We Bought a House For £7,000! Moving to BULGARIA

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This episode is a look inside our Bulgarian renovation project! We've been living here for just under 3 weeks. Let us know what you think in the comments!
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[@uncommonbg]

Welcome to our beautiful country. I hope you have the best of time out here.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Благодаря ти много ❤️💕☺️

[@pliska6819]

£7k for this house is a real bargain!! 👍👏 The interior of the house seems quite liveable although of course it needs a lot of work. But, similar to many others that dedicate their time on DIY, with a lots of attention and love you will achieve good results and sure enjoy your OWN property and because Bulgaria has a quite arable land, you will enjoy growing very tasty tomatoes, veggies, fruits, etc. There are many jars because food is stored in them for the winter it is called "zimnina" derived from the Bulgarian word zima i.e. winter. They are usually pickles, sour cabbage, green tomatoes, or anything that can be conserved. This tradition exists until today. Usually sugar, salt and vinegar are used to preserve the foods, but also the cold acts like a natural refrigerator. They are prerpared in later summer/early autumn. Try to avoid buying veggies from larger supermarkets because they are imported from other countries and very tasteless or taste like plastic. Stick to the smaller shops or the weekly pazars with natural products especially honey, wine, rakia, walnuts, etc. Most towns have them. Ask your closest neighbours if you are not sure. Welcome to your new home, Bulgaria family and have a peaceful life 🙏

[@the_phoenixproject]

What a lovely comment ☺️ Thank you so much. We plan on growing our own food and sticking to Bulgarian traditions by learning from our neighbours who are becoming our friends ❤️😌

[@duketheedam9908]

we bought our's for 3,400 pounds 13 years ago (4,000 k eu)...it's pretty big but prices are rising of course, get in now while you still can I'd say. We are in a Village called Mihailovo, 20 miles south of Stara Zagora. Your struggles were ours (and still are, many years later)...but keep at at and you'll get there. We are happy to be friends, chew the cud or give advice should you want that....take care and enjoy the ride.

[@Ne0LiT]

village houses that are not close to major cities are still incredibly cheap in Bulgaria even by Bulgarian standards, lol. Those houses are mostly abandoned homes, for example someones great-great grandma/grandpa passed away, nobody wants to deal with the hassle of restoring the house or anything, and they just sell it for cheap, like for just the plot value, the house is just.. a bonus? Thats how my grandparents got a house of their own, since now they're pensioners so they are starting to move away from city life, they bought a cheap house, since the previous owner passed away and nobody wanted to deal with the house, so they sold it and my grandparents bought it and renovated it, now they live there and the plot is actually quite big, so they got a huge garden in which they plant a lot of stuff and the entire plot is level so it's perfect. I sincerely recommend to everyone, whenever possible, buy those homes and take care of them, the value is insane.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes, you're right. People don't understand that the Bulgarian residents are happy to sell the house and remove the stress of dealing with it. This house was owned by two elderly grandparents and their children sold the house to us. They were happy to sell the house to a young family, knowing that we would love and care for the property. Everyone wins!

[@Fegga1955]

So true,same in Greece

[@BeVeganBeHealthy-l6x]

greece? i do not think so. golden ticket???

[@Techtuyi]

​@@the_phoenixprojectdo you have a town or shops nearby?

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@Techtuyi yes lots!

[@AhJodie]

Geeze, what a deal! I never thought about Bulgaria, but this is fantastic! I hope you have a wonderful time as you keep creating your lovely life!

[@gablan1468]

Life is still pretty free over here, a lot less regulations, especially in the countryside.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy watching our adventures unfold ☺️

[@katewalker5358]

bulgaria is so beautiful your house is lovely good luck

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you very much! ❤️😊

[@jamessmith4215]

Many thanks for your video. We're looking at doing the same thing. Hopefully we can get across early this year and start looking. Have fun and enjoy 🍻

[@the_phoenixproject]

Wahoo! 🥰🎉 Let us know if you need any help 🙂❤️

[@fire23hummer]

Добре дошли в България. (Welcome to Bulgaria)

[@the_phoenixproject]

Благодаря ти много! 😁❤️

[@siobhanrose1680]

