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Thousands of Britons are flocking to Bulgaria, apparently lured by bargain-basement house prices, low living costs, and the prospect of a sunnier, simpler life. Official census data shows the number of British nationals living in the Balkan country has shot up from 2,605 in 2011 to 4,484 by 2021 — with the real figure likely being even higher now.The eastern European nation, often overlooked in favour of hotspots like Spain or Portugal, is fast becoming a destination of choice for expats priced out of the UK property market. Some buyers...

A British family has revealed how they left the UK to buy a spacious three-bedroom house in Bulgaria for just £25,000 and they didn’t even view it before purchasing. Their renovation journey, shared on TikTok under @RenovateBulgariaWithUs, has captured the attention of many, as they transform their new property near Svilengrad, close to the Turkish border.The family decided to buy the house last year on a 'spontaneous Wednesday afternoon', a decision that surprised many but is becoming increasingly common as some are looking for more affordable alternatives to the UK...