We bought a huge 3-bed home in Bulgaria without viewing for £25k, we've quit the UK with our kids, every day's a holiday
The mum revealed the tiny amount of tax they pay annually
HOUSE ABOUT IT We bought a huge 3-bed home in Bulgaria without viewing for £25k, we've quit the UK with our kids, every day's a holiday
BUYING a home can be expensive in the UK - and one couple decided to think outside the box.
TikTok users RenovateBulgariaWithUs shared how they managed to snap up a huge three-bedroom house in the European country for just £25,000.
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A British family have shared how they bought a home spontaneously in Bulgaria for £25,000
Credit: tiktok.com/@renovatebulgariaw
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The couple have been sharing their renovation story on TikTok
Credit: tiktok.com/@renovatebulgariaw
Relocating from the UK with their kids, they have now set about turning it into their dream home.
The large family pad needed quite a bit of work to it, and they have been updating following with their renovation journey.
On their @renovatebulgariaw account, they revealed that they bought the house on a whim.
They wrote: 'We bought this three-bedroom house in Bulgaria without viewing on a spontaneous Wednesday afternoon.
'Three bedrooms, half an acre of land, outbuildings.'
One of the first jobs they tackled when they moved in was adding a working toilet to the bathroom, as it didn't have one.
Thankfully they did have a working shower and sink to get them started.
They've also replaced the windows, laid a new stylish floor and added a fire, which looked perfect for winter.
The couple shared how they have decked out the house with bargain furniture that they have upcycled to make them look stylish.
This included £15 chairs and a £15 dresser.
I fled the UK for sunny Dubai - life back home is miserable & no-one has any cash
Given the national average house price in the UK was reported at £264,500 in 2024, the family's Bulgarian home is an affordable alternative.
As well as managing to snap up a cheap property, the couple shared how living costs are less in Bulgaria too.
The mum wrote: 'You pay a tax yearly, like council tax, which is around £45.
'Then there is water and electric to pay, costs are very low compared to UK.'
While the renovation appears to be a large project, the family have been taking advantage of a nearby pool and stunning lakes and hikes.
And thankfully the kids are said to love their new home, with the mum saying: 'It's lovely.'
Many people were impressed with their DIY renovation, with one saying: 'amazing house.'
Another added: 'Everything you've done so far looks incredible!'
A third commented: 'What a life.'
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