You get what you pay for. You know very well what you get yourself into when you get into the properties. Many foreigners in Spain have built houses in land that it is not buildable, others did extensions without any permits with foreign contractors (I can tell you some stories), Many British and Northern Europeans live in Spain without being register anywhere which puts a lot of pressure in the trash collecting services that work on registered populations. I can tell you a lot of stories. I do have 3 properties in rural Spain and I never had any problems (Since I know the rules) but I heard of an English family doing and extension of their house (Very close to one of my properties) with an English contractor without any permits. The roof gave in and killed all the members of the family (3) and their families in England are suing the city counsel since they couldn't get a hold of the contractor that did the extension of their house. Many people from Eastern Europe doing the same. Don't fool yourself we know who is who in Spain.
@oliverbold9724
Жыл бұрын
Spanien ist unterentwickelt und hat fast Keine kultur. Versuchen Sie NICHT spanien gut zu reden.
@susanaescriba977
11 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏
@ekesandras1481
11 ай бұрын
the difference is, Eastern Europeans still know how to build houses
@helenaville5939
10 ай бұрын
Glad you wrote this. His video title suggests why moving to the Spanish countryside might be a bad idea, but then he lists some things that tell how stupid non-Spanish people can be. He needs to change the title to "Avoid non-Spanish tradespeople in Spain unless they are registered and have references".
@John-hu9bo
10 ай бұрын
Way too many fools around. People think too often that they can do whatever they want in rural areas. They still forget that this is not rural Russia or Chile or whatever.
@cefirodewinter9086
11 ай бұрын
I live in the Spanish Countryside and I have literally none of those issues I guess it really depends on where you live
@quemades
10 ай бұрын
Depends more on mindset. Too many Brits are full of hubris and arrogance and when things go wrong because of their ignorance and bad attitudes they blame it on the entire Spanish society.
@bluepointglobal9566
7 ай бұрын
Where in Spain?
@ajjunior900
5 ай бұрын
same for me, this video is bullshh
@nathantorresstanevil6958
5 ай бұрын
Dónde?
@ertsixbarf
5 ай бұрын
@@ajjunior900 let me ques, your trying to sell a house with a bad well ? or and without legal access ? this video is all except bullshh, its very true for all places out in the country, i live now in NL but have no gas nor sewer, i lived in Canada, had only electric service and phone, i just visited friends in Croatia, they have a rain baisin for water, when you want to buy out in the country, CHECK, and all of this things, a new septic tank with drainfield is a must, required by law, water, some places have to buy it, and that is expensive, even worse is, if your place dont have legal road acces
@Natalia-pc7fm
10 ай бұрын
I live in the countryside in Asturias (Northern Spain) and have none of these issues. We did a thorough search with criteria such as water, sewage, electrical, internet and proximity to local towns with garbage disposal and services. We don't carry heavy bins with weeks worth of waste, we keep a decent size plastic box in the back of the car where we put one or two bags of rubbish everytime we go out to shop or meet friends. No leaking, no smell. Plus we're Spanish so didn't choose somewhere just for the weather or prices of real estate without speaking the language. Do your research and bear in mind, when you leave the city, there are things that just won't be that readily available! Seems he can't make up his mind whether or not he wants to be on or off grid!
@John-hu9bo
10 ай бұрын
The winters in Asturia are harsh right?
@Natalia-pc7fm
9 ай бұрын
@@John-hu9bo No, not really. But I guess it depends where you're coming from?
@John-hu9bo
9 ай бұрын
@@Natalia-pc7fm middle of Germany
@ajjunior900
5 ай бұрын
then not harsh at all for you. It might feel colder because of the humidity, but only for a few months @@John-hu9bo
@stevehall3609
2 жыл бұрын
Distance to a decent supermarket is a big deal. Looks like you are near Coín from the post box part on your vid. I moved to the coast. It’s very difficult for someone living on their own in the campo. Great advice though. Well done!
@ninamartin1084
26 күн бұрын
I lived in the Galician campo for 3 years, and my main issues were car-dependency, social isolation, and javali (wild boar). I would have found cooking gas canister connectors hard to get right if I hadn't already lived in Morocco. Best bit was the daily fresh delivery service.
@bennbanes6359
3 ай бұрын
I've lived here for 13 years now. Grinded our way through each day. You really have to WANT to live in Spain. So much freedom, comes with a price. A price most cannot even begin to imagine. The price is SELF RESPONSIBILITY. Do not expect any help from anyone, esp he government, which also means, a much quieter life. We have literally just opened a school of communication and post boxes here too ..😂😂
@gregperez919
11 ай бұрын
My wife and I purchased a condo in a complex built around 2008. So it’s modern. It’s on the coast, not inland. We are American retirees living part time in Spain. Our electric, and plumbing are modern and as good as anything in the US. I suggest you do your research before buying. This gentleman gives excellent advice as well as many other sources. We are happy with our choice.
