Buying Our First House in Sweden - Signing the Contracts and Getting the Keys #7

[@ann-sofienilsson9400]

Hi welcome to Sweden I´am not trying to scare you but it´is better to be prepared. Just some useful tips the winters are usually long cold, dark & don't rely on electric heating or electricity every day. So chop as much firewood as possible, fill your pantry, by lots of candels & if you don´t have a wood fierd stove to cook on look for some alternative. Get the best winter tires for your car keep some extra gasoline for the car at home & in the car. Have some warm blankets, snacks in your car, a small snow shovel & a car charger for the cell phone.

[@staffanlundberg]

"the winters are usually long cold, dark" Ha-ha. Indeeed IMO the worst is how dark they are. I have lived in Arvidsjaur a couple of years and my mother was born there. Even danced at that hotel in Arvidsjaur where this lovely couple stayed a while in the video. I used to say to my mother that the daylight in the darkest period of the year was so short that You did not notice it until it started getting dark again. It was more like a glimpse of daylight too short to be described as a period of daylight (ok, I AM exaggerating a bit) However I firmly believe that for Your health You should avoid living there in the darkest and coldest period, say 3-4 months, November/December until March. Starting March it becomes sunny and lovely with great skiing for a couple of months and then the summer is incredible of course ! "So chop as much firewood as possible," This is a great tip I think. If You have the time You may be able to pick all that firewood FREE thus avoiding almost all costs for heating your house :-)

[@staffanlundberg]

@@SnikB Their home seems to be less then an hour's ride from Arvidsjaur, where they have all those things and services available. I think their real problem will be abstinence from urban life and it's magic....things will likely become too calm and peaceful by time ....?

[@josefinelagerstrom2643]

Some people don't understand how much the climate varies from north to south. I live in the very south and it's the same distance to Italy as it is to the very north of Sweden. So of course the climate is veeeery different. Winters down here are usually not bad at all. Some years we don't get any snow AT ALL! 😇

[@emmiwemmy]

@@SnikB property tax isn't a thing here anymore although there are suggestions it could be implemented again. The reason for the low price is mostly that there are no jobs there, no schools nearby etc. So not liveable for most people, unless you have a job that is location independent. As more and more people will likely work remotely, I expect prices will start to rise in these areas.

[@xpost9381]

@@staffanlundberg It must be quite bad to live in Arvidsjaur according to your story. .... with all that darkness and cold ..... and so on. Come on..... glimpse of daylight..... Arvidsjaur is not even within the Arctic Circle. Hence you can see the sun any day of the year. I live far north of anything in Sweden .... into northern Norway....... and don't see any of your problems.....despite the sun is gone / under the horizon for well over 2 months during winter. But I guess it comes down to how you take things in life.....

[@marylee6838]

Beautifully said young lady. Why wait 25 years. Live your best lives and take it from a 63 yr old disabled woman who worked 25 yr and im now alone. Loved the story so much.

[@jonap5740]

Not alone. You have your internet family. Pretty sure you can reach out to any of us, me included! (I'm 61 and enduring pandemic on my own also.)

[@thecaramelsanta1259]

It really is a beautiful story!

[@michelledewitt7591]

Unfortunately not all have Money to do that at all. I’m a 62 year old Widow and this wasn’t even an option in the 1970’s . That’s why I look and Love what people have and are enjoying

[@thatgenxlife800]

I love that house. The longer I live the more I realize that it's the simple things in life that truly matter. Not expensive cars, a big house, and huge bank account. Congratulations.

[@NaomiandJack]

It really is the simple things that matter! I am obsessed with watching and listening to older people give. life lessons and I picked this one up from a younger age than most. I am so glad to take time and appreciate the little things that matter ❤️

[@amazinginfopedia1987]

happy to see an american realized it

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

How true

[@marywalker2896]

Lots of Americans realize that. I am 73 but gained so much knowledge from the older generation when I was younger.😊

[@patangman2117]

I am from Sweden, moved to USA. That looks like the area I came from. I remember summers at my grandparents cabin. I could stay out a whole day fishing. No amount of money can buy that happiness. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. Enjoy and love life. And all the small things in between.

[@derhder3571]

Some tips from a fellow swede, it has been mentioned before; Start chopping as much of that wood as possible. And I mean chop to pieces which are not more than two inches thick and lay them where they are protected from rain and snow (under roof) and off from the ground. A good idea is to buy a hygrometer for your firewood. It should not be more or less than 18 % moisture to burn ideally. Plus anything above that will develop a posionous fume that clogs your chimney. Also buy flashlights and batteries for those and tire chains. Extra gasoline is also great, and make sure you don't store it too long since old gasoline burns bad in the engine. Make sure to buy a outdoor stove or if you have some woodfired stove inside where you can cook if you have a power puttage. If you have those things you will get along fine. Welcome to Sweden, you have many pleasant moments ahead :)

[@mrolsen6987]

If you have a 98 oktan gasoline it doesn't age, not as much enyway.. I always use 98 in My snowmobiles, both because it's more power but most because it doesn't age, when the snowmobiles get put away for the Summer it's almost mission impossible to get them running again if you have them fueled Up on 95, if I have 98 in them there is no problem 👍

[@aaba112]

Tire chains? I live close to them an I never used or seen anyone using chains? You should have good winter tires though.

[@wartem]

Interesting. Not needed in Scania though :)

[@MalawisLilleKanal]

They also have a portable paraffin/oil heater in one of the garage that should also be able to heat a pan. Tire chains might be nice to have, but if thy buy proper tires, like Nokian Hakkepelitta, they should only be there as a backup.

