Why They’re Leaving the UK for the Philippines — Bought Land Before Visiting

Just two weeks ago, this was a simple video call about moving to the Philippines. They were in Wales talking about their dream of relocating from the UK to Bohol and starting a new life in the Philippines. I mentioned an affordable piece of land by a creek here in Bohol — beautiful, peaceful… but yes, it carries some flood risk. We brought in a local engineer to assess the flood risk and mitigation options. We discussed earthworks, building placement, and long-term planning. Without any hesitation, they said "Lets Do It!" Two weeks later, they flew to Bohol with their daughters to stand on the land where they plan to build their dream home — seeing it for the first time. Brett has never even been to the Philippines, And today is the first time he’s standing on land he already owns. They’re preparing to leave the UK, bringing their two daughters, and start remotely building in Bohol while they wind up their life in the UK. Brett's lovely Wife Christina grew up in Wales but is Filipino with dual citizenship — so this move is both relocating abroad and reconnecting with heritage. In this video we talk about: • Why they’re leaving the UK • Moving to the Philippines as a family • Buying land in the Philippines before visiting • Flood risk and mitigation planning • Building a house in Bohol • Schooling options for expat families • What “home” really means when you start over abroad For many people considering expat life in the Philippines, the bigger risk isn’t flood risk — it’s staying somewhere that no longer feels right. If you're thinking about buying land in the Philippines, building a home in Bohol, or relocating from the UK, we offer: 🏗 Land Finding & Due Diligence Support 🏡 Build Reporting & Project Guidance 📋 Practical advice based on real experience building in the Philippines WhatsApp: +63 919 070 8859 Email: [email protected] If you would like a copy of our book “A Foreigners Guide to Building a Home in The Philippines”, visit: https://www.thegroundednomads.com and get yours for just $7.99. We also have a private community for those serious about relocating to the Philippines, buying property, or building their own home — where we share real costs, land advice, and honest lessons learned: https://www.skool.com/the-grounded-no... 🪴 If you enjoyed this video, give it a like, drop us a comment (we’d genuinely love to hear from you), and subscribe if you're curious about living a slower, more intentional life — one that’s a little more connected to nature, community, and what actually matters. 🌏 Stay Connected with The Grounded Nomads: Website ➤ https://www.thegroundednomads.com Email ➤ [email protected] Instagram ➤ @thegroundednomads Facebook ➤   / thegroundednomads   #MovingToPhilippines #PhilippinesProperty #LifeInPhilippines #BoholLiving #BuildInPhilippines #ExpatLife #LeavingTheUK #RelocatingToPhilippines #BuyingLandPhilippines #StartOverAbroad