I have been looking at houses for sale in Bulgaria for over a year now. I would love to take the plunge, but am scared. I don’t know the language at all, and that really scares me. Oh and the winter!!! Congrats on taking that step! Very exciting!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Although we've dramatised the video, it's actually been very warm here so far for Winter! We've been told that it's unusual for this time of year, but we seem to get the better weather up here! The language is difficult, but you can learn it. There are lots of apps and lessons you can take to help. Don't give up hope 😊 Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@r.a.3984]

Lovely house! With a little touch it will be wonderful new home 🖤 P.s. the bottles - usually in Bulgaria we use those bottles during the summer we make tomatoes juice and basically u can have it with vodka during the winter or use it for cooking , but also if you don’t want them , some of them can be returned to the shops (usually the beer bottles) and they have to pay u back like 20 or 25 stotinki (Bulgarian pence) per bottle :) the jars 🫙 also we use for conservation of food like … basically whatever xd strawberries, tomatoes, pickles 🥒, pears and apples 🤷🏼

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! There are lots of preserves in the rooms we haven't touched yet so I assumed this was what they were for! We are hoping to preserve our own food so I'd like to reuse what we have ❤️

[@lindawilliams4933]

@@the_phoenixproject I thought you could only stay 90 days after brexit

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@lindawilliams4933 on a tourist visa, yes. We have a 6 month visa that leads to residency so we can stay indefinitely.

[@daviddonnelly8248]

Did you have to register a business so you can own the land? You guys are living my dream by the way. Im hoping for a little money to come my way in the next year or 2. Hopefully we will be out there some day, like you guys. What are you doing for Schools for the kids? This is a worry for us. We have a 4yr old, 11yr old and a 13yr old. ​@the_phoenixproject

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@daviddonnelly8248 yes, Brits need to open a company to own a property before you obtain a visa for residency. We home educate our children and hope to do so in the future. This is a personal choice and not for everyone. We are actively learning the language and integrating with the village, so we don't feel it is a problem for us. Our girls are very social and we have made friends with other families so they have friends. Ours are too young to care, but yours are older and might find it more difficult. We are always here to help if you need support ❤️🙂

[@WayneJohnsonZastil]

We are moving to Bulgaria in 1 week this looks live lovely area

[@the_phoenixproject]

Good luck! 👍

[@petyobenov]

Welcome to Bulgaria guys! Hope that soon you will feel this house like your home.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! We are very happy here and the house feels more like home now. Thank you for your lovely comment 😊🙏

[@Plamen1980]

The house looks stable and the yard is big. You have a lot of work...

[@the_phoenixproject]

It's a fantastic house and the perfect size for us. I don't know how people manage land over an acre!

[@stephanievulcheva8125]

Пламене, най-обичам като очевидно имам работа някой да ми се изтъпанчи и да ми каже: “малееее колко работа имаш”! Ако беше у нас щях да те пребия с мотиката и да те изгоня. Ама наистина н най-лошото нещо, което може да кажеш на човек, който има работа да върши, е че имал много работ!

[@eeis773]

​@the_phoenixproject our houses in Bulgaria is very big and fantastic. And in winter you didnt get that could lake in UK 😊

[@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ]

Congrats !!! and welkome to my country, wish you all best. Look solid house, and peaceful surroundings

[@the_phoenixproject]

Благодаря ти много ❤️💕🙏 Not a single drop of water has leaked into the house during the recent storms, so we are VERY happy with the house! It is very solid. Thanks for watching! ☺️❤️

[@gablan1468]

Welcome to Bulgaria!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Благодаря 😊❤

[@NIKO-qi2yy]

Smart decision. Good luck to you.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! We think so too. The UK is a scary place right now 😔

[@NIKO-qi2yy]

​@thephoenix_project I'm in Canada now but moving back to Serbia soon . Here is the same.

[@sa6ab]

This is amazing! Wish your beautiful family all the happiness in this new life

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you so much 😊

[@deranocasper]

Hello there that's a awesome home there the tyres you can make a kitchen garden grow potatoes all the best

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you very much!

[@nibbletouch7566]

That is beautiful. Well done guys.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you 🙏 Hope you guys are still enjoying Bulgaria ❤️❤️❤️

[@AngelSpasov-m9l]

You can use the bottles in the future when you make your own juice from your own fruits and vegetables. Yoy will have to by just the locks for them. It's just to clean them before. Yoy have a lot of work in and around the house and things has been expensive in Bulgaria too. Good luck .