@Kozette007
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this informative video though it doesn’t deter my dream of a living on a farm/vineyard in Spain.
@angypapa2191
Жыл бұрын
Which part of spain is that? Iam thinking of moving to Spain and living in the countryside too
@justinthacker3144
11 ай бұрын
Being self reliant, making a plan, building and learning to doing things yourself is not a bad thing at all. Better than being helplessly dependant on a failing state that is going to be increasingly unable to supply ''free'' services'' in the future.
@speedracer7022
Жыл бұрын
I'm also in Spain, I appreciate the video, cheers
@johncowie3092
Жыл бұрын
Yes but council tax is 300 e per yr not per month
@francefradet2116
9 ай бұрын
And based on M2, and you can pay it online and check everything online. That part is great.
@hotoneinspai
Жыл бұрын
Hi..I'm sure your experience's of countryside living are topical for some BUT not General !! I've lived in the Country in Spain for 22 years! While I too have "Well Water" which is great for watering the garden... I've got no filters & It doesn't smell... BUT It is Garden Water... Now ...I've got Good mains water installed prior to this we had our drinking water delivered and poured into a Stainless Steel Holding tank...under ground with an electric pump We didn't have any issues. But mains is good!! Great Electrics, the odd trip...and we run pretty much everything...And we had those in the UK and think goodness we do. It shows the fuse box is working. Oh & "Yes" I use Toilet Paper & flush it down my toilet because... I have a "triple chamber" cesspit which by law now...Everyone Not on Mains sewerage should have one installed now in Spain! They claim for a family of four: Technically it should never need emptying...Well it hasn't been in the 6 years its been installed & not a hint of any smells! Our Bin men come every day to empty our Hopper, which serves 4 properties. True, we have to "Walk" to put our refuse into the Hopper... 3 min walk! BUT its emptied every day Inc Christmas day...Amazing! Post... Like ways we go to a Corner Shop 6 min drive away...Who receives our Post and Packages..The shop is open 7 days a week & anyway we have a key to collect it...50€ a year. Never seen a rat...but my land isn't overgrown and while I have good planting...around the house I have nothing bigger than a geranium against the Villa...that's mainly in case of fire... So, nowhere for rats to live...I guess?. Its important to get a balance... Did you say your selling your house? You don't paint a great picture for potential buyers !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ertsixbarf
5 ай бұрын
cold winters and or dry county ? you will not have any or few rats, here in NL we have them as big as cats, our fox terrier and the foxes do a great job so its not a problem, this rats keep themself clean ? they look in great shape, no wonder, grain and potato fields all around
@Rogergreen-fs6bg
Жыл бұрын
thank you much appreciated 😃👍👍👍
@goldfishfactory4416
6 ай бұрын
I used to rent a room in a country house in Portugal,all the very same problems,electricity cannot supply demands,shit water,rats,flees bugs everywhere eating everything,plus water heater boiler was working on gas what you buy from petrol stations(in a month we had 3 weeks warm water) but Place was beautiful and calm.And this trap swallows many expats when they see the whole house with land is just 20k.Well you need to re wire,we build,we water suply the whole place,basicly you should keep just the walls(red) and rest must go,than solar panels,windmill,well,clean new ibc 1000litre's to keep water there and clean it somehow all the time to can use it.I remember many households had a 10.000litre silo in garden and once a year firefighter truck comes and fill it up with fresh water.If you are used to the super-urban lifestyle than this might be a step back for you,but calm slow lifestyle can compensate you,but also you need income from somewhere,if you just buy a house there and you must go work locally,you will live your life in same flipflops for years,if you know what i mean
@geologist1005
8 ай бұрын
You have to do all these in many parts of California
@erikaweber_
11 ай бұрын
Very informative video thanks for sharing your experience!
@MrBilljolly
5 ай бұрын
Hi, at the post box part of the video, was the post box at carefoure car park in Coín?
@zaland2936
3 ай бұрын
1: There are paid bin collection companies. 2: You do shopping at least twice a week, go and pick up your mails. 3: The water is natural, unike waters in UK which are collected from waste waters and filtered. Just pay a small amount which pay for theb council tax in UK and that should be taken care of. 4: If fresh water is not good for hair then I guarantee that water with so much chloride and other chemicals are worse. 5: buy a thick cable at least 15mm to have your electricity problem solved, and rewire as we do in UK. Please don't hesitate if you need further help.
