Questions and Answers with the Tandi’s (cost of the project so far, where did we buy the solar etc)

[@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622]

My hat goes off to anyone who ventures on a building project in zim whilst based in the diaspora. It takes a lot of guts and well done to you guys for sharing your journey. We started building 5 years ago and our house is 90% complete and are looking forward to transitioning back to Zim.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

That’s really amazing that your house is 90% finished it’s an important piece of the relocation process pako pekusvikira you own place. Over the years we have made trips to Zimbabwe to oversee the construction of the house to make sure things were done properly. Fortunately we also have some family members who we can trust to help us when we are not in Zimbabwe.

[@PardyQibiDziya]

Phew I'm relieved when you mentioned the timeframe for your project. I have a similar project i started in Chimanimani way back in 2007...still not complete but am at wallplate level now. This August i should be doing the roofing ...finally!!!! Am based in Australia... This is inspiring!...Lets do it am looking forward to settling back home in 5 - 7 years time....gradually thoough...so i am doing everything possible to make it a sustainable homestead offgrid!!!

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

That's awesome! I’m glad that you’re part of this community. Definitely off the grid living is the way forward that way we can continue to enjoy the comforts we are used to after living in the diaspora for a long time.

[@rutht7886]

Thank you so much for the detailed that includes $ costs!!! I was scared to build cause I was thinking of cost in America. I would like to add an extra bedroom at my mom’s house. Given your information I think it’s doable!!

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment. Building is accessible in Zimbabwe regardless of your budget plus labour is cheap. Best of wishes on your project.

[@themushiesfamily]

Hello Mr and Mrs Tandi, we are here learning from you tichitori vadiki so, we also need to eventually go back home and we can learn a lot from your journey, we are following and going through your journey with you, thank you for sharing and good luck on your projects ...

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you very much for your kind and supportive words.

[@KessyB-o7j]

You gave me hope and learn to be patient ... padoko padoko tinosvika am happy for you guys ❤❤❤❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Zvinoiita mbichana mbichana it’s marathon not a sprint.

[@noriyamc3745]

I love your openness in sharing your house project back home. Welldone guys

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Glad you enjoy it!. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@mavisncube9017]

I liked the whole thing ( advice

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you Mavis

[@auntievonnie]

Good to see that you have made so much progress despite the minor setbacks with the doors etc!! Congratulations on the move!!! Can’t wait to see the next video of when you moved in. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thanks so much!!

[@charmainemutsago8371]

Brilliant info . Thank you so much good people .

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

You are welcome 🙏🏿

[@MrsMumZW]

Great Q&A there ! Can’t wait for more videos! We have also started documenting our journey , the journey is inspiring !

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you for the lovely comment and I will definitely be subscribing to your channel it’s good to be part of a community of like minded people on similar projects.

[@tata_livinggg]

Murudo murudooo!!! I love the consistency mai Zuuu

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

I’m trying 😁

[@queenhmix9609]

Tave pano futi sis...KZbin suggested them for me (Royal Highness zw) for now I'm using my music account...I'm happy kuti we are supporting each other as Zimbabweans ❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

@@queenhmix9609 thank you for join the community. We will subscribe to your channel too 👋🏿

[@ruthpartridge6314]

I really respect your mindset expecially regarding the children

[@YasheWaSimba]

😊😊 I have learnt a lot and hope to keep learning from baba na mai Zu❤

[@irasthel638]

I have just watched your programme, and was so impressed. It is the most authentic and informative. It is not sugar coated and reflects the challenges we all go through living abroad. Well done guys. I have subscribed and I will share with others. This is brilliant. To the big guy, let me know when you resume sculpting!! Nuff

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you for your comment I’m glad you enjoyed watching the video and found it informative.

[@Namib-m5s]

I enjoyed Zuruvi's advice, very encouraging 🙏

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aminachimenyani5339]

Enjoyed watching this you’ve opened my mind I’m not keen on staying in the uk for long I need to go back home eventually and soon hopefully

[@kennyrukovo8243]

Thanks for the information. It has taken us 24 years to complete ours in Bulawayo. We are reaching retirement age and want to live in Zim.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

I wish you all the best. Relocation is never an overnight thing it takes time and planning. It sounds like you are nearly there well done 👏🏿

[@chenai5551]

Well done guys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Pa-MushaRuralLiving]

Well done, have followed your journey and kudos to you. Wish you all the best. I love your positivity about moving back home. I am also going through the same process. Talking of the commercial side of a rural house - definitely! Rural BnB in growing 💪🏾💪🏾 Again well done Mai na Baba Zuruvi!

