Bought A Foreign House Sight Unseen! | Madeira Portugal |

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[@nathalienurse3336]

Hi Jeff and Amanda, thanks for the tour of your lovely new house, beautifully done………🤗🇨🇦

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Olá Nathalie, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Ob Alan and Leslie

[@libbyannstew8775]

Wow, you folks found a beautiful home! So glad you had good luck with the move and the home purchase. Perfection!

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Olá Libbyann, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀. Obrigado Alan, Leslie and Wolf

[@Blestmama7]

Thanks again! Minimalistic lifestyle is the way to go….

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Olá Liz, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Could not agree more. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@mikesmith1702]

From Scottsdale dying in the heat wishing I was that couple

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Olá Mike, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@jeffward4343]

hahaha 🔥🔥 yup come over to Madeira, you will not regret it 👍

[@michaelsilva8829]

Excelent choice!! Campanário, Madeira is the land of my dad and where I lived for 20 Years!! Madeira is an excellent place to live!

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Olá Michael, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. It's a great area 👍 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@markrodgers9527]

Awesome! Great insight about ‘starting fresh’ no to mention all the local businesses that you support! Thanks Alan.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Mark, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. It's all about the New adventure! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@mikigoldberg5939]

Another inspiring video. It’s nice to see how others arrive at their decisions and handle major life changes.🙏

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Olá Miki, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Plan ahead and make it happen. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

It shows that it is important to do your homework. Like shipping, what to take with you and what not, what you can buy on Madeira and bringing a car over, and electric appliances that will not work (due to differences volts, US 110, Europe 220 volts). Thank you guys for another informative video.👍

[@onkelbebo3139]

Also frequency in US is 60 Hz and in Europe, 50 Hz.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Bernadette, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Don't bring stuff you can't use here. There's lots of stores here stocked with stuff that you can. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@Rootscogoogleads]

Great video thx for sharing

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Olá Going Back, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@MotoTavira]

Thanks for the video. My wife and I also bought a house in Portugal (Tavira) sight unseen so it's good to know we're not alone😆. It's great to hear their perspective on the moving experience too! Seeing our house for the first time in a few weeks. Wish us luck!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Charles, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Good luck with your purchase 👍 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@honeydate]

What a beautiful place of awe and wonder. Thank you for taking us on your adventures.

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Olá Cheron, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Stick around. Lots more to come. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@freedomfinancejourney1204]

Awesome! Nice to meet Amanda and Jeff.

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Olá Freedom, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 We we glad to meet them, too! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@amritsingh5054]

Amazing content keep up the good work

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Olá Amrit, Thanks for the continued support of our channel 😀. Obrigado Alan ,Leslie and Wolf

[@MikeS29]

Great story, thank you once again for sharing.

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Olá Michael, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@chicagomike]

You have a great pleasant voice guy. I love Portugal. Peace

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Olá Chicago Mike, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 And for your kind words. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@KamanderDazzLe]

Hey guys! I'm in Funchal now to look at moving here myself! Thanks for all your videos. They're very informative :) I love your dog too

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Olá Mara, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 We love it here. Have fun on your visit. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@michaelsilva8829]

Ir you need any help from a realtor, I can help!

[@doraioja7798]

I admire the guts all of you had to make such a move. All the best wishes, health and great adventures! Maybe some day I will have the courage to move back to Europe.

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Olá Dora, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@RecordingStudio9]

Good advice and great to know the possibilities.

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Olá Recording, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@ArchangelMLM]

Thank you Allen and Leslie for another great video, my Wife and I are looking forward to retiring to Portugal in about 5 years, we plan on retiring when our youngest daughter graduates from High School, I will be 67 then and we are hoping our Girls will come with us. Your video's provide a great resource for us to gauge our decision making in everything we need to do to prepare us for the next chapter in our lives. My Wife and I are still trying to decide just where in Portugal to retire to, we are planning a scouting vacation in a couple of years to help make the decision on our new permanent home, we are looking at Madiera, the Azores and somewhere in or near Caldes da Rainha, close to the beach but away from the tourist areas. Thank you for putting out very informational videos about your journey and others that have also made the leap. Michael

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Michael, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Sounds like you have exciting plans for the future! Enjoy your journey Ob Alan and Leslie

[@desertdweller8520]

Shout out to your friends from Phoenix from New Mexico! I'd love to meet you when I get there in 2023. Best wishes.