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yesss thank you!! 🥰💕🙏✨

[@farmhouseinthehills]

Wow! Incredible for 7k

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! We are very grateful to have found such a gem ❤️

[@futurekron]

You got a bargain on that house--complete with bathroom?! Lucky. Puppy looks so happy (thank you guys so much for rescuing its sweet soul in Romania).

[@the_phoenixproject]

We really did. We knew the prices would rise. Some people are trying to sell similar properties for three times the amount or more now! We feel very fortunate.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Oh and Ivy is a dream dog. She is so loved and fits into our family perfectly. We love her and her companion Holly!

[@futurekron]

@@the_phoenixproject Yes, lucky. The one I'm working on now is through my attorney (inside/private sale). He URGED me to grab it as it's also in good shape like yours. Did I see another puppy in there? I'm watching the rat episode now so not sure where/when you got it?

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@futurekron Holly's story will feature in our upcoming video on Sunday! Yes, grab the bull by both horns! The prices are skyrocketing because more and more are buying out here.

[@stephanievulcheva8125]

@@the_phoenixprojectyes, more and more foreigners and finally Bulgarians too. Incl myself, although I bought it from my cousins and my mom, so it’s not like I was on the market searching. It was a real jungle here as for around 35 years no one was coming here :( but after I cleaned the trees and bushes every other day someone screams from the street and wants to buy it! I had to put a sign that says it is NOT for sale.

[@VTA1983]

Beer bottles are usually stored for homemade tomato sauce :D Welcome to Bulgaria! Hope you feel at home

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! Yes, we do ☺️🙏❤️

[@manchestertart5614]

Great value for money,£7,000!! The ones that I have been looking at are about £12,000+ in the VT region. I suppose over the coming weeks/ months you will take us with you as you explore and work on your home . Congratulations ❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! Yes, it's very hard to find a bargain nowadays. Keep looking and you'll find something great ❤️

[@keithdouglas9848]

Totally agree. Was in Bulgaria 15 years ago ,didn't even consider buying anything. Now in veliko Tarnovo area house prices are on the up .

[@sanshuma0]

This is fascinating .. a million times better than recent mania-fuelled Portuguese properties going for at least 20X the price for similar size, and guess what they are often just a pile or rubble with caved in roof!!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! Yes, I know what you mean 😆 Bulgaria is a great place to buy property if you are on a budget. We love it here 😁

[@ourlittleeden]

Welcome to Bulgaria ❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thanks guys! 😁🙏❤️

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

Lovely family house, sure you will make it incredible.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! We hope so too 😁❤️💕

[@paulevans-u2o]

Amazing for the money you can have a real paradise there good luck just subbed to follow your journey 👍

[@the_phoenixproject]

Absolutely! 💯 Welcome to the channel! 😁

[@bobwa399]

Good deal. Can you summarize daily expenses like electricity gas water and proximity to grocery store to buy necessary items, medical store and yes what about public transport.

[@the_phoenixproject]

We will be doing a cost of living video very soon!

[@dinahmae3716]

Been there done that many yrs ago!!!! good luck, winters very cold need good wood burner, & rads all fitted by a decent firm.....

[@the_phoenixproject]

We have two wood burning stoves and radiators so we are all set for winter!

[@stepho9999]

Very nice ...Better then some council housing over here.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Exactly! We lived on a council estate in the UK and bought a house there for £55k. It's mad 😆

[@carlrutherford8456]

Great buy, plenty of scope and opportunity to build a lovely family home at a fraction of the normal cost. Just make sure your roof and gutters are in good working order because the winters are heavy in europe and water damage really breaks down building quickly in europe , it not like the Uk, i think it because of the extremes in weather. Nice wood burner Cooker for the kitchen for winter and another for the House you be super toasty. Have fun with the build process. Any ideas for making a living, that the most difficult part for most

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! Yes, the gutters need some attention. I work as a freelance writer which brings in most of our income. It's not a lot, but enough to keep us comfortable 😊

[@carlrutherford8456]

ah great, what type of freelance writing do you do ?, often thought of doing that myself as I love writing,,,where would you one start etc@@the_phoenixproject

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Just found your channel. What a great adventure. Looking forward to seeing more and learning more about the country and the people. 👍🛠 Greetings from Florida. 🌊🌞🦟👣🐊🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️🍊🐬

[@the_phoenixproject]

Well, hello Florida from Bulgaria! 🤗❤️ Thanks for following along and for the kind words!

