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Anyone know the Srem area? Need some advice! by Nannychickchick
Hi everyone, we moved out to BG full time in April ( general Toshevo area ) we are very remote and whilst I've enjoyed the peace I still find it strange after living in a busy area in UK! No one speaks English and I'm finding Bulgarian very ...
Not so much a karaoke bar, more a cafe that does karaoke. There are supermarkets there, but there are better ones such as Kaufland, Lidl and Billa in Yambol town. We have plenty of property for sale! Read More
Anyone know the Srem area? Need some advice! by Nannychickchick
Hi everyone, we moved out to BG full time in April ( general Toshevo area ) we are very remote and whilst I've enjoyed the peace I still find it strange after living in a busy area in UK! No one speaks English and I'm finding Bulgarian very ...
Hiya Nannychickchick, We sell a lot of property in the village of Srem and the surrounding area, so we know there are lots of expats living there. It's a good village by all accounts and has a typical Bulgarian shop/cafe and a good mayor. ... Read More
Paying for a property by Fduncan1
Quick question folks, I hope you can help me? I've found the house that I want, it'll be a private purchase - so what do I need to do next? And what's the the best way to pay for the house i.e. transferring the money from the U.K.
Hopefully this isn't a daft question FDuncan1, but I assume you are using a solicitor to do the deal? 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?
If you need any help or advice at all then don't hesitate to ask John and Rita. When you say how safe, do you mean to buy, to live here? 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?
Bulgarian Real Estate based in Yambol :) 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?
Hiya John and Rita, Are you coming to Yambol to look for property to buy or just to have a look around? What information would you like to know? We're one of the leading estate agents in the South East, based Yambol town, and are happy to ... 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?
I've tried to pm you MINKYMOOTOO but you have your messages set to disabled. :( 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?
I've just requested to add you as a contact. Hiring a car is a great way to see a bit of the country. 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?
How far are you happy to be from the airport/sea or is that not an issue for you? Yambol is about an hour on the highway, and we have a good expat community here if you want it. Sliven also very good for facilities and expats, and Elhovo though a ... 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?
Hello It does all depend on what you're looking for, but you might give the South East a try. Read More
When buying property in Bulgaria by expat1066
Hi all, For those who want to buy property in Bulgaria, you dont need expensive estate agencies, buy direct off of the locals, its much much cheaper.. I am sure a British expat would spare the time to help show you where there is a Good Notary ? ...
Yes many agencies just want the sale, sorry to say but most seller's paperwork will have an issue with it that you won't know about and it will be 'put through', we are different in that we ensure any problems with the legality of ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Bulgaria can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Bulgaria? What are the ...
Agree that it does all depend on what you want, but you could try renting first and see how you feel, although houses for rent are probably not as easy to find as apartments, I know of some in villages in the South East of Bulgaria, which are for ... 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 ...
Very happy, love our life and although we miss family back home, the only thing I would change if I won the lottery would be to fly back more often. :) Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Bulgaria can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Bulgaria? What are the ...
Bulgaria has surpassed any kind of expectations I had, though I didn't know what to expect. I definitely wouldn't have the life I have now if I was still in the UK. Holidaying here is nothing like living here. People always blame gypsies ... Read More
paying monthly properties!! by stoney2016
Hi. Thanks to those who advised on my last question. I saw on ebay and several websites a guy who sells Bulgarian properties valued around 10,000 up to 16,000 and all you pay is 500 a month until it is paid for. I am of the thought that if it ...
I have just read about someone who bought off a regular Ebay seller who has conned people before. This pensioner has been swindled out of his life savings apparently, shown show house images and ended up with a house with no roof, no electricity or ... Read More
When buying property in Bulgaria by expat1066
Hi all, For those who want to buy property in Bulgaria, you dont need expensive estate agencies, buy direct off of the locals, its much much cheaper.. I am sure a British expat would spare the time to help show you where there is a Good Notary ? ...
Expat1066 - you're lucky that you have lived here and know people, and many have been ripped off despite believing they have good honest 'friends/helpers' which in reality they don't even know them properly so how could they be? Any ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Frank, the winters are generally colder but drier. Nearer to the coast you won't get a lot of snow, but in the mountains and North there can be far colder, snowier conditions. The good thing about the Bulgarian climate is there are 4 real ... Read More
When buying property in Bulgaria by expat1066
Hi all, For those who want to buy property in Bulgaria, you dont need expensive estate agencies, buy direct off of the locals, its much much cheaper.. I am sure a British expat would spare the time to help show you where there is a Good Notary ? ...
