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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Are tall living in the. NORTE or SUL of Portugal 🇵🇹
Never heard yall speak 🗣️ PORTUGUESE
😂😂 just heard you live in the NORTH. In the EAST or WEST. My Home is in PENEDA. In the GERES NATIONAL PARK
YOUVE NOT BUILT NOTHING NEW. ITS ALL OLD BUILD. SO TELL THEM TO. FU CK OFF. They can be REAL ARSEHOLES when getting permits
@@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.
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.
Thanks so much Joan, I am sure there will be lots of moments like this with our two boys! Thanks for watching friend ❤️❤️
Hens killed, house application refused, sliced hand. Things happen in threes so it's upwards and onwards now!@@TheNewbys
Yes, I live in a rural area and you just have to buck up sometimes and BE BRAVE.
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 UA-cam 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
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 ??.? ❤
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.
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!
Thanks Tamara. 100% agree. ❤️❤️🙏
@@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!
@@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.
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.
Agreed Helen!
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.
Thanks Yvonne ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
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!!!
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 ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
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!!!!
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 ❤️❤️
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!
Agreed Kerstin. 100%. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡 ❤️
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.
Agreed Andrea! 🙏❤️
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.🙏
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!
Thank you so much for all the support and love friend. ❤️❤️
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 😊😊😊
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.
Thanks Dianne! ❤️❤️
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.
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!
Thanks Mel!
Cheers Dan. Good luck with that op mate. 👍 Get back soon.
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. 😊
Thank you Irma! We appreciate all your prayers. We definitely want to stick to the rules when it comes to the build ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
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
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.🤗🤗👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🙏
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I LOVE the courtyard! It adds all the Portuguese charm to your homestead. 🙏
Buy more land. 🫣
Keeping fingers crossed for your reapplication guys 🤞🏼Positive thoughts! Hope your hand's doing ok John? That gash looked pretty gnarly
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 ❤️❤️
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. 🤞🦋🌸🌷💖
Thank you Jill!!
So true, Jill!❤
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.
Oh wow Nisa haha these things are all waiting for us with our boys! Oh goodness, thanks for the warning haha ❤️❤️
@@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. 😄
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.
I can identify.
@@nisar8009sorry ...that's hysterical 😂❤
The teepee is fantastic! The boys will enjoy that so much!
A little mulch around the plants will help retain moisture.
Keep on pushing you will get there Every cloud has a silver lining x❤
Thanks Leigh!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi guys. I've just started watching this episode. First of all, sorry about your hand, John. Secondly, that quote made me cry, with laughter 😂😂😂
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😊
We moved our 150 year old farmhouse, had a basement built under it, tore the insides out and rebuilt it.
Keep your heads up! In the long run it will all be worth it, and having the approvals in place will be good insurance.
Garlic would be perfect to protect your
Peach Tree . "Fruit tree companion plants Fruit trees can benefit from being planted near garlic as pests, including caterpillars, aphids, and borers, are repelled by the garlic smell. Garlic can also help protect apple trees from scab and peach trees from developing peach leaf curl". Hope that helps.
Thyme and lavender are also great companions for olive trees
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❣️
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. 🙏❤️
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!
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. 😊
Nice Shelly. Good spot about Tara’s scar. 🙏❤️
So sad your application has been rejected I hope you manage to get it sorted out xx
Good luck with your next application .❤️❤️❤️❤️
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 ❤!
Thank you Pamela! ❤️❤️
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!!
Thank you so much friend. We hope and kind of expect that it all works out. ❤️🙏
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!
Thanks so much Joy! We are so thankful it wasn't worse ❤️❤️
I remember saying the cost will be a little,but copper pipes its the way to go specially if pipes are not covered.
Good luck guys!!
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!!!!!.
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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.
Wow Maria, that’s very cool friend. 🙏🙏❤️
Aaarghhh! So sorry about your plans for the house... but my fingers are crossed for you! 🤞
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I just saw another UA-cam 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.
Thanks Lottie!!
Me to ❤
Would that been campervibe❤
Yep 😂❤️
Put an inch of dirt on the courtyard and grow some gras. Get the permit, built the house. All legal, then uncover the courtyard...
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.
Oh boy, we have faith you ll figure it out. Prayers for you all❤🙏
Va felicit pentru curajul vostru. John, multă sănătate! Vă iubim, sunteti minunati, succes!
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Loved John's Hunk commercial.
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So glad you liked it Ken! 😂😂
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!
