Jules999
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Simeonovo, Yambol
Speaks English Trying hard to learn Bulgarian
Registration: 24 October 2016
Selling a property via company by Jules999
Hi Does anybody know if you sell your property via company ownership as the director ( my husband ) can the funds received be deposited into any Bulgarian bank account nominated by him? Or will the notary insist that he has a business bank account ...
@janemulberry I'm glad you raised that question Jane as my husband and I were only discussing that this morning! Our resale is vastly different because the house is unrecognisable as it's former self. Read More
Selling a property via company by Jules999
Hi Does anybody know if you sell your property via company ownership as the director ( my husband ) can the funds received be deposited into any Bulgarian bank account nominated by him? Or will the notary insist that he has a business bank account ...
@JimJ Thanks, I knew nothing about dividend tax! Read More
Selling a property via company by Jules999
Hi Does anybody know if you sell your property via company ownership as the director ( my husband ) can the funds received be deposited into any Bulgarian bank account nominated by him? Or will the notary insist that he has a business bank account ...
@JimJ Thanks Jim. Yes we're aware of the tax implications 🙄 and also we insisted on the price we paid being the declared price with the Notary ( obviously this is vastly different now anyhow ). We did think the tax on the property was 10% ... Read More
Selling a property via company by Jules999
Hi Does anybody know if you sell your property via company ownership as the director ( my husband ) can the funds received be deposited into any Bulgarian bank account nominated by him? Or will the notary insist that he has a business bank account ...
@SimCityAT Thank you for your response 👍 it's much appreciated. Read More
Selling a property via company
Hi Does anybody know if you sell your property via company ownership as the director ( my husband ) can the funds received be deposited into any Bulgarian bank account nominated by him? Or will the notary insist that he has a business bank account ... Read More
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 ...
@JimJ Thanks again Jim, I'm sure it'll be a useful thread for others finding themselves in a similar situation in the future too. Read More
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 ...
@JimJ Thanks Jim, I'll be very interested to hear how you progress. It is definitely a minefield & makes my head spin thinking about it! Read More
Capital gains tax when selling property
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 ... 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 ...
@Zooldrool To sell the one we are currently in, and move into the other that we bought quite some time ago. Read More
Cost of moving
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 ... Read More
Fully renovated, turn key 2 storey house in the sought after village of Simeonovo, near Yambol
Simeonovo
€136800
Fully renovated 2 storey house with area of 200 sqm and garden area of 2.379 sqm which includes ornamental pond with koi Karp, vegetable garden with large greenhouse, BBQ and outside bar area and numerous outbuildings offering additional storage, ...
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
I use wise and bank with FIbank, transfers used to take days previous to the introduction of the Euro, now it arrives in an instant here too. Read More
Current flights to UK? by jeanmandredeix
My husband has to go back to UK to collect his Visa (a very annoying point) and apart from Sofia am I doing something wrong as I can find no direct flights. Luton or Stansted would be best. Varna would have been better as it’s 5.5hrs drive to ...
Yes, Burgas resumes it's summer flights again during May, (usually you can fly all year from Burgas to Luton though, but the airport closed this year for runway reconstructions) Jet2 open their flights from Burgas to Stansted on the 4th May ... Read More
Changing company account to Euros by Jules999
Is it true that now we are in the Euro currency, any company accounts ( even non trading ) must be changed & registered as a Euro currency account? There seems to be some confusion within my circle of friends.
Thanks all for replying, it looks as though I somehow missed that thread! Thanks for the link Jane, that's really useful. Read More
Changing company account to Euros???
Is it true that now we are in the Euro currency, any company accounts ( even non trading ) must be changed & registered as a Euro currency account? There seems to be some confusion within my circle of friends. Read More
Company with no business activity: reporting and filing obligations by MountainLife
Hi all — I’m a foreign citizen living in Bulgaria who set up a Bulgarian company so I could buy and own a house. I’m trying to understand, at a big-picture level, what company reporting and filing obligations I (as company ...
