ch85st
Swedish expat in Bulgaria
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47
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Kotel
Speaks Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, German, Bulgarian
Registration: 28 April 2010
holidaying in Sunny Beach Very un-welcomed by ALL is this usual ? by linzi007
my sister and her young family are holidaying in Sunny Beach and are being made to feel very un welcomed by everyone they come across in bars , shops even the hotel they are staying in ! is this normal or is there a particular feeling over there in ...
No its not usual But if they want to change hotel just go to any hotel and ask if they have rooms available there are loads to choose from. Or for that matter relocate to Nessebar its just a few Km from Sunny Beach and much more family friendly then ... Read More
How long does it take for issuance of D visa to Bulgaria? by eleonora0908
Hello everyone, I am a Bulgarian citizen. My husband and I married while he was here with a C visa. Now he has gone back to his home country (Georgia) to apply for a long term visa D. He was supposed to get his visa on the 15th of Feb, has called ...
takes about 3 Months last i heard Read More
Car hire? by stepool1970
Hi can anyone suggest a car hire company, they need to cover the basic hotel delivery and collection, the hotel is in Byala Ruse district, I can not really find car hire from this area? (Obviously in the past I have hired in Sofia direct and drove ...
Glad it worked out Steve They also do airport pickups from Sofia if you need it but as its a few Km it will cost more then the bus. Read More
Car hire? by stepool1970
Hi can anyone suggest a car hire company, they need to cover the basic hotel delivery and collection, the hotel is in Byala Ruse district, I can not really find car hire from this area? (Obviously in the past I have hired in Sofia direct and drove ...
Hi As links to websites are not allowed here i have sent you a PM with a link to a carhire company in Ruse that can help you Read More
not to pay taxes on my pension
If its a pension payed by Denmark you will be taxed in Denmark for it, not in Bulgaria. And yes you can open a bank account here in Bulgaria in any of the larger currency's Read More
Septic tank installation by candyz9229
Has anyone fitted their own septic tank that can give me a few pointers . We have to install one in our new home in Elhovo. The builders seem to be asking for 5000 leva but I have heard you can do it yourself much cheaper. I was looking at the ...
Its depends on if you want to follow the Law or not :) Soak aways are illegal to build. even tho they still do them in villages. 3 chamber closed septic tank would be the best legal option as its clear water coming out, that type do not pollute ... Read More
Looking for expats in Bulgaria by debulamochie
Looking to buy in Bulgaria so looking for great expats to chat with see where best to buy and great places to be where there are x pats looking for friends etc... bet there has been lots of people posting this ..... are there any good auction places
Hi If you try FB and search for Bulgaria you will find a lot of groups where you will get your answer much faster. Read More
Experience Adding On to a Home? by kojidae
Still looking for the perfect house here :) Right now we are considering one that will eventually be a little small for us if we have another child. Also, I want a large bathroom, and because I don't want to take too much space out of the home ...
HI As soon as you change the foot print of the house you need building permission. Usually involves getting an Architect to do drawings and construction drawings. and inspections of every step in the construction. So if i where you i would look for ... Read More
Do I Need a BULSTAT Card? by sarov
I've been told two different things about this: 1) I have to register for a BULSTAT number within 7 days of signing the deed. 2) I only have to register if I own a property, but no land - if your property has land, you're not required to ...
As a EU citizen you get a Bulgarian personal nr when applying for long term residency. BULSTAT Registration is no longer necessary for Eu Citizens that just buys a secondary home here Read More
Do I Need a BULSTAT Card? by sarov
I've been told two different things about this: 1) I have to register for a BULSTAT number within 7 days of signing the deed. 2) I only have to register if I own a property, but no land - if your property has land, you're not required to ...
As you are a EU resident (i assume) You dont need any BULSTAT nr. The only time you need BULSTAT (company nr) is if its unregulated land you have bought (ie Agricultural, Forest or other unregulated land) The land the property sits on is usually ... Read More
Conidering moving to Bulgaria
The wage 600 Euro (1200 Lev) is for Bulgarian standards an ok wage But i know that Depending on the nr of languages spoken and skills they offer up to 2000 Lev/month (1000 Euro) Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi again Hassan i have sent you a PM please check there :) Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Hassan 46 If you are interested in the Yambol area i might be able to help you find something. Read More
English speaking builders and plumbers by Jenfy
Does anyone know English speaking builders and plumbers in karnobat area? Thank you
Depends on what side of Karnobat you live. I know of a few builders that might be able to help you if you are on the Yambol side as its the travel cost that will be an issue. Read More
Looking to rent
I know of a couple of houses for rent around the Yambol area, if you are interested please Pm me for more info. Read More
where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64
as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?
Hi David As its not a specific Product but pages with houses for sale direct by owners in Bulgaria it would not do much good to describe the Price/Product. That is why i ask any member's with questions about this to send me a PM ;) Regards Christer Read More
where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64
as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?
@Hasnaa Well as you dont allow links its a bit hard to reply directly on the board? Read More
where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64
as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?
Sent you a PM Hassan46 Read More
where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64
as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?
Please sen me a Pm and i will reply with the information hassan46 Read More
where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64
as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?
Om det 盲r mej du menar Patrick :) s氓 skicka ett pm s氓 ska du f氓 min epost adress. Tror inte man gillar svenskan p氓 denna sidan. Read More
where to look and whats a reasonable price? by Lensta64
as above........where to look and whats a reasonable price to pay considering some work needs to done i quite like the thought of near the south turkish border,any advice be keen to hear. anyone heard of - velikoproperty.com are they reputable ?