[@potatopotatoeOG]

You're so kind. Stay safe and healthy

[@jakubatube]

You won’t need a gym. Shoveling snow, cutting wood, cutting grass, trimming trees, gardening the list goes on... you will have enough work (gym) to fill your day 😉👍

[@kingsamuelofficial]

Trust me im in scotland and have enough gym outside, im bigger, broader, stronger, happier and sleep better

[@ReelCoast79]

Precisely 😉

[@CountOulaf]

Amen! My thought exactly, I don't think they know what they are getting into. The "one year limit" is probably good

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

That's why I don't have a snow blower. Shoveling snow is my winter exercise! Lot of other things to do the rest of the year.

[@bajemo359]

So true.

[@jenniferharden2258]

I'm a 58 year American wife and mom. I'm inspired by your fearlessness. Thank you for lighting the fire beneath me.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Bingo Jennifer!!!

[@miskelproducts41]

After everything we have just endured in America over the past few weeks, a home in Swedish Lapland would be heaven on earth. I wish you all peace, love, and happiness.

[@hils1015]

You guys are actually disturbing my life. I just wanted to watch a video about opening a business bank account for Amazon then the first video I watched was yours, laughed a lot, enjoyed myself, liked and subscribed and now I'm just going down this endless rabbit hole watching your videos, one after the other. Thanks guys, I'm now suffering from Naomi and jack addiction. I am so excited for you, this is amazing, CONGRATULATIONS guys.

[@simonwright9916]

Jesus Christ this almost brought me to tears!! Everything in it rings true with me. I live amongst the vineyards of the beautiful valley in Germany now and am establishing myself as a freelancer. My house cost me less than a beach hut in Hunstanton. I spent years living overseas working for big corporates but I was perpetually sick of the corporate bulls**t, so I just threw caution to the wind and followed my dreams. I am waiting to move to New England as my partner had to move back there following the economic crash in Lebanon where he was working. The USA is not my ideal place to live, but we plan on buying an RV and hitting the road for a couple of years. I look at the lives of my friends and family back home and think to myself I am so glad I have my lifestyle. As I once read somewhere, live a piece of your retirement each day - don’t wait until you are too old to enjoy the fruits of your labour, or dead.. Good luck guys. You are a cute couple with the right outlook on life.

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Good luck to you and your family. Stay safe and healthy and blessed 🙏🏾❤

[@ChooseU4ever]

All the best..

[@stefanexplores]

As someone from the north of Sweden, this is really wonderful. Hope this place and this house brings you lots of joy :D

[@derfranz5770]

@@Chopper8472 I beg your pardon?? You can’t be serious! How dare you claim to speak for all Swedish people living in the North? You're not, so shut up, you despicable racist. Really. YOU'RE the one who should leave the country.

[@elisabethbjuhr3775]

Nope! You do not speak for all of us! If anything, polls have identified the people in the northern part of Sweden to be the least racist in the country.

[@Chopper8472]

@@elisabethbjuhr3775 What polls is that? I might not speak for all, but I speak for majority of Swedish people 95%!

[@derfranz5770]

J B At which point do you see “more crime coming” with this lovely couple moving into a house in Lapland?? I would absolutely love to have them in my neighbourhood! And so do 100% of the other comments. Sorry to break it to you, but you’re very alone with your opinion. Calm down. They're actually choosing to live there, and will honour and embrace our strong Swedish culture. Don’t be afraid, they’re not taking anything away from you.

[@derfranz5770]

J B And no, you don’t speak for the majority. Deal with it.

Welcome to Norrland I have lived here my whole 70 year old life, wonderful landscape to live in.

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Bengt we love it here so far, so peaceful and beautiful! Wishing you all the best

[@holoholopainen1627]

Where is This ? How Far North ?

[@johnybee8261]

for £8k it's amazing. Land with lakes, forests, nature. Would get a boat to go fishing. Been telling my family to do this for months.... Just get away from busy city. And at last live a dream. Congratulations would love to take a step myself

[@dherman0001]

"God did it the only way that he could." So beautiful. Fills me with incredible joy to see a young couple with the humility it requires to have faith in God in these times.

[@jonaswladimir6889]

Most Swedes are atheists.

[@dherman0001]

@@jonaswladimir6889 So sad.

[@jonaswladimir6889]

@@dherman0001 . In fact we also don't have the death penalty or put people in prison for profit. And all have hospital payed by taxes. Social wellfare so you don't have to wait for handouts. Free schools. Over a year paid parental leave and an right to child care. Lots of benefits if you work hard as an nation and not beeing held back from any holy book. Visit some time and have a look. And most Swedes are quite nice even if they are atheists. Sad that you are held back by your religion.

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

Omg...I am so jealous. Let me say this...never say no to quickly. Many years ago 2 Swedish doctors visited my little island where I was born in the Caribbean and they were very eager and sincere that we should visit them in Sweden. They wrote to us and again invited us my mom and I. My mom was always so cautious and not very sure so she turned them down. Now that I'm grown up and travelled a bit, I truly wish she had accepted their offer. Maybe I'll still be able to see what I missed. ....enjoy your home and life. Don't be scared of life, it's an ongoing adventure.

[@Vaniljmunken]

Oh my God! Words are not enough to describe the love I feel for this village. I grew up in Glommersträsk and my heart beats for that village! Welcome! I'm sure you will love it as much as I do (and everyone else who set foot there)! Best wishes! / Erika

[@NaomiandJack]

We love it here so far thanks Erika!!

[@coleenrose5127]

You bought a gold mine

[@thinkgood7412]

@@coleenrose5127 is property generally this cheap there?