I second what Jane says . Read More
Advice Dementia by Snowball6
Hi Specifically, can anyone recommend an English speaking dementia specialist in the Shumen or Varna areas?
Have you tried superdoc.bg? Read More
Cabled internet not WIFI by GuestPoster5763
Hi i'm looking to rent in Bulgaria for 6 months initially, i may buy accommodation after that. I work online and need very reliable internet connection, WIFI is not good enough, and wonder how easy is it to get fibre or cable TV type lined internet ...
It would depend on the village, we have fibre optic in our village, but our neighbouring villages do not! We also have the option of paying more for a higher speed if wanted. Read More
Has food cost increaed massively? by jeanmandredeix
Is it me or has food costs increased over past few months? I monitored my food costs on our last 6 week visit and we have only been here two weeks so far and they seem a hell of a lot higher.
@JimJ I did! Most items I order from Amazon.de are free delivery over the minimum 40 odd euro mark, but it seems, not this particular coffee. Read More
Has food cost increaed massively? by jeanmandredeix
Is it me or has food costs increased over past few months? I monitored my food costs on our last 6 week visit and we have only been here two weeks so far and they seem a hell of a lot higher.
@JimJ Thanks, I'll take a look at that . I tried Amazon.de but they wanted to add a delivery charge, even the the value of the beans was above the minimum usually required, for free delivery. Read More
Has food cost increaed massively? by jeanmandredeix
Is it me or has food costs increased over past few months? I monitored my food costs on our last 6 week visit and we have only been here two weeks so far and they seem a hell of a lot higher.
@JimJ No, of course not & even better to share delivery costs with a friend! kava.eu Read More
Has food cost increaed massively? by jeanmandredeix
Is it me or has food costs increased over past few months? I monitored my food costs on our last 6 week visit and we have only been here two weeks so far and they seem a hell of a lot higher.
@jeanmandredeix You're not wrong Jean. Over the last 3 weeks I have seen frozen berries rise from 6.99 to 9.99 leva & coffee beans rose by a staggering 20 leva!! I'm now sourcing coffee beans from Slovakia, as it's cheaper even with postage ... Read More
Change of address by JimJ
@Jules999 My point is very simple: having the ability to drive isn't the same as being qualified to drive, as the various toerags driving on the roads of, for example, the UK without ever having bothered with the formality of passing a driving test ...
@JimJ Grow up Jim Read More
Change of address by JimJ
@Jules999 My point is very simple: having the ability to drive isn't the same as being qualified to drive, as the various toerags driving on the roads of, for example, the UK without ever having bothered with the formality of passing a driving test ...
@JimJ We seem to have gone "off topic" here. You like to be charitable & self-righteous too - you could have an argument in an empty room..... Read More
Change of address by JimJ
@Jules999 My point is very simple: having the ability to drive isn't the same as being qualified to drive, as the various toerags driving on the roads of, for example, the UK without ever having bothered with the formality of passing a driving test ...
@JimJ Really? It's not possible for Bulgarian citizens to obtain a driving license without sitting 8th/10th grade secondary education? How then, have I been reliably informed by several Bulgarians, that "some" Bulgarians, "purchase" their license ... Read More
Change of address by AshAdu
Hello everyone,When we got our Bulgarian residence we were in Plovdiv, so a Plovdiv address is on our Bulgarian ID cards. Our car is also registered in Plovdiv.We now live outside Bansko. My better half feels we should update our address. We would ...
@JimJ Proving that you've obtained a secondary school education has no bearings on ones ability as a driver though! Nor a safe driver at that. Whereas your years of experience as a driver, are far more valid. Most of the signs on major roads / ... Read More
Change of address by AshAdu
Hello everyone,When we got our Bulgarian residence we were in Plovdiv, so a Plovdiv address is on our Bulgarian ID cards. Our car is also registered in Plovdiv.We now live outside Bansko. My better half feels we should update our address. We would ...