[@AdianGess]

Nice one, enjoy

[@Simon-wi3dk]

I wish you all the best , I did this back in 2018 , purchased a house in a small village in south moravia cz . My only advice is always budget for the small unexpected items .

[@nettvshumen]

Welcome to Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@frankosmith6718]

Looks like an old one skin of bricks house, which is quite permable to rain water. If so, you need to build a second skin around it on the oitside with a cavity between with air breather bricks in it. Then plaster the lot. Good news is you dont need planning permission, just do it and say nothing.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! Anthony's Dad is a tradesman so we checked it out with him before we bought it. We do plan on finishing it off and giving it a proper exterior layer, as you say. It's so lovely and cool inside and seems to retain heat when we put the fires on. We are very lucky to have found such a solid building.

[@bertibear1300]

Best thing to do now as the U.K. is really sinking.Good luck.

[@avisitorhere]

Hi, I am not a mason, what clued you into the "one skin of bricks"? Just asking for my own reference. Thank you

[@frankosmith6718]

@@avisitorhere The state of appalling Mickey Mouse brickwork. Looks like he had no string line?

[@alexgee248]

@@bertibear1300 Bulgaria is sinking as well.

[@patrickgaule-w1n]

Wishing you all the best, it's a great experience to make your own home,,xxx ❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you very much! 🥰🙏💓

[@markhead8193]

I COME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL GREAT VLOGS AND GREAT CHANNEL

[@the_phoenixproject]

THANK YOU!!!! 😆❤️🙏💕

[@jacquelinenix9035]

Loved Bulgaria and move there if younger

[@the_phoenixproject]

It's lovely here. Not without its challenges, but a lot of people retire here! It's never too late 😊❤️

[@247TravelYT]

Congratulations 👏🎉 Can anyone buy property in Bulgaria?

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes, pretty much! 😁

[@lesliemorrison9242]

I can’t believe how mean some people are in their comments. I think they are just jealous. Jealous that someone has courage to live. They can’t break out of a their little safety bubble - where they will stay and pass from this earth. They are satisfied to sit and be critical of others, rather than live life. Sad. Can’t wait to see the progress as you go along! Ignore the nay sayers as I’m sure you do! I want to move to Burgas in a few years. No one will stop me. ❤️

[@User2754-s]

@lesliemorrison9242 Come come here, Vazrajhdane will stop you. How naive...

[@Rai-Bulgaria]

@@User2754-s Oh be quiet. Kostadinov is just a big mouth, nothing more.

[@markteare4592]

How was the purchase process? Also what background do you have (diy,builder). Hope all goes well , I’m very envious.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Fairly straightforward because we chose a good agent (Veselin Valchev of Ideal Homes). Anthony's Dad is a tradesman (builder, electrician etc.) He worked with him as a labourer for many years and Anthony renovated our UK home (see previous videos). Anthony also converted our campervan himself so he has lots of experience! There's not much the man can't do!

[@Azwarallayla]

You will love it .

[@the_phoenixproject]

❤️❤️❤️

[@LoloDolly]

Whay estate agencies do you recommend please for buying a house in Bulgaria? We are coming to view houses in September, this will be our second time. 1st time not so successful! Happily following you on tiktok 😊

[@the_phoenixproject]

Go with Gemma from Bulgarian Property Experts in Popovo. You can find them via their website or Facebook page. Tell Gemma we sent you ❤️🙂

[@homesteadireland7473]

Listen .....what do we all throw most of our lives away yoked to a job like beasts of burden ...and why ? ..to pay for our homes !!! 2 weeks holiday a year etc etc and at the end your knackered! , this is a no brainier and far more of us should do this ! Life is for living !

[@the_phoenixproject]

Couldn't agree more! 💕☺️

[@RuinsRebuilt]

Wow ,this house looks so good for that price.We would love to see what you are going to make of this beauty already ❤We are verry happy for you nd your family. We will be coming to Veliko on the 18e and will be looking at some properties ourselves. Very exiting 🎉 Enjoy your beautifull home .

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you and good luck with your property search! Make sure you speak to Ves from Ideal Homes if you haven't already. He is the best in the biz over here 😁

[@RuinsRebuilt]

@@the_phoenixprojectThank you so much .We are going to meet Ves and Lee to take a look at some properties.We heard many positive stories about Ves also from or derelect dream. We are verry exited ..🥳

[@jeanettebarns1024]

Where abouts is the village we are here now there is nothing around for even twice that now we came to look and not seen 1 house complete waste of a week if you see one make sure you either put a deposit or something when I booked to come there was a few but now we are here there all gone you must have brought it a while ago ?