[@theablanca17]

@@thinkgood7412 it can be, depends a bit just where and in what condition. But, that cheap can be a little difficult to find and for it not to be falling down

[@LGAussie]

Is it just for a year? They didn’t mention if it’s a year rental, but said even if it’s for a year? So, some of us are confused whether it’s a year only buy out? Maybe that’s why so cheap and all items still inside to make use of.

[@thepieman4398]

Congratulations! We're English and we bought ours for £9,500. It's perfect. Light, spacious, warm and comfortable right from the outset. We added a log burner in case of power outages (minus 30C isn't funny!). As others have said, invest in a good snow blower and a snowmobile. Also a decent ride-on lawnmower (Biltema do a good one for reasonable money) because when the 24 hour daylight hits, the grass and other plants will ROCKET upwards! The only other thing to watch for as mentioned elsewhere, Mosquitoes and Midges. Get some protection and some screens. Otherwise, Lapland is one of the most wonderful places on earth. Midwinter is absolutely unreal. Good luck!

[@kaykay0xx]

That's good! Any good website agents? Thanks :)

[@stefanjohansson2298]

Welcome to Sweden. Love to have you here. I hope you will be happy and be part of our country. Lots of hugs from me and the Tornado (my cat). PS. The story of the mexican actually made me cry.

[@MrGabitw]

You've just got a treasure for that money. Wish you to enjoy every moment. God bless!

[@mrreeves6811]

Hello guys, just came across this video. Congrats ! i now live in Finland after buying a cheap home here. I paid peanuts also for my home compared to what i would have paid in the UK. Good luck with the nordic life.

[@SvensktTroll]

What did you pay and is there any good sites to watch for home in finland?

[@cestlavie1324]

He’s soooo sweet. He always says “I love you “!!!! While popping the bubbly champagne 🥂 🍾 He loves her so!!! ♥️♥️

[@24sumo]

Ugly guys are always more grateful

[@susannovak8263]

24sumo - let’s see your picture, troll

[@Babesinthewood97]

@@24sumo disgusting to find people like you in the comments

[@24sumo]

@@Babesinthewood97 I like how everyone is calling me names. Nobody’s saying Im wrong though 😂 sure you will now. Have to be the internet hero

[@Nico.Robin7]

@@24sumo You're wrong for that.

[@saranmayo1376]

"Why not choose paradise... Even if it's just for a year, even if it's just for 6, mos...". I felt that.

[@tendampya]

same here..

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

For that price, why not?

[@iiAmChristopher]

I didn’t understand that part, do they just own it for that time or forever?

[@andrewsmith9980]

@@iiAmChristopher I was confused always. Are they just there using it for a year or did they purchase it for 10,000 pounds outright?

[@jenlinds1]

Austin Christopher I understood they bought it outright & plan to be there for 1 yr...will be there longer if they love it or will sell & continue their journey elsewhere. I think they say 1 yr since they don’t know the complete specifics on living in the environment there. But it’s their’s unless they sell it & move

[@LoveLife-kt5rf]

The narration, the photage, the American Mexican story I love it. 91-100 audio quality. Perfect video. Keep going.

[@newjupiter3644]

I predict you will discover that you will not want to leave anytime soon! Congratulations! Imagine a business that will work there in your local community. Enjoy the experience of learning together. Why just a year? My husband and I also bought a property and home with buildings 1 1/2 acres six years ago and now are living sustainably upon it. We grow our own food. It's takes tome to renovate, but we are enjoying it. I am so happy for you both!

[@gleb202]

Such a nice place in a quiet peaceful wood area with a lake nearby and a gorgeous girl by your side. You guys are lucky. Wish you both the most happy life! You deserve it. Long life from Israel!

[@NaomiandJack]

Aw thank you so much, we really are lucky and glad to be here ❤️

[@annarehbinder7540]

Absolutly gorgeous place and such a great story totally agree ! Tip as a Swedish person - install daylight lamps and start taking 10 000 iu d3 + 200 micrograms k2 as well as omega 3 with 2 grams epa a day and keep doing it to keep on top of our fairly dramatic season changes... it will make it a lot easier to adjust -it’s a thing! Great place! So cool! The Big lamp like thing is a heater and a really good one ask at the local gazstation for the right fuel and how to work it ... bring it with you . Great to heat up the house quickly and use under a powershortage ( ps those lamps/ heaters are fairly expensive) you can also in a pinch cook on it.

[@tdsims1963]

I live in Seattle and this is really good advice to give newcomers !

[@Jo-bv3uc]

Anna Rehbinder, you are so thoughtful and giving to offer this advice. This is vital information to know. May you and yours be well.

[@j.arm.926]

I am a bit ignorant when it comes to the vitamin/supplements so please excuse me for asking but what exactly are the IU d3, K2, omega, and epa for individually and as well as your personal reasons for suggesting it? I also thought it was very kind to suggest the things you did had a loving/caring/prepare your ass or else... feel to the comment so it made me even more intrigued to know that of my unknown LOL.

[@annarehbinder7540]

J. Arm. So basically when you live in Sweden especially northern Sweden the seasons affecting mood is a thing especially when you are not Swedish but if affects Swedish people as well. Vitamin d3 is basically to compensate for loss of sunlight and also is in itself an effective antideppressant, k2 is a substance used to get all of the vitamin d3 absorbed properly and also works to strengthen bones get the kalcium where it’s supposed to be in the bones ( you need it when you take 5000 iu D3 and above ( iu stands for international units and is the amount) Omega 3 is fish oil and in the olden days basically people in Sweden especially northern parts lived off fish -We are talking work contracts stipulating that one day a week you wouldn’t have to eat fish .... In order to absorb D3 properly omega 3 is needed. Can you skip that part yes but it will decrease the efficiency of the d3 and is in it self very valuble to handle seasonal changes and SAD ie seasonal affective disorder and most importantly prevent it. Today it’s really really hard to get enough omega 3 through diet. Epa is a substance which can be found in Omega 3 and is part of how you know how much omega 3 to take since it varies in strength. 2 grams EPA a day is how much is needed to handle seasonal affective disorder ie seasonal deppression to prevent it. Figured it was more cool to tell about this aspect of life rather than let them find out for themselves when everything get’s dark ... the dark is mandatory but SAD is not, and it can be really tough. On the plus side winter is really Beautiful and Swedes tend to get cosy and pretty much hibernate , if possible in front of a fire mixed in with some outdoors sports like skiing when possible.