@grahamthebaronhesketh.
Жыл бұрын
We live in the town and they empty the bins every night. Bush fires would be my worry.
@carmenzaldivar4393
11 ай бұрын
Not only in Spain. Costa Rica, Ecuador....Etc Etc Etc that is the price to pay for living in a more "economical country." It is part of the adventure
@VWApachey
9 ай бұрын
First time to your channel Mate. What is a Campo ?, is it a rural old country house ?
@musashidanmcgrath
9 ай бұрын
This is more a case of: if you're buying a cheap rural house anywhere in Europe do your home work first and have the house thoroughly investigated regarding structure/waste/services supply.
@joaoruiz2577
Ай бұрын
i don't understand why your wife is complaining about the hard water, in my opinion your hair looks amazing! 😂
@Adriane.Valeria
Жыл бұрын
What a silly video. Do you expect to live in a camp and not get those little small changes??? Please. Stay in the city man
@TeresaCook-de6jo
4 ай бұрын
Any older house in any country including the US can have these problems:)
@jackoshea7668
Жыл бұрын
Heard of a ball hitch and trailer?
@John-hu9bo
10 ай бұрын
What you are saying in the video is actually in almost every rural area on the planet. You should be smart enough to know that before you're moving there
@bazbbeeb7226
10 ай бұрын
I lived on 20 acres in a small, two bedroom timber cabin in the hills of Tasmania Australia for 18 years, no mains water, no refuse collection, no mains sewage, no postman. I grew most of my own food, reared animals, had my own woodlot for firewood, planted hundreds of trees, built a huge greenhouse. If you don't have a clue about using power tools, chainsaws, operating machinery etc things can be overwhelmingly difficult.
@John-hu9bo
10 ай бұрын
@@bazbbeeb7226 i like that. Of course it will be difficult. I have skills too because of growing own food and making timber and I always ask myself who csn be so stupid in general to live off grid if you never grow food by yourself or used a chainsaw or whatever. No wonder a lot of people try to sell their properties. Romantasising this life. That kind of life is very hard and can be lonely too sometimes
@John-hu9bo
10 ай бұрын
@@bazbbeeb7226 and where are you living now and why you moved?
@bazbbeeb7226
10 ай бұрын
@@John-hu9bo hi, I'm back in N.Ireland, been back two years and wondering if it's been the right decision. I'm on holiday in Lanzarote.
@John-hu9bo
10 ай бұрын
@@bazbbeeb7226 why did you go back?
@SerelCambio
Жыл бұрын
Nice Video!! Muchas Suerte!!
@joelikesconverse
4 ай бұрын
I feel like most of these issues you have, can be solved with some brainstorming.
@jerrylewis7702
9 ай бұрын
i'd like to see an episode next called "why stupid people moving the Spanish Countryside might be a BAD idea!"
@keithskimming5956
Жыл бұрын
Did you grow up in a city
@richiandino8187
Жыл бұрын
But what if i wanna farm?
@estebancorral5151
Жыл бұрын
Water would be your main problem.
@normanseagull4027
4 ай бұрын
You pays your money, you take your choice.
@geezee1946
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know spain was third world country... This is exactly how all the Campo houses are in Central America.
@user-fm9hi5wj2g
Жыл бұрын
Uk and America real 3rd world countries
@asoka7752
Жыл бұрын
Spain is after the fall of their empire.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
The UK is more of a third world country than Spain, fact
@KnoopiE1988
Жыл бұрын
I can understand why your water tastes horrific does filters havent been changed in years
@BasicBeachCommunity1
Жыл бұрын
😎 cool
@ramonburgos6351
2 ай бұрын
Can't you get a pick up truck in Spain?
@juansantana8448
2 ай бұрын
whatever happened to Brexit?
@emmatyler217
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with houses is Spain is that they are all built by brothers-in-law 😂
@operatorblack
6 ай бұрын
Mate just get a small trailer instead of putting dirty garbage cans into the cab of your vehicle.
@MENSA.lady2
Жыл бұрын
It's fairly cheap because youre in the middle of nowhere.
@stephaniedriscoll4067
Жыл бұрын
Is there any shooting or hunting there
@markuslucidus
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, the biggest con "in my opinion" about living in the Campo is not only the hunting and shooting within an extremely close proximity to habited properties, but in addition the barbaric and abundant animal cruelty. If you are a person with any empathy regarding animal cruelty and suffering, you will experience an extremely stressful and miserable life living in the Spanish countryside (Campo).
