We bought a family house in Bulgaria for £6,500, we couldn't believe what we found when we turned up, it was a nightmare
Documenting their journey in a campervan from the UK with three children, the family behind @ therollingrucks has garnered 621.6k views and 517 comments in just six days.
They have shared the dramatic transformation of their new, incredibly cheap home.
Having arrived in Bulgaria, the family admitted they had no idea what to expect from their incredibly cheap property.
The initial reveal left them "really, really overwhelmed," with the mum confessing, "I thought oh my gosh we might have made a mistake."
However, just two days in, things are looking up and now the family are feeling 'much better' about it, explaining that local residents have "got involved' with helping them which has helped.
After "slogging for a couple of days," the land surrounding the house is "looking much clearer now."
They've even got "stick piles, some log piles," and the locals helping out have been able to "help themselves to firewood as well."
The video shows a tour of their new Bulgarian abode.
The front steps "have seen better days," and upon entering, you're greeted by a small hallway leading into what she describes as a three-bedroom house.
The first bedroom features "nice Bulgarian furniture left behind for us and a few broken windows."
The second bedroom has "a bit of damage" and a "little candle window," while the third is currently "literally full of rubbish to get cleared away."
I bought a house for £162k at auction but made a MAJOR mistake - I wasn't sure if I'd be able to come back from it
The video also reveals an old, "completely knackered" open fireplace, a basement that's "a bit of a mess", and intriguing ventilation features like an open storage area and un-windowed top windows.
Despite some roof tiles having been knocked off by felled trees, the mum is "really, really happy with the progress that's been made."
Many people rushed to the comments section of her video to share their thoughts.
Safer than you think it reminds us of the UK 80s where people look out for each other and are friendly
@therollingrucks
'My husband and I are wanting to buy in Bulgaria, however we would only be able to be there during school holidays, the aim being that once our son finishes secondary school, we can move there full time.
'I've heard so many horror stories of people being robbed whilst not there and also squatters etc.'
To which @therollingrucks replied: 'We have heard it's perfectly safe but depending on the area you choose, everywhere has good and bad places.'
A second asked: 'How safe is it there.? I'd love to leave England. This place is finished.'
And the @therollingrucks replied: 'Safer than you think it reminds us of the UK 80s where people look out for each other and are friendly.'
Another said: 'So cute the little candle window to light both bedrooms.'
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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
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