(9) HOW MUCH DID I PAY FOR THE VILLA? Sicily Real Estate Investment & Buying Tips In Italy

[@OperationSicily]

Full Price Breakdown & Tips for Buying in Sicily! 💸 In this video, I’m revealing the real cost of buying a Sicilian villa and sharing tips for anyone considering real estate in Italy. Do you have questions about buying abroad? Ask away below! 🏡 Stay Updated for More: 📅 New episodes every Sunday! 📷 Instagram: @Operation.Sicily 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and join the conversation. And if you’d like to support my journey, feel free to ‘buy me a coffee’ here buymeacoffee.com/operationsicily - every bit helps keep the project moving forward!

[@nevisscot7697]

A person who was able to fix the deal at that price for that house doesnt need comments on what he might be doing wrong...he is in charge 👍.....what people need to realize is Italy has a different slower and more complicated dimension from the u.k....why do you think he hasnt found an electrician yet???go with the flow as he is...he is a man who gets things done .

[@drogna3905]

He definitely seems to know what he's doing.

[@agada4514]

Agree!!!!

[@yolandagofigure]

Yes

[@ScottTurner-tn6hp]

Keyboard warlords at it, don’t listen to any of them, you keep doing it the way you are, your making and living your own dream great progress and can’t wait till next episode

[@OperationSicily]

Your support is so appreciated, thank you! 😊🌿

[@susanlecuirot1573]

I’d have your property in a heartbeat, it’s going to be stunning. I’d be interested to see more of the local area if possible. Good luck in all you do x

[@elainaworsley470]

Love seeing the step by step renovation you're doing to this property.

[@andreasmeerkamp8627]

It looks like you negotiated very well, congratulations!!!

[@1951timbo]

I’m on the side of this guy. Take the tree out. He can always plant a new one. Too many negative comments. He’s in Sicilly so encourage him please.Keep up the great work young Sir. Well done🙏

[@OperationSicily]

Many thanks, it truly means a lot! ❤️

[@paolomontalbano6549]

You are an inspiration, new country, new culture and a new language! How's your Italian? 😊

[@MrPhilgascoine]

You can get sola led lights and sola panels on the roof that would light the all the house up !!👍

[@nicolagalton9457]

Jeez, there are some weird people commenting on Jonathan's channel. I cannot imagine bothering to watch something i didn't like, or that I found annoying, especially so much that they leave a comment. Good luck to you Jon! I'm finding it brilliant following your adventure. Much love ❤.

[@OperationSicily]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it! 🌟

[@eveg4272]

I love your tenacity! I do work in my garden by myself, and sometimes it's hard doing it alone. You are admirable.

[@terrywilkins5266]

Wow ! Jonathan, what a deal. I'm watching with great interest on the renovation.

[@ethangrieg7376]

Stihl should definitely send s full kit after the plug! Good for you

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Get a water trickle installation. A thin waterline with holes fed by a small pump. That way the garden is watered all day with a tiny amount. Within no time your garden will be a green oasis. The pump can be connected to the well.

[@elizzy8754]

Elsewhere on KZbin, people involved in market gardening in Sicily, recommend burying the pierced water line nearer to the roots so as not to lose the water immediately to evaporation.

[@nicolethijs5428]

The almond tree gives amazing blossoms in spring. Great to hear you will replacing the trees. You had a very great deal at the house! Would have bought it myself for that price!

[@Enzo-c5j]

Replacing the trees will be extremely difficult. This is not UK! Problems with water deficiency and droughts increase every year in Sicily.

[@vincenzodemiceli9250]

Whilst you’re quite right, he has the potential advantage of a well. Good luck to him I say!

[@willycarle3088]

you never replace a tree, you just destroy an old one by something who may grow the same size in a few decades.

[@thesecretlifeofhuman]

It seems mad to me to cut down a tree in a Sicilian garden, when shade is so precious in summer.

[@rainaeales6692]

Good to see you getting more comfortable talking to the camera. I knew you would 😊 aww I just saw Daisy sunning herself ❤

[@traciebolton1951]

As a former real estate agent in America, (retired) well played sir! I look forward to watching you progress.

