Those living in Bulgaria, be they expats or locals, have been hard hit by the recession. The global crisis has slammed businesses, job numbers have fallen and property prices have dropped. Expats have seen their income shrink as the pound crashed down against the euro. All of this would make you wonder why Britons would move to Bulgaria.
Brits move to Bulgaria for happiness
Those living in Bulgaria, be they expats or locals, have been hard hit by the recession. The global crisis has slammed businesses, job numbers have fallen and property prices have dropped. Expats have seen their income shrink as the pound crashed down against the euro. All of this would make you wonder why Britons would move to Bulgaria.
Expat life in Bulgaria
The huge wave of expat arrivals in Bulgaria, following television programmes lauding a 'dream in the sun' and 'your dream overseas property', hasn't turned out for some. Many expats who bought a home, arrived in keen anticipation but have since packed up and left. Many had only stayed a year before returning home.
Chocolate heaven in Bulgaria
Traditionally expat communities are largely made up of retired couples looking to escape the UK for a more sedate lifestyle whilst living off their hard earned pensions.
Bulgaria good for property and retirement
Two recent reports highlight Bulgaria as an excellent choice for both property and retirement. Global Post has listed the country amongst its best budget retirement locations in the world. Indeed Bulgaria was the only EU country to make it onto their top selection which was based on the cost of keeping up an international lifestyle.
Surviving a Bulgarian market
My first experience of shopping in a large Bulgarian market came as something of a shock. I was feeling very proud that I'd worked out how to get there and what time was best; amazed as ever that I had survived a road journey.
Beautiful Bulgarian carpets for the interior
If you are the homeowner of an old Bulgarian property, one way to create an authentic interior look is to use handmade Bulgarian carpets, called 'kilim' in Bulgarian. Even for a modern property these beautiful rugs can be used as wall hangings to enhance the home.
Winter checklist for your home
After the unusually mild weather, Bulgaria is bracing itself for the return of a more normal winter. Time for a home 'MOT'. No matter where your property is in Bulgaria, your home can take a beating during winter months.
Living in a Bulgarian village: part two
After part one of our article about buying a property and living in a Bulgarian village, with all the idyllic advantages for doing so, part two is time to take a look at the disadvantages. Life in a Bulgarian village may appear to be heaven but is that the reality?
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