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Olá DesertDweller, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. We'll all meet up, in person. Looking forward to it! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@onkelbebo3139]

"...why bring your trash with you!", that's a very good remark, if we want to start a new life!😀

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Olá Onkel Bebo, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Yep, good advice. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@lisemae]

Thanks for sharing!

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Olá lisemae, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@cleaningtime8156]

Great Video Alan thanks for sharing.

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Olá Cleaning Time, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 And for your continued support. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@stevem8764]

Fantastic perspectives- thank you very much.

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Olá Steve, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@netcreature]

We've begun to sell off our far too much "stuff" and are about to start all of the required processes involved with moving to Madeira. I'm one who requires a great deal of information and have found there is a fair number of differing statements online of how to proceed. You've assisted in clarifying certain things for me with your videos. Thank you

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Olá netcreature, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 We share our actual experiences and expenses. Glad we can help. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@libbyannstew8775]

We met someone who was born and raised on Madeira and they told us about a couple from the UK who bought a home on Madeira. They lived in a community where there we a lot of dogs who were tied up and left outside all day - the barking almost drove them mad - they tried talking to the dog owners, they contacted the local municipal council, spoke with the police, but turns out it is the culture there relative to dog ownership so there was nothing they could do. Put up with it or move. It’s a cautionary tale if you’re buying in a smaller village. The couple ended up selling and moving elsewhere….

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Libbyann, It is important that you learn the native culture. It may differ greatly from your own experience. Alan

[@luisrodrigues6211]

As a Madeiran, I can confirm this!

[@imranmalik8825]

I appreciates your videos

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Ola Orman Malik, Thanks! We appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@desertdweller8520]

I'd love to meet them too!

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Olá DesertDweller, It will happen! Obrigado Alan

[@SisterSunnyFreeSpirit]

What a JOY! Im so excited and thank you for the referral you emailed me!! Namaste!!

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Olá Cyndee, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Hope it helped. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@rhoff523]

Great video! I feel like these people, I will most likely rent sight unseen! Looks like a neat town too.

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Olá ron, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Sometimes you have to go with it! Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@jamesclayton3388]

Great video guy's!..

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Olá James, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀

[@annehammond-meyer8792]

You are both such community builders. 🙌

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Olá Anne, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Alan and Leslie

[@seinfeldcostanza9433]

Been to that miradouro on the 7.45 minute marker. I remember I had to do a #1 and there was no public restroom around, so had to go down that dirt path to do my thing. 😂

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Olá Seinfeld Costanza, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Appears to have some #2s as well! It's nature. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@christobar]

Ha I drove past that little bar every day for a week.

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Ola Christobar, Nice to hear from you again. It is a great place to have a poncha or coffee. Have a wonderful day Leslie and Alan

[@anamaria2053]

They make good points!

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Olá Ana Maria, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

Nice story, the US community is growing

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Olá Luis, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Slowly, but I think yes 👍 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@seraphimsanctuary]

Great info, glad you are showing people talk would love more of that. Your videos are getting better. Less BRoll will help

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Olá Sean, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 And for your kind words. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@QQQBall]

When we finally saw the island? They hadn't been to the island before and bought the house before visiting? Glad it worked out.

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Olá QQQball, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 How bout that! A leap of faith, but worked out well for them. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@QQQBall]

@@ItllBeFun Good for them. That just does not compute with me. Why would I buy a property that I have never seen on an island I have never been to in a foreign country? It looks like a hillside property as well. I don't see any reason to do that, but that is just me. Good video though.

[@ericbuckner8182]

Love the show . Could you do overlay on the video . Ie. Names of cities so i can get it right. Thsnks

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Eric, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀. New computer is ordered, and once it comes, we'll be able better to do that. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@BrianOpedal]

😃keep 'em coming!

