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Clearing out a Property by GuestPoster357
I'm going to be clearing out / cleaning up a Property and garden when I arrive in Bulgarja I know normal household waste is collected in villages but what do I do if I have a lot of stuff to get rid of like garden waste and stuff from an old barn - ...
@janecaruthers There had used to be specified areas in each village that were used as tipping areas. These are now banned. The correct procedure is to book a municiple trailer or part there of and arrange a day for collection. You need a Bulgarian ... Read More
Safety of Pet Dogs in Bulgaria by The Doghouse
I am thinking of buying in Bulgaria, but I am worried about the attitude of Bulgarians towards dogs. I have seen posts about poisoning of dogs, cruelty, shootings. Is this the norm or if you keep your dogs safe within your own property and walk ...
We came with a Staffy and a Pitbull and they were later joined by a Staffy/Karakachan puppy. Before we'd properly secured the property the buggers escaped constantly. Both dogs are friendly (save small wild animals) but the sight of 2 ... Read More
English Bulgarian language barrier by guest1232
Good afternoon, As a native English language speaker the prospect of having to learn a new language with a different alphabet in order to go about effectively living in Bulgaria is somewhat doubly daunting. Even if one does not need Bulgarian ...
I had to smile at your reply. My neighbour speaks Greek which is fantastic. But because of the physical location and connections I have to ask her to say a sentence in Greek before we can begin the conversation. I can only think of Bulgarian ... Read More
English Bulgarian language barrier by guest1232
Good afternoon, As a native English language speaker the prospect of having to learn a new language with a different alphabet in order to go about effectively living in Bulgaria is somewhat doubly daunting. Even if one does not need Bulgarian ...
Hi I'm reading from your replies that you have had an adverse experience of learning another language? Fear should never be a starting point for any new venture in life, language learning included. There are no positives in not learning the ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
I also live in a village and feel absolutely safe. My feeling is that whilst men often seem publically deferred to I have found Bulgarian women to have no identity crisis', are extremely confident, strong and educated women, be that through ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Thanks Sue, It is heartwarming that people responded to the post. And it is good to give as well as take, battenburg cake is the exception to the rule! I have taken so much helpful information from the forum that giving back is such a pleasure. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi Nigel, I have come across an excellent series of Bulgarian language learning on YouTube. The narrative is all in bulgarian but has English subtitles. It might look a bit heavy going at first but if you manage to find someone to give you a head ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi In the 2nd year of our move the locals began to put pressure on us to attend the community events. something we had not managed in the first year. We were renovating a derelict house and we had such a rush to get it watertight that first year. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi It can be difficult finding the right kind of ex pats to fit your needs. If you have a particular interest then try your voice on social media platforms (facebook in this case) that are dedicated to your hobby. An example if you are a grower ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Bulgaria, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Hi We have been here 8 months and are in the middle of renovating our house. We are on the Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven borders in North Central Bulgaria We don't rent but in the village 200-250 per month depending on facilities is norm. We ... Read More
Pets in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Bulgaria have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Bulgaria? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
We have a Staffie and A Staffie/Pitbull cross that we bought with us from UK. We had to get their vaccinations in order and a pet passport issued which was expensive but fairly painless. The journey across was with a transit van packed to the ... Read More
Getting around if you don't know the language. Any expat community ? by D_Hollington
Hi everyone! My name is Danni. I am currently living in London but am going to be moving to BG next year around summer time with my boyfriend - super excited!! I have an international background, growing up in Hong Kong and I love to travel to new ...
Hi Danni Whilst I am managing to pick up the language my other half isn't. This hasn't held him back a jot even buying and negotiating prices for building materials. If he ever gets truly stuck he will get an image up on his phone. He ... Read More
Buying in Veliko Turnavo by Jules999
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have lived in Bulgaria for just over four years, after escaping the U.K. We have been extending & renovating our first purchase since we arrived, by ourselves. We live in a village near Yambol. We are ...
Hiya Jules 999 thanks for putting a smile on my face re your Facebook comment. I still stand by my VT Properties recommendation. Ivelin is a tad austere but knows his onions - he's VT born and bred! Read More
Buying in Veliko Turnavo by Jules999
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have lived in Bulgaria for just over four years, after escaping the U.K. We have been extending & renovating our first purchase since we arrived, by ourselves. We live in a village near Yambol. We are ...
