VillageLife
American looking for information about Bulgaria
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Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
@JimJ Yes, prices have risen for building by the looks of it. We have been quoted between 500 to 1k euro per square meter (higher price including full finish and also kitchen/bathrooms installed etc). Obviously varies depending on quality and what ... Read More
Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
@janemulberry Totally!. For us Bulgaria has never been for an investment. Read More
Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
Just to add to the prices debate...we bought a wreck (rebuild job) with about 400 square meters of garden in the "ideal" centre of a smaller city....just under 5 years ago for 鈧�30k. We've done absolutely nothing with it since. Looking at ... Read More
Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
I am really curious how the current price rises will impact those buying, who is buying, where they are buying etc. I presume back in the day there were quite a few buyers that really didn't do any research at all, because the prices were so ... Read More
Travel from the uk by car by allenredfearn7
Hi everyone, I'm driving out for the first time in July, to get our renovation project underway. Having spent time ripping out last year we start the renewing this year. The route from the uk shows the quickest way across and throughSerbia. are ...
Agreed, schengen has got to be the easiest way these days (no checks). Read More
Anyone in or around Obzor by VillageLife
We are thinking of getting a town house in the center of Obzor. Just wondering if anyone else owns here or near by or has any thoughts/comments on Obzor?.
Ah thanks. I didn't know that. Read More
Anyone in or around Obzor
We are thinking of getting a town house in the center of Obzor. Just wondering if anyone else owns here or near by or has any thoughts/comments on Obzor?. Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
I don't like the constant tailgating here, seriously......the road is empty and the dude behind is trying to ride the slipstream. Other than that its all good.... Read More
We will be there soon! by Julio Manu
Hi, my name is Julio. I鈥檓 Cuban but currently living in Costa Rica. My wife (Manuela) is Bulgarian鈥揅osta Rican, and we are planning to move to Bulgaria next year. Right now, we are dealing with a lot of paperwork to obtain my visa and ...
Hola Julio,Going to be an awesome adventure man. Hope everything works out for you both. Read More
Bulgaria Schengen Borders by alanjolly65
I understand that Bulgaria (and Romania) became full Schengen members in January and agreed that checks would still be in place at land borders until July 2025.What difference has it made? Are there still barriers / checking booths in place or a car ...
Seen a story about Ruse getting a boost from Romanians coming over."Bulgarian border city Ruse hails Schengen tourism boom""Since Bulgaria and Romania fully joined Europe's Schengen open-borders zone last year, the border city of Ruse has seen a ... Read More
Bargain Hunting? by JimJ
I see that Mowlem Bulgaria are doing a "Three For 拢30k*" feature at the moment - might be worth a look for those members who are still looking for a cheap property....*That's 拢30k each, before anyone gets TOO excited.....馃榿
@janemulberry Hahaha yes - spot on! That's the only reason we found out. Read More
Bargain Hunting? by JimJ
I see that Mowlem Bulgaria are doing a "Three For 拢30k*" feature at the moment - might be worth a look for those members who are still looking for a cheap property....*That's 拢30k each, before anyone gets TOO excited.....馃榿
@janemulberryWell it was actually in really bad shape, but its in the ideal centre of a largish town so I guess it's appealing. Read More
External Staircase - Remove?
Hi All, I wondered what the general view here is about external staircases have most of you removed them and installed internal staircases?. Or have you learnt to live and embrace it?. Read More
Bargain Hunting? by JimJ
I see that Mowlem Bulgaria are doing a "Three For 拢30k*" feature at the moment - might be worth a look for those members who are still looking for a cheap property....*That's 拢30k each, before anyone gets TOO excited.....馃榿
@janemulberryWe had someone move themselves into our abandoned house but the neighbors alerted us and then we called and paid for SOT. Read More
Interesting Discussion about "Neighbours"... by JimJ
...on the Facebook group "Moving to Bulgaria". Not for the faint-hearted or those intending to leave their property unoccupied for any length of time.... 馃槺
Luckily us folk in the provinces dont have anything of value in our houses anyway. Read More