@Sticky59 This was a requirement following the grace period following Brexit. Thankfully common sense eventually prevailed, and it's no longer required to provide proof of a secondary school education. It's now the same as it used to be pre Brexit, ... Read More
Question for Admin(s) by JimJ
I float around a few of the other Country sections on this site and my impression is that the Bulgaria one is one of the most active, despite the number of foreign immigrants here being rather lower than in many other EU countries. Am I right in my ...
@SimCityAT I've been informed that this is only the requirement for those that intend to work......And in all honesty, you would need to have that as the basics, if that was the case. Read More
Employing Locals by Snowball6
I’m looking for someone to come in twice a day to feed my horse when I’m overnighting. What would I expect to pay for this?Any advice would be really helpful
@Snowball6 I regularly feed my neighbours animals when she goes away, it used to involve rabbits, cats, chickens & dog ( it's just the dog now ). Wouldn't dream of charging her, it's just a neighbourly thing to do & she insists on home made ... Read More
Field mouse? by Kath948381
We or rather I saw a very small mouse with a long tail upstairs in our village house this morning and husband saw one downstairs close to the kitchen sink. Maybe it was the same one. I don't think it's a house mouse as the food stuff upstairs ...
@Kath948381 It's always mouse & rat season in village houses Kath 😆, and therefore the stores will ALWAYS have a myriad of ways of disposing of them. Vigilance is key, and dealing promptly with them, before they get out of hand. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@S25 - Sean Gwyn is right, they don't have a Praktiker store in Elhovo, the nearest will be Yambol. They do have smaller, local builders merchants but Yambol has all the bigger well known stores. Read More
Health care in Bulgaria by Jules999
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ...
@gwynj So, I eventually got around to getting in touch with our translator in regards to applying for the NHIF ( she is very knowledgeable on how all systems work in Bulgaria, and also the UK! ) Apparently, we will have to pay back 5 years of ... Read More
Health care in Bulgaria by Jules999
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ...
@gwynj Thank you so much Gwyn for sharing your knowledge/ experience, it really is invaluable. We use a GP locally and he speaks perfect English, which is a Godsend - my limited grasp of the Bulgarian language does not extend to medical terminology, ... Read More
Health care in Bulgaria by Jules999
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ...
@gwynj Thanks for your reply Gwyn. It would make perfect sense to join the NHIF if it's true that we don't have to back pay the years that we have been residents here, otherwise it would be very costly. There's something in the back of my mind, ... Read More
Health care in Bulgaria
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ... Read More
Some tips for future/new expats in Bulgaria by gmreis251
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Fantastic post Erwin. "Time is the greatest gift of all", thank you for your very insightful post, and taking the time to post on the forum. This will be so informative for many expats, new & old. Read More
Cutting down trees in your garden by Yorkie57
Hi EveryoneWe purchased a property in Bulgaria that had a conifer growing very close to the house and is twice the height of the building .We would like to get it atleast trimmed down preferably removed .Do we need to consult the mayor or can we ...
Just as a side note, as we have also had huge problems with these trees, and them sending out shoots as a defensive mechanism when they are cut down.. if you drill into the base and pour neat NASA ( taking appropriate precautions) into the hole at ... Read More
Buying a used vehicle in Bulgaria
This has been asked before, but there was not a definitive answer to the question.Therefore I wonder if there is someone who can help break down the process, since the last post was posted! The vehicle we are interested in is registered in Bulgaria, ... Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
@mickgNo, it's down to checks at customs now, and they determine the release of post for it's delivery by BG postal service. Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
@mickgAbsolutely it has! Never had any issues pre-Brexit and now post takes up to 6 weeks to arrive from UK.. Read More
Traffic violation ticket payment by Jules999
We were in town the other day, and turned right at a junction after checking the road was clear. We were then flagged down by the local police and had to produce all documents etc. My hubby received a traffic violation ticket, for not stopping at ...
