mickg
Irish looking for information about Bulgaria
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Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
But still cheaper than uk equivalent Read More
Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
Which towns/cities were you dining in.Noticed Veliko Tarnovo a little more expensive this summer but still not bad, 4 mains 4 drinks 2 desserts just under €50.Local bar bottle bulgarian beer and 50ml JD with a 3in1 coffee €2.40. Read More
Is it a requirement to register with GP by jeanmandredeix
It has just occurred to me that now we have our residency is it necessary to register and pay into the health system? Happy to pay, that isn’t my issue, just don’t want to go for checks.We obviously have our private health cover and have ...
By registering with a GP and opting into the public health system here does that affect your NHS entitlements in the UK if not been of UK state pension age.Not at that age yet where S1 form is relevant. 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 ...
Still useful in event power cut, as 2 winters ago power was down for 3 days due to weather. 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 ...
Just seen replies, got carbon monoxide detectors from uk when I visited. The ones off emag were faulty so got refund.The boards I have were fine, I tiled over them with good quality tiles and have not had an issues. Also got one of those fans but ... Read More
Labour rates by mickg
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ...
You've not met my wife's family, they like their showers,( sweaty bunch). Read More
Labour rates by mickg
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ...
We have a washing machine near to where the boiler will go, so have close by water supply.A shower and sink run off the supply from another boiler which feeds the hot water for whole house.When people visit we end up with hot water runs out so idea ... Read More
Labour rates
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ... 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... 😥
That sounds a bit grizzly. Read More
Security options by stevewiltshire01
Hi - does anyone know if SOT security pretty much covers everywhere these days, including small rural villages? Or maybe someone knows if there is another similar security company that works out of General Toshevo, I am in a village about 20 mins ...
My Bulgarian neighbours (retired) also pay for security.Suppose it keeps the thieves on their toes.Was viewing a property once when alarm went off, 3 guys looked like bouncers turned up pretty quick. Would not want to mess with them. Read More
Security options by stevewiltshire01
Hi - does anyone know if SOT security pretty much covers everywhere these days, including small rural villages? Or maybe someone knows if there is another similar security company that works out of General Toshevo, I am in a village about 20 mins ...
Hello, have you asked your mayor or neighbours.In my village we paid for sercurity at mayor's office. Read More
Gift for neighbours by joao76915
Hello to all, I wish to hand out gifts to my next door neighbours and well just any neighbour in the proximity of 3km, but what would be a good gift to give? In the UK i always gave fruit and vegetable hamper baskets but of course Bulgaria is not ...
I have used Amazon.deI have couple times, free delivery when over €49.Delivered by econt nearly to my door (met driver main street through village, he had no idea where my named street was. 5 mins walk there and back).Items came from ... Read More
Council Tax Shocker by Mrs Homemaker
Hello folksies I've just learned that within Oryahovo Municipality this year's council tax has risen by 300%Is anyone else in this region or any other region in Bulgaria experiencing this scale of increase ? This is extremely disturbing
Bill this year 42 euro each so total 84 euro.We get a bill each, dont know why, maybe because property in 2 names.Been that way since we brought it 2019. Read More
Council Tax Shocker by Mrs Homemaker
Hello folksies I've just learned that within Oryahovo Municipality this year's council tax has risen by 300%Is anyone else in this region or any other region in Bulgaria experiencing this scale of increase ? This is extremely disturbing
Just paid ours, actually dropped by 40 cents (0.80 lev).We live in polski trambesh area. Read More
Moving to a town near Pavilkeni by graciela99
Hello everyone!My husband and I are looking at a property near Pavlikeni. Does anyone know if this is a good area? Are there expats in the area? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!Thanks!Graciela
Hello, quite a few expats in gorna lipnitsa area, from pavlikeni to polski trambesh.Market day in polski trambesh is on Wednesdays, not sure what days other market days are in the area.Both pavilkeni and polski trambesh have good selection of shops, ... Read More