Please don't be fooled into thinking that all agents want is to con people, and that you will save money buying privately, this is not always the case as unfortunately there are as many people (Bulgarians and foreigners) who don't work in ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hiya Philip, Of all the places in Bulgaria, Sofia is the one where you have the best chance of finding work even if you don't speak the language. As an EU passport holder (for now) you have the right to work here so no worries there. If you ... 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 :)
You pay to register the Ltd Company one time, but the tax return/financial report is done annually, there will be no tax to pay assuming the company is only set up for the purpose of owning real estate. 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 :)
Great! I'm sure you will be happy in Bulgaria in that case. What you have been told is technically correct. Non EU citizens can't own real estate in their own name, the way to get around this is to register a non trading Bulgarian Ltd ... 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 :)
Hello Highlandknight, Many people live a self sufficient lifestyle, growing vegetables and some have animals too. I don't know what your thinking is but if idea is to move here and live off that alone then unless you have another source of ... Read More
Migration Directorate - Sofia by luobin
Hi, I have landed in Sofia with my wife, and we went to the Migration Directorate at Maria Luiza Blvd., and it was not a pleasant experience, let me tell you that. We went there yesterday with all the papers in order (we assume), help and ...
So glad that you have found the friendlier Bulgarians, officials do tend to be, well...official ;) I wouldn't worry too much about the late registration, as long as you have tried, and the good thing about Bulgaria is that even the biggest of ... Read More
What to visit in Bulgeria?
You don't say what you like but what about the coast? There are many traditional revival villages such as Zheravna, also Shipka peak and monument, Shipka Church, Buzludzha, Monasteries, Srebarna Nature reserve by the Danube, Vultures in ... Read More
Migration Directorate - Sofia by luobin
Hi, I have landed in Sofia with my wife, and we went to the Migration Directorate at Maria Luiza Blvd., and it was not a pleasant experience, let me tell you that. We went there yesterday with all the papers in order (we assume), help and ...
HI Luobin, I think you have just learnt your very first lesson about Bulgaria, it isn't like other countries and customer service is very hard to come by if you approach it expecting it to be like anywhere else. If you can speak a little of ... Read More
How Much Less than Listing Price Did You Offer for Your BG Home? by kojidae
I know that Bulgarian estate agents tend to mark up houses. I've often seen listings that vary around 10-20k lev for the same property (and we are talking low-end listings around the 50-100k mark). Obviously, the from owner listings are the ...
Good question, and I agree with the comment about Bulgarians not getting the haggling idea, most really don't. They believe that their un-renovated property is worth the same as one that sold down the road which was fully modernised, and more ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome Jason and Elis, I'm sure Bulgaria would suit if it's the simple life you're after, and there's the more modern side of life here too, best of both worlds really. The best bet is come and see for yourself, although staying ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Bulgaria
Emergency number 112 same as the rest of Europe. Read More
Wasted Journey? I'm home already! by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi Friends, This is just a catch up on my trip to Bulgaria. It's now 23:00 GMT on Tuesday and I am back home! All your advice was very much appreciated, however, we cannot control all of our life events, especially those which happen when we are ...
English Specialist, I am very sorry to read your story, that must have been heartbreaking for you to have to go through. However, thank fully it is very rare in the 11 years of living here to hear negative stories like this and so I want to say to ... Read More
Wasted Journey? I'm home already! by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi Friends, This is just a catch up on my trip to Bulgaria. It's now 23:00 GMT on Tuesday and I am back home! All your advice was very much appreciated, however, we cannot control all of our life events, especially those which happen when we are ...
Sorry for your loss Bruce. Perhaps another option would be to buy another property, as in 4 years I suspect more renovated property has come onto the market, and it could be a cheaper option than renovating an old run down house. Good luck ... Read More
Bulgaria is a mine field for expats by harryoooh
When buying property in Bulgaria do not rely on estate agents, lawyers or Notaries to do their jobs because most don't! I know personally lots of people who have lost lots of money from a few thousand, to their life savings.The story are a ...
Safe Matt and others are correct, buying in any foreign country shouldn't be taken lightly, it's a case of leave your rose tinted specs at home basically. It's not as bad as the OP has said, yes there are instances of this, that can ... 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?
I have to admit, we did buy our first house blind (not on ebay though) ;) The agent (who I now work for) already showed me about 100 pictures of it then I asked him to get more for me to show me if the garden was south facing lol so he took another ... 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?
I'm sorry Eddie, but that is totally incorrect what you say about staying away from agents stating no postal address. I happen to live in a village which has exactly that issue, and on my ID I have no address only the name of the village and ... 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?
Congratulations - I hope. To answer your post question - villages vary, some have addresses and others don't, mine doesn't. If you're lucky someone will bring it to you, it could be anyone in the village unfortunately so it might be a ... 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?
In the South East, we cover mainly Yambol, Sliven, Nova Zagora and Bourgas. Prices are good here in my opinion, and it's a popular area with foreigners so properties sell well too at the right price. :top: 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?
You're welcome :cheers: 10 years this year and still love the place. :) 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?
They have been going for a great many years, but I have no idea if they're any good with regards to checking the legality of properties. When the price includes the commission what it means is you the buyer are paying the commission NOT the ... 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?
Terri and Iain, Although it could be helpful to get someone to check over the property for you, I feel the need to warn you against putting a deposit on anything until you can check over the property and the area in person. Unless of course ... 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?
I am very suspicious that the price is non negotiable, I'm almost certain you will find that they have added the commission to the price the owner of the house wants, meaning you have no idea just how much that is. However, if you are happy ... Read More