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@jeanettebarns1024 we bought ours last year (2022) in May. The prices have shot up since then!

[@tinkerla8195]

Just stumbled across your channel and we love it! Congrats on the move, it’s a big step into the unknown. We did similar to you 6 years ago and things have worked out ok. We had some ups and downs but anything is possible with a bit of positivity. There’s so much more to life away from the rat race….. keep up the good work, sending wishes from a neighbouring country….. ps, slow down when you pan round with the camera, we got sea sick 😂😂

[@the_phoenixproject]

Aw thanks guys! Can you let us know which points you mean about panning? We've watched this video and not sure when you are talking about 😅 Thanks for the feedback!

[@tinkerla8195]

@@the_phoenixproject Hi, this is our fault, it was in a previous video you posted, the one where you were exploring what was left behind, in an outbuilding, the barrel featured and lots of empty crates of bottles, sorry didn’t mean to waste your time, we should have explained ourselves x

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@tinkerla8195 don't be silly it's ok! Sometimes the footage is a bit 'Blair Witch Project' because we are filming it in the thick of the moment 😅 We are working our way up to being able to afford a new camera and tripod with better audio equipment. We always appreciate feedback 💕🙏☺️

[@duketheedam9908]

We did this 13 years ago, welcome to the struggle.

[@MAXMAX-sw7uw]

Hi. What village and region are they if i may ask. I'm thinking about moving to Bulgaria

[@the_phoenixproject]

We are in the Veliko Turnovo region, but I would recommend visiting and exploring the country for yourself so you can find the best place for your needs 🙂

[@rado_grami]

Amazing deal! Great healthy brick house. With an additional 20-30k investment it will be perfect. Maybe document the progress, that will be awesome to see!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Keep watching our videos and you'll see the progress! We are working as hard as we can with two children to take care of 😅 We are SO grateful to have found such an amazing house 💕🏠

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Good luck with your renovation project. We bought a cottage in France earlier this year though we haven't moved yet. It's a 5-7 year project.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Good luck! Wow, that sounds like a lot of work! I'm glad we are living in ours already!

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

@@the_phoenixproject ours is habitable - just but we spent up buying it so it's gonna take a while to bring up to standard. We have an orchard too ☺️

[@Katefibroninja]

Wonderful❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Glad you think so! ☺️💕

[@eeis773]

Anywhere welcome to our country guys ❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

Благодаря ти много ❤️💕☺️

[@navael257]

Living in rural Bulgaria is anything but stress-free 😂 Anyways, best of luck in your endeavours.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Haha yes, but the stresses are generally solvable! Just a lot of hard work 😆 Thank you ❤️

[@huskytail]

Life is never completely stress-free but the quantity and "quality" is completely different. The stress is not the soul-crushing daily grinding to end up without anything that's yours. In a Bulgarian village, with your own home, a big chunk of fertile land and a wood burning stove, you'll never fear for the basics. And life is just so slow, everything is so calm.

[@rustynuts4426]

I'm also hoping to buy a house in Bulgaria. My daughter and I learnt to ski there, in Borovets. Bulgaria has some of the best food in the world! How would you reconmend I get started on a property search, can you reconmend a website please

[@the_phoenixproject]

There are a few companies you could go through, but be cautious of English agents raising the prices. It is better to have a Bulgarian agent who can speak the language for you. Ideal Homes (Ves and Lee) are great, but I've also heard good things about Bulgarian Property Experts. It is best to plan a visit here to explore the villages and towns and then decide where you like best. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have 😊💕

[@rustynuts4426]

@@the_phoenixproject Amazing, thank you so much ❤️

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@rustynuts4426 no worries at all. Drop us a message on Instagram or ask us here if you need help ❤️

[@mikegroocock6279]

Yeast water and choice of veg fruit , equals home brew.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes, correct 😁💯

[@ellentaylor4351]

CONGRATULATIONS and good luck with your new adventures. Much to do but with some elbow grease you'll get it to be liveable. 🇬🇧👀

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes, of course! Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️

[@rossmanning4863]

Be careful if you leave it empty for long periods. Mine has been stripped on several occasions 😢

[@the_phoenixproject]

We live here so that won't happen thankfully!

