Hubby and i retired. To keep our little veg patch going, we set up a table outside the front door and sell excess veg. We check supermarket prices and compete with them. Brings in enough to get fresh compost and heritage seeds. I can grow herbs and chillies year round on window sills. Potatoes are grown in containers as that way we don't break our backs digging. We still grow flowers as it helps with pollination and we feel responsible for providing nectar/pollen for bees.❤
Great movie and book too. Finding somewhere to live in 2024 shouldn't be the same as back in the 60s, but they are. Governments need to build affordable housing , because without a secure place to live many other problems occur.
dude, As you say, a modern democracy ought to be able to support the weakest at a level that gives them the same access to basics as anyone. One can only conclude that all our political representatives just do not care
I've got a quarter of an acre do you reckon that is enough land for an ok little small holding , you've got a similar mindset to me I think , seen the way the UKs heading unfortunately , Bulgaria is my escape plan , fair play for you for making it happen and yes your video is really helpful . I'm just an average Joe from UK , so good to get some sensible down to earth advice from someone who's been there and done it, cheers
That depends on what you want on your land. If it's just a few chickens and growing crops maybe ok. But if you want a cow or sheep, no, it's way too small. You have to rotate the land to stop diseases etc. Could I suggest you find a book on husbandry, rather than farming, as it will be very helpful on what you want to do. ❤
@eddiebirch2067 no. You need at least an acre. They not only great for cheese, but for scrub clearing, they eat just about anything especially brambles and nettles.!
Hi - Thanks for today's video. Could you do an overview video covering house / land purchase (out right cash - no mortgage) process in Bulgaria. I've read somewhere that it's not the same as here in the UK.
I bought a house in Bulgaria a couple of years ago , id recommend going through an agent. From what I remember it was pretty straightforward , and easier and quicker to buy than in the UK.
Im not exactly sure for UK citizens right now but think it has reverted back to forming a Ltd Company and opening a bank account etc, but would agree with the other answer go through an agent who can arrange all this, I recommend property .bg who I have bought and sold maybe 10 properties to date. The process is very fast and very simple
Enjoyed listening to your thoughts and experiences pal .You seem pretty clued up , I've got a small house near Veliko Tarnovo ,how much per month do you think you could live a basic life for in Bulgaria, I'm pretty frugal with no expensive tastes . I'm British btw, would a £1000 a month be a decent amount ?
@@nickob55 Thanks for replying , I'm binge watching your videos pal , I'm single too , your life is pretty much what I'm looking for in Bulgaria. I think in some ways I'm similar to you , always been frugal, working class , invested a bit of money , just looking to retire over in Bulgaria in a few years and live a simple free life , so thanks for your vids will continue to watch
biggest problem in the UK with a side hassle is, no one has cash. All the ATMs have either gone or are going. Everyone uses card. So even if you go down the street cleaning windows for £5 per house.... and you get people to transfer the money to your bank account.... It's only a matter of time before the bank want's evidence the money is legit due to anti money laundering legislation.
Have a look at hope in Bulgaria an organisation that reaches out to the poorest. Those who don't have windows or even front doors, living in what looks like someone's shed that's collapsing. Nothing to eat, nothing to feed their children. Really really terrible, like dickension England but in Bulgaria. Your experience isn't everyone's, people need to remember this.
I have been to every corner of Bulgaria and this is very rare and mainly confined to Tsigani or Roma areas where people live like this and they all eat, the tsigani look very healthy, but Im sure they can find four or five cases in 7 million
MOTs here are almost impossible to fail, in our MOT centers they are really only interested in the fire extinguishers because they service them and sell them so its their perk.
uK needs to pay war and loot reparation to all the muslims coming. Indian mostly find jobs and dont depend much on state funds but muslims it needs to pay jaziya. Uk is on the right path now.
Hubby and i retired. To keep our little veg patch going, we set up a table outside the front door and sell excess veg. We check supermarket prices and compete with them. Brings in enough to get fresh compost and heritage seeds. I can grow herbs and chillies year round on window sills. Potatoes are grown in containers as that way we don't break our backs digging. We still grow flowers as it helps with pollination and we feel responsible for providing nectar/pollen for bees.❤
Remember a film or play on TV in the UK called "Cathy come home"?
