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Post by TheTravelBug on Apr 8, 2011 6:39:47 GMT
According to latest census figures there has been a population exodus from villages in northeastern Bulgarian (around Dobrich, Popovo, Shumen, Provadia.......) and this is now the poorest region in the EU in terms of gross domestic product.
Not surprising given that there are hundreds of houses advertised on ebay in this regions, some very cheap.
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Post by Duke on Apr 9, 2011 15:10:03 GMT
Interesting...
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Post by TheTravelBug on Apr 9, 2011 17:10:57 GMT
Not a good sign for those that have bought there and are trying to sell. And there are certainly a lot of those!
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Post by Duke on Apr 10, 2011 9:27:21 GMT
No, I suppose not...but for those looking to buy  I had a quick look on e-bay, and there are certainly a few cheap ones, though some are complete wrecks, would be easier to just demolish and start again. I've wondered a few times, how the owners let them get in such a state, then hope to sell them... |
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Post by TheTravelBug on Apr 11, 2011 8:27:57 GMT
You do need to consider the reasons why these properties are so cheap though. It is not a good sign if the villages are deserted, if there is no infrastructure etc....not only will it impact on your enjoyment of living there, but also the capital value of your property and any appreciation.
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Post by Duke on Apr 11, 2011 15:18:47 GMT
True, if people left the village/area, there must have been a reason, but to abandon a house they own is a bit extreme. Maybe there was no work for them anymore for one reason or other...cholera outbreak...nuclear radioactivity leak...I don't know.
Anyway, the only reason that would put me off is as you say, no infrastucture...as in nowhere to connect to electric or water...but there are wells and there are such things as generators and soakaway sewerage and gas tanks. So whatever the reason, it's a mystery to me.
As for capital value, I'm not doing it to sell, so as long as it's cosy, I wouldn't care if I was the only person for miles...and I'd have transport anyway...
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Post by TheTravelBug on Apr 12, 2011 6:18:17 GMT
Not always a case of people just upping and leaving and abandoning houses. Much of the time, younger generations have inherited them but do not want a village house, they live in the towns and the cities, where the work is, or have gone abroad, so these houses are just left to fall down.
I know it sounds idyllic to be miles from anyone etc but the reality is often much different. It is good to have neighbours to keep an eye on your house if you go away, it is good to have a village shop or two, good to have a village where some effort is made by the mayor to keep it tidy, repair the roads etc....
Most houses will have mains electric and water and will require a septic tank installing anyway, it is more very poor roads, no large stores near by, no hospital close by, that kind of thing.
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Post by Duke on Apr 12, 2011 15:13:58 GMT
Right..yes, all valid points to think about, where I was brought up in Cornwall it was a bit like that, tumble down small holding, no shops or bus's, nobody within easy walking distance to help if needed....I hated it there as a young teenager, I wanted the City lights, action and Disco's...so left to find all that (Joined the Navy in the end)...but now full circle and wish to God I had that now...anyway, hopefully while looking around I'll find something that suits my needs, but still ticks the important boxes. I'll hire a car I think..I want to have a good look round.
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