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Olá Brian, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

Oh my gosh, what a super informational video, I'm ready!!! lol Like you said in the opening of your video's we do indeed find people that we can relate to who ended up doing exactly what we are wondering about as far as what to bring only to find out that our original thought to leave everything in the states and just start over in Portugal, thank you for this video, each and every one of your vlogs puts me more and more at ease about doing this at my age and with the possibility of having to bring my mother with me, now if only I could convince my military veteran husband to come with, I did the research and found that the VA here in the states will definitely pay for his medical take care in most foreign countries and his VA disability $$ will be accessible there as well.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Gwynn Bee, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Hope it works out for you. Good luck with your journey. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@rektorpwr2006]

Very informative video, thank you! Can you share what was the final price of that MG car?

[@ItllBeFun]

He did not share the cost with me.

[@larimargonzalez3473]

Hi! Enjoying your adventure in Madeira from Puerto Rico. I dream of being able to do the same as you. I wish you the best!

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Olá Larimar, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Enjoy your journey. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@TonyRodrigues63]

"And that's the way they cook the crumbles" British expression that fits well in this video, I suppose!. Loved the down to Earth approach of your friends, more even the expression, "leave the past in the past" its a new beginning, mite be a simpler way of life, but there's nothing wrong with it, less means more, real nice people, real nice food and PONCHA🤣🤣 beverages, weather, living life to the full, get reed of the rat race, the "keeping up with the Jones's" etc. it gives you a new lease of life, even your health might improve, and often does, family and friends meet more often, what else does a man/woman want?. "It will be fun, vai ser divertido".

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Olá Tony, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 And for sharing your thoughts, and words of wisdom. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@cheaptravelfeelsgood4582]

Hello. We are really enjoying your videos. We are actually visiting the island later this month and we can't wait. My question is about the website essence(used car) mentioned by the Arizona couple. Can you tell me the web adress. When I tried to look for it, it does not seems to be right website.

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Olá Cheap Travel, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. They used "Buy and sell Madeira"to find their car. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@VaigaProductions]

Nice

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Olá Vaiga, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@whitelighthealer7901]

Hello Allan & Leslie. Thank you for your videos, they are very encouraging. Could you explain how you acquire legal representation for your offer and the transfer of title. Also, how to securely transferred funds for you purchase. We would really appreciate your help in the above mentioned areas. Obrigado!

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola White House Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. For the house purchase we recommend you work with Claudia Riberiro email Claudia Ribeiro

[@queen452010]

Alan your videos make me dream about moving to Portugal, I’m not afraid of change since I came to the USA thirty years ago , I’m from South America , I believe change is good. My husband is one year away from retiring but not as adventurous as me 😅. We’ve got been thinking about visiting Portugal probably next year for maybe two weeks. Who knows maybe hubby will fall in love with the country and it’s way of life and decide to make the move . Thank you for your informative videos . Blessings from New York 🙏🏻

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Olá Regi, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Sounds like you are having a great time, and ready for a new adventure 😉 Enjoy your journey Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@Faben202]

Regi, my wife, kids, and I just spent a week and a half in beautiful Portugal and we wish we could have stayed longer. We spent nights in Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto and Mesão Frió (Douro Valley), but we also visited Sintra, Cascais, Peniche, Nazare, and Aveiro. I would recommend that you go and stay as long as possible, one month would be great, and longer would be even better. That will allow you to visit many different places and see which one calls out to you.

[@lisalowrey2230]

Thank you for sharing your experiences! Do you happen to know if expats can own a boat on Maidera?

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

I don't think there's any restriction regarding anything you purchase, cars, boats and planes must be registered in Portugal to avoid fines, if you plan to move to Portugal, otherwise don't need to do anything

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Lisa, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 If they can own cars, motorcycles, and homes, don't know why they couldn't. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@lisalowrey2230]

@@luisvasconcelos1053 thank you for the information. We will do some further research.

[@lisalowrey2230]

@@ItllBeFun That is good news. It is our dream to have a boat and a house, and it might financially be in reach on Madeira. Looking forward to more videos!!

[@sandymilne224]

It would be helpful if you could do a video about ‘winter’ on the Island. Great to get perspective.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Sandy, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 That's a great idea, and once it arrives, we will. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@sandymilne224]

@@ItllBeFun : Why Madeira over the mainland? It seems island life comes with some convenience constraints the mainland doesn’t come with. Thanks

[@seinfeldcostanza9433]

Don't know what your winter tolerance is but we were there on a February and I was wearing shorts and a hoodie. But we're from Chicago so we are used to extreme cold. It rains more though.