There are loads of Property's for sale around Yambol and Elhovo also further down near the Turkish border (Sold by owner) i would not go thru an agent!!! Or Agency It will only add costs to the buy. Pm me and i will give you a couple of palace`s on ... Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
That depends on the price. The notary fee and taxes is a percentage depending on Price declared on the deed. Read More
Selling deeds in husbands name only who need to be there to sign ?
Both have to sign, as you are married you both own the place even though only your husband signed at the buy. Or yo can give the Agent or your husband a POA notarised in UK to sign for you. Read More
land registry
ask in the municipality they will know of a land surveyor, we had surveyor out to mark our land boundaries. Read More
Registration/ address card ? in Bulgaria by Lesley&Yan
Hi everyone we are just about ready to come to Bulgaria now, can anyone tell me what the proccess is to register ect do we need an address first? do we need a bank account ? what are the steps we need to take to become resident in the country ...
address and bank account first Read More
Looking for reputable builders for a renovation job in veliko tarnova by hotchpotch
Hi can anyone please advise reputable builders for a renovation jobby in veliko tarnova region, thanks hotchpotch
send me a PM so i can give you the contact details of one Read More
Caring for a house while vacant and For Sale by worldlywanderer
For anyone wanting, or needing to leave Bulgaria it must be a huge problem deciding what to do about your home when leaving it behind for sale. First, any property left empty starts to deteriorate immediately; plants die, the pool turns green, small ...
No e-mail received :( Could you try again? Read More
Buying a house by Kazman
We are looking for a property in rhodope mountains. Holiday home initially until children old enough to fend for themselves! Anyone suggest any good estate agents please? Hoping to visit October half term. Many thanks.
Sorry didn't think about that try Bazar.bg thats not a Agency site or prodavalnik.com But many agents do advertise both on alo and prodavalnik also Read More
Caring for a house while vacant and For Sale by worldlywanderer
For anyone wanting, or needing to leave Bulgaria it must be a huge problem deciding what to do about your home when leaving it behind for sale. First, any property left empty starts to deteriorate immediately; plants die, the pool turns green, small ...
Hi Lesley&Yan Sent you a PM Read More
Buying a house by Kazman
We are looking for a property in rhodope mountains. Holiday home initially until children old enough to fend for themselves! Anyone suggest any good estate agents please? Hoping to visit October half term. Many thanks.
No company for buying a property Read More
prescriptions
As you say it depends on your needs. I pay about 50 lev a month for prescriptions that would cost over 200 lev if i weren't connected to the healthcare system. Read More
Buying a house by Kazman
We are looking for a property in rhodope mountains. Holiday home initially until children old enough to fend for themselves! Anyone suggest any good estate agents please? Hoping to visit October half term. Many thanks.
these sits have a lot of houses Alo.bg and adres.bg Read More
Chelnik by peterb52
Is there anyone lives in Chelnik or close by as we are considering moving there in a few months any info on the area would be useful, properties for sale in the area or estate agents with property to sell in or near would be useful.
all depends on the lifestyle of course Not to forget that we foreigners nearly always is quoted double prices or more on everything we need done here, so it costs more for us to get by at least the first few years until we have learned the real ... Read More
Chelnik by peterb52
Is there anyone lives in Chelnik or close by as we are considering moving there in a few months any info on the area would be useful, properties for sale in the area or estate agents with property to sell in or near would be useful.
Well if you mean Chelnik thats near Yambol i might be able to give you some information. we live on the other side of the small mountain 袘邪泻邪写卸懈泻 (Bakadchik) and have been here 2 years and have had ... Read More
shopping for diy materials
Hi Tony Please e-mail me and i will give you the contact information :) Read More
shopping for diy materials
Hi I know a very good builder and also a good Electrician and a that can do most jobs they are both from Yambol. But we would have to see the work first to be able to give you a price. You can contact me for arranging that on ch85st(at)hotmail.com Read More
Danish and Armenian would like to live in Bulgaria
I think your girlfriend can get a 6 months visa for bulgaria better check with the bulgarian Ambassade in Armenia. more info on visas for Bulgaria here www.mfa.bg/en/pages/109/index.html But you can contact us if you like on ... Read More
Germans in Bulgaria by angeliqe
are there any Germans here in the forum? I'll be in Bulgaria in April this year just to find out if it is the place where we could retire in a few years. May be there is a chance to meet somebody from Germany during my trip through Bulgaria?:) ...
Hi We are not German but Swedish and have been living here for nearly 2 years now, we have still not seen any bears and wolves :). Bulgaria is fine, here in the village we live a Dutch couple also bought a house. Read More
I want to teach English to kids
Hi Mags :) I have no idea if there are any English teaching jobs avalible in Yambol, maybe you could check if at all possible with the translator Dilyana. dillybg@yahoo.com Read More
new guy on the block
Info on dental license in Sweden here: socialstyrelsen.se/applicationforswedishlicencetopractiseothercountries/dentalpractitioner Read More
asylum in Sweden
Hi have a look at migrationsverket.se you can change the language to arabic Read More
help find an accommodation
well the work situation in Sweden is really bad at the moment. its also usually a must to speak Swedish to have a chans of getting a job. But have a look at arbetsformedlingen.se and migrationsverket.se there you will find more information. Read More