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[@user-fm1ij5ow8k]

We bought a small house with a nice bit of land around it in lyulin village in the yambol region to do up, needs not to much work but we love it going over there. Bulgaria is beautiful and so are the people. Good luck to you.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

We hope you guys are very happy 😊❤️

[@VWApachey]

Joe , I am like you Mate . I have always wanted loads of land with views of the sea with a river running through the land . That would be my dream coming through... So, with that I say, the plot with the river .😍

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks Mark! Come visit when we're set up X

[@VWApachey]

You wont need to say it twice Mate, so say when !@@alternativelivingbulgaria

[@ourbulgarianadventure]

Great plans, guys. Beautiful plots. I would definitely choose the last one with the stream and boulders. Absolutely stunning! We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for you guys! ❤

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks guys!! Big Love x

[@ourbulgarianadventure]

By the way: why a chili farm? Is there a big demand for chili? Or did I misinterpreted what you said?

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

@@ourbulgarianadventure no, you heard right 😃 and we're the demand 😅 we love growing super hots and every year we make tons of chilli sauce. People have been telling us for years that we should produce it, so we might have a go. But really it's about sticking to what you know and love 😊

[@ShaktiSuzie]

Wow all amazing options 😍 @mindfulmotorcyclist and I dream of doing somwthing similar in the near future. When we were staying in Bulgaria we found a stream running through the forest and made a pool for our cold water skinny dipping very day. It was heaven. You've got such an adventure ahead of you, we'll try to come and join in and help whenever you need it hopefully see you this spring/summer too when we go to Albania. Give a hug to the girls from me x

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks so much Suzie ❤️ yes, stay in touch and hopefully our paths cross soon 🔀

[@ivanfitness2371]

Dude... ! There is a reason why the village is up on the valley side (hill). Agua, water, H2O... Swamp... Ruuuuunnnnn! I nearly bought a place just like it... Thanks Zeus I came to my senses. Buying Property: 1. legal right to buy, occupy, build, etc. 2. boundaries very clearly set out / marked. 3. Legal ROW, right of way / access. Have fun, From Ivan in NZ.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Absolutely, we do know that too, but it doesn't stop us dreaming 😅😅 thanks for commenting.

[@petyobenov]

Welcome to Bulgaria! Can't wait to see next stages of your project. Hope you'll enjoy your life here! Concider accessing your property, winters might be snowy sometimes, even though last few years there is almost no snow, but need to be kept in mind

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@outliersbulgaria]

We're voting for the last one and will be there with bells on. At least we'll know where to find the dogs, Bea and Tucker in the stream :) Good luck!

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Yes!!! Can't wait 😘

[@josephsmith3133]

Nice idea You can have a well drilled and solar panels off grid living is achievable The biggest expense is building a property 👍

[@rado_grami]

Whatever you pick, will be a good choice with a lot of potential! Just make sure you can build on it!

[@sbdiaries]

We wish you all the best of luck 👍, with your land buying and off grid adventures 😀. Sounds like you have your work cut out . But we both wish you the best of luck ❤🙋❤

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thank you ❤️

[@advandrunen2501]

The last one with the stream is the best in the way you have water (also in summer ?), you are able to make a small dam and build an off-grid turbine to produce some electricity in combination with solar panels. Consider the distance from the land to a school for the children, extreme remote is not wat you want i suppose ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKapaXSJotyLqpY

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks so much for that. I was talking with a friend a few days ago about turbines. I'm not 100% sure if the stream is within borders, on the border, or on the protected land. But If we can, that's definitely something we'll be looking in to. Appreciate the comment 🙏🏼

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

And yes, it's super easy to find stunning wilderness here in BG, but finding that close to a great town is not as easy. We're not looking at anything more than 30 minutes driving from town, school, hospital, shops etc.

[@ourlittleeden]

Last one has my vote! Dreamy. Hope you can get it 🙏

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks guys 😘

[@ilight9163]

id prefer the first or last plots but the stream and rocks edges the last on into first place for me. best of luck to you all

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks 😊 We feel the same 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@berlaitass]

Before anybody says its a great move to go live in Bulgaria, go there for a couple of months and live out of the bubble for a while, using their services, trying out the language basics. You gonna notice a lot of stuff might not be as expected, I live in this region for 7years, Romania and Bulgaria and I'm from Portugal, i noticed it's somewhat challenging... Big up for you guys, good luck with you project and thks for sharing ;)