@emma-kp8vz
10 ай бұрын
Seriously! This is about country living in Spain, we are not in America now! Spain is becoming less tolerant in animal cruelty, so don't go Spain if you expect that!
@stephaniedriscoll4067
10 ай бұрын
@@markuslucidus thankyou for this honest answer x
@CptChampie
9 ай бұрын
How bad the quality of the water is for your hair? I see.
@morganmadison366
Жыл бұрын
You're living in the boonies, dude.
@mythimnaferrago3481
10 ай бұрын
wow and I thought living in rural France was bad enough! now realizing I live in absolute decadence. I think like most EU countries the money is always spent on the large towns and cities for image sake. If only the masses knew the truth, this vid has given some insight, many thanks.
@quemades
10 ай бұрын
The bloke is a fool. Clowns get what they deserve, disasters.
@noneofyourconcern5448
2 ай бұрын
Stop wining..
@frankflex4465
5 ай бұрын
the no flush toilet paper is gross
@manuga666
5 ай бұрын
Go away, no problem!
@CasaMaryParadise
2 ай бұрын
Moan, moan, moan. Fix it!
@josequinton6940
10 ай бұрын
your hair fell out but you rather be bald {most of the world drinks bottle water}, trash? going to the grocery store buying more trash via packaging products wah! , 18 gauge electrical gawlly sarge to many buttons, thirsty rats {misery loves company}, and no junk mail no mail tut all that a plus,,,,yet your living in the most buetiful dream ,,,thanks great video,,,LoL
@susanaescriba977
11 ай бұрын
No hablar Español, ni tener interes en aprenderlo es una mala idea, tanto si se elige ciudad, pueblo o campo. Es como ir a vivir a UK sin pretender hablar Inglés.
@S.Lanap63
11 ай бұрын
La verdad el tío se a ido a vivir a Kent sin saber nada de UK ... Igual
@susanaescriba977
11 ай бұрын
@@S.Lanap63 En UK para vivir y trabajar tienes que hablar Inglés si o si. Nadie va a UK a vivir en un guetto de Jubilados.
@S.Lanap63
11 ай бұрын
@@susanaescriba977 Puedes dominar el idioma de un país , no conocerlo y cometer errores .
@susanaescriba977
11 ай бұрын
@@S.Lanap63 Disculpa pero ¿ de que estás hablando?
@S.Lanap63
11 ай бұрын
@@susanaescriba977 Hablo de que puedes hablar bien un idioma y no conocer el país , no entiendes castellano o que ? Hablar un idioma no te asegura que conozcas bien un país .. SIMPLE
@leeyoung9469
9 ай бұрын
My wife and I lived in-land for 15-years. (Jaén Province). We were mid-fifties when we started out in our small village population 200 give or take. I would do it all again but…around six-years ago we realised that our property and life there might be difficult in older age. Possibly need to be close to hospitals, other medical services, shops - no shops in our village - and a choice of eating establishments. Further it can be very cold further inland with snow and ice occasionally. Quite different from life near the Med. We now live in a pretty unspoilt village/pueblo just 10 mins from a quiet Costa. Just as well we made the move as this year has been a nightmare with me spending 10-weeks in hospital and developing a serious dose of herpes zoca. Having our 24-hour Centro de Salud in the village has been a literal life-saver for me. I think, therefore, age is a determining factor in life and we all age.
@moonskyrocket
11 ай бұрын
Most of the issues you addressed have an easy solution, but you need to invest a bit more. The electric part made me chuckle. You get what you pay for. You need to contract more KWs and then the magic happens and you can plug several things at once. You got rats living in the countryside? Who would have thought? And then the water. Osmosis and a decalcifier systems.
@aok1550
Жыл бұрын
Maybe the title of this video should read something like , « Why moving out to the countryside can be a bad idea ». Clearly, this chap is from the UK, possibly the south east of England. Has he never visited the highlands and islands of Scotland or the « deep » countryside areas of other European countries? Also, did he not employ a surveyor (which is not mandatory before buying in Spain) before buying a property in the countryside of Spain. I would further suggest that he has omitted that he bought his property for next to nothing compared to UK prices, especially those in the south east of England. So, what did he expect for peanuts…….?
@alchamone8133
21 күн бұрын
He’s only making some points ffs GET A LIFE
@aok1550
21 күн бұрын
@@alchamone8133 Not sure why when someone else makes points, why others are abusive.
