Ron Hill
@ronhill98
Scottish expat in Spain
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101
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Los Montesinos
Speaks English
Registration: 04 January 2012
Los Montesinos
Thanks for that ukteacher yes I've been researching Spain for a while and my brother has a place there. also came across many of the hidden dangers when I moved to Bulgaria. Already have sight of the 10% punitive property tax from my Spanish ... Read More
Los Montesinos
Hi I'm Ron and was previously on the Bulgaria forum when I lived there. I returned to my native Scotland to meet my now Fiancée Sharon and will move to the Los Montesinos area of Spain in January 2016. Happy to get any advice, tips or ... Read More
Right hand drive car dealers
I'm looking for a RHD 4x4 to replace my current LHD 4x4 Does anyone know of RHD car dealers in Bulgaria? Read More
Can anyone tell me about the estate agents Yantra Homes? by Lizzy Loo2
Can anyone tell me about the estate agents Yantra Homes? I have seen a nice property with them and they seem very professional. Also, any comments on Novo Selo. Looks like a nice village.
I think Yantra are better now than they used to be but shop around I use Century Homes who are very reliable ask for Svilin Luninov and mention my name # Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the 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 ...
Hi Gargi I hope you and your friend enjoy Bulgaria Sofia is a nice city Read More
View some properties by safe_matt
Hello everyone! My name is Matt, I am coming over to Bulgaria next week to view some properties in the Veliko Tarnovo area and just generally get a feel for the place as I've never visited before. I'm going to be there from Sunday to Wednesday, ...
Hi Matt I moved to the VT area from Scotland last year and don't regret it. There are a lot of ex pats around the areas and I am a Brit Embassy contact person for the VT region. So any questions I'l be glad to help. I can recommend a great estate ... Read More
age just a number by maxi101
hi all im 80 years old selling up in the uk to move to bulgeria im able no pills doctors nothing have a large house want a 2 bed apartment have viisited bourgas town...a coupl;e of times with local working peaple month at a time liked it in all ways ...
Very well done to you I hope you find a place and enjoy your life here Read More
cost of living in Bg by arbra
Hi all, Can you tell me what one should reckon as monthly cost for living in Bg ? By this i mean food, drinks, internet, Bulsatcom, house and road taxes & insurances, water & electricity.... I don't have high standards, i'm Ok with basic food ...
Of course it all depends on your living standards but I'd say 1000 lv would be more than enough. Remember the average wage here is about 500 lv per month. So I'm sure you'd be fine. Ron Read More
Property bought - time to renovate
Welcome to Bulgaria. I'm sure you will enjoy the lifestyle here Read More
Moving to Bulgaria May/June by mutley
Hi everyone, I have just returned from a 3 month stay in Bulgaria at my apartment in Nessebar. I wanted to spend time there during the winter months just to see what the weather was like on the coast, although it was very quiet compared to the ...
Yes a lot of ex pats in and around VT if I can help at all let me know Read More
Moving to Bulgaria May/June by mutley
Hi everyone, I have just returned from a 3 month stay in Bulgaria at my apartment in Nessebar. I wanted to spend time there during the winter months just to see what the weather was like on the coast, although it was very quiet compared to the ...
Sounds good Terry. I sold up and came last year from Scotland and have no regrets. Never meen to Nessebar though as I live inland in the Veliko Tarnovo area Read More
I bought, but not moved over...yet! by GeorgieB
Hi Everyone - I decided to view in the Winter, when conditions and viewing houses are not ideal. That way, I'd be pleasantly surprised come Spring and Summer. I began my online search a year ago, and fell in love with one particular house near ...
Thanks for the contact Robert. Keep in touch my e mail is ronhill98@live.co.uk Read More
I bought, but not moved over...yet! by GeorgieB
Hi Everyone - I decided to view in the Winter, when conditions and viewing houses are not ideal. That way, I'd be pleasantly surprised come Spring and Summer. I began my online search a year ago, and fell in love with one particular house near ...
Hi Robert Yes enjoying life here very much and not missing the Scottish weather at all. Please pass on Paul's details to me will always be handy to have. I'm currently looking at killing off about 300 sq m of grass and covering with gravel and ... Read More
I bought, but not moved over...yet! by GeorgieB
Hi Everyone - I decided to view in the Winter, when conditions and viewing houses are not ideal. That way, I'd be pleasantly surprised come Spring and Summer. I began my online search a year ago, and fell in love with one particular house near ...