Thanks for all the replies, it's been very useful. It seems odd how sometimes it appears in the system pretty quickly, and as Tutisservis found, sometimes it doesn't appear at all! Read More
Traffic violation ticket payment
We were in town the other day, and turned right at a junction after checking the road was clear. We were then flagged down by the local police and had to produce all documents etc. My hubby received a traffic violation ticket, for not stopping at ... Read More
Chicken or egg, which comes first?! by ButterMyPaws19
Can't decide if we are excited or frustrated. We don't know whether to try and set up (or buy) a company in advance so that when we find a property to buy we can hit the ground running or to look at properties and set it all up when we are at the ...
@JimJWealth doesn't really come into it, if somebody doesn't like cats & wants to eradicate them, then what has the cost of the properties in the area got to do with it? It certainly isn't a demonstration that you are a good person because you ... Read More
Chicken or egg, which comes first?! by ButterMyPaws19
Can't decide if we are excited or frustrated. We don't know whether to try and set up (or buy) a company in advance so that when we find a property to buy we can hit the ground running or to look at properties and set it all up when we are at the ...
Our cat adopted us as a tiny kitten, and she's now almost 12. She enjoys a combination of indoor / outdoor life in our village. Her biggest predator is the local tom cat who is a massive bully & has a big swagger 😅. I continue to see ... Read More
Chicken or egg, which comes first?! by ButterMyPaws19
Can't decide if we are excited or frustrated. We don't know whether to try and set up (or buy) a company in advance so that when we find a property to buy we can hit the ground running or to look at properties and set it all up when we are at the ...
My guess is, it will depend on how well behaved your cats are, and whether they are mainly indoor / outdoor cats. I can't forsee a problem if your cats are well behaved & don't pluck furniture etc. If the property in question has many ... Read More
Food prices and animal care by Cherryberry66
Hellomy family and i are seriously considering buying a property we have fallen in love eith in rural ruse region but have a few questions that i cant find much info on the internet.i have seen the prices of food in the supermarkets is similar to ...
@Cherryberry66Welcome on board, you'll find a wealth of information here😊One important consideration is how you will secure a D-visa, unless you have a European passport, if your plan is to live here full-time. Read More
Smoking in Bulgaria by TonyFF
I am very surprised nobody raises this topic. Are you guys all smokers on this forum? This is one thing I hate in Bulgaria ( and anywhere in the world that smoking is prevalent)- so many people smoke.How do you deal with it if you are non-smoker? ...
99% of the time, I agree on the fact, that if you move to another country, then you have to accept their culture, and I do on almost everything else..... However, if I choose to eat out at a restaurant, no matter what country I'm in, I do expect to ... Read More
Easter Traditions in Bulgaria by Jules999
As Easter Sunday approaches, I wonder about the tradition of painting eggs and it's symbolism. When is the painting usually undertaken & what is the meaning behind this? I know the eggs are given to friends/ family, who in turn, do the same ...
@janemulberryThanks for the link Jane, very interesting. Read More
Easter Traditions in Bulgaria
As Easter Sunday approaches, I wonder about the tradition of painting eggs and it's symbolism. When is the painting usually undertaken & what is the meaning behind this? I know the eggs are given to friends/ family, who in turn, do the same ... Read More
Burglary rate in Bulgaria by GuestPoster3658
Reading this forum you'd think Bulgaria is plagued with domestic property burglaries.But according to these statistics Bulgaria has a burglary rate over 6x less than the UK and over 3x less than Ireland.I have never been burgled living in the UK or ...
I second what Gwyn says. Our friends have holiday homes in our village, never had a single problem and they have, shall we say, a lot of "stuff"!!! We periodically check on them, and the only unwanted trespassers have been of the rodent type, which ... Read More
Vets in Bulgaria. by frenchcollector29
Hi we are thinking of retiring to Bulgaria in the next couple of years , we have 2 dogs and were wondering how the vets are in Bulgaria . Thanks Ian
Our experiences have been positive ones too. You don't need an appointment, ( unless of course you are planning a neutering etc) you just turn up & wait ( never for very long )All the vets in the practice speak fluent English and are ... Read More
A bit of background on recent(-ish) Bulgarian history by JimJ
Anyone who's interested might enjoy this link to a BBC documentary entitled "The Crimes of The Comrades", "The Comrades" being the Communists responsible for making this one of the most oppressed and repressive countries in the Soviet bloc - I hope ...