[@annarehbinder7540]

www.svensktkosttillskott.se/sok?s=d3 ( wish I got payed for recommending this site but no such luck, however they do carry the stuff and I’ve been using the site for 4+ years now)

[@rreeves4770]

I admire you two for your sense of adventure!

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you! what is your dream adventure ?

[@chuckd.5971]

Congrats!! You guys are in for the adventure of a lifetime together!! Just always remember why you got married and love each other when times get tough and tempers run thin! Been married for 22 years and trust me it works.

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Chuck -and thanks for the advice. Hope you are well 😊

[@jiggiti]

That means it was meant to be yours! Congratulations, it's beautiful.

[@cliffondrab1779]

I love watching your channel and seeing the growth of your relationship ❤ along with the growth of your channel! Thank you for sharing.

[@chaisroom6631]

I don't know why this was in my KZbin suggestions today but I am glad that it was...thanks for sharing your story with me, us, we...I am a new sub and I am here for all of the next steps that you share...

[@louisanakhid4458]

Sharing some love from Trinidad, you guys are living your best life now. What is for you will always be for you!!

[@NaomiandJack]

amen amen amen! Thank you so much for your inspiring and grounding words 🤗

[@xephy89]

Getting a plot of land, tool sheds, with so many tools included for that price, that’s pretty damn good! Sure, the house itself needs some touching up, but all those tools etc alone, was worth quite a bit. Nice find!

[@NaomiandJack]

Yes exactly our thinking! We’ve used as much as we can that was already there to make things we needed, it’s been great!

[@acejon2162]

First thing I noticed too, lots of free stuffs both in the house and the surrounding buildings which look to cost more than the house pricing.

[@camilacorrea4779]

omg I was so happy for you that I don’t even know how to explain, and this is the first video of you that I see hahaha. I don't know how to explain it but your happiness is contagious and the way you told your story really touched me. I already subscribed to the channel and I can't wait to see all the videos, I loved meeting you

[@Merecir]

Always when taking over houses like this, sort out the obvious garbage first but then get an antique dealer go through the inventory. There could be incredible treasures in a place like this.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Might cover the cost of renovations.

[@Moja421]

I thought the next thing after she said - "there is one thing I forgot to tell you about the house" was going to be - All previous owners have disappeared under mysterious circumstances

[@NaomiandJack]

Oh gosh haha that is very ‘Nordic noir’ haha

[@barbararose7022]

🤣🤣

[@marilynwisbey9446]

😂Wise words about the Mexican story. also both of your outlook, enjoy, “ you can only sleep in bed at a time, , eat one meal, at a time , drive a car one at a time! 👏👏😃✊🏻👊🏿.

[@pjj5824]

🤣🤣🤣

[@staffanlundberg]

Ha-ha... thruth is that Sweden's Laplandia may be the safest place in the world !

[@korvkioskshelvete]

Buy a good snow thrower (snöslunga) because the winters here is unforgiving, and if you can - a snowmobile (snöskoter). Owning a snöskoter in northern Sweden is freeeeeedom!

[@bartender4877]

Wish I lived in a country where I can own allot of horses and have a whole wide Forrest to ride them threw🥰while listening to Soundgarden or Audioslave on my EarPods and taking a break from now and then to have them rest and drink and eat then continue to ride them Home. And be with the one I love make allot of babies and be wholesome and happy and healthy. Ow I can’t image the fresh air over there

[@bartender4877]

@@Chopper8472 are you ignorant or rude or what🤣😂Why even comment that .. I’m from The Netherlands. OMG YOU SOUND SO RACIST, if you are talking to the couple in the video.. than you are the fool... they are in love, color should not matter. Only how they treat you..and if you have a problem with her, how she would treat you. Black and white make good relationships as long that there is love and .. they make the best lovestories and later grown up adult people because their children have the best of not their parents outside beauty but inside caracters. They treat people fair and evenly, when they have both parents. But that goes for all people.. has nothing to do with skin

[@brallybear620]

@@Chopper8472 Let me be clear. I am swedish and you do not represent me! Period! BTW, have you heard about commas and capital letters and stuff?

[@Chopper8472]

@@brallybear620 I do not represent you but I speak for 99% of the native Swedish population. Are you really trying to give me advice on my grammar when you used BTW, which isn't a word but a written abbreviation for 'by the way'.

