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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
We left the UK & bought a three-bed in Bulgaria for £6k, we'll homeschool our kids there – but the garden terrifies me
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has shared an inside look into the home she and her partner purchased without even viewing it. The Welsh family ditched the UK in favour of the affordable property in Bulgaria. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A British family shared an insight into the home they purchased for just £6,000 in Bulgaria Credit: TikTok/@therollingrucks And while the massive three-bedroom home only set the couple back £6,000, they shared their fears that they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Posting on the family's TikTok account The Rolling Rucks, the mum-of-three gave viewers a virtual tour of the home. She explained that they drove from their native South Wales to the property in their camper van to inspect their purchase. However, upon arriving at the home, she wondered aloud if they had made a mistake. She revealed that the property is "much much bigger" than they had expected. While the TikToker was only able to show one room inside the home, she did give her followers a look around the garden. Garden woes She shared her concerns that they would have to knock down some of the structure to create room for their camper van. The mum added that they would also need "a chainsaw or five" to tackle the overgrown garden. However, her main concern with the outdoor space had nothing to do with the extensive work required. "I am freaking out about the snakes because this garden, there's going to be tons of them in there," she said. I've moved to hidden historic town where houses are the price of handbags & pints are cheaper than Tesco sandwiches The mum revealed that once they had tackled the garden, they would inspect the home to determine if it was worth saving. She explained that they were considering knocking it down and replacing it with a log cabin instead. "Now we knew we had a challenge on our hands but I'm not going to lie, this is a lot worse than what I was expecting," the TikToker said. She added that they were going to get to work on the property straight away, with the hopes of homeschooling their three children in the process. Viewer reactions TikTok users shared their thoughts on the property in the comments section. 5 Tips to Get on The Property Ladder Saving for your first property is tough, but it is possible. Here are a few steps for first-time buyers. 1. Cut back on luxuries and start saving Consistent monthly saving is the best way to accumulate enough money to get on the ladder, for a deposit and purchase fees. To do this, you need to take a look at your monthly outgoings and think about what can be cut out - holidays, new clothes, weekly takeaway. Using a savings calculator can help you to establish how long you will need to save for a deposit. Based on your income, you can figure out a realistic amount to save each month. 2. Have a realistic property search Set a budget for the property price you would like to buy, and think realistically about the location and size of your property. While we all may want that house with a view or extra bedroom, can you afford it? 3. Research Help To Buy and Shared Ownership schemes The government has introduced a few ways to help first-time-buyers get on the property ladder and they're great for those on lower incomes or to buy a property in more expensive areas like London. 4. Consider buying with another person Investing with somebody else you know is a sure way to get onto the property ladder. You only need to save half the amount you would otherwise, so you can work towards getting your property sooner. You can invest with a friend, family or partner. Naturally, it is a big step and a huge commitment so be open and honest about what you expect from living together — if you haven't already. 5. Talk to a mortgage broker and get your documents in order A mortgage broker can tell you exactly how much you can borrow for a mortgage, what you will need to pay monthly and in upfront costs. "Best to clear your garden, knock down and rebuild," advised one viewer. "The potential is amazing. Stay positive and remember Rome wasn't built in a day," said another follower. "I'm a builder and I wouldn't take on that. But best of luck with it," commented a third person. More stories from Brits living abroad And there are more Brits opting to live in Bulgaria over the UK, with one family transforming their home on a budget. Another couple shared their plans for the Italian mansion they purchased at half the asking price. One woman shared the lavish life she now leads after leaving Britain for Thailand. And a man left his life in the UK to work in the sunshine state, earning triple his previous salary.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
We left the UK & bought a three-bed in Bulgaria for £6k, we'll homeschool our kids there – but the garden terrifies me