[@wadzanaichinosengwa5190]

Well done both.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you so much for your comment and support 🙏🏿

[@tauraichitsiga2744]

Good to listen and learn

[@GDSMpro]

Well done guys and thanks Su much for the information in here, really helpful

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a comment.

[@Anonymous-ze2mu]

Mr Tandi singing there 😂😂😂😂.. you guys are so cute..... well done my love. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 These contractors will be busy oooooooo ❤❤

[@mayideyiziyera442]

Hello the Zuu family, I am delighted of your move back home. I am also still planning to go and start something back home. Are you in the Homestead. I love the work you are doing.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you for your comment. We are not yet living there yet we still have a lot of things to do before it’s ready.

[@zevlove612]

Good luck I like Mr Tandi he sounds very grounded and ready for Zim. I would not look for a job in Zim if u can find a job in UK that allows remote work better

[@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622]

NGO's pay very well in Zim, l know people earning $2000 a month which is more than enough to live a comfortable life in Zim

[@Mrs_Muffs]

​@@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622 but if you have school gping kids you might need them to be in an ATS offwhich they are rangibg from $1700-3000 for day school then activities😢. Remote work is better vecause their rates are quite good out there

[@rmtandwa]

I can so relate panyaya yema contractors apo🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻munhu anokuitisa nharo pazvinhu zvauri kuda and vazhinji ndivo ana tinozvigona and then do a shoddy job. I am currently renovating cottage on our family home and boy oh boy have i learnt a lot from this project. Lessons that will be invaluable when i embark on the big project yekuvaka imba yangu

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

I think sometimes it’s because we are women hamuwonewo sekudaro. I had an incident with one contractor who I was telling to do something and he said regayi ndimirire Zuruvi pavanowuya . I was gobsmacked lol

[@rmtandwa]

@@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife oh that is very true. Vanoita nharo dzisina mushumo and kakudheerera kacho nekuti uri mukadzi is at an all time high! I have purposed in my heart that when i embark on the big project ndiri kuenda kumba at each stage kunozvionera otherwise ndingaita frustration ndikafa ndiri mwana mudiki🤣🤣🤣

[@chenair6613]

You are so authentic. I love you guys.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you so much for your kind comment.

[@blessingmaposa1687]

Well articulated ,thank you !!!

[@israelrangarirai9543]

Artists are good lovemakers😂,on a serious note guys,thank you so much for shares

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Kkkkkkk ipapo hamunyepe henyu creatives are very creative 😄. Thank you for your comment I hope you have subscribed to our channel.

[@shamainmaidee4933]

Well done family

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@mrsmunaks]

Loved this Video ❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you!!

[@teeliving4]

Very informative content❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Glad you think so! Thank you for leaving a comment.

[@addie3809]

Beside getting old. A 2 story will be difficult to maintain as you age. I have the same mindset with Zuruvi👌🏾

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Absolutely!! That’s a good point and something that needs to be considered as we age. Thank you for your contribution.

[@TambudzayiMupoperi]

Well done.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@veronicamhlanga9311]

Very inspiring story Mai Zuu

[@yemmung7337]

Thanks for the information ❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Our pleasure 😊

[@abigaildhliwayo3840]

Well said

[@Nana720jygi]

I commend you for letting vana stay in the UK, they're British by birth, the lifestyle in Zim might be a huge challenge whilst they're still young, but like you said kuti kana vakura they can decide for themselves, hopefully life will be much better in Zim nguva yacho kana vakura ❤

[@dadiraidoreensibanda3659]

For me, I was thinking that I should introduce my children to visiting Zimbabwe now and again. So it won't be difficult for them to visit me when I'm back settle down in Zimbabwe.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

That’s a good idea funds permitting. I wish we could do this because it helps them build that connection with Zimbabwean. I would definitely encourage you to do this.

