We bought land in Portugal - For a Tourism Business -Pico Island Azores Episode 13 - Invest -Tourism
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- čas přidán 14. 10. 2024
- On this episode of our Journey on Pico Island, we share our experience with you on buying our land in Portugal and why we chose Pico Island to develop our Tourism Business.
We purchased oceanfront land on the coast of Pico Island Azores 8 years ago. We were lucky enough to find this amazing property located in the seaside vineyard village of Sao Mateus.
Learn how we found and bought the land. We also share some of the required procedures and costs. We explain why we feel that the land and the area of the island is perfect for our Tourism Business.
We take you for a quick drive and hike around the village of Sao Mateus. We also touch why we feel about Tourism on Pico, Azores and Portugal.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
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In case you just discovered us through this video; here is a link to the beginning of our Journey.
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Take care & Stay safe!
Carlos - Laura
Love to watch your vlogs guys. Super positive and looking forward to the next and follow you on your journey. Boa sorte!
Thank you so much for the kind words; glad you are part of our journey. Take care! Saude!
I'm fascinated and congratulations to you both! I have two questions, please:
1) Is solar an option on Pico?
2) I have had multiple nightmare experiences in my life in bringing anything new or "different" to Zoning officials. They basically want you to do what has always been done, don't make waves and just add to the tax base. It's not about serving you the property owner, but using your property to generate money through "fees" and ever more taxes for the municipality. Honestly, how is it dealing with the entrenched governmental bodies when you are an expatriate and don't have family connection??? I love glamping (I think of Teddy Roosevelt) and hope to one day be a guest on your property! Best!
First : Yes; there is solar options on Pico/Azores. Second; everything else is a work in progress! At the end of the day nature and peace rule for us! Being happy and safe is the main thing! Take care!
Woah! What a steal! been looking at properties in Terceira for a number of years and it‘s not even close. Congratulations!
The key for us was taking time looking, we also knew the area we wanted to be. We also got a bit lucky! Take care!
Hey guys I wandered in looking for cool volcano videos and became fascinated with what life would be like there in modern times. From looking around in Google Earth is seems almost no one has rooftop solar which seems odd. I've heard the Internet is very good there because the islands are on a undersea cable. And I checked for you, according to the Smithsonian volcano database, Pico has been asleep for a very, very long time. So sleep well in your island paradise and best wishes to you on your journey in the Azores :-)
Hi Tom! We are seeing much more natural energy options, like solar. Pico Island has over 100 volcano's, including the Pico mountain one. The volcano's are dormant, but breathing. Cheers!
Can you guys recommend architects in Pico? Im looking to build a personal home on Pico also. Can you also go into more detail on how you submit a project for the government incentive? That is interesting and would love to know how that process works in greater detail.
Hi Brian1 Here is a couple of links. The first is the architect we used, www.lavaimagem.com/en/xa.html secondly is the all info about incentives from the Portuguese Gov't. The best way to get all the proper vital information is from the source. www.sdea.pt//index.php?op=31&idioma=us
I hope this helps! Good luck!
Great project !🔝
Thank you! Cheers!
💕💞💓💗💖 from your Brazilian audience
Welcome Luciana; glad you joined our journey. Saude!
Cheering you on Laura and Carlos! Admiring how you're embracing the pace, the culture, the beauty of nature and life on Pico. Your vision of a new lifestyle is unfolding positively and we look forward to visiting in the future. Blessings of love, happiness, good health and fulfillment.
Thank you Helene for your kind words. Hope to see you and Nick in the New Year. Give Nick a big kiss for us! cheers!
Beautiful and we can’t wait to visit this perfect paradise you keep showing
Glad you liked it Moira. We and Pico are waiting with open arms! Stay safe!
Great Video guys!!
Did you guys apply for habitation license?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, there is annual property tax. It will depend on the size, location and age. For our house, most likely it wont go over 300 euros. Take care!
Congratuations, I'm so jealous. I hope to do the same in a few years time..I've been living for more than 40 years in Holland, and seek some peace and space. Please continue with your films.
Glad you like the videos Jorge. Peace, tranquility and beauty; this is the place! Portugal is waiting for you! Cheers!
Best of luck..Love your Vidios👍Love from Denmark🇩🇰
We are really glad you enjoy our videos. Would love to visit Denmark at some point! Stay safe!
Good video
Thank you Joey! Cheers!
Congratulations you two... I am so excited for you both... I currently live in Mississauga but I was born in Sao Roque do Pico. Your friend Nancy shared your youtube page with me and I can see why you picked Sao Mateus... it's so lovely there. I spent many summers in Pico during my younger years and my family and I never missed the big festival that happens in Sao Mateus each year. I am excited to follow your journey and hopefully visit your resort one day!
What a small world Eddie! We are pretty much neighbors on both sides of the Atlantic. lol That was really nice for Nancy to share our vlog. The festival of Bom Jesus is one of the biggest. I remember it well; just like you! Glad you found us; maybe we will meet on Pico at some point. ciao for now!!!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 It certainly is a small world... I wonder how many people in Pico we both may know... my cousin Gina Garcia has an Esthetics Salon in Cais Do Pico called Pelle Bella... not sure if you know it. My family and I were supposed to visit Pico this summer but covid got in the way... if all goes well we will come visit next summer. Take care and all the best to you... I look forward to staying in touch.
