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Things to Consider when Buying Rural Land in Portugal
I have an unusual perspective when it comes to shopping for rural property in Portugal, in as much as I have never stepped foot on a...
Justus Hayes
Jul 7, 202114 min read
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High Tech Homesteading in Central Portugal
A look at ex-pat homesteaders who are vlogging their experiences in Central Portugal via YouTube. More or less off-grid in Castelo Branco.
Justus Hayes
Jun 11, 202113 min read
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Castelo Branco, Portugal
If there is one thing I have learned from watching various ex-pats' YouTube channels documenting their efforts to find the Simple Life in...
Justus Hayes
Jan 2, 202120 min read
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Dreams and Toil on the Video Page
My fascination with Portugal in general and living a more self-sufficient life there in particular continues unabated. Check out my Video...
Justus Hayes
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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I Added a Video Page
The link is in the header menu. Currently featuring videos from the YouTube channel, "Luke and Sarah's Off-Grid Life." Sarah and Luke...
Justus Hayes
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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A Great Example of What Central Portugal Has to Offer
Moçarria, Santarém - 62,000 € - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - 208 m² built/2,360 m² plot - semi-restored in 1996. During these crazy times, I...
Justus Hayes
Oct 12, 20205 min read
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2 Under 2: Two Country Houses Under 200,000
PROPERTY # 1: Rural property in northern Silves. 185,000 €, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 133 m² built/plot of 7,720 m² (2 acres). Near the...
Justus Hayes
Jun 8, 20205 min read
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Even Better Commune Waiting to Happen - Bensafrim
This amazing property came to my attention because idealista sent me an email notifying me that the price of this place had just dropped...
Justus Hayes
May 26, 20205 min read
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Homestead in the Middle of a Silves, Algoz, and São Bartolomeu de Messines Triangle
As usual, I will have to return to this post. Here are links and photos in the meantime. São Bartolomeu de Messines, 280,000€ - 2...
Justus Hayes
May 13, 20206 min read
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Commune Waiting to Happen - 30 minute Walk to the Beach
Alvor - 820,000€ - 14 bedroom (yes, 14), 5 bathroom, 7 kitchens/kitchenettes, 1,536 m² built/30,000 m² plot, pool, gardens, terraces,...
Justus Hayes
May 7, 20207 min read
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Bensafrim Again, on a Budget
275,000€ - 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 separate units (one 2-bedroom, two 1-bedrooms), 244 m² built/12,360 m² total. What a completely...
Justus Hayes
May 2, 20203 min read
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