[@Skinny-Fries]

wow i would buy your sculptures !!

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

You can link in with Mr Tandi on his facebook page if you are interested in his sculptures.

[@taffy2121..]

Still waiting for a house tour mrs thandi. ❤❤❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

The tour will be shown soon enough in the meantime I’ve posted a video of us unboxing the drone and our first flight.

[@Namib-m5s]

How deep is your borehole and what is it's capacity, say how many litres per day?

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Our borehole is 45 meters deep and I’m not sure about the capacity I will ask Zuruvi.

[@juniorzonde1829]

Sekuru nambuya Zuruvi ❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Hello muzukuru tinotenda ne support yako ndinovimba you have subscribed 🙂.

[@juniorzonde1829]

Yes I did . Following

[@tendaimnangagwa5784]

Good day, How big is your house ie how many square meters is the house covering?

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

The house is 3 bedrooms, with open plan kitchen and dinning area, en-suite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and double lock garage.

[@moureenkemunto41]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MurimiMukuru]

Thank you guys for this info:) How much did it cost you to ship your vehicle in terms of duty etc? Thank you

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

I’m not sure how much it cost that’s Mr Tandi’s department but I’m happy to signpost you to the company that we use so that you can make enquiries directly to them Buzzard Shipping Limited Office: [phone]

[@bm-lw4bh]

The Tandis 😊

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Hello 👋🏿

[@zuva76]

👌

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you for the comment emoji ❤️

[@petronellamagaramombe]

You looking good baba na Mai ziruvi

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you Petronella 👋🏿👋🏿

[@NgonidzasheBandambira]

Good day what are the challenges you faced when you shipped your car to zimbabwe and does year on pickups like yours need to be less than 10 years

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

That’s a good question when we shipped our truck in 2018 there was no stipulation on years however now they need to be less than 10 years. In regard to shipping the vehicle there were no issues it was easy and straightforward. There was some drama when it came to clearing it paZungula I’m still traumatised by that experience to say the least 😅

[@NgonidzasheBandambira]

Thank you very much

[@NgonidzasheBandambira]

gooday do you mind sharing name of the company you used to ship your truck

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

@@NgonidzasheBandambira we deal with Craig that’s their website www.buzzardshipping.co.uk/contact.html

[@NgonidzasheBandambira]

Thank uu very very much❤ i am planning to ship mine from uk Inotora how many daes kuty isvike ku zim..... also do uu have to send someone kunoita paper work or shipping company inoita zvese.....

[@villasquad8712]

Maita basa for the breakdown yemaprice

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

You are welcome and thank you for leaving us a comment.

[@israelrangarirai9543]

Van you please explain how you export stuff like used car or equipment from uk❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

That’s a good question we can talk about this in our next question and answers video. In the meantime I can signpost you to the company we use called Buzzard Shipping Limited this is their contact number Office: [phone]

[@muzimhlanga]

Great video very informative. Do you have other properties in Zimbabwe?

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

No we don’t .

[@irenechandafira7138]

Which year did you do your roofing And which Company did it

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

The people and companies that we used are all written in the description box please refer to the list and we did the roof in 2022 August.

[@drcmm4900]

🔥🔥

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you for the 🔥🔥🔥emoji comment.

[@Kundie-n7s]

The Zuruvis😊😊.

[@lynettnyaraipagana2796]

Beta bricks all the way👌💯 bot bricks there paweekend Wanted to ask kuti paBorehole cost matanks netank stand is it included or zviri separate

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

I’m not sure isu we bought them separately the tank and the stand.

[@bluebirdstar249]

Hello Tandis

[@artwellmashingauta8709]

The Zuruvis 😊

[@trevlscapes45]

New subscriber here! Interesting conversation. I am on a similar journey, and I also have a new channel @Trev Landscapes. Good luck, and thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Hello Trev welcome to the community. We have subscribed to your channel.

[@mwanamutongamubootu]

Weduwe ko ndaka jambwa sei

[@brightonchidamba4155]

Can l please have the details of your borehole driller?

