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I ditched UK life for Bulgaria – I got a huge house on the cheap & nabbed a mini house, barns, garage & lots of land too
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A MOTHER has revealed that she ditched life in the UK and moved to Bulgaria.
Not only did she get a huge family house for super cheap, but she also nabbed a mini house, barns, garage and an acre of land too.
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The savvy mother explained that the old house was very run-down.
Donna Hardy is now in the process of turning the mansion into her dream home, and she has even had new windows fitted.
Not only has Donna had the chimneys removed from her pad, but she is also on a mission to sort the ‘wonky’ barn roof out too.
Posting on social media, the proud grandmother, who intends on growing her own vegetables on her land, opened up about ditching life in England for Bulgaria, which has been described as the 'perfect' family holiday destination.
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She said: “We paid €26,000 [£21,565] for this house.
"But not only did we get this house, around the back there is another little mini house, there's a massive barn, we have outbuildings, so the barn over there and we also have the garage, along with an acre of land.
“At the moment, as you can see, we are still trying to unpack a lot of stuff.”
Donna revealed that her family bought her house using the company Bulgaria Direct.
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Although their property was affordable compared to the UK, where the average house price is £291,828, Donna claimed that buying a pad in Bulgaria would’ve been “a lot cheaper” if they were to have bought privately.
She confirmed: “Because it was the first time we were buying a house and we weren’t sure what we were doing, we wanted to be safe so we went through an estate agent.”
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The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and has since racked up 1.6 million views.
Social media users were stunned at Donna’s cheap property and were keen to express this in the comments.
Looks a lot better lifestyle than the UK
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One person said: “Wow! That’s cheap! In Bristol England, £26 grand gets you the front gate!!”
Another added: “Wow.... good luck to you!”
I love it, we don't stop at the moment but it's amazing
Donna Hardy
A third commented: “This is my dream to move out of England.”
Meanwhile, someone else claimed: "Looks a lot better lifestyle than the UK.”
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To this, the content creator replied: “I love it, we don't stop at the moment but it's amazing.”
Not only this, but one user beamed: "Bargain of the century in my opinion.”
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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.
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3. Use Quality Packing Materials
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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.
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