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks for watching, appreciate the kind words! 😊

[@sandragillies2232]

Loving all ur vlogs & good to hear you talking. Loving watching you working round all the areas requiring immediate attention. Thank you for sharing the process for purchasing ur beautiful villa & what a property for the price. I think people don't appreciate how long it takes to have electricity & gas connected to a derelict property abroad...it's not the UK!!!Are you travelling back & forwards to the UK or have you a residencia/visa to live in Sicily. We love Italy & what a wonderful area to live in.Good luck with ur project 😄

[@margotjones7168]

WOW, what a great deal!! You really knew what you were doing. Thank you for the great info!

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks for being part of this journey! 🌟

[@axpeg]

Beh, complimenti, grazie per aver condiviso le tue spese. Adesso ho un quadro più chiaro. Complimenti ancora per l'ottimo affare, non l'avrei mai detto.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

You got a fantastic deal on your new home! I can’t think of a single thing that would have made it any better. Well done!🐝❤️🤗

[@vicdishiker]

This is a very interesting video series. Thank you for sharing your insights and the amazing amount of hard work you’re doing. I look forward to more videos detailing this renovation journey. As a gardener, I completely understand wanting to start with a clean slate.

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

great negotiation! look forward to seeing what trees you plant.

[@upandabout6362]

The a hell of a deal! Well done.

[@karmaficionado1163]

Oh, wow!!! 21,000 euros??? That is EXCELLENT!!! Good job!! Yes, you are correct about the appearance of disinterest. It's like playing poker. Put on your best "poker face" and sit back until they come to you. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236]

Relax Take it easy Renovation, sehr schön zu sehen wie Du dein Anwesen auf Vordermann bringst 🌟

[@neutonrenda2303]

Hi Johnathan, I noticed just how sound the house was the first time you showed us inside. The lack of cracking and no water stains stood out for me as well as no pealing paintwork which is usually standard in Italy lol. I don't have any more advice to add, but I have never bought a property that doesn't need work. I suppose I could say that I would definitely be more comfortable with projects I can do most of myself. Anything structural I'd advise a quote first to make sure it's in your budget. Thank you for sharing again. Don't work too long in the heat of the day. 👍❤️

[@neutonrenda2303]

Getting to know about what's available locally is better for you, it can be difficult but the longer you are there the more you will discover. You can sometimes find much better service from the local businesses but not always. Looking forward to watching more.👍

[@ruthdixon7556]

What dont underderstand is why do these jobs in middle of the day start early for outside jobs take note of people around you how they navigate the heat..Being your body is not used to the heat But I do applaude you giving it a jolly good go 😊

[@EricOnYouTube]

Congrats on 10k subs. :)

[@susansullivan2071]

I think you got a great deal, amazing, watching closely how you turn your villa into a palace Well done Jonathon 🎉

[@SusanneCollins-y4k]

Loving your videos 😊

[@judymcgovern8454]

Well done Jonathan, a bargain as it’s a fabulous villa with loads of potential. You are doing a fantastic job, kitty is looking so comfortable xx

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks so much, means a lot! 🙏

[@tomatito2784]

Ooooh the bushes and treest😢 Better water them and trim them Because you gonna love the shade during summer One of the first things I would do restore the water connection. It It al starts with water and electrics rebuilding a house But you realy did pay a great price..! Follow you in the next episodes Greets Tom

[@Moxyguyliam]

Given the large roof and abundant sunshine you should consider adding PV installation with battery storage - will tide you over or even remove need for grid power connection.

[@DottyVanVonderen]

See you next week......Cheers!

[@jeffdownunder4116]

Minimum protection using a chainsaw are safety glasses and hearing protection. Agree with Stihl being great gear.

[@yolandagofigure]

I was thinking the same

[@AndySwan-q8g]

It's my dream to own an Italian property, this is fantastic inspiration!

[@OperationSicily]

Appreciate it, thank you! 😊

[@heatherstroud5304]

The drought has damaged the trees. Walk around the neighbourhood and see what is growing to help with ideas on regrowing your garden.