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

The details are written in the description below 👇🏿 and thank you for your support I hope you have subscribed to our channel 🙂🙏🏿

[@Olisepazed]

I don't think your plan for income generation while in Zim is strong enough. It is shakey, you may want to go back to the drawing board and rethink it. Zimbabwean life is very hard, you can't come back and start looking for a job. For me, I would advise you to start looking for maybe starting your own business. Something local, you mention doing business in Europe while in Zimambawe, that will not work. Wifey, is talking about NGO jobs, I have found out that locals who never left Zim are not that friendly to people that had left. They think "vano dhadha", when "they failed in the West and want to come and shine off for us" I still love your move to go back home, but please have a more reliable plan for income generation

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you for your contribution to our conversation. Our income generation plan is not solid however like I said (Mrs Tandi ) I’m going to keep my options open and one of those is a job opportunity. I’m a Youth and Community Worker so I’m someone who enjoys working with people in different areas of community development. I also see going to work as a way for me to meet other people and make friends. Why do say that doing business in Europe will not work while In Zimbabwe?. Are you saying this from your own experience?. It’s unfortunate that some locals may feel like tinovadadira asi I’m not going to let that affect me personally because it’s not my problem they think that way.

[@Olisepazed]

From my experience, creating income sources right there in the diaspora is the sure way to steady income. For example, if you have a house there, don't sell it. Could you rent it out? Also, Investing in the stock market and receiving dividends every month will be your saviour. Make the Zimbabwean income sources secondary. @@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife

[@Alice-fb1fm]

I concur with the above writer. From what I understand, your financial strategy may not be sufficiently robust for Zimbabwe. The situation there demands a solid and comprehensive plan to ensure serviceability. Personally, I would reconsider this idea. It seems like your husband is the main advocate for this move, and I'm not convinced that you're fully prepared for it. Relocating to Zimbabwe and leaving your immediate family behind raises questions. I'd assume, especially as a mother who has given birth to them, that your children's welfare is paramount. Perhaps your husband feels a stronger pull towards Zimbabwe, but as for myself, I believe in establishing a comfortable home base while living in both worlds-spending six months there and six months in the UK. Your children are a central part of your life. Imagine if you were to fall ill; your children would need to fly out to see you. I don't mean to sound overly pessimistic, as I'm sure you've pondered these aspects, but I urge you to reconsider. Zimbabwe might not align with your perceptions, and reevaluating your financial plans, like investing with a European company for a steady income without the need to work or purchasing a house, could be beneficial. Apologies if this comes across as negative, but I hope it encourages you to rethink your plans

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

@@Alice-fb1fm thank you for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts on our plans.

[@yemmung7337]

Hamuzoroiwa here kumusha?

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

That’s an interesting question we will answer this one on the next Q&A. Thank you for the question.

[@GetrudeKwaramba]

Yaa takamiririra kkkk

[@DrFifiMaramwidze]

Roof yenyu the cost is reasonably good and kinda shocked me how low it is compared to what l was quoted But maybe the sizes are different Mine is 235.87 sqm Please what size is yours before l kill myself thinking ndabirirwa😂😂😂

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

I’m not sure about the footage of the roof let me ask the architect and get back to you.

[@tee_p2]

Macontractors are terrible liers.most want to be 'jack of all trades'.

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Yes Jack of all trades master of none. I wish they were more honest about their competency than to do things the wrong way.

[@ibrahimgas885]

hello tandi family you both said you both living good life but we cannot see that and what we can see is you both set small car and talking why you both show us where you live? what's look like your home?how many shoes you both got? how many cars? sorry to ask but i wonder where you hiding's small car

[@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622]

How is that relevant or any of your business, let's not bring unnecessary negative energy

[@davis5743]

What an idiot!!

[@Biblescenes2]

Good life has nothing to do with material things, I doubt that is what they mean at all

[@ughughugh-h2l]

grow up

[@kudamapfumo9316]

Good life can just mean peace of mind and happiness not being rich

[@DrFifiMaramwidze]

Mai Thandikaaa Maths dzinoku vhiringa seni, just admit 😅😅😅 dislexic manner 😅😅

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Dzinondivhiringa zvekuti shem 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I last helped my kids with Maths in primary school 🙈

[@miriam489]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheTandisLivingtheGoodLife]

Thank you 🙏🏿