A WOMAN has shared an inside look into the home she and her partner purchased without even viewing it. The Welsh family ditched the UK in favour of the affordable property in Bulgaria. And while the massive three-bedroom home only set the couple back £6,000, they shared their fears that they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Posting on the family's TikTok account The Rolling Rucks, the mum-of-three gave viewers a virtual tour of the home. She explained that they drove from their native South Wales to the property in their camper van to inspect their purchase. However, upon arriving at the home, she wondered aloud if they had made a mistake. She revealed that the property is "much much bigger" than they had expected. While the TikToker was only able to show one room inside the home, she did give her followers a look around the garden. Garden woes She shared her concerns that they would have to knock down some of the structure to create room for their camper van. The mum added that they would also need "a chainsaw or five" to tackle the overgrown garden. However, her main concern with the outdoor space had nothing to do with the extensive work required. "I am freaking out about the snakes because this garden, there's going to be tons of them in there," she said. I've moved to hidden historic town where houses are the price of handbags & pints are cheaper than Tesco sandwiches The mum revealed that once they had tackled the garden, they would inspect the home to determine if it was worth saving. She explained that they were considering knocking it down and replacing it with a log cabin instead. "Now we knew we had a challenge on our hands but I'm not going to lie, this is a lot worse than what I was expecting," the TikToker said. She added that they were going to get to work on the property straight away, with the hopes of homeschooling their three children in the process. Viewer reactions TikTok users shared their thoughts on the property in the comments section. 5 Tips to Get on The Property Ladder Saving for your first property is tough, but it is possible. Here are a few steps for first-time buyers. 1. Cut back on luxuries and start saving Consistent monthly saving is the best way to accumulate enough money to get on the ladder, for a deposit and purchase fees. To do this, you need to take a look at your monthly outgoings and think about what can be cut out - holidays, new clothes, weekly takeaway. Using a savings calculator can help you to establish how long you will need to save for a deposit. Based on your income, you can figure out a realistic amount to save each month. 2. Have a realistic property search Set a budget for the property price you would like to buy, and think realistically about the location and size of your property. While we all may want that house with a view or extra bedroom, can you afford it? 3. Research Help To Buy and Shared Ownership schemes The government has introduced a few ways to help first-time-buyers get on the property ladder and they're great for those on lower incomes or to buy a property in more expensive areas like London. 4. Consider buying with another person Investing with somebody else you know is a sure way to get onto the property ladder. You only need to save half the amount you would otherwise, so you can work towards getting your property sooner. You can invest with a friend, family or partner. Naturally, it is a big step and a huge commitment so be open and honest about what you expect from living together — if you haven't already. 5. Talk to a mortgage broker and get your documents in order A mortgage broker can tell you exactly how much you can borrow for a mortgage, what you will need to pay monthly and in upfront costs. "Best to clear your garden, knock down and rebuild," advised one viewer. "The potential is amazing. Stay positive and remember Rome wasn't built in a day," said another follower. "I'm a builder and I wouldn't take on that. But best of luck with it," commented a third person. More stories from Brits living abroad And there are more Brits opting to live in Bulgaria over the UK, with one family transforming their home on a budget. Another couple shared their plans for the Italian mansion they purchased at half the asking price. One woman shared the lavish life she now leads after leaving Britain for Thailand. And a man left his life in the UK to work in the sunshine state, earning triple his previous salary.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I swapped my campervan in Wales for a £6.5k house in Bulgaria…but the ceiling's caving in & trees grow out of the stairs
A MOTHER has revealed that she and her family are moving from their campervan in Wales to a house in Bulgaria. Despite such a big Advertisement 2 A mum-of-three has revealed that she and her family are ditching life in a campervan in Wales for a £6,500 house they bought in Bulgaria Credit: tiktok/@therollingrucks 2 But Charlie has shared a glimpse at the property, which has a ceiling that's caving in and missing windows Credit: tiktok/@therollingrucks They bought it online for only £6,500, but Charlie was left gobsmacked when she arrived and saw it for the first time in the flesh. Charlie, who posts online under the username 'The Rolling Rucks', took to social media to give her followers a close-up look at the rundown property, which not only has windows missing, but trees growing out of the stairs. And as well as the garden being massively overgrown, the ceiling is caving in too. Not long after arriving at her new house, Charlie, who is ditching life in a Advertisement Read more real life stories Charlie claimed that the house is 'much bigger' than she was expecting and pointed out the masses of 'overgrown' greenery taking over the Not only this, but she also admitted to 'freaking out' about the thought of finding snakes in the overgrown shrubs. But it's not just snakes that were causing issues, as Charlie acknowledged she 'can't get access' to the house as everything is 'so overgrown.' However, moments later Charlie was able to get into one of the downstairs rooms, as she shared: 'As you can see, the ceiling's all come away, the render is all coming off the walls, it's in a bit of a state. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous 'The windows are all smashed and some of them are missing altogether.' She also recognised: 'Even the entrance to the door is overgrown, there's trees coming out of the stairs.' We lived in one of the UK's most expensive seaside towns but house prices were mental - so we saved £293k by packing up and moving abroad The content creator admitted that prior to arriving, she and partner knew they 'had a challenge' on their hands. But after visiting the Advertisement Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ I think we may have taken on more than we can chew Charlie But social media users were left hugely divided by Charlie's new pad - whilst some thought it had 'amazing potential,' others thought she was 'mad' to buy it. One user wrote: 'It's all fixable.' Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home. Another chimed in: 'Don't look at it as a whole, look at it in smaller projects. We have a house in Advertisement And someone else gushed: 'The potential is amazing. Stay positive and remember Rome wasn't built in a day.' This is why they are so cheap! TikTok user Meanwhile, at the same time, one person said: 'You're mad. It's for sale because even the Bulgarians won't buy it.' A second added: 'Lol it's no surprise.' Whilst a third commented: 'This is why they are so cheap!' Advertisement Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I swapped my campervan in Wales for a £6.5k house in Bulgaria…but the ceiling's caving in & trees grow out of the stairs
A MOTHER has revealed that she and her family are moving from their campervan in Wales to a house in Bulgaria. Despite such a big move abroad, the mum-of-three explained that she and her partner Stuart didn't bother viewing their new property before they purchased it. 2 They bought it online for only £6,500, but Charlie was left gobsmacked when she arrived and saw it for the first time in the flesh. Charlie, who posts online under the username 'The Rolling Rucks', took to social media to give her followers a close-up look at the rundown property, which not only has windows missing, but trees growing out of the stairs. And as well as the garden being massively overgrown, the ceiling is caving in too. Not long after arriving at her new house, Charlie, who is ditching life in a campervan and moving to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria with her three kids - Oliver, Dexter, and Emilia - said: 'Now we've arrived I think we may have taken on more than we can chew.' Charlie claimed that the house is 'much bigger' than she was expecting and pointed out the masses of 'overgrown' greenery taking over the land. Not only this, but she also admitted to 'freaking out' about the thought of finding snakes in the overgrown shrubs. But it's not just snakes that were causing issues, as Charlie acknowledged she 'can't get access' to the house as everything is 'so overgrown.' However, moments later Charlie was able to get into one of the downstairs rooms, as she shared: 'As you can see, the ceiling's all come away, the render is all coming off the walls, it's in a bit of a state. 'The windows are all smashed and some of them are missing altogether.' She also recognised: 'Even the entrance to the door is overgrown, there's trees coming out of the stairs.' We lived in one of the UK's most expensive seaside towns but house prices were mental - so we saved £293k by packing up and moving abroad The content creator admitted that prior to arriving, she and partner knew they 'had a challenge' on their hands. But after visiting the Bulgaria property for the first time, Charlie claimed it was 'a lot worse' than what she was expecting. Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ therollingrucks, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 339,800 views, 5,285 likes and 689 comments in less than 24 hours. But social media users were left hugely divided by Charlie's new pad - whilst some thought it had 'amazing potential,' others thought she was 'mad' to buy it. One user wrote: 'It's all fixable.' Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home. Another chimed in: 'Don't look at it as a whole, look at it in smaller projects. We have a house in Bulgaria, absolutely LOVE it!' And someone else gushed: 'The potential is amazing. Stay positive and remember Rome wasn't built in a day.' Meanwhile, at the same time, one person said: 'You're mad. It's for sale because even the Bulgarians won't buy it.' A second added: 'Lol it's no surprise.'