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Definitely sound advice. We however have been here 7 years, we have learnt the language and we love it. For us, Getting out of England and coming here was one of the best decisions we ever made. Thanks for commenting ❤️

[@beautyandthetour156]

I like the third plot because of the outdoor pool area. All three plots are amazing because you have no neighbours nobody on your boundaries ❤

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks Mate. Please come visit when we settle. You're always welcome 😘

[@simpleliving-bulgaria4787]

I thought that only Bulgarian citizens can buy land. Just an observation. Perhaps you have already organised that. You're very brave going fully off-grid. No easy task. Water source is critical. Dropping a borehole is extremely expensive. Sadly going completely off grid has more challenges in Europe, especially Bulgaria. Solar here is far more expensive than in the US.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks For commenting ❤️ We have owned a Bulgarian company for around 10 years now and we can use that to buy land 😊

[@keithdouglas9848]

Europeans can buy land without setting up a company . Bulgaria is in European union so any other country in European union can buy land there very easily.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

​@@keithdouglas9848correct, but for UK citizens to buy agricultural land, you need to have either held residency for 5 years continuously, or owned a Bulgarian company for 5 years.

[@keithdouglas9848]

No Europeans can buy land outright , I think anyone else just needs to set up a company n buy it through the company .not complicated and very easy process.

[@specialistcarmarketing]

Looks great, hard one to choose, probably 3, I like the stream. Can you recommend an estate agent the covers that area, everything else on YT seems to be closer to Veliko Tarnovo.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks for commenting ❤️ I'm sorry, I don't know any agents that work specifically around here.

[@TheOffgridNomadUK]

Love the last plot with river Would be good to get info on land prices and planning laws for bg as Iam looking at buying end of year but not sure to do same off grid log cabin or buy a house?

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks! Stay in touch. I'll be happy to help or advise 😉

[@ramfrancisuk]

Good luck

[@ivanfitness2371]

Yup... waterfall plot for me. Bedrock is close to the surface so soil is probably not the best but gardens can be developed. Don't forget the old rule... look what everyone else is growing in that area... be nosey look at their yards... Apples, pears, plums... grapes... I see briar ( rose family) so the soil is probably good for herbs... I see oaks so maybe plant many trees and inoculate them to grow ... um ... um... fungus thingy... sheeet I be gittin old... Q. How far from Burgas? Take care, from Ivan in NZ.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thank you! Gardening is actually my main background so I'm very excited about that. New Zealand is stunning and we have considered it, but don't currently have that kind of dollar. My sister is in Melbourne so we'll definitely be over that way at some point!

[@ivanfitness2371]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, New Zealand is pretty to look at. So! Pretty girls are nice to look at too. So! It is never enough to look at one must do and I do not mean bungy jump or jet boat) { Flippin tourist flock and sit in comfy coaches and look... may as well buy a big tv.} Any internet search will tell you that land and house prices are very high as are rent prices. A pretty average motel in a provincial town is $140. I like to sleep at night so hostels are not my thing ... any more. As an example a quarter acre section in my town in the deep south is $70.000. To build will cost you... um, well sell the missus (and the dog) into slavery and you may have enough just for the permits. It is possible to live wild but one would need to be very discrete.( I have done this often and still do it though less than when young / yesterday haha) Hitch hiking is still possible and (mostly) safe. Solo females should be of the tougher breed. Personally, I would start with a big tent (In Bulgaria) and get on with your gardens first. Here in NZ many many people have the small plot (a few hectares) dream, but it is not long before reality sets in; hence the tent. If you still love "your spot" after a few years, then build a house, if you have the dinero. I have a small house on a quarter acre and am highly motivated yet still don't do all I could in terms of... everything. Have you seen the blog "No Milk Today " set in Somerset. This is worth a look for self sufficency. May the Gods be with you... esp. if you wander up into Count Dracula country. From Ivan in NZ (Southland)

[@dansonthetube]

So many concerns with each and every plot but I bet you will all make a great decision soon 🥳 Good luck for #2024 xo 💕

[@areafiftyoneok]

All 3 are nice, but yeah, the last one is better, what size is it, hope you get it 👍

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks you! It's around 6 acres. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@dbailey644]

I heard planning permission was difficult to obtain, have you found a way to do this?

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

We'll most likely make a video on the subject soon, but yes, It can be and there are a few different routes one can go down. We'll explain everything shortly 😊👍🏼

[@grahamshaw7953]

If you're planning on buying a plot and living on it before summer I'm guessing that'll be in a caravan or pre-fabricated shed? And don't underestimate the length.time the municipality can spend with all the red tape. Have you done any of this before in BG?