Thanks for the suggestion Carol, will look into that!
Great video, as always... Can't wait to hear what the update is...have a great week Newbys family.
You are most welcome Anne, we love giving you these updates and we should thank you for all your support ❤️❤️
Fabulous music,
Tara so uplifting. ❤
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.
Thanks Keagle. We definitely want to stick to the rules and do things properly. Thanks for the support ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
Lo estais haciendo bien.Hay que adaptarse al lugar.Ánimo y que cicatrice pronto la herida de la mano.
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.
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 ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
@@TheNewbysso the current square metreage isn't grandfathered?
I love it when you guys film your adventures in your car and E-Bikes around Portugal 🇵🇹
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
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
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 🙌🏼❤️😄🇵🇹
😢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!
Thanks friend!
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❤❤❤
in the section 1:54 I heard one of Finland's most common words again 🤣👌
How is it they can be so strong and a baby at same time😊glad you are good
This one made me giggle Kathy haha thanks for the well wishes ❤️❤️
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?
Hi friend, we don't have a water metre in the houses but will double check. Thanks for the suggestion ❤️🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
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
@@evalinawarne1337 my aunt lives in Michigan, Monroe. Liebe Grüße
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.
Hmmm that’s an interesting idea. Thanks! 🙏
Thanks for the update on your application for the new build hope John's hand gets better soon wish you luck with the plans ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Maureen. We expect a further update on planning pretty soon. 🤞🤞❤️🙏
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.
Hello Machelle ❤️❤️
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.
Thanks so much for all your support Pamela! ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
The whole process you have been through is so interesting. I have no doubt it will all get figured out. John was very brave - I remember an accident I had as a child. Told my mom - I don’t need stitches - fainted twice. Got stitches despite what I said!
Thanks friend, we are staying positive about it all and are hopeful that our next application will have a better outcome for us ❤️❤️
Slatka,predivna porodica pozdrav iz Srbije!!!
Wow what an episode. Looking very forward to Wednesday to hear, hopefully brilliant news!!
Thanks Louise!
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❤
Get better soon John. You are such a great mommy staying calm in all situations 🎉❤
The chickens have settled really well 🐥 so nice to see them out and about. Loved the advert from Man at C&A very smart.
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.❤❤❤❤
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 ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
So appreciate you informing us on what is required & things to consider before purchasing & building in Portugal❤ Such invaluable information ❤
Thank you Carol!
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.❤
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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
Jolly good show American friend! Thank you for watching. Great to hear from you!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
Tara has a Zimbabwean accent.
Clad to hear the kitchen will be safes John, you did a good job at it.
Thanks Lynda!
Great job keep up the good work.
The tee pea is cool! The water thing remains an issue! So happy that John “loves” plumbing. Stay positive and big hugs!😊
About water bills (or other) you have to confirm with the local company provider if you are not currently having a "water meter estimate" and if that isnt giving you a mislead monthly amount to pay. If thats the case, they adjust the water meter bill to the real value (in a single bill, with a periodity of 6 or 12 months). I and the majority of portugueses face the same issue with it. The only way to avoid this is to inform the company with accurate water meter counted at the end of each month (don't now exactly wich day because I never do it, but there is a fixed day to inform the company)! Ask your friend Joao to help you with that. Cheers from Lisbon
Wow what a week-it's like the Chaos theory-eveything's going very smoothly and then BAM. Glad to hear John's hand will heal nicely, and that you have a kind of solution by kicking down the not garage, I'm sorry your application got turned down.
Good afternoon or good evening to you in Portugal, dear Newby family, so much happening this past week, glad John's injury is not that bad, BTW look spiffy in that outfit, very handsome John, you both are an handsome couple. About the tippi glad the bamboos are of use and also happy to see your new flock roaming around. Yes, buying new house and property, lots to think about, the amenities and most important the plumbing, the roof etc... Removing the Not Garage is key, love your cobblestones path, it is what keeps the landscaping of your home entrance. All in all, your planning the right way and hope the plumbing in the Stone House is resolved. Happy Palm Sunday, we worship the Lord in Spirit and Truth, all the goodness we have is from Him. You are in my prayers. God bless you all. 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🥰💖🌺🦋👱👶🌅🌄🏡🇵🇹
Thank you Joanne! ❤️❤️❤️
I have done that sort of accident once, and only once, when cutting my back hedge.
I sliced my hand open with some secateurs, and now have that scar. It seemed so stupid, at the time.