@JimJI don't trust any of the mainstream media channels! Least of all the BBC....... For reasons too many to list. I'd rather watch UK Column for a more rounded and unbiased version of news telling. Read More
A bit of background on recent(-ish) Bulgarian history by JimJ
Anyone who's interested might enjoy this link to a BBC documentary entitled "The Crimes of The Comrades", "The Comrades" being the Communists responsible for making this one of the most oppressed and repressive countries in the Soviet bloc - I hope ...
@Boris-Gleb"first of all BBC is well known as a fair and reliable source" 🤣 Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
@gwynjYeah, I hear where you're coming from, and by my reckoning you definitely need to be more or less living in a village house full time to keep on top of it. The upkeep & maintenance side, can be hard work but also extremely satisfying, ... 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?
@janemulberryIt's a well known expression from my part of the UK! Used fairly frequently Jane 😆 Read More
What type of payments do you use in Bulgaria by TonyFF
Just curious what type of payments do you use in Bulgaria the most?Debit cards, credit cards, cash?I use mostly one specific credit card when I am there ( I have 1.5% cash back on all my purchases with no international transactions ...
@MrM95Totally with you on this one. Cash is indeed freedom, we must never EVER lose the ability to use cash for goods / services. China has been talked about as the "role model" country, with its credit score system and increasing its digital ... Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
I totally agree with Gwyns post. It saddens me to see other expats having what appears to be a "dig" at a genuine request for information on a valid point. Nobody on here holds information pertaining to an individuals financial situation. Not ... Read More
Well and water advice by CarlS1986
Good morning everyone,I will be heading over in about two weeks to my property, one thing I am aware off is that there is no electric installed (no wiring, just an old fuse board) there is 1 tap in the property located in the "kitchen" I am dubious ...
@Jules999 Do you know any suppliers in Bulgaria or elsewhere in the EU for the Berkey? I want one for our house and can only find the cheaper imitations for sale. Our local water supply is well known to be poor quality, plus we have problems with no ... Read More
Well and water advice by CarlS1986
Good morning everyone,I will be heading over in about two weeks to my property, one thing I am aware off is that there is no electric installed (no wiring, just an old fuse board) there is 1 tap in the property located in the "kitchen" I am dubious ...
@JimJExactly Jim, the chlorine content is a big worry.. yes, I see these filters have gone up in price ( hasn't everything over the past two years? ) but given the filters last for so long, and the water tastes delicious, I think it's a worthwhile ... Read More
Well and water advice by CarlS1986
Good morning everyone,I will be heading over in about two weeks to my property, one thing I am aware off is that there is no electric installed (no wiring, just an old fuse board) there is 1 tap in the property located in the "kitchen" I am dubious ...
I can not recommend enough the Big Berkey water filters. They have carbon filters, which on average will last about 10 years. They hold approx 8.5 litres, and you can filter any water through them, stagnant water, pond / lake water etc.. they retain ... Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
In short it's a probable no.. the Bulgarian people tend to care for their own elderly families, families are very important to them, and they often live together within an extended family. I don't even know whether care homes exist here? Maybe ... Read More
Borders blocked today by mickeyhart
Hope none of you lot are coming in today. Theres a proper circus with farmers and anti euro *** blocking the roads. ...
@JimJhttps://rumble.com/v4c9xte-the-vladimir-putin-interview-live.htmlYou may find this interview interesting, straight from the horse's mouth.... It might even alter your perception! Read More
Borders blocked today by mickeyhart
Hope none of you lot are coming in today. Theres a proper circus with farmers and anti euro *** blocking the roads. ...