[@sandymilne224]

@@seinfeldcostanza9433 : If you want rain, you should try Vancouver… ;-)

[@seinfeldcostanza9433]

@@sandymilne224 hahaha... Vancouver is beautiful I bet... Lush, green, lots of nature.... Are you trying to get out of your place, or just curious on why people move ?

[@topgun4499]

Another good video one thing though … FYI..US spec tools most will work with a universal international plug can get one at Walmart…

[@onkelbebo3139]

What about voltage and frequency difference, US 110V / 60Hz, EU 220V / 50Hz?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Topgun, Thanks for the continued support for our channel. Make sure you device is dual voltage, and can operate on 50htz, is what i have discovered. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@topgun4499]

@@onkelbebo3139 Thats what the international voltage converter plug does I travel with mine so far so good…

[@onkelbebo3139]

@@topgun4499 Yes, I know. Most chargers for smartphones, computers, cameras, etc. already converts voltage/frequency. The problem is the plug type, then we need an adapter, which is not a converter. For larger appliances like blow dryers, which requires more wattage, those small converters will melt after few uses. In case someone needs a converter for more wattage, I would recommend talking to an electrician to get some guidance.

[@DarthDaddy-cg6ro]

So how much does a home like this cost?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá DarthDaddy1701, This home was purchased during covid, and was 150k euros. So now it would have increased a bit. Obrigado Alan

[@cinziam457]

Let me tell you about my Canadian car insurance. I had a second "accident" in my entire driving history several months ago. It was a fender-bender, not even my fault. But the Canadian system being what it is, I was faulted along w/other driver (other driver even told the insurance co that it wasn't my fault). I'm in my 50s, university educated, caucasian (yes, actuary formulas give you more points for being white = covert racism) female. In other words, I tick all the boxes for the lowest insurance rates. It's also important to note that I'm not even insured as a regular driver as I work from home so the car is just for running errands, etc (here in Canada, that affects your rates). After my fender-bender, my basic insurance (liability only) for a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit w/120,00 km and which is worth less than $3000, is now $700/month. As my mechanic said, this is "criminal." This is only one of several reasons I am leaving Canada. I'm fortunate that I'm mortgage free. I don't understand how anyone can afford to live here, especially when housing is some of the most expensive globally.

[@ItllBeFun]

Ola Cinzia Nice to hear from you again. It is amazing how much insurance can cost us and how little it covers. We are glad you are looking at coming to Portugal. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. Have a wonderful day Alan and Leslie

[@manieelias3317]

So glad that you are enjoying my place of birth 👏🏻🌺💐

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Manuela, The land of your birth is beautiful. we love it here. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@wolfgorsuch9725]

The videographer is pretty good! If I do say so myself!

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Olá Wolf, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 I would agree with you about that. Obrigado Alan

[@charlesbarnes7571]

@@ItllBeFun Good on you, Wolf! Well done!

[@elizabetesousa174]

😘🌹❤️

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Olá Elisabete, Thanks for the continued support for our channel 🙌 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@christobar]

We miss Madeira! But we don't miss the dogs barking, constantly.

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Olá Christobar, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. I guess we are fortunate with our location. Dogs not so much. Obrigado Alan and Leslie

[@gardeningwithleslieandalan1544]

Boa Tarde!

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Olá Gardening, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel 😀 Obrigado Alan

[@douglas1071]

I like the environmental shots, but i prefer seeing the person speaking rather than voice over. Great information in all of your videos , just prefer more face time. Budget realities you report are awesome. Real data helps a person make real decisions. Thanks.

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Olá Douglas, Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. We will be bringing livestream videos to the channel more often. So you can see our smiling faces 😊 Obrigado Alan and Leslie

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[@lisemae]

We will follow your foodsteps starting this Oktober!

[@michaelsilva8829]

@@lisemae if you need help from a realtor.. I can help

[@realitycheck1261]

Were your friends there on a schengen Visa or the golden visa scheme? We just returned last week from Madiera and plan to relocate there within the next year on the golden visa scheme.