Quest Bulgaria Property and Lifestyle Magazine

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.

Last year may not have come up trumps with all the things you wishes for but 2010 is the chance to put all that behind and look forward. As we celebrate the start of the New Year, we take a sly glimpse into 2010 to see what life holds for you!

More often than not, floors are rarely given consideration, except when you are undertaking a renovation or new build of a Bulgarian property. Replacing flooring is not a cheap process and the thought of undertaking this can be overwhelming, what with the cost and having to move all your furniture. However, flooring is going to be with you and your property for a long time, so it is worth considering all the possibilities before installing or replacing them.

For those considering buying property in Bulgaria and moving to the country, Quest Bulgaria together with Stefan Dimitrov, Managing Director of Allied Pickfords Bulgaria, advise on the steps to take in order to ensure a trouble free house move - and we also take a look at a real life moving disaster.

The spring is almost upon us and it is time to leave our winter hibernation and get back into our Bulgarian gardens! This is a month of preparation and if like me you have been promising to finally start that vegetable garden, now ids the time to get out there and dig that land.

In this, the fourth of our series on swimming pools, some great extras which will add both to the enjoyment and value of your pool and your Bulgarian property. Brilliant effects can be achieved by the careful choice of lighting in and around the pool. Underwater lights in attractive patterns can be placed in the walls and/or floor of the pool and along the steps.

When you have built or renovated the exterior of your Bulgarian home, it’s time to turn your attention indoors and consider what flooring to lay. Choices in Bulgaria are more limited in terms of textures than in Northern Europe, but the DIY stores like Mr Bricolage and a host of private retailers still offer a wide variety of colours and styles at prices much lower than home.