Completely agree with George and adardom. Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
@gwynjYou're right Gwyn, I'd avoid anything opiate based wherever possible! I was only pointing the strengths out to Phil as he seemed to think they were 20mg. Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
@philip MckayCo-codamol in the UK come in three strengths 8mg, 15mg and 30mg, all with 500mg paracetamol. The lowest strength can be purchased over the counter at a pharmacist, but the higher strengths are only available on prescription. Read More
Medical provider recommendation needed by atzaneff
Hi All!Looking for any great recommendations for a great pediatrician for my young child and a great GP for the entire family. We are also looking for nanny recommendations in particular an individual who has an English background or has some ...
@atzaneffIt might help others to help you, if you specify the area that you are in. Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
Jane is correct, bicarbonate of soda is sold throughout Bulgaria, I pick mine up in Kaufland etc very cheaply. Read More
Can anyone recommend a good coastal campsite by AnnaGeoffski
Hi everyone, So I am trying to find a campsite for this summer 2024, probably for 70 days June-Aug time. We were looking Varna area and coastal location preferred. I have been looking but the reviews on the sites are so bad. We have been ...
@salesariainvestmentAs nice as picnic Island sounds, Anna is looking for information for campsites along the Bulgarian coastline. Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@Snowball6I think as a general rule, baking powder for cakes & baking soda is sometimes used in cookies etc helps them crisp up ......"What Are Chemical Leaveners? Can You Substitute Baking Powder For Baking Soda And Vice Versa?Baking Powder ... Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@Snowball6Nooo, they are very very different Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@mckayphilYou can get baking powder here too, if you add 2teaspoons per 8 oz plain flour, it serves as self raising flour for baking cakes 🎂. Happy baking. Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@geoffreywebb21It's брашно in Bulgarian, just plain white flour, and you'll sometimes find it also written in English - several different varieties, (usually with a picture of wheat on the front, type 500 etc )in ... Read More
Bring my Non EU parent to Bulgaria by smouse92000
Helloi am an EU citizen loin Bulgaria and I want to bring my non eu parent to live with me. As my parent receives pension, should we apply for family reunification? Or should my parent apply for Visa D ? Thank you
@smouse92000Sorry, I had misread your post! 😆 Read More
Bring my Non EU parent to Bulgaria by smouse92000
Helloi am an EU citizen loin Bulgaria and I want to bring my non eu parent to live with me. As my parent receives pension, should we apply for family reunification? Or should my parent apply for Visa D ? Thank you
@smouse92000You may have to sign a declaration to say that you can and will financially support her.. Read More
POST OFFICE BOX by TonyFF
Hi again expats, I have a question. Does anyone of you have a PO Box in Bulgaria?And if so what is your experience with it? ( cost, reliability etc.)
@TonyFFYes DHL is a good one, as Speedy ( one of courier services here ) are one of their partners, which should make the delivery seamless. Read More
Carbon monoxide detector and fireproof boards by mickg
Hello, can anyone direct me to a company /companies or websites (in Bulgaria preferably) that sells carbon monoxide detectors and fireproof boarding (the type you can just put up and paint with heat resistant paint).I have a wood burner and want to ...
@mickg I was also looking for CO2 detectors, a few years ago now & could not find them anywhere in Bulgaria stores, I got some strange looks, even for asking! They had plenty of smoke alarms. In the end I ordered them from the UK and had them ... Read More
T.V. Viewing and contracts. by Johnstuart
Hi Hope you’re all well.On my recent visit to Bulgaria, I was keen to find out about having internet available in my house. It would appear that most providers require a minimum of two year contract to be set up.I just wondered if the option ...
@JohnstuartLocation & services will dictate your provider & options. My friends come across for holidays and ring / email Optinet ( fibre optic internet too ) and have it switched on for whenever they are here & go into their office and ... Read More
Moved back to Bulgaria by mickeyhart
Oi Expats! I'm Mickey, I call myself the Bulgaria boomerang – I keep coming back for more punishment!So, here’s my lucky tale. I've been dipping in and out of Bulgaria years now. Owned three houses, each one a bloody saga everytime ...
Love this story! Good for you Mickey and welcome back 😁 Read More
Moving from the uk to Bulgaria ☺ by elisehardy2001
Hello everyone we are new here we are Rough and ready adventures on YouTube and we are currently documenting our journey from start to finish moving from the uk to Bulgaria and renovating our property if you have any questions please feel free to ...