[@janvanderbrugghen640]

Don’t listen to the negatives. I’m so looking forward to your journey. ❤

[@OperationSicily]

Really grateful, thanks a lot! 🙏

[@s.k.3891]

good luck with everything ! If I may give a word of advice (as a horticulturalist) on the trees: Prune the Olives (spring /winter is best time), and the almonds ,as useful as they are are very thirsty trees , so take that into consideration.

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks a bunch, really grateful! 🌟

[@a-k6575]

You have cleaned the gardens well. I did some research about olive trees well those cactuses you dug out are used when olive trees are planted to feed the roots, in very dry areas they do so for up to three years. We'll move on to the beehives when the house is done, until then, take care.

[@michaelorfanos7416]

Well done!

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks a million, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🎉

[@girlpharm]

Great deal! Loving what you are doing!

[@OperationSicily]

Thank you for the encouragement-it means a lot! 🌟

[@sharonfowkes7124]

Fantastic to hear of your journey plus how you negotiated the price down to €21,000 euros well done. Love watching what your doing .🎉.

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks for following along, it means the world! 🌍

[@laurentbeaulieu4443]

You obviously knew how to negotiate a good deal in your buying of the house. Not speaking Sicilian or Italian you were able to do very well for yourself. Congratulations!

[@OperationSicily]

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you! ❤️

[@PeterMccabe-h3q]

My favorite man.I think it's a fantastic deal. The villa has so much potential. Thanks for explaining. I have a question about your vehicle outside instead of inside the property. Well done. I can't wait for next week.

[@alisonpage2567]

I've only just found your site and have watched each stage so far, I am looking forward to seeing you progress with your project and find it interesting that its happening in Scicily. We moved to France 17 years ago and have never looked back. I hope your dream comes true I know ours did so wish you all the luck with the renovations and am looking forward to seeing how you tackle things in Scicily, we know with red tape in France some of it can be very time consuming but seeing how you managed to buy a property for that deal I'm sure you will negotiate the journey.

[@alexsilva-vn7jc]

You´re a canny man! Excellent deal. Good luck with the electricity and water connection. Back when telephones were landlines, I waited a year and a half to get mine in Greece. It was maddening, a phone isn´t even "essential".

[@AnnunziataOberländer]

Hi Jonathan, my name is Annunziata and i'm an italian living in Germany. My radices are in Calabria. Your Viletta ist a rough diamond. Your make a great job! Keep on... Bye

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks for sticking around, it means so much! 😊👍

[@vanessawade452]

I’m interested in to why you are concentrating on the garden over work inside please?

[@antoniosidoni5310]

I agree, where is the priority list?????

[@MarkBeattie-d9w]

Great progress

[@GMA4441]

Hopefully, you are moving forward now with making your water well functional. Here, when drilling water wells, we install metal well casing.

[@fixingthings230]

Great price!

[@OperationSicily]

Cheers, appreciate your support! 👍

[@cynthiahudson7528]

Excellent, agree with all your comments. Good luck.

[@OperationSicily]

So glad you're enjoying the progress, thank you! 🙏

[@micaltoy824]

I wish I had you with me when I had to purchase my new car. The place is looking wonderful. Thank you for the video

[@elizzy8754]

You secured a tremendous deal. You could turn your property negotiation skills into a business later on. I admire your purposeful way of working. You don't risk burnout. (You don't happen to be ex-services by any chance? I may be very wrong and its a nosey question that you can ignore. Your demeanour, work ethic and planning skills remind me of many ex-service people I have come across in my professional life).

[@piarasmussen8693]

Love your vlogs.

[@PaulCousins-ko3jd]

Nicely done sir, you took time negotiating and secured this project for a great price. I really hope you are careful using that chainsaw😮 take your time it’s gonna be worth it 👏🏾🥰

[@TalkTalk44]

Can I have a bite of your delicious food ,looks so good, thank for your videos.. great to be able to see your new environment.