[@bartender4877]

@@Chopper8472 please read your comment out loud and see how it sounds. I believe the Swedish people are far better and more humane than what you give them credit for... and I live in The Netherlands I’m not concerned about far right extremist people because civil people are far more then the racist bigots 😉👍But what you’ve just said sounds like a treat to me.. why would she end up in a ditch? I’m sorry but you really sound racist even if you don’t mean it. Be aware of what you say and how it sounds if you wanna state your concern just tell her to watch out and not trust everybody with a blue eyes and a smile. But do so in private message or something. On this comment thread it sounds like a treat to me and many others. And that’s not oke, I’m sorry but it’s not. Why not be evenly concerned about Swedish people going to African to shoot an kill innocent lions for the hunt. Or white people who go for sex tourism to African countries to sleep with children... IM sorry but this can go on and on...and it has no point to it. Just let them be happy and in love. Love rules more than hate

[@davidpedder9048]

Sounds exactly like my story here in Canada !!!!!! I work from home and was able to live anywhere.. We were in the rat race living in a big city paying a fortune in rent and bills, We saved for one year and saved $20 000. We then bought a older farm house on a nice lot of land for just under the amount we were able to save in the year. Mortgage free !!! And guess what ???? We also own a Volvo. LOL

[@roxorz007]

Where did you buy? I'm in the GTA toilet bowl and everything is so extremely overpriced

[@AeriolNicols]

Wherein Canada did you buy this please?

[@davidpedder9048]

@@roxorz007 Northern New Brunswick, just south of Campbellton

[@davidpedder9048]

@@AeriolNicols Northern New Brunswick. I was living in Montreal and realised we would never be able to buy a house there ( $$$$$$$ ) where I am in NB there are many people who have moved here from Montreal ,Toronto and even Vancouver. Over the last few years I have noticed the property Price's slowly getting higher. Kijiji is a great spot to search for homes in NB

[@rajena5rajena680]

@@davidpedder9048 Hellow and how you.am getting interested of the knowledge you have about Cananda.kindly I wish to settle there interested of seeking my passionate job of Caregiving for eldely people kindly advise me how to go about please please thanku in advance.

[@lorileo4319]

There was a moment he looked at her with such love in his eyes, so sweet! Congrats on your home!

[@isabellaburnett]

Love what she said "God did it the only way He could"!

[@dellcinebrown1172]

Baby girl your parents wanted you and your husband out their house now you out their house and so far away from them what they must be in tears plus you own your house outright I am so proud of you and your husband I'm just laughing at the bits 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👍 congratulations🥰🥰

[@christina-609]

So happy to have stumbled across this by ‘accident’

[@Yolocollectivbuzz]

Me too!

[@niqueycannoneir0395]

Riiight me too... Contemplating leaving UK in the dust!

[@IamSnowbird]

Me too

[@bornagainchristian3742]

So did I. Much love and blessings from the Netherlands all 👋🏾

[@deidrataylor2919]

Me too

[@JE-cy2lg]

welcome to Sweden 🤗 Enjoy your new house and nature.😊 It's the end of September so take the opportunity to go out into the woods and pick some chanterelles.🍁🌲

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you!!! We are loving the nature and the beautiful autumn colours at the moment. We picked some blueberries today too ☺️

[@Bookwright]

Congratulation! I hope you'll love the winter in lappland. Its beautifull but long and dark. Just about the winter and the lack of sunlight. Make absolutely sure that you get enough vitamin D both of you but especially Naomi as a young women with darker skin. Lappland is quite a lot farter north than UK so just in case you missed thinking about it. Check with a doctor about a preskription if you need to. Just be carefull if you're more tiered then usual during the dark months. I have seen a few of my students strugeling a lot becase we didn't think about it and before the cause was known to us, them and their familys. Best of luck to you. The house looks lovely.

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you soo much, it means so much to me, I didn't think about vitamin D I will look into it ❤️

[@MillyMolz]

@@NaomiandJack Vitamin D is the difference between you getting depressed or not in a dark and cold place.

[@teamswix]

Welcome to sweden! When renovating old houses use a good mask www.bauhaus.se/varumarken/sundstrom You can get really sick from mousepoo,asbestos and other dust Use a good vaccumcleaner too(industrial) +wetdrought the floors when done You dont have to paint the whole interior white but the roofs for sure and install good LED lightning. Be outside during the day when theres light. Dont get stuck in front of the computer/tv! Chop wood to smaller pieces, very good to have when its dark and cold(nov-mars)

[@sorchx]

​@@NaomiandJack How could you not? :/ Not to be rude but I mean I'm Irish and I find winter difficult and it gets dark at 3-4pm. You're going to be living in a place where you will get sunlight for a few hours max. And darker skin tones usually need more sun because very pale skins have adapted over evolution to produce less melanin so we can handle those winters. You will need a very large dose.

[@jonap5740]

@@teamswix But don't vacuum mouse poo. Wipe it up with paper towel while wearing gloves. It can cause a great deal of sickness, and the dust from it isn't good in the vacuum.

[@mariansmith7694]

Old houses often have lots of old stuff, the remnants of a lifetime.

[@Claus651024]

A warm welcome to Sweden. Enjoy the nature

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Claus, we are loving the nature

[@ernestmaych6091]

Hey claus

[@kookietherapy9398]

This appears very meant to be, seems Nothing stood in your way to create your dream. Can't believe he left all that stuff behind. What a deal!! I'd hang onto that house, even if you eventually move on, you'll always go back. All the very Best! Happy for you!

[@carolnicholson8395]

You both have the most amazing voices ! Congrats on your beautiful home

[@H10.]

what a lovely story and a fine young couple, a fairy tale least to say, loved how things magically came together for both of you and this video is really one of my best ... congratulations

[@davskol]

Cutting fire wood and cleaning snow you won't need any gym.... The "mosquito thing" is a heater. Only the inventory was worth 8000 GBP!

[@Vince_uk]

This is wonderful brought tears to my old eyes. Good luck both of you from the bottom of my heart.

[@efe8085]

The house is soooooo gorgeous. I'm soooooo happy for you guys. Your such good people, you deserve all the happiness in the world 😁😁😁

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Mary that’s so sweet of you, you are a lovely person also ☺️☺️

[@claritywithkj2509]

Wow, that is beautiful. Congratulations. In American, one can't even buy a car for what you paid for this house. What an incredible deal. All it needs is some tender loving and care, some paint and a little fixing up, which is probably easy for you guys. Congrats!!!

