Watch the Bulgaria Self-Build Journey
Unfiltered videos from the field — land buying, planning permission, construction, and expat life.
Retire & Renovate
Neil's original channel where the Bulgarian adventure began. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes painful to watch.
Why We Chose Bulgaria — The Honest Story
First Look at Agatovo Village — Is This the Place?
How We Found Our Plot — And Nearly Got Scammed
SelfBuild Bulgaria
The dedicated new channel following the Agatovo self-build project from plot purchase to move-in.
Agatovo Plot A — Full Walkthrough & Regulation Check
Meeting Miglena — How It All Changed
Planning Permission in Bulgaria — How Long Does It Really Take?
Behind the Videos
I started filming our Bulgarian journey as a record for the family. It turned into something much bigger. Thousands of expats have told me the videos helped them avoid costly mistakes. If you're considering Bulgaria, the videos are the best place to start.
If you're considering Bulgaria, the videos are the best place to start — before you contact an agent, before you book a viewing trip, before you spend a single pound. Watch what we went through first.
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Ready to build your Bulgarian home — legally?
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