@elisehardy2001Welcome aboard Elsie, I look forward to watching your Bulgarian adventure come to life on the big screen via YouTube. I never tire of other expats journeys & experiences. We made the same leap 11 years ago & have no regrets ... Read More
Logistics of renovating a property on a cliff face by Jules999
Does anybody here, with their wealth of knowledge, have any experience or understanding of how properties on a cliff face are renovated? I'm talking specifically about the properties that have difficult to access areas in the old town of Veliko ...
@gwynjHi Gwyn, no we haven't made the purchase yet and are still mulling it over. Renovations don't frighten us, we have done two now, but it's the logistics of doing it along that Gurko Street! We feel we probably have one more renovation project ... Read More
Logistics of renovating a property on a cliff face
Does anybody here, with their wealth of knowledge, have any experience or understanding of how properties on a cliff face are renovated? I'm talking specifically about the properties that have difficult to access areas in the old town of Veliko ... Read More
Your neighbours in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Bulgaria, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Bulgaria: Tell us ...
Our Bulgarian neighbours welcomed us with open arms from our very first visit, before we renovated our place, and just used it as a holiday home. Fast forward to us living here for the past eleven years and our relationship has just blossomed ... Read More
Preparing for winter by kaththomas700
As someone who's just moved here to live on their own and who's an old Biddie non driver what would you advise me to do to prepare for winter?
@wescoastGood advice 👍 We will have to reposition our CO2 monitors! Read More
New arrivals mobile phone problems by kaththomas700
Well it would seem that my mobile phone operator won't let me make calls anymore. So I assume I'll have to get a Bulgarian phone and set it up !!!! I'm an old Biddie so I may have to wait until.one of my son's visits , meantime I intend to pay for ...
@mickgI have retained my UK SIM & number for 11years without any issues from my mobile provider 02, it's a pay as you go, so I rarely top it up as I generally use my phone only whilst in a WiFi area, but whenever I return to the UK, it's good to ... Read More
New arrivals mobile phone problems by kaththomas700
Well it would seem that my mobile phone operator won't let me make calls anymore. So I assume I'll have to get a Bulgarian phone and set it up !!!! I'm an old Biddie so I may have to wait until.one of my son's visits , meantime I intend to pay for ...
If your phone is a dual SIM, you can keep and still use your UK number and also have a new Bulgarian number with your new SIM. If you haven't, you may consider buying a phone that supports this. You won't need a monthly contract phone & can just ... Read More
Cracks inside under the windows in the house at one side by kaththomas700
I'm getting our uPVC single glazed windows replaced and am aware that some of the window s have cracks in the plaster underneath them . Do you have any idea what could be the cause of them and once the frames are replaced will I be able to get ...
@kaththomas700 It could just be a bit of movement over the years and is common in the older properties here. We filled the cracks after fitting our double glazing, and once ready, repainted. Read More
House in yambol by Harry1044
Hi everyone I'm needing advice myself and partner bought property from real estates bulgaria in yambol about 17 years ago. I went back over about 10yrs ago .they gave me the keys .. my partner died so I lost intrest in this property and sort of gave ...
Isn't it just! Yambol has had such a makeover in the last few years, it's unrecognisable. Family & friends are always very impressed when we go into Yambol. It has a great vibe. Read More
Getting away from the rat race by Harry1044
Hi everyone hope your all good ... I'm a 60 year old Scottish gentleman and recently been thinking of early retirement.. I have my house on the market . Fixed 210.000 I also gave a small pension of around 300 a month. I have a property in Bulgaria.. ...
@Harry1044 If that's the case then applying for the D visa will be fairly straightforward. What is the name of the Bulgarian real estate company? It could be that they no longer exist? If you have ownership of the deeds then changing the locks won't ... Read More
Getting away from the rat race by Harry1044
Hi everyone hope your all good ... I'm a 60 year old Scottish gentleman and recently been thinking of early retirement.. I have my house on the market . Fixed 210.000 I also gave a small pension of around 300 a month. I have a property in Bulgaria.. ...
