Paul Berry
@Paulb28
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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31
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About me
English
Lives in Bath
Speaks English
Registration: 01 November 2015
Insurance or National Health by GuestPoster110520
Hi, I am a bit confused about whether we are able to pay into the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund or not. We are don’t work here (but are not retirement age), we live semi self sufficiently and have a small income from the UK. We ...
Once you have residency you can sign up to the Health fund in fact it is a legal requirement to do so once you are resident. If you do not have an S1 form which you get once you have reached retirement age you will pay 22.70 Leva per month. If you ... Read More
Cost of Broadband TV Package
Vivacom was 12.99 lev today for 120+ sat tv. 2 year contract. Mtel was 20 lev but if you took Internet as well it went down to 3 lev but ended up being 30 in a package. 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?
There is a large Ex Pat community in and around Veliko Tărnovo and plenty of places of interest and culture in the area as well. Property is relatively cheap and with the future plans of Hemus Highway and the Gorna airport hopefully coming to ... Read More
Looking for business partner in Bulgaria by ronoboy
Hello, I am Roman from Czech Republic and I am looking for new friend in Bulgaria who is self confident and want to try something new. Bulgaria is opening for new travel business and this is one time life opportunity for one strong individual:) Ill ...
Hi Roman. I would like to know more about what it is you are proposing. I ran my own sales and marketing company in the U.K. Before taking early retirement, but after 2 years out of a working environment I am considering my options. My email is *** ... Read More
home security worries by Johnliz
my self and my partner are looking at buying a property in and around the Veliko Turnovo area, but would only been looking at being there for around 6months of the year (for the good weather), we are worried about leaving the property empty for the ...
Hi... all of the above suggestions are good i have motion detection cctv in my property as well. But please don't believe it is only gypsies that will break into your house as Kristiann suggests.. If you went visiting the local prisons you will ... Read More
Streaming TV by Terracopter
Can anyone suggest a web page that streams UK television channels into Bulgaria. I have no TV, but it would be nice to watch the UK elections unfold... Mike.
Hi Mike This is a difficult one. There used to be a few but as far as I am aware you would need to set up a VPN to watch any of them now outside the uk. Filmon and freeview are only available now via VPN. You could always try live streams through ... Read More
Recommendations for property websites by lisagibbins1982
We are looking to purchase a property in Bulgaria, with the aim to create a semi sufficient home. Now, I have gone through the internet and read the horror stories regarding different agencies etc. Now, does anyone have any actual recommendations ...
Thanks for that and no worries.. I am always wary about recommending anyone especially for something as big as moving countries but have no hesitation in recommending Ves as he is superb and as you say, goes above and beyond what you would expect ... Read More
Recommendations for property websites by lisagibbins1982
We are looking to purchase a property in Bulgaria, with the aim to create a semi sufficient home. Now, I have gone through the internet and read the horror stories regarding different agencies etc. Now, does anyone have any actual recommendations ...
Hi Lisa I can highly recommend Veselin from Ideal homes in Veliko Turnovo... We moved to BG a year ago and the guy is superb and we couldn't have done anywhere near as well as we did without his help.. if you want more details then feel free to ... 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 Olif I agree with Eddie.. Ideal homes in Veliko Tărnovo are very very good.. The owner Veselin is very helpful in all aspects of moving to BG and honest and reliable. We have been here a year now and I can still call him if I have issues ... 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 ...
unless your like ianinbg as he misses nothing and makes his with mud from the garden 😄 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 have only one thing to say...... Gravy bring your Bisto with you... You can find it but it's not easy.... Read More
Honesty& Corruption by eddieg
Hi All,,,Please be aware of Deception<Dishonesty,,in Bulgaria,,,i am at this moment serving a writ against a person who sign,ed a legal agreement of a loan,,and renaged,,also of Estate Agents working with builders to upgrade house ...
Hi this is a shame but I think it is something that can happen anywhere not just BG. You just need to be as cautious as you would be in the UK dealing with people. Sometimes people go into holiday mode when they emigrate and don't think the way ... Read More
Health insurance? How much money to support oneself? by Fatpixie
Hi, I joined last year, and have been looking with interest at the posts on here - some great information! We are pretty sure Bulgaria seems like the place for us, and will be heading out there in the spring to look at property. Most likely Veliko ...
Hi Fatpixie no problem at all. Veselin who owns Ideal homes in VT is highly recommended. He will be honest about the villages. We fell in love with a house in one village but he advised us against it due to Gypsy problems there. We didn't buy ... Read More
Health insurance? How much money to support oneself? by Fatpixie
Hi, I joined last year, and have been looking with interest at the posts on here - some great information! We are pretty sure Bulgaria seems like the place for us, and will be heading out there in the spring to look at property. Most likely Veliko ...