I never usually have accidents when working, and only later did I realise I hadn't been concentrating, simply because so much else was on my mind. So this is worth noting here.
I really felt for John as you both drove to the hospital, and he was probably going into shock.
Take care, both of you. All of you.
The planning stuff just takes a back seat when issues like this occur. And it's worth remembering that all building planning takes time, and it's sometimes a dogged chase, to get the proper result you deserve. .
Thanks Billy! A great scar you have to remind us to pay attention! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️❤️
Keep strong John!
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Ouch! I hope your hand is healing well John. Keeping my fingers crossed you have good news soon re your plans xx
Thanks Jenny!
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!
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!
Thanks Sandra, we are also so grateful it wasn't worse! Thanks for all your support friend 🙌🏼❤️😄🇵🇹
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
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 ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
I’ve had a 40+ year career in a water utility. You may have leaks that do not readily appear. Check the toilet tanks first ,look in the tank, they could be running and although this seems like a small amount of water, every day 24 hrs. a day adds up! Also where you have exposed piping listen on the pipes and if a leak is nearby, you will hear it. Our company had a service we would do for customers when the bill was very high like yours, a man would go around checking the various items I referenced. Ask the utility if they have that service, good luck!
Thanks so much for sharing your advice and expertise with us Patrick, we will definitely look into that ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
Ouch John 😫Definitely water pressure gushing out more water than is necessary. You can attach a water valve next to the meter, ask plumber to fix one for you. Re knocking down 'not garage' you can later buy a shipping container as a storage space like Mr&Mrs Adventure.
Great idea
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 🙏
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! ❤️❤️
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)
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 ❤️❤️
Very sorry for the cut, John, ur a hard working person!
Oh how disappointing for you..... I do hope permission is granted once the 'not' garage is gone.... these things are sent to try us!!! But is so mportant to stay on the right side of the planners of course.... the courtyard is just a beautiful space..... you'll battle on you always do!!! You have done so much to the farm already, in 2 years, it;s just wonderful to watch every week, thankyou for sharing your lives with us. BTW, your wisteria is gorgeous already!!!! Mine has bg fat buds on, but won't be out for several weeks yet! 😊
Thanks so much Sarah, we definitely want to stay on the right side of the permissions. Everything seems to be blooming a bit earlier than I thought they would friend. Sounds like you are going to have a beautiful Wisteria when it does bloom ❤️❤️
@@TheNewbys Yes I have a pic of mine last year in full bloom on 4th May so a few weeks to go!!! If it performs well this year I'll send you a pic, nowhere near as big as yours!!! And it's been cold in Cheltenham again, can't make it's mind up!🙄
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. ♥♥
You had a forest of invasive bamboo. Others in Portugal have invasive mimosa trees to contend with.
I can’t wait to hear how it was when your land and buildings were young. Hopefully the man will have some photos.
Yes, I hate to see the beautiful courtyard to go. Yes, my first thought was to take down a building. I do understand the law against impervious structures with the water problems of Portugal. I hope you can buy the adjoining fields.
Thanks Shirley ❤️❤️
There is always hope!🙌🙌🙌🙌
I really appreciate your video's but I would love it the actual subject isn't delayed until the end.
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.
Thank you Monica! ❤️❤️
We have a farm in Spain, near the Portuguese border. Yes we have had similar hoops to jump through. We had to get electricity in and that cost a fortune! I had pigs and gave them all Finnish names as I’m from Finland. You certainly need a lot of sisu to run a farm here. Just love your vlogs! Tara sounds just like Kate in the Archers! 😂 Sorry lived too long in the UK 😂
Beautiful job on the teepee, Tara!
Thanks Annelies, I am so excited to see how it turns out! ❤️❤️
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!!!
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Oh John and Tara you have come such a long way. Stay on the straight and narrow. Pitty you didn’t know all the little stuff that is huge now. We all learn en route. That is what makes our journeys interesting and worthwhile. Hang in there. This too shall pass. Hugs and prayers. Love you more and more. John please stay safe with that hand of yours. Scars is not always sexy 😂😂😂 Looking forward to the pea tp producing for you in abundance ❤️🕊❤️💪🏻💪🏻
It has been a huge learning curve for us all Ziska but we don't regret any single bit of it. Thanks for the support, we are so thankful that the cut wasn't worse ❤️❤️
I can't wait to the next episode ..Good luck with the permit.
Thanks Rudy!