We Bought a Rural House in Spain… Then It All Went Wrong!

🔧 Everything Changed: Redundancy, Risk & a Spanish Renovation | The Second Chapter Begins.

Life rarely goes to plan. We thought we had it all figured out — buy a second house in a quiet Andalusian village, pay off a small mortgage by 60, and top up our retirement. But everything changed when I was made redundant after 10 years with the same employer.

In this vlog, we take you through the real story of what’s been happening behind the scenes. From making the decision to buy a 2nd house in Spain, to walking away from job security and embracing the unknown. This isn’t just about property — it’s about life after 50, risk, resilience, and redefining what the future looks like.

We’ll share:

Why we chose to buy in a small inland village in Andalucía

What it’s really like to be made redundant in your 50s

The moment we walked away from a new job offer

Our plans to renovate a Spanish house on a small budget

The unexpected challenges — cockroach infestations, car vandalism & language barriers

How we finally found a builder we trust

🛠️ Renovation begins this October, and we’re taking you along for the entire journey. Subscribe to follow our progress, get honest updates, and see what life looks like when you start a new chapter at 50+.

📍 Location: Andalucía, Spain
🏠 Property: 153m² village house