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    The Captain of Industry at Real Algarve Living: Andrew (or Andy, if you like)
    Justus Hayes
    • Apr 9
    • 7 min

    The Captain of Industry at Real Algarve Living: Andrew (or Andy, if you like)

    It's been almost a year since I last wrote about the YouTube vloggers pursuing a simpler life, renovating land in rural Central Portugal....
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    More Off-Grid Options under 100K CDN in Central Portugal
    Justus Hayes
    • Feb 18
    • 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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    Things to Consider when Buying Rural Land in Portugal
    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...
    294 views2 comments
    What $150,000 CDN (or less) can buy in Central Portugal
    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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    High Tech Homesteading in Central Portugal
    Justus Hayes
    • Jun 11, 2021
    • 13 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.
    545 views2 comments
    Castelo Branco, Portugal
    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...
    680 views2 comments
    Dreams and Toil on the Video Page
    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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    I Added a Video Page
    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...
    25 views2 comments
    Not a Typical House for Two in Santarém District. Includes Bread Box.
    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 -...
    32 views2 comments
    Santarém, Santarém, Portugal
    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...
    84 views0 comments
    A Great Example of What Central Portugal Has to Offer
    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...
    19 views2 comments
    A Slice of Rural Village Life in Very Central Portugal
    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...
    12 views0 comments
    Near Pedrógão Grande - Large Farmhouse, Sweet Plot
    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...
    44 views2 comments
    Taking a Peek at Property in Central Portugal: Thought Provoking
    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...
    74 views0 comments
    2 Under 2: Two Country Houses Under 200,000
    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...
    39 views0 comments
    OKportugal - Vlogging Portuguese Farmlife
    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...
    563 views0 comments
    Homesteading Portugal
    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...
    628 views0 comments
    Even Better Commune Waiting to Happen - Bensafrim
    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...
    43 views1 comment
    Homestead in the Middle of a Silves, Algoz, and São Bartolomeu de Messines Triangle
    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...
    25 views0 comments
    Commune Waiting to Happen - 30 minute Walk to the Beach
    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,...
    38 views0 comments
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