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So the other day, I received a telephone call from a dear lady****** who had purchased a property off the internet from a large bulgarian property agent. Now the couple had not physically seen the property and had only viewed the pictures and read the property information from the agents website. They had purchased the property renovated, however ****** was aware that the property required a few jobs, and proceeded to tell me what they were.
The rest had been done, including a new roof and a septic tank. So I take details. Nothing different about this enquiry, we get lots of enquiries very similar. We have the measurement and pictures that were used for sale purposes, we arrange payment and a visit to the property to fit the required guttering.
The property looks wonderful and bright; the stone detail has been kept which adds character and depth to the property. Very Bulgarian.
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From site information
what the agents say.
The property have received a full renovation.
This wonderful renovated house.
The house is in perfect condition.
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Our team set of to the property, after a while I recieve a call. Our inspector and staff had arrived at the renovated property and were shocked. Now it was not to bad however the work that had been done was shabby, incorrect and incomplete. One look at the property you would think all was well, those who know what they are looking for can see straight away.
Lets have a closer look
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Tiles have been laid loosly, and are not fixed. The soffits and facia whilst new have not been fitted to the property correctly.
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Tiles are not fixed to the property and mud has been used to level the tiles appearance
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Supposedly new roof !!
The tiles are unfixed and have been laid on mud |
The carport has been made using chipboard!!!
Not for external use |
The front external property face has been covered using plasterboard, then painted. As you can see it has already started to deteriorate |
The rear property wall has been covered with the correct material, however is incomplete and unfished
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The property is said to have:
laminate flooring.
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Incorrectly fitted Yes. However the poor fitting is not the problem. The laminate has been used to cover the mud floor that lays underneath which itself is unlevel and broken. |
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Most Bulgarian properties if not all, unless new are built using mud floors, this is not a problem and can be rectified. As a company, and through experience we advise removal and replacement of mud floors. We generally replace with either wood or concrete. We remove, then replace. We never cover |
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The plumbing at the property both internally and externally have been left incomplete. The Externall water meter has not been connected to the property, and therefore the property has not been pressure tested.
We advise that plumbing should be one of the first stages and should be pressure tested before pipework is enclosed within interior walls. After which if a problem is found, the interior walls may have to be removed to find the problem. |
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At first glance you will see a lovely living room, that has been finished including the stone wall.
Let's take a closer look. |
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The internal stone wall shows signs of damp and moisture. Infact on closer inspection we unveil the problem is caused from incomplete works at the rear external wall.
There are even weeds growing through the new internal concrete floor of this room |
Damp proof course
The company have fitted a damp proof course above level! and have covered it with large stones for a better visual appeal!!! |
As you can see a quick incomplete job, however is very typical of work carried out on properties here in Bulgaria.
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We have taken many other picture of the property which will be available soon
Since our visit we have completed a written report for the client, allowing a true understanding of the property condition. We collate both internal and external information as well as measurements, layout and photographs of the property.
Each report is completed following Eu standards of work. |
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25th May
Our team are at the property to commence works.... More details including photographs soon. |
4th June
Our team are working at the property in Karnobat, the more work they commence the more shocks they receive. We are trying our hardest to update with the new shocking pictures.
Remember the new septic tank and the new roof... Well read on ... oh yes and read details of the stop tap fitment !! coming soon
Septic tanks should be built to E.U standards, they should be located on your property grounds. More pictures and information published soon.
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