Hi we bought 18 months ago and have been living here north of VT for 5 months. We've bought 3 properties in our vicinity all for 6000 lev and under. They're good sized properties with about 1000 - 1500m2 land. We bought from locals and ... Read More
Getting a small farm house plot of land by highlandknight
Hi all I am thinking of moving to Bulgaria getting a small farm house plot of land and would like to meet people that have done this are thinking of doing it. would like to get your thoughts and ideas. So thanks :)
Hi it's always good to meet like minded individuals. Those of us for whom the lifestyle is more important than the financial gain. North of VT is stunning with the eyes of God caves in Devataki, the Krushuna waterfalls, the monasteries are ... Read More
Are you happy in Bulgaria? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Bulgaria? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Incredibly happy and wouldn't go back. we are almost off grid and it is a wonderful experience. The neighbours are just lovely and community and family rules here. Such a lovely change Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Tax on house 60 lev Super high speed fibre optic broadband 200 lev a year - no installation or set up cost Car Insurance 200 lev a year Vignette (Road Tax) 97 lev a year Security house and garden with alarms and sensors, immediate response 500 lev a ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Prices can be even cheaper than those you have posted. You can buy similar properties straight from the buyer at a reasonable sum and if using your own Notary/Lawyer can same a huge amount of fees Read More
Getting a small farm house plot of land by highlandknight
Hi all I am thinking of moving to Bulgaria getting a small farm house plot of land and would like to meet people that have done this are thinking of doing it. would like to get your thoughts and ideas. So thanks :)
We have been here since May having bought last year. We bought a renovation project, with just under 3000m2 of land, a well and some disintegrating out houses at a really ridiculously cheap price. We could see all the possibilities of the property ... Read More
Builders Merchants and Timber yards in VT by Corter
Happy Easter everyone Has anyone got the address of builders yards for bulk purchases of building materials (cement, plasterboards, aggregate, etc) and a timber yard with wood suitable for roofing tresses. Our nearest large town is Pavlikeni ...
Hi Ian we will keep you in the loop and once there will pass on anything we feel will be of use to you Corinne + Terry Read More
Builders Merchants and Timber yards in VT by Corter
Happy Easter everyone Has anyone got the address of builders yards for bulk purchases of building materials (cement, plasterboards, aggregate, etc) and a timber yard with wood suitable for roofing tresses. Our nearest large town is Pavlikeni ...
Private message us let us know what village you are in and vice versa Read More
Builders Merchants and Timber yards in VT by Corter
Happy Easter everyone Has anyone got the address of builders yards for bulk purchases of building materials (cement, plasterboards, aggregate, etc) and a timber yard with wood suitable for roofing tresses. Our nearest large town is Pavlikeni ...
Hi Ian the way things are going you will be out there before us! Hopefully we'll be out before the month is out and we will network any info to you as and when we get it! Read More
Driving a 7.5tonne lorry to Bulgaria by Tonyjoel
I have purchased a 7.5 tonne lorry to drive my belongings to VT area in Bulgaria and need advice on the following:- 1. What is the best route from Calais 2. Cost of vignettes en route 3. Would it be better to sell the vehicle in Bulgaria or return ...
Hi Joel Chris Jho offers a door to door UK_BG 7.5 tonne curtain sided truck for 拢1800. We had the same thoughts as you but decided to let someone else take the strain. He h=also has 10.5 and 18 tonne vehicles as well as smaller LWB transits ... Read More
A breakdown of living costs in a village by Corter
I have been lucky enough that an expat living in a village not far from Veliko Tarnovo has let me borrow and reprint here a breakdown of actual living costs. It originally appeared as a post in The Pavlikeni Post a Facebook group and there was a ...
I did have a chuckle - if I drank 6-7 pints of beer I wouldn't know the difference between an aubergine and an artichoke let alone whether it was organic or shop bought. I'm glad to hear you are thoroughly enjoying your lifestyle! Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Hi there British-Bulgarian Int'l Transport & Services it is a Facebook group at the following address facebook.com/British-Bulgarian-Intl-Transport-Services-980440175377437/ The guys name is Chris Jho and he is very well recommended and ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Happy Birthday Bruce and happy driving! Read More
king size bed by gadge
Hi all Does anyone know where you can buy a king size bed? Thanks Phil
Bruce have a great journey and godspeed Corinne and Terry Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case! by BruceLeeTheHealer
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ...