[@person101a]

What area was that? @rossmanning4863

[@a4kata40]

Добре дошли в България 🙂

[@the_phoenixproject]

Благодаря ти много приятел 😊💕🙏

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

enough land too build a few more houses for profit imo about 15k to build idk

[@the_phoenixproject]

Nooo just for veggies and animals! It's only half an acre 😅

[@gablan1468]

​@thephoenix_project You're gonna love growing your own stuff. This is paradise on earth. I'm happy for you guys.

[@lovely_Life19]

Hi I'm from Bulgaria but 8 years now I'm working in England Uk

[@the_phoenixproject]

Здрасти ❤️

[@a4kata40]

Връщай се и купувай къща, че загиваме 🙂. Аз мисля до края на тази година да се прибирам от Германия окончателно в някое село.🙂🍷

[@lovely_Life19]

@@a4kata40 в Бг къща имам приятелю за сега тука см добре ама някой ден и ние сме там

[@lovely_Life19]

@@the_phoenixproject Здравейте приятели 😉

[@cboyerrrrr]

Can you point me in the right direction of where to start? Best places to buy from etc?

[@the_phoenixproject]

We are releasing a buyer's guide this week! I'll drop you the link here when it's out so you can grab it. It contains a list of reputable agents and popular places to buy, plus a Bulgarian phrase book 😊

[@the_phoenixproject]

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[@noreenmadden3028]

I got giddy watching

[@the_phoenixproject]

Aw thank you! We are very happy 😌

[@prensesdoga-oz7xc]

Thanks

[@the_phoenixproject]

No problem! ☺️

[@ebonybutcher279]

What area did you move to ?

[@Fegga1955]

What about schooling for children?Unless it’s to be used as vacation home?

[@the_phoenixproject]

There are lots of schools and kindergarten nearby, but we home educate because it works for us.

[@Gully802]

I don't know in which ares are houses still cheaper to buy??

[@the_phoenixproject]

All over Bulgaria! Don't believe the agents. They are putting up the prices due to popularity. It's best to visit and see where you like first.

[@officialstylechild]

How and where would I go about buying my own?

[@the_phoenixproject]

You need a license here and you need to join a local hunting group I believe. The restrictions are very strict here.

[@Salvador21678]

Can I ask a question? How are you guys even able to buy property there? I am from America and my bf is also an American citizen and when I looked up buying places in bulgaria it kept saying they don't allow foreigners to buy land there. So how did you guys do it?

[@the_phoenixproject]

You have to open a Bulgarian company and you buy the property through this. We did a video on it! Check out our video playlists ❤️😊

[@tatianamedulkova1084]

Hi; do you plan home schooling? If you planned to do homeschooling are they going to be schooled to the British curriculum or bulgarian. Many thanks in advance.

[@the_phoenixproject]

We are home educating using a British curriculum.

[@Breakersrevenge]

How does health care work then for the family?

[@the_phoenixproject]

You pay into the national healthcare system or you can go private. It's quite good here actually! We have a hospital ten minutes away 😁

[@Breakersrevenge]

@@the_phoenixproject Great stuff & all the best. You ain’t missing a thing ✨✌🏻✅

[@mumtazgohar5500]

hi sir where is your village in bulgaria ?

[@VWApachey]

Flipping heck !!...£7K !!...nice one, now that really is a proper bargain......where abouts in BG is this ?

[@the_phoenixproject]

The North near Veliko Tarnovo 😊

[@VWApachey]

@@the_phoenixproject. OK, well I bought a place in Oresh, near to Svishtov, but got stung for 17K Levs 😢

[@ndyaarthurmartha8748]

@@the_phoenixproject Hey, thats the ancient capital. Good area.

[@marinacrespo1]

A few years from now in Bulgaria locals wont afford houses anymore like it happened it Portugal.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Locals can't afford houses now, but it's also because there is no work in the villages and towns.

[@DDA532]

How is the police there is it comparible to what we have in england and the netherlands?

[@the_phoenixproject]

They are quite good as far as I've seen!

[@lucyduffyllovelytown2619]

what about the healthcare system is one allowed access it if one becomes ill

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes, of course! We have both used the emergency services here and received exceptional care. You can pay into the healthcare system once you are a resident and purchase health insurance.

[@MagicMiro]

That is a good deal, if it is really only 7k , Where is the catch?

[@the_phoenixproject]

I suppose the catch is that it needs major renovation work, and living here is not easy. Yes, it was only £7,000, but there is a lot of work involved!