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Yes, we've been here 7 years and have more experience than most with this kind of thing. Even still im not looking forward to that side of things and yes, likely a caravan or prefab to start 😊👍🏼

[@grahamshaw7953]

Might be worth going down to the Municipality and introducing yourselves to the deputy mayor (he doesn't have a diary so you might need to go down a couple of times). Talk about your ideas and what advice he can offer.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

@@grahamshaw7953 yes, absolutely. We're already starting to make good connections so fingers crossed we have an easy ride 🤞🏼

[@ssszzssszz8926]

Hi, great video. Its a shame you decided to change your life journey as i was hoping to use you and your local knowledge of haskovo to buy a property in 4 years when i retire. Could you recommend an estate agent that covers Harmanli to Svilingrad area. Im coming across for a reccy at end of March. Cheers Shaun

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks for reaching out. We still own a few different properties in the area which we will be selling soon. But feel free to message me on WhatsApp and I can put you on to the right people 😊👍🏼

[@keithdouglas9848]

Mate ,from experience buying in Bulgaria if you buy agricultural land you will need to change to status to regulated ,( if you wish to build on it) but be careful not all agricultural land can be changed to regulated.

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thank you. We've been doing this a while so have a pretty good understanding of what's possible. We will look into regulating a small section, but we'll most likely go down an agricultural route or non permanent structure route 😊🤞🏼

[@keithdouglas9848]

Yeah , enjoy your time in bulgaria.its beautiful country.ive got land agricultural n regulated in veliko Tarnovo and in near future hopefully do something similar to you guys. Top job 💪 👍👍​@@alternativelivingbulgaria

[@stuart4578]

Awesome, what an incredible challenge. Can't wait to see which one you guys go for and what you do with it. Do you have to change the use of the land to put a house up?. (Is that easy?).

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks for commenting! Yes, if you want to build a conventional house, first you need to regulate a section of the land. That can take a while with no guarantee you'll get it. We will most likely be going down the route of very small non permanent structures or applying to build a farm and register as farmers.

[@Kikistravels]

How much will it cost

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

We're considering plots from €10,000 to €60,000 so we're quite limited, being by the coast.

[@ourderelictdream]

incredible, LOVE the last one guys, good luck with it all. You have the experience and knowledge to make this work..gees what a big YAWN for some of the other comments 🤣😚

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thank yooouuuu 😘😘 come and visit when you need a beach break X

[@ourderelictdream]

for sure!@@alternativelivingbulgaria

[@lubo8767]

Where will your daughter go to school? How would it work if she doesn't understand Bulgarian? :)

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Good question! It's very important to us that she learns Bulgarian. She attended play school for most of a year, then a few months ago, she started kindergarten here in our local town. She already understands a lot and speaks a little and she's just 3 years old. Plot one and plot 3 are only a 10 minute drive to school, mostly offroading, plot 2 is a 25 minute drive, but there would be a school bus.

[@homesteadireland7473]

Get more land more more !! 4 acres isn’t enough ...lol 😂

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

If we can, we surely will! The most we've ever owned in one plot was an acre. For the last few years we've been tending a plot measuring 1300 m2 and we've been amazed with how much we could produce with just that. But as you can see, we're dreaming big this time!!

[@homesteadireland7473]

Well I want you to dream massive not big !!, hope to talk soon@@alternativelivingbulgaria

[@LeoFluffyPaws]

Nice video 😊 I am Bulgarian, but I lived in Belgium my whole life. I finished my studies there, and my boyfriend and I decided to try living in Bulgaria. We are already 5 months into it, and we still have mixed feelings about the country, and especially the infrastructure. Sofia is so overbuild and very polluted, and the rest of do country look really a huge disaster. We are also looking to buy a place or land, but it is really not easy to find something we like. Congrats that you still manage to stay in this country! I really don’t know how you do… but good luck to you and your family! I

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

Thanks for commenting 😊 I think it really depends on what you're here for. Personally I couldn't live in the town's or cities long-term. Nature is the most important thing to us. Bulgaria has stunning nature and luckily it's also cheap and easy to live here. I hope you guys find peace and happiness 😊🙏🏼 come say hi if you're ever down this way.

[@TheOggymar]

That will not work buddy. U r buying so much land for some other reason

[@alternativelivingbulgaria]

How come? 🤔