[@hesh2892]

There are similar cheap houses in usa too. Saw many on youtube. But they need fixup

[@judymckee5992]

Clarity with KJ, You are wrong, I have bought a house for $3800. in OK

[@oliviamatthew4516]

@@ajrt_2118 Just go and don’t leave. Lol. Well, that’s what some do, i guess - they use the power of rhetoric to get their way no matter what. But a more legitimate route is actually through property ownership. You can often get visas and residency much more easily when you buy property. Some places even offer a path to citizenship that way.

[@OpinionMinion]

God has truly blessed you both. I'm not just talking about the tremendous score of your fixer home, but also the "Mexican Fisherman" realization and philosophy. Take it from someone much older than you, Life is short and gets shorter every day. Or, the late great John Lennon "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." I am so HAPPY FOR YOU.

[@Merecir]

But in this case the sea is frozen solid during winter, what will the fisherman do then?

[@crystalkirlia4553]

I want to be in this situation in the next 5 years. I'm working to make it happen.

[@magnusevertson4717]

You are brave , A saying in sweden "there is no bad weather only bad cloth" You will do it!!!

[@NaomiandJack]

We can appreciate that saying already! Haha. The winter preparations are underway ☺️⛄️❄️

[@NaomiandJack]

£8500 gbp ~ €9000

[@attesmatte]

Clothes, not cloth. 😜

[@childressgiles7626]

Beautiful blessing shared by you two.. Congratulations! I bought my home out right, here in the US and it feels good to be mortgage/rent free. Now I am debt free also(No CC's debt or student loans,etc).. That one decision open my life up to achieve all sorts of financial goals. Next goal is building major wealth because once you get rid of a mortgage and you have no debt, it's possible to just keep saving😇 Wishing you two all the best.😇.. Btw, I love this documentary format of your video.. Very well done. 😇

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you!! Congratulations to you that is an amazing feat, particularly in the US! It must feel so good. Yes that’s true, once your debt free that’s when the real savings start. Glad you enjoyed the format, we are enjoying making the vids!

[@o.l.austin3642]

I totally would love to be debt-free!!! May God give me the WISDOM to do so...

[@Stephanie-ng6po]

Congratulations! 🎉🍾😉

[@SuperBotanica]

the summer is hard to bear because of the mosquitos plague. the winter is dark, very cold with a lot of snow. but you will have a lot to do with clearing the block, mowing the lawn, chopping wood and storing supplies. if you survived the first winter and summer there, you will know whether it is the place to live.

[@TheresAGirlInTheGardens]

Are the mosquitoes extra bad this year?? I watch Jonna Jinton’s videos, and she and her husband were just being SWARMED, they always talk about how many there are

[@allgood5140]

Mosquitoes are horrible some years and not as bad others. I know what kommun you're in but not exactly village though some shots are from where we lived and will be selling our house. It's not easy being an outsider in the area.

[@galdessa1]

Mosquitoes are horrible in that area, they will plague them,

[@valerieubah7821]

Didn't they have mosquito spray over there and mosquito nets as well ,just asking 🤷‍♀️

[@carmengraham4002]

The first disappointment was a blessing look how God works u did not get in the UK but u got it in Sweden that where God wanted u to be Amen

[@BackHomeToHeart]

Wow that's really good buy! I think there are so many people are looking to relocate not just from Uk to have a better life - but in general: by the lakes, by the forests, near the nature. Well done for having courage to do it! My husband and I been in this "idea" for the last year now and still didn't get anywhere so far :), eventualy these places will get busier and taken - so good timing for you guys! Very happy to see someone do well and go for those dreams! Greetings from England, Devon!

[@Wlf5953]

All I can say ,is WOW ,just WOW 🤩!!! It’s fantastic. Can’t believe previous owners left all that stuff ,it’s like they left in a rush. Anyway, Mazel Tov 🍾🥂 here’s to Sweden 🇸🇪🎿🛷

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Charlotte! Yes I know so much ‘treasure’ amongst the clutter ☺️ The previous owner died a few years ago and the brother decided to sell it after using it as an occasional holiday house for the past few years. He just kept a few sentimental items and left the rest, a much easier sale for him!

[@higreentj]

@@NaomiandJack With Airbnb we all have a holiday home in every country so no need to own a holiday home.

[@autumnkate280]

@@higreentj Nice to make something your own though. Especially if you like one particular country.

[@higreentj]

@@autumnkate280, I agree but in the brother's situation, he was right to sell it. Technology is changing everything and giving us more choices so we are not limited to hotel rooms when we travel. Because of automation, we will have to introduce a universal basic income which will give people the financial freedom to experience different countries. Neuralink might solve the language barrier but 90% of the Swedish population speak English. www.neuralink.com

[@chrisd3712]

Of course you're going to get Xmas gifts before "anyone else". This is because in Sweden you get the gifts on the 24th of December and not the 25th of December. ;-)

[@MN-de]

Same in DE

[@da1stamericus]

And the Netherlands

[@chrisd3712]

Also the same in Finland and Norway.

[@suzelainesimilien17]

I love this video. I especially loved the story about the fisherman.

[@NaomiandJack]

Awh we are so glad - the story is from The Four Hour Work Week 😊

[@veegood6404]

It was a beautiful story. Sweet couple.

[@kimikimikimikimikimikimikimi89]

The fisherman sure knows how to avoid the slavery system in the modern society and that is in debts and consumerism

[@dottiemathews6853]

@@veegood6404 yes, they are so adorable!! i wish them and you lots of love and happiness!!!

