Life
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.
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.
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?
Living in a Bulgarian village
Many a Brit will have a dream of getting out of the rat race and enjoying a simple village life. It was once the dream to escape city speed for the relaxation of the coast but many Britons are now looking for safer inland Bulgarian properties.
New year resolutions: fun ideas
Our new year resolutions are so good, but can we keep to them? Highest on this year's 'fingers crossed' list will likely be 'get out of debt', along with the normal 'lose weight' and 'stop smoking'.
British expats in Bulgaria 2009
A look back over 2009 to investigate how British expats living in Bulgaria have fared. There is no doubt the nose-diving British pound and general financial crisis has affected many but will the coming year bring any improvement?
Work from your Bulgarian home
Working from home or at home is often the ideal solution for expats moving to Bulgaria. Unfortunately, there are numerous ideas on the internet, offering to make your fortune and suggesting that you can make a mint with next to no effort. The problem is that many are scams and most don't work. However, there are real possibilities to work from home for those Brits and others who are dotted around in various parts of Bulgaria. They may not make you a millionaire but they will cover some of your bills.
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