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Justus Hayes
- Feb 17
- 12 min
More Off-Grid Options under 100K CDN in Central Portugal
My light obsession with cheap, rural property in Central Portugal continues to simmer quietly on the back burner. Symptoms include...
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Justus Hayes
- Jul 7, 2021
- 14 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- Jun 24, 2021
- 5 min
What $150,000 CDN (or less) can buy in Central Portugal
I'm talking property here, of course. Land. If you wanted to escape the proverbial Rat Race, put on big rubber boots, and create a rural...
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Justus Hayes
- Jun 11, 2021
- 14 min
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.
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Justus Hayes
- Jan 2, 2021
- 20 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- Nov 20, 2020
- 5 min
Not a Typical House for Two in Santarém District. Includes Bread Box.
225,000 € - 185 m² built/5,160 m² plot/207 m² main house (with deck) - constructed 2010 - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom - garage/storage -...
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Justus Hayes
- Oct 18, 2020
- 9 min
Santarém, Santarém, Portugal
*** This is an Open Article - new information and media may appear according to no set schedule *** My virtual travels around Central...
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Justus Hayes
- Oct 12, 2020
- 5 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- Aug 21, 2020
- 2 min
A Slice of Rural Village Life in Very Central Portugal
37,000 € - 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom - 350 m² built/3,350 m² - borehole, wells, cisterns - about 5km from Poiares and 30km from Coimbra. This...
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Justus Hayes
- Jun 25, 2020
- 5 min
Near Pedrógão Grande - Large Farmhouse, Sweet Plot
69,000 € - 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 739 m² built/300 m² floor/5,620 m² plot. Tavern/grocery on the ground floor. Water source. Land has...
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Justus Hayes
- Jun 18, 2020
- 7 min
Taking a Peek at Property in Central Portugal: Thought Provoking
33,000 € - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 176 m² built/70 m² floor area/plot of 4,467 m². 10 minute walk to Rio Unhais, 6 minute drive to Rio...
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Justus Hayes
- Jun 8, 2020
- 5 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- Jun 3, 2020
- 3 min
OKportugal - Vlogging Portuguese Farmlife
(*Edit: Feb 25, 2022 - Please see a more recent update about OKPortugal and other vloggers in the area.) Ken and Gina have accomplished...
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Justus Hayes
- May 31, 2020
- 4 min
Homesteading Portugal
***Edit: April 01, 2021 I'm making a quick update to this article because it's been getting some traffic lately, and I've learned a lot...
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Justus Hayes
- May 26, 2020
- 5 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- May 13, 2020
- 6 min
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...
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Justus Hayes
- May 7, 2020
- 7 min
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,...
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