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

Yes and the narrator voice over was phenomenal. That transcends us to the story. Truly amazing job!

[@jillianw2404]

You want a gym when you have all that wilderness to explore? Buy some hiking boots and a few poles! So much cheaper. Lol. Xoxo. I'm so jealous! I've wanted to live in Sweden for as long as I can remember. My grandparents were from Sweden and we visited them a few times before they moved to the states when I was little. I have very pleasant memories and always wanted to go back. Maybe someday. Be safe!

[@mrforss9756]

Congratulations on your home purchase. you have bought a house in one of sweden's most beautiful area, hope you will enjoy it.

[@sybilbailey7178]

Congratulations guys on your new home, just take your time everything will come together. Can't believe you only paid £8,000 for the house. 👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Sybil ☺️☺️ I know, we can hardly believe it either!! Hope you are well x

[@mercymomipeter1150]

I believe with a very large garden too👌❤

[@thewayweroll6692]

Won't HE do it!!! The offer we placed on a house just got accepted and we did not have to looking at 5 million houses and get out bid and such. When it is your time it is perfect in the steps you take. GOD is amazing. Congratulations to you.

[@renee176]

To live life without having to say... I woulda done, coulda done or shoulda done, but to say I lived my Dream...that Is Priceless! Congratulations and God Bless!

[@lionreb]

Notice all the extra pipes in the shed. You might need to learn about your plumbing and what to do when a pipe freezes.

[@robertlundberg7536]

You are very sweet. Welcome to Sweden. It is very dark in the winter so take vitamin D but it is incredibly bright in the summer, then the sun shines all day and all night

[@miscelaneosymas9923]

I CRIED WHEN HE SAID: I LOVE YOU BABE.... WAOOOO WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE.....

[@nigelgriffith9095]

Congrats guys I am so happy for you; I even did a happy dance for you 'smiles'. Big love to you guys.

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Nigel!!! We have done many a happy dance hehe

[@hopehutchinson5111]

SO YOUNG, YET SO MATURE👍🏾 I LOVE THE SINCERITY OF YOUR LOVE 💙 CONGRATS ON THE HOUSE DEAL, WHAT AN AMAZING FIND👍🏾 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, IN ALL OF YOUR ENDEAVORS 🙏🏽😇🙏🏽

[@NaomiandJack]

Awh thank you!!! God bless you too 🙏🙏

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

Awesome enjoy you’re new home and life together looks lovely

[@Efoure4]

I moved to Boden, just down the road from you, 6 years ago. Good luck lol..... I also just bought my first house here. Hope you are ready to dig snow.....

[@forexgrowthspurt4052]

Aww just discovered your channel, did same as you did, left UK 4 months ago for a new life in Bulgaria, looking at houses to buy. Wanted a much peaceful and relaxed life and not the stress of the hustle and bustle of London really. And it was the best time with the pandemic to finally follow through on what i had been considering to do for a whole 3 years :)

[@Shadow_Wraith]

My daughter and I so so want to live in Sweden, I would cry like a baby if we could, it would be like living in heaven. The nature there is outstandingly gorgeous and the people are so beautiful. You are so lucky, best of luck with it all.

[@malibongwesithelo8733]

Oh guys that's beautiful and the surroundings. Nature! It must be life-giving atmosphere

[@ANN-ri8zp]

SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎂🎊🎈🙌🏾 new home owners...🥂 to all the WONDERFUL possibilities to come. I can't wait to enjoy this journey of yours. PLEASE continue to let me tag along via KZbin...BLESSINGS...💜🙏🏾💜

[@NaomiandJack]

WOOHOOO 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you Ann!! So glad to have you along for the journey with us, we can't wait to share more. Blessings to you also 💜💜💜

[@ANN-ri8zp]

You guys INSPIRE me to take this LEAP of faith pending on my heart for some time now... PRAY for me???

[@NaomiandJack]

That's amazing - we will of course 🙏🏿🙏🏼 We are grateful to God because your prayers have already been answered. Just remember to take action when he shows you what to do. We love you sis 💜

[@abcdefg31595]

Congratulation guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉!!! I'm watching you from France🇨🇵 and it's so great to see you grow together. I can't wait to watch the next épisode 😊😊

[@NaomiandJack]

Awh thank you Corine! Bonjour, tu vas bien? ☺️ We are looking forward to sharing the next episode with you!!

[@abcdefg31595]

@@NaomiandJack oooh that little french 😍😍😍 Je vais bien merci, j'espère que vous aussi !

[@debrarogers6529]

Naomi and Jack! I was scrolling and saw this video. I AM GLAD YOU ARE BACK! I miss you guys. Congratulations on your new house and blessings!

[@joannastefanowska4949]

Many congratulations guys. I am sure you will love it. I have been to Sweden before it is different to UK but you already know it but believe me in more than many ways much better!!! Enjoy your life and explore the Lapland. 👍👍👍

[@lendamuhammad9680]

Congratulations!! Awesome achievement in such a relatively short space of time. Continue to enjoy the adventure of life with all it beautiful twists and turns, ups and some downs. The main things is to be who you absolutely are born to be... free, unhindered and full of zeal on this amazing journey called life!! I absolutely enjoy following all that you are prepared to show! Again congratulations to you both, I am so, so happy for you. Do all you can to remain in the good blessing that God is directing you.

[@NaomiandJack]

Awh thank you Lenda that’s so kind of you. We are so glad you are joining on our journey with us. Hope you are well ☺️

[@noggie3934]

Congrats on the new house. You will have wonderful memories fixing it up. The former owners left a lot of things behind. I hope you find a use for them.