@anthonyc278
Жыл бұрын
It might be a good idea to install a solar energy storage system to provide free and stable power supply.
@Hansen710
3 ай бұрын
all these problems comes from lack of upgrades making offgrid in 2024 is not that hard or expensive often living on the grid is more expensive, so it is a investement
@polychronisrigas8030
2 ай бұрын
A nice suggestion that I am planning to follow in the future. But do you know if Spain is friendly towards off grid owners? Are there regulations against it or benefitting it. Also, are there companies that are specialized on it to help you have a quality set up?
@duran3d
Жыл бұрын
About bins and gargabe: in the old times every household waste was given some use, as fertilizer or something similar. Of course it was all organic waste, but if you are living in the countryside you may consider a way of life that implies some recycling of the garbage, at least part of it.
@YogaBlissDance
11 ай бұрын
Even where I live we compost our food waste.
@tiarianamanna973
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I live in the mid of nowhere (in finnish country side) and every compostable thing is composted, some paper etc things get burned etc. Basically only plastic is going to the trash, then some others like metals are collected separately and dropped into a place where the receive that kinda waste.
@midnightmc3096
8 ай бұрын
@@tiarianamanna973 I really am surprised that plastics are not recycled in Finland. Most states here in the United States, including in California where I live, plastic is recycled. Also, burning paper does not seem to be very ecologically sound, f you don’t mind me, saying so 😎
@tiarianamanna973
8 ай бұрын
@@midnightmc3096 well, since we have quite a few wood burning heating systems here, the small amount of cardboard and paper (those which are not directly used inno-dig garden) will work as something to get the fire going. Im not burning stuff like piles of books or advertisement, what have ya (since theres an option to for example not to receive ads in the mail). I live in VERY rural area, and the only trash that is collected is "throw anything here"; and people do throw there anything and everything from used household appliencies to furniture to kitchen trash. I personally recycle what is recyclable and get someone to take that stuff to a city where they collect these things. For me, its extremely minimal the amount of trash i produce. Mainly the plastic films that my cats frozen foods are packed in, since im not yet able to raise their meat myself. Hope this clarified the situation 😇 wishing you peace of mind 😌
@ertsixbarf
5 ай бұрын
@@YogaBlissDance compost ? we have dogs, cats and chickens for that, only leaves we do compost, composting will attrack rats, other wildlife, in Canada bears would love it,
@Snowstar50
Жыл бұрын
We have to take all our rubbish to the recycling centre and we live in rural ireland. we only have a little car but it's no problem. living in the countryside is worth it, although ireland is a bit too wet. We also have no water bills to pay as we also get water from the well. Just need the better weather in the winter than ireland.
@ThePmloc
Жыл бұрын
No bad weather in Ireland, that's fake news 😂
@patriciakelly2714
11 ай бұрын
I live 5 minutes grommet a beautiful village called Montefrio. I don’t have any of those problems thankfully. When we came 21 years ago it was difficult to get internet, but that has all changed. We upgraded our electricity and it’s good. We have refuse bins at the end of our track and as we’re passing we drop our rubbish in. We have well water and mains water, and it’s drinkable. I think. When you’re buying you do have to make sure that what you’re buying is going to work for you. Our property is a farm 🏡 house, and is only 42years old. Good advice, but as some one says, you get what you pay for. Get an independent survey and an independent solicitor and not one connected to the seller.
@samohtw1
11 ай бұрын
Sounds like a typical way of living in my home state of rural Maine. You are a spoiled city dweller? Sounds like it.
@yberchillix
Жыл бұрын
Not that it scares off to move to Spain. But it is very essential knowledge to know beforehand. These aspects that are not even considering to be an issue in some places will be things you most definately should be aware of in other countries. So you can be prepared better, do more research considering even more things and be prepared to face the possible renewals or upgrades what would make the life more comfortable and safer. 🙂 Very good video. Appreciated for the info.
@paintlightshine918
Жыл бұрын
As I Hispanic citizen that was born in Andalusia. My family and I lost everything during the great Spanish depression, our homes, our horses, our jobs, everything. Personally I wouldn't live there ever again unless I'm financially stable. But if you really wish to? Go for it.
@estebancorral5151
Жыл бұрын
The problem is you. A normal adult male would have investigated these issues before putting down any cash. It is very doubtful that woman in your life will be with you. There is good reason to believe that well is contaminated with nitrites.
@marianneryder1661
11 ай бұрын
Had a good laugh listening to your video, brought back memories, especially about plumbing and electricity..... even better if you can do everything yourself and can speak Spanish.