Bruce I've mentioned before that Chris Jho can take up to 3.5 tonne for 拢800 door to door and can store if necessary. He's really getting fab recommendations. It might be worth your while considering. Chris is fully licensed carrier ... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
We were weighed for the first time in Bulgaria as we exited the car ferry from Romania to Nikopol in Bulgaria. We were hugely over weight and no one batted an eye. We were also checked at customs in Calais and they didn't bat an eyelid ... Read More
Flights booked :) how is public transport system? Any Cheap B&B? by terriain
Well we have booked our flight to Sofia for the 22nd April to sign legal documents for the house we won in Stezherovo Village in the Pleven Region near Veliko Turnovo on Ebay a little nervous but also very excited about it. We both are aware that ...
Hi we hired a car for a week when we came across to buy our house. We stayed at the Rashev Minotel (you can book online) in Veliko Tarnovo which was about 拢13 per night bed and breakfast for 2. Big beds, lovely bathroom , fridge, kettle and a ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Hi Stephen happily we weren't pulled over, had no interaction with the police despite going the wrong way down a one way street in Veliko Tarnovo in rush hour. The police just shrugged. None of the advertised speed traps were working and the ... Read More
A breakdown of living costs in a village by Corter
I have been lucky enough that an expat living in a village not far from Veliko Tarnovo has let me borrow and reprint here a breakdown of actual living costs. It originally appeared as a post in The Pavlikeni Post a Facebook group and there was a ...
Super post and very informative Read More
A breakdown of living costs in a village by Corter
I have been lucky enough that an expat living in a village not far from Veliko Tarnovo has let me borrow and reprint here a breakdown of actual living costs. It originally appeared as a post in The Pavlikeni Post a Facebook group and there was a ...
Glad to hear there are bargains to be had in BG. It's what ames shopping bearable Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Terry says cancel your insurance with Admiral - we've had nothing but trouble with them. He's using One Call and is very pleased - covered for both EU travel and breakdown without a green card Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Eddie I have to agree with you Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
From Confused.com What鈥檚 a Green Card? It's an internationally recognised document that acts as proof of insurance in Europe. While it鈥檚 no longer required in most countries, taking one will make it easier if you need to make a ... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Hi Bruce What a very stressful experience! But what Green Card? What is a green card? We travelled over in our Tranny loaded to the hilt, drove around Bulgaria quite a lot and drove home again. We didn't have green card but we were covered ... Read More
A breakdown of living costs in a village
I have been lucky enough that an expat living in a village not far from Veliko Tarnovo has let me borrow and reprint here a breakdown of actual living costs. It originally appeared as a post in The Pavlikeni Post a Facebook group and there was a ... Read More
Bulgarian news in English
Happy to be able to give something back :) Read More
Bulgarian news in English
I expect many of you know this already but I only found it today. VT - Today is an online site with Veliko Tarnovo news in English - http://vt-today.com They have lots of useful info including a blog that gives info,, for example, on shops or ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Just found a 7.5 tonne truck UK - BG 拢1800. Is insured, has a carrier license also 拢拢700 for lwb 3.5 tonne UK-BG. Found him on The Pavlkeni Post on Facebook. He makes 2 trips a month. I believe he has a trailer for car transport ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Hi the "tool tax" in Serbia is the reason we chose Romania. Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Hi Bruce We took a loaded Tranny and the route we took, which did involve Vignettes (road tax) for most of the countries but it was minimal. Route DFDS Dover Calais. Calais - Belgium - Germany - Austria - Hungary - Romania - Bulgaria. If you ... Read More
Builders Merchants and Timber yards in VT by Corter
Happy Easter everyone Has anyone got the address of builders yards for bulk purchases of building materials (cement, plasterboards, aggregate, etc) and a timber yard with wood suitable for roofing tresses. Our nearest large town is Pavlikeni ...
Hi EddieG I've had some input from the FB page Pavlikeni Post and apparently there are plenty of yards in Levski, which we're right next door to and not far from Pavlikeni. However we'll also check out your lead because we've got ... Read More
Builders Merchants and Timber yards in VT
Happy Easter everyone Has anyone got the address of builders yards for bulk purchases of building materials (cement, plasterboards, aggregate, etc) and a timber yard with wood suitable for roofing tresses. Our nearest large town is Pavlikeni ... Read More
Offering real estate assistance in Sofia by Stephen_T
Hello everyone, I moved from Melbourne, Australia to Sofia, Bulgaria about 11 years for ago since it was the birthplace of my parents, initially for a holiday. I fell in love with the city and the country in general. No other place in the world has ...