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks for sticking around, it means so much! 😊👍

[@claireevans2336]

Wow that was a good deal - nice one. Going to look great, yep we all have these hiccups with tools etc.. going to look great, nice job ❤

[@OperationSicily]

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you! ❤️

[@suecollado8696]

💕This is a beautiful property with so much potential to make it into something truly stunning💕You are doing an amazing job so far & I know things take a lot longer to get done out there💕Keep up the good work💕

[@OperationSicily]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! 💕 It really is an amazing property with so much potential, and I’m enjoying every step of the transformation, even if things do take a bit longer here in Sicily. 😊 Have you had a chance to watch some of my other videos? Video 13 is going live this Sunday, so stay tuned for even more updates! 🎥✨

[@suecollado8696]

@ 💕I have been watching you from the start what first caught my attention was the gates then I saw the building had good bones💕My advice would be to learn the language as you’ll find it easier going forward especially when you need to get any work done you will find that the locals will appreciate that you are making an effort to learn💕

[@tullypoo]

Well done

[@OperationSicily]

Thank you for the encouragement-it means a lot! 🌟

[@jillfraser2749]

Yey you're planting more trees yey 🧡🌱🌿🪴💦

[@OperationSicily]

yep, lots more i.e lime, lemon, peach, pear and going to give avocado a go

[@jillfraser2749]

@@OperationSicily They sound great, an olive tree would be beautiful too hint hint lol. Looking forward to the planting when it's time 🌱

[@marta77inf]

Congratulations. We both a Mobile home in California. When we walk in I could see how it would look. Seven years ago it was 49 townsend. I added up the things to be fix. We got it for 25 Townsend and 2.500 of closing costs. We work a lot with husband, to totally renew it. The bathrooms have new floors and vanities. We have 3 bedrooms two baths 1.647 square feet. We where 76 and 79. It looks beautiful now like a new house.

[@marta77inf]

We expend 30 towsend in materials., new floors and light fixtures. The house may be 200 towsend. Not bad either.

[@andriano22]

thank you very much for the open cost and all you tell open about the project. subscribe and like.THANK YOU!

[@lorraineflandina4320]

Great advice

[@jaswinderdhillon747]

WELL DONE WITH PRICE AND CLEAN UP

[@joyariffic4217]

You forgot protective eyewear! Keep up the great work 😊

[@OperationSicily]

You’re absolutely right-protective eyewear is so important! 😊 Sometimes I do forget to use PPE, especially when I’m in focused work mode, but I do try to keep safety in mind. Honestly, the safety glasses steaming up and the dust mask making it hard to breathe can be a bit of a challenge, but I’m working on being more consistent with it. Thanks for the reminder and for your support-it really means a lot! 🛠👷‍♂

[@That1ufo]

I started looking at flights after finding the channel, then remembered i really dislike heat as much as the cold after seeing your t-shirt drenched in sweat working standing indoors.

[@johncarman6966]

Is there mains water in the street and what will be the cost for connecting water and electricity. ?

[@ail-on3px]

There are neighbors, it's a good think 😊

[@buffmontana4203]

Were you able to get rid of the garbage? How does disposing of rubbish work in your area?

[@Mar33333]

love to watch your video"s Cheers!

[@malvina1952]

Great negotiation skills.

[@OperationSicily]

Truly grateful for your kindness, thank you! 💖

[@marilynwade9448]

Smart deal

[@OperationSicily]

Big thanks for the support, truly grateful! 💪

[@GMA4441]

In an earlier video you mentioned that you would be moving some of the trees. Given the size of the trees, you may need to install new trees. It's not easy to move mature trees, unless done professionally, most of them will die of root shock.

[@GMA4441]

How do you plan to get rid of tree stumps?

[@angelop4355]

Congratulations for the videos. And also for the deal, at that price it was a very good deal. I live in Milan and here life and the climate are different, but if I were you I would have concentrated more on having water, electricity and gas. Or burning wood with a fireplace. Trying to fix the inside of the house, Winter is coming. I would do the garden in my spare time.

[@agada4514]

Please dont listen to any of the Debbie Downers. You are doing great, and what a steal!!! Congrats. Are you there full time or going back and forth to UK? Looking forward to nextvweek already.