Hi and welcome Fatpixie To start your residency permit, immigration recommend a minimum of 2000 BGN in your account but I would recommend 2500 just to be over. EHIC card is sufficient but your residency will only be granted until the expiry of ... Read More
Expat Business Club
Hi Kristiann I was planning early retirement but I'm pretty sure I will get bored, so any opportunities that come my way that are of interest may tempt me. I already have a few ideas I am going to look into when we move over this month. I have ... 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 are moving to a village called Butovo just Nth West of Pavlekeni in January lots of other ex pats in the village. Does anyone know this village? From what we saw and the people we met when there it seems a nice place. Read More
Buying a House in Bulgaria Help by dlbarncord
Hello, my name is Danial, and we are going to make a trip to Bulgaria in September to buy a house. My question is: We have been looking at online site, most of which are from the UK, are the prices negotiable? Or are they pretty well set in stone? I ...
We have finally done it!!!!! 😃 We have bought a lovely house in Butovo village near Pavlikeni and we move in in January.. Thanks to everyone so far for their help and support and we will be needing more in future.. Read More
Caravan Move by staloneuk
Hi, we are moving from the Pleven district to the Vratsa district, and we have a twin wheel caravan that we need to move. My car is now registered in Bulgaria but I have not had the caravan mot'd, or insured here, so can anyone give me any ...
Hi there Thanks for that. We have been in BG and only just got back. We are moving over in January I drive a Range Rover sport and will be towing a Bailey twin axle caravan I have all the necessary docs like Cris etc is there any other she's I ... 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 have just returned from a week of viewing homes in BG and although most agents are very similar the one that impressed me the most was Ideal Homes in VT. Very organised, helpful, nothing was to much trouble. If I can use the word honest in the ... Read More
Caravan Move by staloneuk
Hi, we are moving from the Pleven district to the Vratsa district, and we have a twin wheel caravan that we need to move. My car is now registered in Bulgaria but I have not had the caravan mot'd, or insured here, so can anyone give me any ...
Hi I have a similar question with regards bringing a caravan into BG from the UK when we move in January so I hope someone can help Read More
Pavlikeni area
Hi we have been looking at some houses in the Pavlikeni area and the village of Butovo. Does anyone know this area and have any advice please? Thanks Paul Read More
Running a car in Bulgaria
Hi guys you have all been really helpful so far thanks. My next question is to do with a car. We will be bringing our car from the UK to BG when we move in January it will be taxed, MOT'd and insured in the UK until June. What will I need to ... Read More
Removal firms ... GB to BG ... any suggestions? by TerryMMM
Thank you everybody for all your replies to my previous questions. The new question on my list is ... Now that I have got my house in VT I am hoping to move some of my furniture and belongings there from South West England next spring. I won't ...
Just got a quote from these guys. Lot cheaper than others. Eddie I take it you used these guys? Are they good yes? Thanks for the tip 👍🏻 Read More
Which region is best VT or Yambol? by annanirvanna
Hi Seeking advice from expats living all year round in Bulgaria. I am torn between 2 regions to relocate & retire to. VT or Yambol. Would appreciate words of wisdom regarding the following:- Safety & security Crime levels Gypsy ...
Hi we have looked at a few properties around the Gorski Goren Trambesh areas. Does anyone have any experience of this area please? We are retiring when we move so not concerned about work etc just people crime etc Read More
Buying a House in Bulgaria Help by dlbarncord
Hello, my name is Danial, and we are going to make a trip to Bulgaria in September to buy a house. My question is: We have been looking at online site, most of which are from the UK, are the prices negotiable? Or are they pretty well set in stone? I ...
Hi think my earlier post may have got lost in scroll heaven. I have just had a response from an agent in regards to a viewing request that the village is a "gipsy village". Has anyone any experience or advice on this please? Read More
Buying a House in Bulgaria Help by dlbarncord
Hello, my name is Danial, and we are going to make a trip to Bulgaria in September to buy a house. My question is: We have been looking at online site, most of which are from the UK, are the prices negotiable? Or are they pretty well set in stone? I ...
Hi I have just had a response from an agent in regards to a viewing request that the village is a "gipsy village". Is that an issue? Read More
Buying a House in Bulgaria Help by dlbarncord
Hello, my name is Danial, and we are going to make a trip to Bulgaria in September to buy a house. My question is: We have been looking at online site, most of which are from the UK, are the prices negotiable? Or are they pretty well set in stone? I ...
Hi Does anyone have any experience of VT Bulgaria real estate company please? Read More
New members of Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Bulgaria forum? Dont 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 expat ...
Thanks Polly for the welcome we are going to have a look at a few houses at the end of this month and hope to move in January. We will keep you updated on our progress and any pitfalls we may find. Daunted but excited is the best way to describe our ... Read More
New members of Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Bulgaria forum? Dont 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 expat ...
Thank you guys for your advice. We are flying out later this month to look at houses and hopefully find the right one. We are planning just to chill and sit back. We will hopefully learn the language as best we can as I think that's important ... Read More
New members of Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Bulgaria forum? Dont 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 expat ...
Hi I am Paul we are thinking of buying a house in BG and retiring early without an income Any advice you can give would be welcome especially on residency conditions etc. Thanks in advance Read More
New members of Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Bulgaria forum? Dont 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 expat ...
Hi we are thinking of early retirement without a pension income to Bulgaria We will buy the house outright and have some money in the bank. I see from various websites that we will need to show we have enough money in the bank to survive without an ... Read More