That showed how a woman became homeless in the UK in the 1960's.
Great movie and book too. Finding somewhere to live in 2024 shouldn't be the same as back in the 60s, but they are. Governments need to build affordable housing , because without a secure place to live many other problems occur.
Life is really tough in turdtown UK🇬🇧
Wages don’t equal the very basics of the cost of living.
dude, As you say, a modern democracy ought to be able to support the weakest at a level that gives them the same access to basics as anyone. One can only conclude that all our political representatives just do not care
Yes, alternate day fasting is best for me too!
Well done. You are an inspiration .
I've got a quarter of an acre do you reckon that is enough land for an ok little small holding , you've got a similar mindset to me I think , seen the way the UKs heading unfortunately , Bulgaria is my escape plan , fair play for you for making it happen and yes your video is really helpful . I'm just an average Joe from UK , so good to get some sensible down to earth advice from someone who's been there and done it, cheers
That depends on what you want on your land. If it's just a few chickens and growing crops maybe ok. But if you want a cow or sheep, no, it's way too small. You have to rotate the land to stop diseases etc. Could I suggest you find a book on husbandry, rather than farming, as it will be very helpful on what you want to do. ❤
@@juliawigger9796 thanks very much for your tips ,what about a couple of goats?
@eddiebirch2067 no. You need at least an acre. They not only great for cheese, but for scrub clearing, they eat just about anything especially brambles and nettles.!
@@juliawigger9796 ok thanks very much for your advice
It might be an idea to build a new Ark😊😊 on your land and hope it doesn't rain for 70 days and 70 nights 😮😊
....same here in australia
Just answered my question towards end of video lol
Hi - Thanks for today's video. Could you do an overview video covering house / land purchase (out right cash - no mortgage) process in Bulgaria. I've read somewhere that it's not the same as here in the UK.
I bought a house in Bulgaria a couple of years ago , id recommend going through an agent. From what I remember it was pretty straightforward , and easier and quicker to buy than in the UK.
Im not exactly sure for UK citizens right now but think it has reverted back to forming a Ltd Company and opening a bank account etc, but would agree with the other answer go through an agent who can arrange all this, I recommend property .bg who I have bought and sold maybe 10 properties to date. The process is very fast and very simple
Enjoyed listening to your thoughts and experiences pal .You seem pretty clued up , I've got a small house near Veliko Tarnovo ,how much per month do you think you could live a basic life for in Bulgaria, I'm pretty frugal with no expensive tastes . I'm British btw, would a £1000 a month be a decent amount ?
£1000/month is Frugal King living standard, I live on less but I am single and total minge bag territory, for growing stuff you need very little land
@@nickob55 Thanks for replying , I'm binge watching your videos pal , I'm single too , your life is pretty much what I'm looking for in Bulgaria. I think in some ways I'm similar to you , always been frugal, working class , invested a bit of money , just looking to retire over in Bulgaria in a few years and live a simple free life , so thanks for your vids will continue to watch
biggest problem in the UK with a side hassle is, no one has cash. All the ATMs have either gone or are going. Everyone uses card. So even if you go down the street cleaning windows for £5 per house.... and you get people to transfer the money to your bank account.... It's only a matter of time before the bank want's evidence the money is legit due to anti money laundering legislation.
And that's exactly why the governments want to get rid of cash.
Have a look at hope in Bulgaria an organisation that reaches out to the poorest. Those who don't have windows or even front doors, living in what looks like someone's shed that's collapsing. Nothing to eat, nothing to feed their children. Really really terrible, like dickension England but in Bulgaria. Your experience isn't everyone's, people need to remember this.
I have been to every corner of Bulgaria and this is very rare and mainly confined to Tsigani or Roma areas where people live like this and they all eat, the tsigani look very healthy, but Im sure they can find four or five cases in 7 million
Hiya.. whats the score with vehicle MOT's?..
Are they as rigorous and stress inducing as the UK ones😢
MOTs here are almost impossible to fail, in our MOT centers they are really only interested in the fire extinguishers because they service them and sell them so its their perk.
@nickob55 thankyou..
uK needs to pay war and loot reparation to all the muslims coming. Indian mostly find jobs and dont depend much on state funds but muslims it needs to pay jaziya.
Uk is on the right path now.