@@eddiesuliman3144 That is funny; I know a Gina Garcia. Is she Fortunato's wife|; her parents live in London. Hope you make it next summer!! Take good care!
@@eddiesuliman3144 I meant to say Kitchener not London.
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Yes!!! That's her... and yes Fatima and Jorge live in Kitchener where my parents live... were you born in Pico? And are you originally from Sao Mateus? I should add you and Laura on Facebook so we can stay connected.
This was a very interesting video. I've always been interested in real estate. I love your property and I can totally envision the glamping resort! I think it's a great idea and it will be very successful. I look forward to your next video.
Hi Debbie! Really appreciate your positive thoughts on what we are doing. Real Estate is one of the best investments you can make. Stay safe! Cheers!
Hey guys. I’m originally from Criacao Velha and immigrated to California in 1969. My husband is from Flores. We are looking to buy a summer house in the Madalena/Barca/Areia Larga area. Wishing you all the best.
That is amazing Etelvina! I have a cousin that has a beautiful cottage in Barca; close to Cella Bar. Appreciate the kind wishes; see you on Pico! Take good care!
Beautifull island
Congrats on the Land! Certainly enjoying the content! Well, commenting all the way from Texas! I’m looking at buying land myself on the Azores. I’m leaning toward Terceira Island! May I ask why Pico Over the other islands? Would love your feedback! I got a few things to do first. I’m working becoming a dual citizen. First in the family born in the states. Father is from Portugal. Signing off here and keep up on the great work! Andrew
Thanks Andrew; appreciate the comment. I'm glad you liked the video. I think buying property in the Azores is a great investment; especially if you love the area. Why Pico? It's not easy to answer with just a few words. The fact that I was born on the island, spent a lot of time hear and have family make up some of the reasons.
From an investment point of view; Pico is considered the Tourism growth island of the future. This growth is controlled; no mass Tourism. Pico is the 2nd largest; small population, affordable Real Estate and well located between Faial and Sao Jorge (these 3 are known as the triangle islands).
I believe the 9 islands have something to offer and all are expected to increase in overall Tourism in the near future. I also believe that Terceira has amazing potential and Tourism is in the rise; also controlled. I see more 2 center packages involving Terceira and Pico. Sao Miguel is saturated and unfortunately having some mass tourism problems; too many high rise hotels,, cruise ships etc. I can go on for ages; hopefully this helps. In the covid19 dust clears, there will be a controlled boom here in the Azores. This is just my honest thoughts and opinion; hopefully it helps. Go for it Andrew! Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 I certainly appreciate the feedback. I will have consider Pico Island. I look forward to your journey! Keep up the great work! Andrew
@@andrewgomes833 Thank you Andrew; for the compliment! Cheers!
It's difficult to find a channel of Canadians in Portugal, this is great. Are you from Toronto?
Glad you like our channel Regina. Laura and I were brought up and live in Oakville. We are now spending half the time between Canada and Portugal. I was born in Portugal; left when I was 9. One of our main goals is to educate the Canadian Traveler on this region of Portugal. Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 that's great! We are planning on retiring in Portugal. As ilhas dos Açores são lindas!
@@reginacid6830 A wise plan; retiring to Portugal. I believe all regions have something to offer. Appreciate your comments! Adeus!
I'd love more information on the rental... one room weekly and monthly... Thank you I love Pico
@@adrianamartins7156 Glad you like Pico. That is a pretty general question; rental rates will depend a lit when and the rental itself. For general purposes we can use a daily rate that will fall between 75 to 125 euros. For stays longer than 2 weeks than there would be a further discount. Just keep in mind that the very low rates are also very low quality. I hope this helps. Cheers
Congrats! I’d love to retire in Sao Jorge. Best of wishes on your new journey!
Glad you liked the vldeo! Sao Jorge is an amazing place; perfect to retire as well. Best hiking!
Hi guys. I just find you and love your ideas. I am in NY and planning to move to Portugal in few years . If you are looking for investors let me know. I want to retire in Portugal
Glad you are liking our vlogs. Portugal as a country has so much to offer; as you probably already know. We do have investors; but appreciate your offer. Stay safe!
Great video I just subscribe, help me a lot because my wife and I plan to buy a house in funchal next year, no matter this pandemic, love Portugal and people, we are going to retire from our medical practice, its the time, 40 years in medicine, keep the good work, and yes have a Happy New Year 2021. regards from Monterrey Mexico.
Funchal is amazing; perfect place to retire. Appreciate your kind words. Take good care! Feliz Natal!
Congratulations,please continue
Thank you! Take care!
We watched part of your video with Zia Angela. She sends her love and best wishes.
That is so awesome; Laura will love that! xo
Great video, I am jealous of your land, am planing to do the same in Sao Jorge, we will be neighbours.
We were fortunate to find this amazing land. Stay safe!
