plumbing, etc.
@@MB-wc7dr In my country,YES. Here in this country, I assume so, because when we built our house my husband wanted to see all the subcontractors licenses, even thou our contractor assured us, that he only hired licensed people. I also remember, that all the electric and plumbing had to be inspected by some people. So, I don’t know how that is in Ireland.
@@trudidolder6122 Nothing is inspected in Ireland unless you have received a government grant, and even then.........google mica houses in Donegal and you will see how bad building has been for those people. Lots of good builders around of course but you can find good and bad everywhere. Ireland may seem like the proverbial Utopia but perhaps only for a minority it is. I really wanted this family to do well and they certainly have. They've created a beautiful home which anyone would love.
Chris is a fully trained carpenter. Don't believe everything uou see in film. Also we worked with a qualified electrician to do all our electrical work. Plumbing is just pipes...so not that difficult, we just worked it out.
Lovely to be able to live happily and content, we bought a cottage and too be honest it’s been a nightmare so far !! But the neighbours and area are wonderful x wish them all the best x
I think this couple got more bang for the buck in this restoration than any of the others I have seen! I just love how she was able to decorate the place to make it look like a charming country home! I felt sorry for Chris because he had to take on a superhuman job which I was afraid would kill him! Moving those big heavy timber’s by yourself is very dangerous work! I am surprised he didn’t give himself a rupture or drop a big timber on himself! He must have figured out ingenious ways of hoisting those roof supports into place! He really showed how much he loves his family by doing this Herculean task all by himself! His wife knew him very well when she said he could do it because he always did everything to a very high standard! Congratulations you two on a superhuman job very well done! I am very impressed at how much you two accomplished! Amazing job! The house looks like a scene from a fairytale!
". . . . a five year old who hasn't had a bedroom for 7 months." (play sad music) I never had a bedroom for 18 years at which time I left home and got a trailer to live in. I did, however, have a couch to sleep on. What is all this: every child must have his or her own separate bedroom? I know my mother and her sisters had their own bedroom with one bed, so I always envied her a bit, but her family wouldn't have dreamed building a larger house so each child had their own, private, room. Her brothers shared a second bedroom. My two sons shared a room, but had bunks. It seems most people I have known that their children shared a room with a sibling. I also knew of some, who like me, had a couch for a bed. One family I knew had four or five kids in a one bedroom, I think hardships make you so much more appreciative and give you a new level of understanding of what this world is like for the majority of the people in it. Meanwhile, I could not seem to muster an awful lot of sympathy for the daughter, only a tingle of envy. She is living in a piece of heaven. I LOVE the little house and garden.
Could not agree more. Was horrified having an elderly friend explaining how her toddler grandchildren not only had to have their own bedroo but a whole reception room is turned over to be their play room. This from someone who slept two a bed as a child. Unnecessary indulgence.
Kids today are marshmallows, I'd hate to see the world in 30 years. Thank god I will be gone.
It is preferable. I slept on a pull our sofa bed with both my parents until the age of 12 when they could afford to furnish the living room and they took that as their bedroom and I was left with the old bedroom. It was a one bedroom apartment so they didn't have much of a choice, but it's nice to have some privacy, both for the parents and the children, if possible, of course.
You nailed it, envy!!! Just have less children! If you want them to have better attitudes.
It’s a happy ending. Grandparents can be gracious angels. It’s nice for all the generations to be in harmony.
Inspiring and inspirational - Some people just dream - this family dared to do - All credit to this lovely family!
A beautiful wonderful home that Chris & Rebecca persevered to complete. It is a DELIGHT to the eye. Well done you two
To achieve so much and remain debt free is a testament to all of us. Timely because I’m moving to the country and by God’s Grace we can live sustainably and debt free
Debt free is ignoring the money they borrowed from their families!
@@vaemcdowell6205 hopefully they don’t charge interest. But I thought it was a donation? 😀
@@JudiE7722 I meant that they didn't have any "debt" as in mortgage or borrowed money. It cost more money than they had to spend, but it was the family's and friends'
money got spent, so they have no debt. Win win for everyone!
@@vaemcdowell6205 You seem to have an odd perception of being debt free.. I could not live my Life knowing, that I live in a house, financed by friends and relatives.
Love the cats, they make it a home
I was amazed that they were able to accomplish their goal! To think they took that house, without any experience or knowledge of what they were doing and accomplish the sweetest home I've ever seen!!!! I don't know them, but I'm so very proud of them. They have made her childhood dream come true and are going to have a marvelous life!!!!
We are actually really good at DIY, they just didn't show it!!!
@@rebeccapalmer3343 - you both did great girl! Lovely of extended family to help out, and a sweet gentle young lady. You did it! I am sure they are all so proud now! Ps. Yes the show have their own agenda, and interest in creating drama!
Amazing! A fantastic family with a spirited woman at the helm!
I love her attitude!!!
What a wonderful ending ❗️kudos to them all, beautiful home ❣️
I am so proud of them! To take this leap of faith and suceeding is awesome!
I’m so desperate to move back to Ireland. There’s nowhere to live in Mayo where I lived.
Mayo? There's loads of places. I've cousins live there.
To do this properly you need a day job or a guaranteed income!
Same here. The midlands aren't what they used to be.
@@MC-in8mc Belmullet has no where left to rent. I tried loads of times and failed. Plus I've got loads of family there too.
Gotta make a big plan.
Following your dream fabulous be very proud of yourself. Excellent couple God Bless you both
Good for them... Dreams + hard work & determination. God bless them ❤️❤️❤️
I love the country site!
It is so beautiful the grass is so green it must rain a lot!
What a beautiful home!
It does need some work but this family is sure going to enjoy the peace and quiet it has to offer I'm sure there is great food and different things to enjoy with nature. What a beautiful family!
My most favorite of these videos. Are truly living the the good life that others only wish they were living. I love the home. Countryside is breathtaking to see. You are a great encouragement to others. What I like most is you DID NOT BORROW ANY MONEY to live your dream.
They did really. She said at one point they got a letter from the bank saying they had exceeded their overdraft.
She struck gold with that husband.
Magnificent exposed stonework. Beautiful remodel with so much character remaining in the house. That stove may have been expensive but appears to be perfect in the place they put it. Finally a remodel with true rustic charm left intact. Well done!!!
This is stupid. There is no way on earth they managed to buy all the materials, luxury rayburn cooker, new windows and a completely new roof, plus living expenses on £14,000.They must be at least claiming benefits. Growing your own lettuce is all very well but you cannot grow your own soap powder, toilet rolls, tea coffee, cereal, milk butter etc. Electricity and water have to be paid for along with council tax, school uniforms and school dinners. I have done a similar renovation some years ago and the roof alone cost me £28,000 and the total build around £80,000 doing most of the work myself.
This is the problem, most of there projects fail. I bought an old house in the west of Ireland with 5 acres. I purchased it from a couple who returned to the North of England. Even though I could do the plumbing and electrics and a lot of the donkey work it still cost €90k it complete. I still work for a UK company and pay Irish income tax and social insurance. I don't have any animals as they would require me to be there all the time. What I am doing is growing native irish trees to be replanted where ever they are needed all over Ireland. This is going to take 4 or 5 years to get going properly. Too many people expect the State to support their endeavors!
Amazing strength! Much respect.
I love how they eork together husband and wife amazing work ethic!