[sarab]

For those wondering why I, and many others, move to Bulgaria of all places, it all starts with finding out you can buy a smallholding for a tiny fraction of one in the UK. Other considerations are a bonus, like running costs, driving costs, vet costs (negligsble) and stunningly beautifulcountryside...though not necessarily looked after. Then there are the long, hot summers, short, cold winters, proper spring and autumn. Yes, there are down sides. Animl welfare, corruption, lack of police support are a few. Below is a link to a smallholding not far from us, a dream when we were younger, but far too much work at our ages. The couple who lived here were well on the way to total self sufficiency before bad luck kicked in and now they are having trouble selling. There are many such properties for sale though not all have been renovated by the in-house builder,

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152839005030633&set=ms.c.eJwzNDA0NbIwtjQwMDUwNjAzNtYzRBIxNQWKAAB8~%3Bwb4.bps.&type=1&theater

[devonlady]

Not being a facebook member I can't see the details but I have been looking on line at properties for sale in Bulgaria and wishing I were at least 30 years younger!!

[sarab]

Sorry, here is the property agent's details, I forget not everyone is on facebook even though I only joined when we moved here so people could keep in touch easily

http://www.bulgarianpropertyexperts.com/property/view/farm-house-with-5-acres-of-land

My sister is now looking to do the same, it will be nice to have er about...but not too close 

[Baois Glas]

I looked at places in Bulgaria as well as France when I was looking for a smallholding, but it was the language barrier that worried me, which is why we ended up coming over to Ireland.
How do you manage with the language?

[SallyintNorth]

I keep wanting to ask Womble what his Uncle's been up to 

[Womble]

He's too busy remembering when he wasn't behind the times to do any smallholding I'm afraid  .

[sarab]

I looked at places in Bulgaria as well as France when I was looking for a smallholding, but it was the language barrier that worried me, which is why we ended up coming over to Ireland.
How do you manage with the language?

Lots of charades and laughing at first, There are usually Brits or other English speakers you can ask advice from initially, but most in comers are 'adopted' by a villager who usually has a relative who has a bit of English. There are also interperaters who will go with you for official form filling and registering. Although the internet in Bulgaria is advanced and they are at no 5 in the world, they still love paper forms...and lots of them though your details are all on line.