Hello again folks and welcome to another edition of the Gazette. It has certainly been an interesting time since the last issue with the summer season well underway, and with temperatures running in the mid 30’s to 40 degrees it has been a case of finding shade and cool air rather than seeking out the sunshine, so a complete change from the UK.
We have seen some interesting trends in the property market beginning to emerge with more people looking towards rural areas and village life as the price levels have escalated in the coastal areas and locations inland offering far better value for money, especially renovation projects where people can put their own stamp on their purchase and add extras like swimming pools and double glazing at very competitive prices. It also still amazes me how some people accept the quotes from their purchasing agency when carrying out renovations, instead of asking around, just because they don’t speak the language. In reality they should employ the services of someone like Black Sea Property Management, who can help them to obtain a much better price. Recently brought to my notice was a 7x4 metre pool with filtration system, wave machine and 5 metre wide flag stoned surround for just 9,500 euro and a whole four bedroom house double glazed for 5000 leva, to give just two examples of what can be done with the right contacts if you make the effort.
I may also have some news in the next issue on the subject of an Ex-Pats Club, as I have today spoken to a couple, now living here permanently, who have expressed an interest in opening a social club for English speakers in Varna. They already have premises in mind so I’m waiting for further information from them, I hope they succeed in this venture and will give you, the readers regular up-dates on their progress as the information comes to me.
In closing just make sure you use sun block on the kids and protect yourself as well when out and about in the sun, I want you to enjoy your time here with us in Bulgaria not spend it recovering from sunburn.
Yours Ron Whitworth – Judd
chief nuisance to the real workers