[@MagicMiro]

@@the_phoenixproject Thank you for the answer. Please, visit also the black sea coast in the summer, it is nice, camping there.

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@MagicMiro we definitely will visit! We have our campervan and it is only 2 hours driving 😁

[@pippawise6877]

What area did you move to please

[@the_phoenixproject]

We are just outside of Veliko Tarnovo. We can't reveal our location for safety purposes I'm afraid 😔

[@Fegga1955]

Wow

[@DDA532]

What did you spend on the house overal costs in tge end

[@the_phoenixproject]

It's still nowhere near finished 😅 I don't think we've spent more than £2,000-£3,000 so far!

[@matterdowe4350]

What is the deal with paying similar things to council tax there?

[@the_phoenixproject]

You can pay at the local town hall or online I believe, but we haven't got to that stage just yet! It's not a lot of money though. We will include it in our videos when it happens.

[@abduljabbarlaghari3914]

Hey do you still have this house? Whats its value now?

[@the_phoenixproject]

Hmm, I wouldn't know without asking an agent. Certainly more than we bought it for! But we have no plans to sell it. It is our dream home 😊

[@abduljabbarlaghari3914]

@@the_phoenixproject good living peacefully 👍

[@owenhughes6665]

what part of bulgaria is your house i see you have plenty logs for winter

[@the_phoenixproject]

We are in the North of Bulgaria 😁

[@suzimasterson5730]

were moving to the north of bulgaria hopeful;y next year. bought our house (well its being signed for next month). just got to sort visas out@@the_phoenixproject

[@sir_BLDR]

What is the procedure when Turkish citizens want to buy a house?

[@the_phoenixproject]

I think it's quite straightforward because Turkey is in the EU, right? EU citizens can buy property here with no problems.

[@sir_BLDR]

Yes, but we are not EU members, we are not citizens of the European Union, we are citizens of Turkey.

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@sir_BLDR I'm not sure then. You would have to speak to a Bulgarian lawyer ❤️

[@sir_BLDR]

@the_phoenixproject thanks for answer 👍

[@avisitorhere]

Oh Jesus Christ was the most honest thing you said.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Everything we say is honest 😆🙈

[@DRIVEFROMHOME4K]

❤❤❤

[@the_phoenixproject]

❤️❤️❤️

[@101life9]

Smart to ditche Portugal. Congrats!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Thank you! ☺️💕🙏

[@ronniebiggs4225]

H how did you buy it,which company did you go through please. We have heard of people buying on ebay and a company on land for sale but we don't know whether you could trust them as to whether they even have the rights to sell the property Did you view it first or just buy it We know of somebody who just had a bad experience trying to buy there They were talked into putting a deposit to hold the property €2.000 as they were told others also wanted it. They also paid €1200 for a holiday to view it. They previously paid somebody allready living in Bulgaria £250.00 to view and make a video,to which they were told there was nothing majorly wrong with the property When they got there both Houses needed seriously underpinning,floors were running down,ceiling,plaster all cracked totally not habitable Yet the video seemed to look fine Total waste of about £3,500.00

[@the_phoenixproject]

We wouldn't trust anyone except Ideal Homes (Veselin Valchev). We visited last year and viewed properties with Ves. We found this one and he arranged everything for us and was completely transparent with everything. NEVER put down deposits! There are lots of con-artists in Bulgaria (mostly Westerners) so it is crucial to find someone you can trust. Ves is Bulgarian and has been helping foreigners buy properties for a very long time. He can also arrange visas etc. I wouldn't trust anyone else with the process of purchasing a house. It is easier if you speak fluent Bulgarian, but if you don't, you need someone trustworthy.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Also, never buy a house unless you have seen it in person and had a builder's opinion on the house. Anthony's Dad is a builder and he checked the house for us before we bought it. We saw it in person before any money was exchanged. You can take a risk and buy online but it is a big gamble.

[@conancol7556]

Which part of the country do you recommend , no kids etc.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Visit Bulgaria, hire a car, and drive around to experience the different villages. We prefer the north for the weather and soil quality, but you may have different preferences!

[@dee106ful]

7k seems cheap but they don't build them to any standard and the chances of walls collapsing are that much greater.😅

[@the_phoenixproject]

This house is brick-built and has been checked by a British builder. Most houses are mud brick, but this one is very sturdy and has survived many years of harsh weather. It's a great property and we are lucky to have found it!

