Zooldrool
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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About me
English
Registration: 24 April 2020
My expat journey
Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria
London, England, England
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Capital gains tax when selling property by Jules999
Apologies if this subject has been covered in a previous post. We are hoping to sell our house which is company owned. One agent informed us that there would be no tax to pay because we have lived in the property for over 10 years, and the most ...
I know nothing.....but I thought the "10 years" is only applicable to those who own property directly and not through a company.I think you can 1. Sell the asset or even 2. Sell all the shares in the company to the new buyer. Option 2 may be more ... Read More
What is the best bank for new comers by GuestPoster94290
In Sofia, Bulgaria ?
Maybe pair a traditional bulgarian bank account with Revolut or Icard...so you can have the best of both worlds. Read More
Medical treatment in BG by JimJ
Stand by for more reporting on hospital treatment here in BG fairly soon...I'm going in for a TKR (Total Knee Replacement) on Tuesday and should be out of hospital in about 6 days, following a bit of rehab. First challenge will be getting up those ...
@JimJ 77 steps!?. Do you live in a 6 story mansion? Read More
Cost of moving by Jules999
Hi It's been quite some years since we purchased a property in Bulgaria & we've never sold one. Could somebody advise what the current costs involved to buy are.......as well as the costs involved in selling, via an agent. Any recommendations ...
@Jules999 Oh super cool, well done for buying along time ago. Most people here seem very pessimistic. I think a local agent could do well for you as long as your clear on what price would be good for you (min price and stick to it). Read More
Cost of moving by Jules999
Hi It's been quite some years since we purchased a property in Bulgaria & we've never sold one. Could somebody advise what the current costs involved to buy are.......as well as the costs involved in selling, via an agent. Any recommendations ...
Jules, what's your plan to buy more houses or to sell the ones you previously bought? Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
@janemulberry Thanks. I don't normally bet, used to just do it once a year on the Grand National and then replaced that with Eurovision 馃ぃ. I am expecting to hear this song all summer long when we are at the black sea.....but I will put up ... Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
@cyberescue1 Haha, i didn't think about that - will be blasting constantly on the black sea this summer. I can't wait! Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
I meant the odds were at 60-1 a couple of days before the show. The odds dropped alot during the show. Maybe it was even higher last week who knows, I heard friends of friends who made some very big bets.I made over 1k (from my modest 20 quid punt). ... Read More
Up the hairy mountain.. by JimJ
A bit of excitement in the local news this evening - a tourist was killed by a bear just above us on the mountain... 馃槬
@JimJ So you are saying it was a "bear".....how convenient for you. Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
A superb win...they had 60-1 odds on betfair on Thursday evening. Dara was amazing. Read More
Where should I buy for boating? by Zooldrool
I want to buy a house by a river or lake for boating. Any recommendations?. What about the danube, are there houses that have yards right on the river bank?. Anyone here have a boat?.
@JimJ Good advice. Something cheap to put a small prefab was the idea. Read More
Where should I buy for boating? by Zooldrool
I want to buy a house by a river or lake for boating. Any recommendations?. What about the danube, are there houses that have yards right on the river bank?. Anyone here have a boat?.
@gwynj Thanks this is good advice. We already have a house on the black sea, in a resort town (10 mins walk to the beach and bars and restaurants etc). But I fancy getting a small place by a lake or the danube as well. Read More
Where should I buy for boating?
I want to buy a house by a river or lake for boating. Any recommendations?. What about the danube, are there houses that have yards right on the river bank?. Anyone here have a boat?. Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
@JimJ Yes the Southern Neighborhood of Sofia is very popular for second home owners and Kavala-grad. Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
@JimJ You must be talking about your elite friends from Sofia. Read More