[@NaomiandJack]

Ahh yess, many memories indeed some bad but mostly good haha. We were so lucky to be left so many things ! We have repurposed pretty much everything, we are so excited to show you how we make this our home 🤗

[@DAWN--x--]

"we have the same postcode as santa" 😂😂🤣 It looks amazing, I hope you will be very happy there💜

[@victorartb]

I was so glad to hear Thank God in a legitim way, in a way that a believer does! Such a beautiful place and landscape! Congrats guys!

[@winsomeg1124]

Just found ur channel. Watching from USA. Lap- land is beautiful. Nature abound WOW! Such a beautiful story! Congrats! Enjoy ur new house & life in Sweden.

[@carolmhlanga2810]

Congratulations to you both on your new home....following your beautiful story

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Carol! We are pleased to have you along for the journey with us ☺️☺️

[@janamarley2336]

Congratulation guys! may God keep you safe onthis journey. I must say i wish i had the courage at your age to take a leap of faith and go for my dreams, i love being safe and that prevented me from living my best life. i see the freedom and courage in you both for walking by faith. I will be praying for you both. God bless you.

[@NaomiandJack]

Amen 🙏 Thank you. There is a lot to be said for being safe also, we each must follow our own path 💜

[@MrEmiljohansson77]

I am already looking forward to the next episode. When I was younger i spent some time in your town. I am originally from Piteå but I live in Stockholm now. Welcome to Sweden.

[@NaomiandJack]

Ooh we are looking forward to sharing the next episode too! Make sure you tune in next Saturday ☺️☺️ Ooh that’s awesome. We haven’t actually visited Stockholm yet but we are going soon! Do you still visit Piteå at all? Also thank you for your welcome 😊

[@MrEmiljohansson77]

@@NaomiandJack Stockholm is definitely worth a visit, but the area around the cost around Piteå is also very nice especially during the summer, can also recommend a visit to Storforsen. I visit Piteå a number of times each year mainly during summer and Christmas. (I also own a house there as well) 🙂.

[@NaomiandJack]

Thanks for the recommendation! We are very excited to spend Christmas here. Maybe we will bump into you one day!

[@KARLSVIK2]

Awesome. I just look at your movie and recognises the area. And me and my wife are living in the same “kommun” as you do. Welcome to Arvidsjaur😃

[@jacquelineellis7136]

to love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. Congrats!

[@jeffagoddard]

Great video! And the previous owner was clearly into woodworking and it looks like you might need all those logs and the log splitter for wood heat. given the work that lies ahead of you I don’t think you’ll need a gym.

[@MariniFacey]

There are so many doors, storage areas and Willy Wonka-esque spaces! That much chopped wood is good for the weather! Wow!!! Yay, Lawnmower found and a bike! It's like seek and find time! Wow...so much to discover and lots of keys! 🤭🤩 "Which key will it be? Which key will it be?" 🎵🎶🎵🎶 Thank you so very much Jack and Naomi for sharing! Blessings!!!

[@NaomiandJack]

haha, we have more keys than doors'; we used so much of what was left to make this house feel like home! so glad to have been left with so many items including wood, which is sooooo useful for keeping the house warm 🤗 "Which key will it be? Which key will it be?" 🎵🎶🎵🎶 T ... sadly we never find out for some haha

[@naturalbeyouty]

God bless your adventurous journey. Can't wait to see the progress.

[@darrylbirdsall2342]

Like so many other people here, I’ve been enjoying watching Naomi and Jack’s videos of their adventures in Sweden. As a US citizen I worked with a summer work permit in Norway for two summers back in the late 80s. Ironically, my first casual job in Europe was in Gothenburg Sweden. I’m amazed that Naomi & Jack bought a functional house for under SEK 100k. Sweet. I’ve managed to save over one third of my SEK 500k goal thus far. I’ve been working on my Swedish comprehension and speak descent Norwegian. I’m so fortunate to now have EU citizenship so I am allowed to work in Sweden. I never had a good work/life balance in the UK, US, Germany or even Austria. However, by owning my own place outright in Sweden, I hope to give my cat a wonderful life and live in peace and harmony with nature…

[@lianneheadley86]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Yes Naomi, you said it! "You can live anywhere so why not choose paradise...". You had me shouting thank you and clapping when you said this. Well done you two!

[@margaretreid4957]

Congratulations 🥳 and Welcome to mortgage free home ownership!!!! So happy for you both!!😁

[@NaomiandJack]

Thank you Margaret! 🥳 hope you are well!

[@johnnypanrike8505]

Get someone to do a professional inspection checking for dampness and in particular mold or other surprises. I want to believe good things about people but you never know. I myself rented a house for one year and sustained quite a few damaged from mold problems with the foundation. Best of luck ofc but you have nothing to loose from knowing as much about the house as you can. And even though there is a formal law incentive of the seller and broker to inform you, that might not be enough.

[@Yolocollectivbuzz]

His voice can be used on CALM..he sounds like a Meditative person.

[@NaomiandJack]

Firstly we LOVE Calm and use it a lot haha funny you say that, secondly Thank you so much for watching and commenting it means so much to us! ❤️❤️

[@Yolocollectivbuzz]

Aww! Thank you for responding ☺️☺️❤❤🇯🇲🇨🇦🇬🇩

[@dechannigan2980]

Sounds very effeminate for a male..

[@omokaroojiire]

@@dechannigan2980 I think It's the voice of a man who has made peace with his feminine side!!! A balanced male.

[@karmaballah2227]

Awesomenessssss congrats. I am enjoying your journey. The drone shots are simply perfect.

[@RoughRider757]

Awesome dream you guys went after and how incredibly motivating for other folks to see your story. Sweden looks amazing. All the best to you two trail blazers.