Hi Stephen thank you for the information. It is something we are looking into and you will be the first person I contact. Corinne Read More
Offering real estate assistance in Sofia by Stephen_T
Hello everyone, I moved from Melbourne, Australia to Sofia, Bulgaria about 11 years for ago since it was the birthplace of my parents, initially for a holiday. I fell in love with the city and the country in general. No other place in the world has ...
Hi Stephen whats the buy to let situation in Sofia? Any information would be appreciated. I'm thinking about a small studio/1 bed for rental purposes, not tourism Thanks Corinne Read More
Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
Hi we used VT Properties for the Veliko Tarnovo region. Efficient, (slightly brusque), charged what they said they would and yes it was probably more than some charge but they did all of the translation, official, bank paperwork. We had an ... Read More
moving from UK to BG using International Standard Shipping Containers by GuestPoster51
We have a fair bit of kit being farmers and engineers and would need to transport the heavy equipment by sea in a Shipping Container to Varna for example . This equipment will not be for resale or business use ,purely for our own subsistance farming ...
Coming straight back at you and one of the main reasons for moving to Bulgaria. We're very happy to keep in touch and swap skills :) Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
I am with you - a divine power was at work. I feel exactly the same. I have spent all but the last 15 years of my life flying by the seat of my pants in other peoples countries, then a further 15 here in the UK. Both my partner and I are ready to ... Read More
moving from UK to BG using International Standard Shipping Containers by GuestPoster51
We have a fair bit of kit being farmers and engineers and would need to transport the heavy equipment by sea in a Shipping Container to Varna for example . This equipment will not be for resale or business use ,purely for our own subsistance farming ...
All good information. Seems like we are all in similar positions though I'm envious of your water tightness! We've got a roof but there are 2 areas that have leaked over 7 years before we got the property so whilst they were small holes ... Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Hi Svetlanik I've just realised that I have automatically assumed 拢30K! Are you talking about 拢's, E's or Leva because I'd be really interested in your figures, especially if you have already started the house. Thanks :) Read More
moving from UK to BG using International Standard Shipping Containers by GuestPoster51
We have a fair bit of kit being farmers and engineers and would need to transport the heavy equipment by sea in a Shipping Container to Varna for example . This equipment will not be for resale or business use ,purely for our own subsistance farming ...
We are in exactly the same position! We're going to buy a LWB TWB box van to make the trips but we'll be selling it on the last trip as we have a trusty transit for our everyday needs once there. We're just selling off our scaffolding ... Read More
A train from Sofia................... by stepool1970
Hello forum members, I would appreciate some advice please, I would like to try the train system out for a change rather than drive, as we all know driving is a wee bit hazardous at times, so can anyone assist me on the actual train station name, ...
More of the above please. It's such good advice and the experience to validate it. Brilliant info for those of us who are newbies. Read More
Essentials to live in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Bulgaria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Bulgaria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
I'm sat here laughing in genuine respect for your common sense! And further more I'll take your advice for all but the tea because I only drink herbal so BG tea is fine. I'll ask family to bring their own teabags when they come. On ... Read More
moving from UK to BG using International Standard Shipping Containers by GuestPoster51
We have a fair bit of kit being farmers and engineers and would need to transport the heavy equipment by sea in a Shipping Container to Varna for example . This equipment will not be for resale or business use ,purely for our own subsistance farming ...
Hi we feel your pain! We have so much equipment and also a decent set of scaffolding that we need to transport across. We'd ideally like to take a mini digger too. Containers are pretty expensive if you factor in the work needed at each end ... Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Hi Svetlanik thank you for your kind input. I don't oppose your words just wanted to make sure that those of us who don't have that kind of money are not frightened off. Your words are very true but for many of us part of the challenge ... Read More
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Bulgaria by svetlanik
Hello people that want to leave the USA! I am a Bulgarian-American and now I live in Bulgaria I would like to post this so that people will not make the mistakes that I have made when I came back to Bulgaria 1. Do not come without at least 30K in ...
Woah 30K seems quite a lot! Is this for someone who is working or not6 It would be lovely for all of us to have a 30K cushion but I think it is mostly academic in any country. Those who have a 30K cushion are not usually those settling for a self ... Read More
Vehicles by Corter
So I keep seeing RHD cars from the UK up for sale on Bulgarian Facebook pages. Given the information passed about on the forum I see that a car is a big expense. So how have peeps made their choices? Is a 4x4 really necessary? We have a house in ...