@johnhickman2033
11 ай бұрын
The first thing that you need is a car. You can't deal with the rubbish, check the post or go shopping without one. What happens if you become ill, or can't drive anymore? What happens if your partner leaves you? It's too easy to become lonely and isolated, it's not for me. I live in a small rural town in France about 60kms from a major city. I feel isolated enough here and I can't imagine living in the middle of nowhere...
@Natalia-pc7fm
10 ай бұрын
Yes, if this is the case it's best to live in the city or near public transport networks. Living in the countryside is not for everyone. I chose the country because the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages at this stage in my life. In 20 years time our goal is to move closer to the larger town in our area so we can walk to the supermarket or the pharmacy.
@jcs3330
7 ай бұрын
It was always my dream to live in spain, and ironically met my ex-partner (in the UK, who was from Caceres but had left there 20 years earlier to live in the UK). Prior to our divorce after 14 years when visiting his family etc, I found Caseres (although a historical landmark town) too quiet and a location too far from airports (Madrid 4 hours - and poor infrastructure. Fast forward to 2019 (5 years post divorce) I fulfilled my previous dream and sold up and bought a place up it the mountain overlooking Benalmadena, Malaga. Unfortunately 1 year after arriving, my boy who I had gone there with, was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia, and passed 9 weeks later in june. So in 2022 I sold up and returned to the UK due to the massive loss and unable to further adapt etc. I would say prior to my own unfortunate personal experience my boy and I loved our 'new life' there, the people, landscape, clean air and great sunsets etc. People should fulfill their dreams. But make sure you have family or an established social network around you which makes such a life change that more easier to transition into, because it isn't just the paperwork /language you need to get by.
@uberglamazon
Жыл бұрын
I knew exactly what this video would be...WHINGING about how its not the same as home.
@davidmatthews3093
11 ай бұрын
I thought it was home.
@Bufacabras
Жыл бұрын
Normally all over the world, when someone buys a house they have to check everything. You come from the UK to Spain to pay little and then you complain. Have checked before buying!! You can always go back to your cloudy, rainy Brexit country
@normanquednau
Жыл бұрын
How much did you pay for the house? There must be a reason for you to go there. I am from Spain... And perhaps the countryside isn´t for royalty accustomed to luxury. It is known that real estate and construction in Spain may be a little complicated, ... so what? Stay in your country if you dont like it
@dinmamma740
Жыл бұрын
so thats a business in itself taking on responsibilty to collect bins from the countryside, that has not yet been filled?
@xmaniac99
Жыл бұрын
Why not consider installing decalcifier, we got one for about 400 euro. And it only needs maintenance once every two years.
@davidmatthews3093
11 ай бұрын
You talked a lot of crap.
@pedclarkemobile
Жыл бұрын
3:10 "we don't drink it"... Get a second Reverse Osmosis system for the kitchen sink, maybe the wife's shower too. A decent system that will give a few hundred litres per day (indoor storage tank needed as flow rate too slow for decent shower pressure). Can get the water down to 0 PPM. Makes great tea & leaves no 'watermarks' on windows or cars when used for cleaning (saves on detergent when washing clothes too).
@eriketropolski4248
Жыл бұрын
The video is very good, thanks for the important hints. One thing I wanted to ask is: why do you have the intro music so much louder than the narrative?
@romanus4879
9 ай бұрын
It's CAMPO, no CAHMPOUH.
@petercarter1019
2 жыл бұрын
If you have a driveway that long surely you can park your car nearer to the house?
@casamoreno8881
2 жыл бұрын
🤣 it’s a valid point but imagine how boring that shot would have been? I don’t live there anymore however it was a painfully small turning area at the end of the drive so it was just easier to walk it. 😊
@the-lazy-saint
9 ай бұрын
hey guys im going to spain in the new year to do el camino de santiago, ill be there for a month after my walk i would like to donate my time to learn stone masonry. im not interested in partying i will be more interested in looking at historical sites, but i would like to honour my ancestors and labour with stones?
@johnbourke_cr
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Currently looking at a property up in the hills near Alhama de Granada and these are all points we're mulling over. 😀
@nflreading
Жыл бұрын
Wish u all the best buying a property.
@francefradet2116
9 ай бұрын
If 25°c at night in summer and the danger of forest fires is your bag then go ahead. We live in Comunidad Valenciana and it's bad enough. Granada will be horrendous and if you decide to let in Summer: people will not go back. Hot summers with very hot nights and fires is a major problem now in the Marina Alta. I think it's insanity to consider anywhere inland in the southern half of Spain now. The coast has a breeze at least. If we could we would move to Galicia or Asturias, but our business is here so impossible.
