Just to add that I have heard a few people saying they are going to buy land in Portugal, but I have already been told you can't do a self build property, unless its a certified builder (shame as my partner is a builder!) but how would the authorities look at things like erecting a wooden lodge or a bringing in a

'park home' or similar? Some of the people saying they are buying land have camper vans and plan to live in those or caravans...?!  

Thanks 

Hi

How many houses do you want for 50,000€.

Have a look on the forum Property list and also PurePortugal If your husband is a builder there are plenty for under 25,000€ that you could move into and renovate in your own time.

Often in a village like mine there is building work going on that can't be seen from the road two houses are being worked on.

Don't forget to let the Forum know how you get on.

Peter

I'd strongly advise against doing unauthorised building work, as ultimately if the authorities find out, you can be fined and even asked to take down any unauthorised structures you've erected.

On the question of your £50,000 budget which is €55,000, that is not reasonable for what you want. For that price you'd be looking at a total and profound renovation of a shell of a building. Of course the further east and the more remote you go, the lower property prices drop, so your best chance is somewhere totally isolated close to the Spanish border. Note also that Alentejo does not have river beaches, but central Portugal is the area that has them.

I wish you much luck in your search. We looked at homes for 6 months and never, ever heard of or saw anything that would fit your wants/needs for 50,000 euro and I'm wondering if your 50,000 budget includes the taxes or if you have other money set aside for the taxes due at the time of purchase? I also discourage you from doing your own renovations without a permit. There are a lot of local, individual craftsmen who will do the work and allow your husband to help to cut the cost but you will need someone who knows the codes & regulations when building. There are different rules for interior building/remodeling and exterior building/remodeling. I also encourage you to do a lot of looking at different areas in Portugal because there are so many different climates and different communities. You may want to rent in an area before buying unless you are absolutely sure of what you are buying. 

Best of luck @peggyL