Cheers I've had a look at the Vitara - nice choice. I have been thinking about the BMW X3 which is about the same price but I know will be more expensive to insure and tax not to mention run. I've always had old beamers and been really ... Read More
Best Villages in an around VT area by gadge
Hi All Moving to Bulgaria to retire in Jan/ Feb 2016 Could anyone suggest which are good and bad villages to live in around the VT area Any help would be most appreciated Thanks Phil and Les
Hi we've bought in the village of Gradishte about 45 minutes from VT. It's a good working village with children and a local school. It is near enough to the VT- Sophia- Russe road to make it quite easy to get about . The state of the ... Read More
Tools and accessories by Corter
Hi what tools did you wish you bought with you and what accessories are available or not in BG. I know that's a bit of a wide area so I'll be specific nails and gas for nail guns - Available? Expensive? makita tools/accessories - Price ...
Thanks Chris I suppose some of the worry is running out of drill bits, blades and not yet being able to recognize good local brands. Are you in trade? Read More
Vehicles by Corter
So I keep seeing RHD cars from the UK up for sale on Bulgarian Facebook pages. Given the information passed about on the forum I see that a car is a big expense. So how have peeps made their choices? Is a 4x4 really necessary? We have a house in ...
Hi thanks for your comment but such a laissez faire attitude to marriage! So if a 4 x 4 is needed by November is it possible to insure and tax it for only part of the year? Read More
Vehicles by Corter
So I keep seeing RHD cars from the UK up for sale on Bulgarian Facebook pages. Given the information passed about on the forum I see that a car is a big expense. So how have peeps made their choices? Is a 4x4 really necessary? We have a house in ...
Cheers, short and sweet but gave me what I wanted to know Read More
Vehicles
So I keep seeing RHD cars from the UK up for sale on Bulgarian Facebook pages. Given the information passed about on the forum I see that a car is a big expense. So how have peeps made their choices? Is a 4x4 really necessary? We have a house in ... Read More
Tools and accessories by Corter
Hi what tools did you wish you bought with you and what accessories are available or not in BG. I know that's a bit of a wide area so I'll be specific nails and gas for nail guns - Available? Expensive? makita tools/accessories - Price ...
Cheers Bruce, we've got a fair few coming too but we were thinking about getting replacements or the accessories, blades, drill bits etc. Read More
Tools and accessories by Corter
Hi what tools did you wish you bought with you and what accessories are available or not in BG. I know that's a bit of a wide area so I'll be specific nails and gas for nail guns - Available? Expensive? makita tools/accessories - Price ...
Cheers! I've seen Makita shops in VT and their prices were pretty good but it's nearly always the accessories that are expensive Read More
Tools and accessories
Hi what tools did you wish you bought with you and what accessories are available or not in BG. I know that's a bit of a wide area so I'll be specific nails and gas for nail guns - Available? Expensive? makita tools/accessories - Price ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Bulgaria? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I just wanted to say how lovely and down to earth your reply was shumw2. Read More
Bul estate agents by Shazndek
Hi I'm thinking of buying a property through bul estate agents has any one dealt with them before when buying ?
I have used VT Bulgaria, Stara Planina properties all in Veliko Tarnovo. All Bulgarian, all spoke English and were all very efficient. We used VT Properties in the end because they had the house we loved. Get some internet searching under your ... Read More
Thinking of Moving to Bulgaria by AdamWoods
Hi All, We are thinking of moving to Bulgaria in the near future and are planning a trip to the country in the summer. I wondered if anyone could advise on a good English speaking local solicitor and real estate agent that can assist with the ...
Hi Adam I've just found a cost of living guideline. It is relatively recent in 2015 and for the area around Pleven. These are not government stats so read as a "subjective" analysis. expatistan.com/cost-of-living/pleven Read More
Thinking of Moving to Bulgaria by AdamWoods
Hi All, We are thinking of moving to Bulgaria in the near future and are planning a trip to the country in the summer. I wondered if anyone could advise on a good English speaking local solicitor and real estate agent that can assist with the ...
Hi Adam my partner and I have bought in the Veliko Tarnovo area in April last year. We worked with Yantra, Stara Planina and VT properties and saw houses with them all. They were all helpful and spoke excellent English. We ended up using Ivelin ... Read More