Well readers, as promised but a short while ago, here is my 'reasons to be cheerful' article about Bulgaria:
Bulgaria is a generally beautiful country with a rich and diverse history and culture.It affords a massive Black Sea coast,with miles of sandy beaches for the hot summers and ski resorts for the winter sports.Away from these area it has beautiful scenery especially mountains and lakes aplenty.There are historic monasteries and castles dotted everywhere.
For the foreigner looking for a holiday home, or to live here, it still offers excellent value for money.It has the cheapest property in the EU, apartments of a decent size can be picked up from 40000 Euros, Villas from 75000 Euros.
Living here is very cheap with the exception of petrol, a beer is about 0.65p for half a litre and a restaurant three course meal with wine is likely to be around £12 or just under 11 Euros.
Electricity bills will aggregate at about £40 a month (it is relatively expensive here).White goods and computers/tvs are more expensive here than in the UK and its best to bring them over with you if you can.
Quality of life is the big seller in Bulgaria, the country is politically stable and will join the Euro in 2013.Generally foreigners can afford things here they never could at home, such as swimming pools (prices start from 16000 Euros for a good standard).
The cities are full of nightlife, some great restaurants and cultural activities.Village life for those enjoying the quiet can be full of charm.If you live in a village near the coast as I do, you can have both !
The major thing I noticed in the first few months here is the comparative lack of stress.Life is quite laid back.Sure western lifestyles will come eventually but I hope and pray that they do not encroach too much on traditions here.
Thats all from me for now, your opinions and questions are valued though !.
Hi UB,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the poitive Uncle...pretty much what I'd come too also, its such a shame the visa is such a pain, we Brits here in Turkey just hop on a boat over to any Greek islsnd, get the old passport stamped and your good for another 90 days. Residency is a dodle here also, for those who find the pace of leaving the house 4 times a year to get on a boat, too much lol.
I keep being pulled by Bulgaria,think I'm going to ride over this summer, mostly the cheap prices, there's not many countries in the World that start around 2k for tumble down farmhouses.
I can get my head around the company formation thing to buy a property, happy about that kinda.....but the visa can be a problem, I read.
I am just 12 hours away from Bulgaria by motorbike, the moment that visa gets easier you could very well have me as a neighbour Uncle, do you like motorbikes??
Cheers,
Dave.....
Dave, there have been no visa requirements for UK nationals since 2007.
ReplyDeleteVERY cheap properties are a disaster in the making.