@riumudamc4686
23 күн бұрын
@@francefradet2116 Does Catalonia have the forest fire problem?
@O1012-u7q
Жыл бұрын
We don’t have a bin-man and our villa is in an urbanization near the coast in Malaga. There are community dumpsters, but not in a walkable distance. Not a highlight, definitely.
@eridulife
8 ай бұрын
I don't see any of those as a problem. Living this way is a life without or with less government intervention. And that is priceless.
@ThreeMsTenerife
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video 😃 But you forgot a very very important thing: It gets f-ing FREEZING in the winter nights and there is zero isolation or heaters 😆 (unless you can afford aircon units)
@casamoreno8881
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 it’s not too bad in Malaga 😉
@Rays_Bad_Decisions
Жыл бұрын
@@casamoreno8881 consider filtering the water after the container. Multi filter set up with charcoal filter would change your life for the better. Worst case you need a high pressure pump to push threw the filters but it's easy and common to do in the states. As far as the power maybe check out a cheap solar off grid set up and put all the lights and fridge on it, keep the rest on the grid
@EnergiA854
Жыл бұрын
how ? south spain
@ertsixbarf
5 ай бұрын
then, have a wood stove/kitchen range, move a bit closer when your cold, wear good clothes and long underware, this was and still is my world, cold and humid Netherlands, even people from Siberia says its cold here, wind, rain, damp cold, i lived in Canada, yes this is treu
@ColinAtkins-j3h
2 ай бұрын
Well said where I live in Granada province the winter at times is like Siberia I've not felt cold like it before winter starts mid October ends mid may it's a long cold winter short hot summer enjoy 👍 🏴🇬🇧
@Kim-J312
Жыл бұрын
Well water 💧 no matter where you live , is very disgusting to taste. I had it when I was kid in a country house in US . Always had water delived . But I couldn't imagine to drop off my own garbage . It's like this also in alot places in US . They are actually recycling ♻️ centers , and you better do it correctly or they will charge you 50$ a bag and it is under camera surveillance 😂🙄.
@midnightmc3096
10 ай бұрын
Here in California, well water doesn’t taste bad. But then again, we don’t allow fracking and have very strict environmental policies in place to prevent things from leaking into the ground water/aquifers. Further, we have three different bins that the trash collector outfit picks up - on the same day: one for refuse that goes into the landfill, the second one for green waste (food waste) and clippings from the garden, and the third for recycling of everything from paper to plastic - you name it. Food waste/green clippings are digested in a complex system that the refuse company employs, and it is turned into natural gas. Said gas powers the truck fleet that picks up all of the above cans. We have a Mediterranean climate very similar to the Spanish. Due to the Spanish colonial past, we even have a lot of Spanish style architecture 👍
@johnmudd6453
9 ай бұрын
Water in Inverness UK tastes great
@montegrifo
8 ай бұрын
All well water...now if your well is at 1600 m in the Alps, like mine happens to be, you can't complain really...
@EdwinaHorse
6 ай бұрын
I live in the campo and my well water is very nice to drink
@Hikneow
11 ай бұрын
These are actually pretty helpful advices thank you!
@stephaniedriscoll4067
Жыл бұрын
But at least no cars going past your home
@kararkhan8720
Жыл бұрын
The rules of moving are simple. 1- no more than 1 hour of big airport 2- shopping and groceries no more than 10 minutes WALK 3- access to beach or mountains whatever you prefer within 15 minutes walk and if views are available that's GOLD 4- the city you choose must be established or thriving 5- good number of foreigners can be good and can be bad it depends on you 6- affordable, affordable, affordable city. In every aspect from housing to grocery to everything.
@No1x3N
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, and free massages everyday 😂😂
@duran3d
Жыл бұрын
Nice list. Thank you for the ideas.
@odnilniloc
Жыл бұрын
A great list! I’ve took a screenshot and put in Evernote for future reference. Thanks mate!!
@susanaescriba977
11 ай бұрын
Interesante, para tomar nota para el proximo desarrollo turístico.
@trishloughman5998
11 ай бұрын
Plus get an EU passport, which you had, before.....er....
@exeuropean
11 ай бұрын
I lived in the California countryside. Very beautiful . You will get used to the cons. It is better then living in a apartment in a city.
@quemades
11 ай бұрын
I have been living here since the Brixton Riots and this bloke talks nonsense.
@bazbbeeb7226
10 ай бұрын
Yip, city centric first world problems.