[@HacksawDayZ]

Wehre abouts are you guys?

[@oscargalindo7920]

What's the price for a older car 2000 2004 don't have to be nice 😂?

[@the_phoenixproject]

This one is from 2000 but it's a four-wheel drive. You could probably get a cheap run around for 2000 Leva.

[@paulwilliamson3427]

Are you sure you bought a house from the person that owns it???

[@the_phoenixproject]

Haha yes 😂 We are still in touch with the previous owners and we have the deeds to the house.

[@Nafo-Radio]

How are you handling education?

[@the_phoenixproject]

Our girls are only ages 2 and 4. We would like to continue home educating because it is best for our family. Please, no lectures about socialising until after you meet your children 😆 They are the most happy, confident kids I've ever seen with lots of new friends in Bulgaria!

[@Nafo-Radio]

@@the_phoenixproject I've got no lectures to give friend. I'm genuinely curious. I have been spending more time looking at property outside of the U.S. but I don't know any ex-pats.

[@Nafo-Radio]

@@the_phoenixproject I'll add the we have five kids. 😂

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@Nafo-Radio honestly I've responded to so many comments about the kids education it's made my head spin 😆 What's funny is that my kids are always very friendly and never shy! They are so happy and confident. I'm so proud of everything we've done for them. Home education is hard but worth it!

[@the_phoenixproject]

@@Nafo-Radio how do you manage with 5??? 😅 My two are crazy!!

[@toadtoadersson2239]

Moving from Scotland for same benefits.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Absolutely! Good luck 🍀💕

[@krisztinaveres3899]

You will freeze in the house during winter and summer will be extremely hot! You need an electrician's work because probably dangerous, need a septic tank, need a fence, need insulation everywhere including the roof, new windows, a general renovation in the house, a new bathroom, a new kitchen, and new everything because probably mold everywhere! So believe me these things are very expensive and you can't find proper workers because even if you can do these you have to pay for the material which is very pricey now. Good luck!

[@the_phoenixproject]

Wow. We never thought about these things before moving here 🤣 I guess we will freeze to death (or boil).

[@leesparkes1524]

Yawn 😂

[@Sharon-tp9mf]

Hahaha what a joy the negative person!!

[@BeingEmilie]

The above comment is hilarious

[@krisztinaveres3899]

Dear Sharon, do you live in Bulgaria maybe? Do you buy a house here? You have no idea what is going on here! This is not negative thinking, this is real life!

[@raysimm5395]

You can buy a property for less than £7,000 in Sunderland exactly in the same condition as that.😂

[@the_phoenixproject]

Yes..... But in... Sunderland 😐😂🙈

[@keithhodgson6489]

The random camera work in the first 5 minutes is dizzying.

[@the_phoenixproject]

Don't watch it then 😆

[@keithhodgson6489]

Charming response - have you never heard of constructive criticism?

[@eleanorsplace-alternativel9896]

Fab can you speak the language?

[@the_phoenixproject]

Да! Говоря български! We are learning and practicing every day. I started learning about a year ago and can hold conversations with neighbours and traders at the market which makes a HUGE difference to our experience. Many English people complain about how Bulgarians are miserable and mean, but we've had the opposite experience, I guess because we speak the language! It's always my advice to anyone moving to a foreign country. Learning the local language and culture is the first and most important sign of respect ❤️

[@cameronleehorace]

Yayyy I can finally afford a house. But will probably be murdered and there is tonnes of work to get it looking like a normal house in England. Still it looks cool, but what do you do for work there in Bulgaria?

[@the_phoenixproject]

Why would you get murdered? 😅 I'm a singer and writer, and my husband is a handyman!

[@Nikblaster1980]

There are far less murders in Bulgaria than there are in the UK so I don't know what you are talking about plus an added bonus is that we don't stab eachother every day. I am not suprised by the ignorance of the English at all though.

[@elising2095]

@@the_phoenixproject Hi :) As a singer you can work online there also? Good luck guys

[@illusiym-Force]

Wait Unilever winter comes. Rain and snowboard freezinf temperaturen. What a dump. What are THE plans?

[@the_phoenixproject]

I'm not really sure what you are saying here.... We've had plenty of rain and cold weather already and we are nice and warm. It's not very nice to call our home a "dump". Please be nicer with your comments next time 🤷