janemulberry
Australian looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 23 January 2021
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Post or Courier from UK (Wales) to rural (South East) Bulgaria by Kit2001
Hi, We bought our house a few years ago (sadly just after Brexit due to delays and get out once or twice per year. We are VERY slowly fixing things - we paid for a new roof last year, but are hoping to do a lot of the work ourselves.The house is ...
I'm interested to see that the Send My Bag prices are much the same as the low season costs to take it as checked in baggage on Wizz. And they say "Shipments being imported to Bulgaria will require the consignee to arrange clearance directly in ... Read More
Post or Courier from UK (Wales) to rural (South East) Bulgaria by Kit2001
Hi, We bought our house a few years ago (sadly just after Brexit due to delays and get out once or twice per year. We are VERY slowly fixing things - we paid for a new roof last year, but are hoping to do a lot of the work ourselves.The house is ...
If it's natural building materials that may be hard to find in Bulgaria, you might do better having things delivered from a German supplier to avoid any hassle with customs. If it's smaller items just taking them as luggage is also an option -- no ... Read More
Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...
You may he thinking of different "bits" to those I was! 馃槀 Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
I'm sorry things are so difficult for her. Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
Have you been using more heating? I recall you saying Zlati was feeling the cold more now. Read More
Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...
Better to wear your bits out than have them rust away unused! Read More
Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...
Ugh. Sorry you have more hospital time ahead, after all your household has been through in recent years.We're planning to keep as much money as we can tucked away in a "medical expenses only" fund. But it seems it's very possible to go through funds ... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
@Mrs Homemaker If you compare the two bills they will state the rate per unit. If the electricity provider doesn't send you a bill electronically, check in epay by clicking the magnifying glass button beside aech bill and it should bring up the full ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don'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 your ...
That's a lovely location! We enjoy the peace at our house, too, as it backs onto fields. Read More
Swimming Pool by Zooldrool
Anyone got experience of putting a pool into a house in the center of a city.Looking on Google maps it doesn't look like there are any of the other houses in the center that have a pool. So we could be the first. Anyone know if there are any special ...
I don't know for sure, but my feeling is that for temporary pools like that, which don't need any excavation and aren't very high-sided, you may not need a permit. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don'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 your ...
I hope it all goes well for you, Frank and Sue! There are some beautiful houses in Gorna Lipnitsa. Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
Ouch! That's a lot, especially as you weren't there all the time. I was thinking the same thing as @JimJ -- you might want to check for any unusual wiring.Do you know why there were two bills? That shouldn't be normal, AFAIK.I had two for December, ... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
The bill was in EUR with the BGN amount in brackets. Epay only gave the option to pay in EUR, which was fine with me because Wise automatically changed my BGN bank balance to EUR. Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
My ENERGOPRO electricity bill for December arrived with prices in EUR. I checked the unit rate for electricity. It's the same cost, a direct conversion from the previous BGN price to EUR. It was quite a big bill, but not due to the EUR, I don;t ... Read More
Wales to Bulgaria via France, Italy? by jeanmandredeix
When we do our return trip to north east Bulgaria I am thinking about doing France, Italy as I absolutely hate driving and staying in Germany. Has anyone done this route? I appreciate its longer but I prefer French roads but have no idea what ...
I wish!!! Read More