@olegsuv
10 ай бұрын
Thx for video, I believe water filtering is possible, but you need far more that just 2 bottles. There are solutions for houses including big sand tank (or something). Result combination is 4 elements, up to 1k EUR.
@honestguy7764
11 ай бұрын
So, you pretend to buy an up-to-suburban-uk-standard in rural Spain, for next to nothing, without upgrading or cheking local rules and regulations? Most of those constructions are either 2nd homes to spend weekends or summer holidays, without little mains demand (kitchen running on butane bottles) or houses long time abandoned/unnocupied that are longer up to standard. Just imagine the same, but the other way roun. Someone from central Madrid, buying an state in Shropshire, and taking an spanish/romanian/portuguese workers to update that property without asking for permits and without the need to comply with anything…. Thats how we southern europeans feel when bigotted britons tried to live abroad the same way they live on their own land….. That old imperial mentality will only lead to frustration. Please remain in Great Britain or elsewhere unless you are willing to adapt, unsderstand, learn the languahe and local customs, stay away from their fellow english. Doy you complain about sharia in Bradford? Its the same in areas where large british population clusters and never try to learn and try to conduct themselves as in their own land………think about it
@toms2oo8
11 ай бұрын
I think a lot of people have misunderstood the videos purpose. It's not literally to shit on everything about living in the countryside in Spain, it's to avoid the people you describe buying up a house and thinking it's all sunshine and happiness.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
Not every house in the spanish countryside is like that for God's sake It just depends how much money was spent on updating it or building it In my own experience anything in the UK will always be worse, much worse. The housing stock here, most of it is at least 100 years old. Some houses they have the bathroom next to the kitchen, that was a shock. As for rats, nearly every british house in the city has them, that was another shock As for the rubbish, the brits pick up the rubbish every 2 or 3 weeks!!
@benjamindejonge3624
2 күн бұрын
Im moving from Spain to the uk in the middle off nowhere without any intentions of speaking English and whinging about everything and any small detail to make a KZitem living from it.
@kirstycable7836
Жыл бұрын
On the plus side council tax is very low
@paulhevan322
8 ай бұрын
Water is the big issue. Well water is not free you have to pay for repairs and upkeep.
@Knowledge-College
Жыл бұрын
Most post are bills anyway
@deanfirnatine7814
26 күн бұрын
I come from rural America, all typical issues. You can fix your hard mineral water with a water softener system, worth the money to invest in one, they are not that expensive.
@Insurgent-MockingBird
6 ай бұрын
What I miss is any understanding of systems. Why do you hardly see solar panels, but you do see hot water boilers on roofs? Water is always treatable and if you have a natural swimming pool (i.e. without chlorine) why not use a comparable system to improve your water. You improve the soil structure if you develop ditches, but especially retention lakes, on your land. The compost toilets are ideal for making the land fertile again. That is also why those campos are so cheap is the idiotic way of agriculture that they use there as 'localo'. I have Spanish neighbors in the Netherlands and I have to laugh at how clumsily they do everything or don't do it at all. It's mentality and laziness that makes British and Spanish people like each other so much, perhaps? hahahaha
@johnny0510
Ай бұрын
Im thinking of buying something like this in the future im seeing the ups and downs i already was thinking these things especially the electricity and water as i seen alot of country houses already in spain some got water and electricity and some dont and only got solar panels im waching videos to see what to know more and how far to atleast a nearest town for buying things
@frankierodriguez8661
8 ай бұрын
This is all a pile of BS. I don't know where you live but it looks to me that this place is for agricultural use only and someone built a house there illegally. I lived in the UK and Ireland and trust me , the quality of the buildings there particularly if you don´t live in a big town or a good area is truly third world. I f you live in Spain in a place where your house has been legally built you have your bins removed. it might be less often in remote areas but definitely it will be done. Plumbing, etc depends of the money you want to spend. If you want a professional plumber doing a proper installation for you, you have to pay the man. This is not India in the XIX Century.
@EdwardSnell-r9o
5 ай бұрын
Increase your electruc capacity,get an additional water deposit etc. Campo life is great just have your eyes open when you buy a property. Get it checked so you know the potential issues to tackle. Beats England any day.
@AndyMatrix
8 ай бұрын
Spanish Countryside looks like sh1t and "They Are Way Too Expensive For No Reason". Abandoned land and houses above 70k. So much wasted.
@HuSiaCat
Жыл бұрын
Agree. Can be brutal. Prepare for everything...
@GWAYGWAY1
7 ай бұрын
There is ALWAYS a good reason why native people do not live in a place. It might be attractive but you cannot eat scenery..
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