Congrats! What a step. I am very interested and have a couple questions for you guys. What is the cost for the turkey construction? What is the water supply ? Can you dig your own well? Thanks!
Thank you Mikhail; appreciate your comment! Not exactly sure what you mean turkey construction. If you are asking the total cost of the Glamping project; do not have the final cost yet. Every district of Pico has its own water source (piped/plumbing etc). Wells are not common in present times; don't have information on digging them. In the old days rain water was collected into tanks; this was very common. Wells are more comment in main Portugal; especially in farms)quintas). Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Thank you for response . Sorry for autocorrection, not turkey but turn - key constraints of villa😁.
@@1127Mikhail I know someone who built a small cottage/villa for around 50,000 euros; they already had the land. It really depends on the size, how luxurious you want to get etc. I also know someone that built one for 125,000 euros.
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Thanks ! How big is the villa ? Contractors usually give average price per square meter of the house
@@1127Mikhail I think my friends cottage was around 75 sq meters. You can build a new small cottage starting between 500 to 700 euros per sq mtr. You can also spend between 1000 to 1500 euros pre sq mtr; depends if you want the very top materials.
I think you are on a good course. Glamping is awesome!
We want to fit into the nature environment; tents/glamping makes a lot of sense. We want to disturb as little as possible. Appreciate the comment! Cheers Rich!
Congrats. And all the best of luck.
Thank Rob; really appreciate it!
Congratulations, it's beautiful,
I would like to move to Portugal looking for a job
A great country to live, holiday and work; in my opinion! You would love it! Sorry for the delayed response! Take care!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552 Thank you for your answer. I have more than 15 years of working in the UK and London in tourism and hospitality. Cooking and cleaning. In my home country North Africa, I'm an English and French teacher. at nursery.
@@joellelilaboughazi4552 That is definitely a lot of experience; for sure! Stay safe!
It's difficolt to have a mortage for a house?why it's necessary a rapresentant?
What is your opinion on buying a small ruin in the Azores? TIA
Congratulations.....fantastic video❤️
Wishing you both good luck hope to visit same day in the future.
Thank you so much Victor. Pico is waiting for you! Cheers!
You should inform if your allowed to build in that land. I think its too close to the ocean and there are a lot of restrictions on the island.
We can build; with restrictions. More info to come later. Take good care Decio!
Google map shows the island is in the middle of the Atlantic. Far far away from mainland. It is very much like Islas Malvinas (aka Falkland island).
You are correct; we are in the middle of North Atlantic. A quick 2 hour flight from Lisbon, 5 or so hours from Toronto and 4and half from Boston. We feel remote but yet well connected to North America and Europe. Take good care! Feliz Natal!
woah
Great idea Carlos! , do you think it would be possible to build a small resort there?
Hi George! I guess it would depend on how small the resort. I cant see anything over 15 units; just my opinion. From my experience so far: the Pico Government allows mostly small or individual Tourist facilities. Mass tourism is not wanted; we agree!!! The island of Sao Miguel and Terceira will allow larger facilities; for the rest of the islands less is more!! Stay safe!
how much cost of the plane ticket from toronto to pico island ??????
Hi Sam! It really depends on when you are flying; low, high season etc.. We have paid as low as $700 each inc tax; but we have also paid as high as $1100. Take care!
Hi Sam! It really depends on when you are flying; low, high season etc.. We have paid as low as $700 each inc tax; but we have also paid as high as $1100. Take care!
Obrigado por vídeos emocionantes e úteis que realmente nos fazem desejar que a miséria de Covid19 acabe em breve, para que depois de 10 anos possamos ver nossas ilhas novamente, que gostamos de chamar de nosso segundo lar. Como você, também temos a esperança de encontrar uma pequena casa para a qual possamos escapar durante o inverno escandinavo. Esperando por pequenos filmes mais informativos. Obrigado por aqueles que publicou. Hope my Portuguese is, after a lot of years, still is understandable. If not, it’s good to practice a bit.
Ola Lars! O seu Portuguese esta muito bom. I'm also working on my Portuguese; practice makes all the difference. Hope you make it to the islands sooner than later; hopefully this crazy covid19 will leaves us. The Azores are peaceful, beautiful and affordable; the perfect place to escape too. We are glad you liked the videos; stay tuned for more! Stay safe!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552
Thanks a lot for answering, and I think your Portuguese is a lot better than mine. We’re hope you are right about the virus so life can be a bit more as usual again. Take care and get us some nice pictures of the “summer” we miss.
I just hate having this virus hanging over us! All we can do is take each day at a time and male the most of it. Enjoy the evening! Cheers!
@@ourjourneyonpicoisland-car552
The same to you 👍
Parabéns
Muito obrigado! Thank you!
Before you buy land you have to know if you can built things. Some land is only for farmland.
how much?
Prices of land can very, depends on the location. We bought our land 8 or so years a go, rather keep it private. Cheers!
If you need staff, I'm here
We have added you to our list! Cheers!
I stopped watching just about all professional sports in the U.S. because when I watch, I don't want nor need to know their political points of view, it ruins the whole thing. The same can be said about travel vlogs. Stick to travel and leave politics out.
If wolkano weak up!!!!