[@lizmark1791]

Great job

[@sandrap629]

Lol i would have waited till "siesta" was done. It does look delish

[@evasvensson8521]

Maybe some suncharhged lights would make a cosy asset when darkness hits in the evenings!! You have an almond tree! So have I ...in Sweden would you believe!? What a price for a gem, fantastic...good on you to have gotten the villa!

[@kslucki]

10K followers in one month!!? Well done.

[@OperationSicily]

Truly grateful for your support! 🙏

[@perfectscotty]

Thanks for the video, I enjoy your channel.

[@lindamounts2193]

Think about a small solar panel for right now and never get rid of shade. You can grow things at its base that can not be grown in the full sun. Planting new trees take lots of water and some shade and years to fully develop.

[@OperationSicily]

Great advice-shade really is valuable, and I’m definitely replanting where I can. 🌳 I’ve been considering a small solar setup for now until the bigger systems are installed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and keep an eye out for my new video this Sunday! ☀️

[@dianavanhouten6071]

With the amount of sun you get, maybe you could install some solar lights in the garden?

[@christinetreglown2775]

Great negotiating skills, you saw the potential and obtained what is going to be a stunning property when finished. Has the cat had kittens ? Looking forward to next week.

[@joycekepic8947]

You, my friend are very smart. What did you do for a living?? The only thing I would have done differently is approach the seller to pay some of the real estate taxes Otherwise, personally, I think you did very well It's going to be a beautiful property when you're through Glad to follow your journey hello from New York City

[@HJones-pi5bs]

You are very intelligent and jard working! Great job with the house so far. I am enjoying rhe journey! Please try not to do too much during the siesta! Perhaps you should wait the two hours and use the chain saw.

[@myrajones6866]

Well done😀

[@louisemaree2704]

I do exactly the same when negotiating ❤ Great work.

[@OperationSicily]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting! New video out Sunday! 🎥

[@GMA4441]

Will you provide a box for your new cat? She will need a safe place for her kittens. 😊

[@Aspen5]

How do you feel about the 90 day rule and leaving the property when you go to the UK?

[@Olgan53laz]

Thanks.

[@scrowba]

Good for you on that selling price

[@OperationSicily]

Can’t thank you enough, really means a lot! 🙏

[@drogna3905]

Looks to me like you got a bargain there. What a little paradise its going to be. Yes, it needs work, but you seem up to the task. My daughter has just bought a wreck, and I mean wreck in Bulgaria. Its terrifying for me. But i know shes up to it. Good luck young man, ill be watching and urging you on. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Isn’t it best to fix the house first so you have so where to live?

[@pascalekaiser1396]

Thanx for the breakdown and buying strategy. Very interesting 🎉🎉

[@OperationSicily]

Truly grateful for your support! 🙏

[@BigALPrice]

What made you choose sicily? What made you choose this part of the island and how did you find the property? Look forward to seeing your journey. Enjoying it all so far!

[@livmaria942]

Hi Jonathan.😊 It was a fantastic deal you got on the house. Well done, because it's true that you shouldn't show yourself too enthusiastic about the house. If it goes, it goes with the prices they demand, but one thing is to demand, but another is what people want to pay. It was also a crazy high price for that house without water and more. You have to put money into it. Even a blind hen can spot that. Congratulations again, great that you got him in place. Do you know what it is sometimes difficult to hear you and think if you know at Temu that they have cheap microphones that are wireless for the shirt. You have that Yorkshire accent which is a little harder to hear sometimes, 😉😆but you are also too far away from the recorder. And with regard to light, I have just bought a lot of solar lamps for the garden which light up nicely in the dark. They charge up easily in your sun, so you can look around the house. They are also very cheap on Temu, I know many are against buying from them, but I don't care about these prices today where we can see they are almost robbing us. No, because in many stores here it is exactly the same goods, they have just put an EU mark on them. So plain to see. A lamp I paid almost 3 euros for costs in our store, a large well-known store group, about 14 euros, which is exactly the same. Hope all is well and you can hold on to the heat. Continued good will to work. Many greetings Maria.😊