@Harry1044Good to hear from you Harry. What sort of condition is the house that you purchased in?If you have the deeds & keys to the property, why do you need to contact the Bulgarian property company? What village is the property in? You sound ... Read More
Driving to Bulgaria 2023 by CarlS1986
Good afternoon,Sorry to bring this up again, but I was just hoping you can clarify some information I have read on this forum.I will be driving to VT, Bulgaria from the UK in August, I have booked my Ferry and Accommodation in VT, I understand many ...
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Secure your financial assets as an expat in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Bulgaria, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We’d love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: ...
@janemulberry And then they keep moving the goalposts & pushing the retirement/ pension age back, hoping that we don't get a return on our investment! 🤨 Read More
Best places to live in Bulgaria by MeAndHim
Hi all,We are new to the forum, looking to find a home in BG. Don’t know an awful lot about the different regions but research so far is leading us to rural south east - outside of Plovdiv and Stara Zagora and south and east from there. ...
@janemulberry We've had it a couple of years now, and I had to shop around for the best price with delivery, in the end I bought it direct from the manufacturer as the overall price was better, but this was pre Brexit! There is an imitation version ... Read More
Best places to live in Bulgaria by MeAndHim
Hi all,We are new to the forum, looking to find a home in BG. Don’t know an awful lot about the different regions but research so far is leading us to rural south east - outside of Plovdiv and Stara Zagora and south and east from there. ...
I'd be careful of drinking the tap water, not only is there chlorine added ( some areas have higher concentrations than others ) but also the condition of the pipes. We were pretty horrified to see the rusty old lead pipe feeding our home! We now ... Read More
Best places to live in Bulgaria by MeAndHim
Hi all,We are new to the forum, looking to find a home in BG. Don’t know an awful lot about the different regions but research so far is leading us to rural south east - outside of Plovdiv and Stara Zagora and south and east from there. ...
Hi Cathy,A lot would depend on whether this will be a permanent home or holiday home? If it's to be a permanent home, do you fulfill the criteria for D-visa? A requirement post Brexit for non EU citizens looking to reside on a permanent basis. Have ... Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
@mutley I have to disagree, we have been here long before Brexit too, and prior to Brexit ordinary post ( letters / cards etc ) would arrive within around the one week mark, I even once had something arrive within four days! I'm not talking parcels, ... Read More
Finding a cheap house in Bulgaria by John123470
HiThis is a rather broad question and depends on the area one wishes to live in. I am inclined toward Povdiv or Burgas.My priority in price. I am looking for a single house on a bit of land so can grow vegetables etc. Ideally the house would be ...
@naomi_villageHi Naomi,This one is a group based around Yambol area facebook.com/groups/yambolnetwork/permalink/6437695576273259/People discuss many aspects here, and also advertise property in that area that's for sale or rent. Market place on ... Read More
Payment of utility bills by sammut115
I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...
I sometimes pay for the water via my bank ( fibank) but I think there is a requirement to input some extra zeros to enable a 6 or 7 digit number, rather than just the one that appears on your water card? Thinking about it, it's called an ... Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine by Adriana Petrova
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you
When fish & chips are mentioned together, it generally refers to cod or haddock ( not a fish I've seen here, the closest I've come to is hake ), and in batter or breadcrumbs. Definitely not carp....... Read More
Safety of Pet Dogs in Bulgaria by The Doghouse
I am thinking of buying in Bulgaria, but I am worried about the attitude of Bulgarians towards dogs. I have seen posts about poisoning of dogs, cruelty, shootings. Is this the norm or if you keep your dogs safe within your own property and walk ...
@Snowball6 I think you'd best create a new thread to optimise responses ...... Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
Thanks everybody for sharing your experiences. I'm getting a tad fed up with the situation. I had some cards posted on the 14th April which arrived earlier this week, however another was posted on the 17th April, and the woman in the UK post office ... Read More