As a fellow Scot I'm pleased you found what your looking for. I live in the village of Dragijevo just out of VT..I'm happy to try and answer any questions you have and keep in touch. Where are you moving to? and who is the Scots builder in case I ... Read More
The other side of the Bulgarian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
As a Scot now living in BG for just under 1 year I see a world of difference. 1 The climate is better 2 The pace of life is slower 3 Bulgarians though poorer seem happier 4 I get more for my pension £ and lots more reasons On the down side 1 I ... Read More
Searching for good & honest Conveyancing Solicitor firm! by xpatbg
Hi all, I'm looking for a good & honest / reliable Law firm or Solicitor for the conveyancing of a Bulgarian residential property. Could anyone recommend from your experience? Or anyone you have found to be the best, please let me know? That would ...
Conveyancing is actually done by the Government appointed Notary but of course you are free to engage your own solicitor if you wish. Where in Scotland are you from? I came here last year from Scotland and so far enjoying life here very much Ron Read More
Do we have Sky TV service available in BG? by xpatbg
Can we get Sky TV through Satellite Dish? Or is it available through other means like cable?
I agree with Pooh Bear and most ex pats with Sky go through the back door method. But dont forget the "local" suppliers run ti over 100 stations some in English Eurosport for example. There not the best but then neither is SKY for the money Read More
Whether to buy already renovated or need to be renovated property?
Many people here renovate using local labour or that supplied by an agent. However my own opinion with over 40 yrs experience in the construction industry, is that building standards here are not on a par with say the UK and good labour is often ... Read More
Searching for good & honest Conveyancing Solicitor firm! by xpatbg
Hi all, I'm looking for a good & honest / reliable Law firm or Solicitor for the conveyancing of a Bulgarian residential property. Could anyone recommend from your experience? Or anyone you have found to be the best, please let me know? That would ...
If you read my post again I said that it is not mandatory to have a solicitor at all so I don't understand why you keep going on about them. The Notary is the person doing the conveyancing and it is perfectly possible that with the aid of an ... Read More
Searching for good & honest Conveyancing Solicitor firm! by xpatbg
Hi all, I'm looking for a good & honest / reliable Law firm or Solicitor for the conveyancing of a Bulgarian residential property. Could anyone recommend from your experience? Or anyone you have found to be the best, please let me know? That would ...
The conveyancing is done by a government appointed Notary, therefore it is a matter of personal choice whether you use a solicitor at all and bear the cost on top of the Notary fees paid by the buyer. The point is, you cannot apply standards of ... 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?
Most Estate Agents will offer to provide their own solicitor, But not to be confused!! it is the Government appointed Notary who will do the actual conveyancing, and will have a fee for doing so, it is usually a % of the sale price, Beyond that you ... Read More
Searching for good & honest Conveyancing Solicitor firm! by xpatbg
Hi all, I'm looking for a good & honest / reliable Law firm or Solicitor for the conveyancing of a Bulgarian residential property. Could anyone recommend from your experience? Or anyone you have found to be the best, please let me know? That would ...
I think Edislaw you hit the nail on the head in you first paragraph where you refer to the situation and law of the UK. You seem to forget that this is Bulgaria not the UK and, when in a foreign country one must abide by their rules, and we cannot ... 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?
Depends what area you're going to be looking in. In the VT area I used Century Homes who were first class and very helpful even out with looking for houses. Yantra Homes are another small company in VT which I've heard good reports about although I ... Read More
living in Bulgaria by frednlass
Hi everyone, and a happy new year. I am new to the forum, and this is my first entry, I am looking to buy a property that would require a bit of work, but not to much, initially to holiday to, but in the not to distant future, to move permanent. So ...
I've lived now in the VT area for 7 months and have yet to see a train! As you say Alex it is quiet and peaceful Read More
British Embassy Consular Contact by ronhill98
I have been appointed as a Brit consular contact to assist ex pats in the Veliko Tarnovo area with any matters of concern. and provide Embassy contacts etc. I will shortly begin to build a list of contacts both individuals and ex pat groups etc. I'd ...
Thanks Beahor. Already I found groups of ex pats in VT area so I am setting up a Facebook group to bring them together after that I hope to extend to the wider community Read More
British Embassy Consular Contact by ronhill98
I have been appointed as a Brit consular contact to assist ex pats in the Veliko Tarnovo area with any matters of concern. and provide Embassy contacts etc. I will shortly begin to build a list of contacts both individuals and ex pat groups etc. I'd ...
Cheers Georgie B......flying the flag lol Read More
British Embassy Consular Contact by ronhill98
I have been appointed as a Brit consular contact to assist ex pats in the Veliko Tarnovo area with any matters of concern. and provide Embassy contacts etc. I will shortly begin to build a list of contacts both individuals and ex pat groups etc. I'd ...
lol worldlywanderer. sometimes ex pats will need a bit of help dealing with the manderins of the Civil Service Read More
British Embassy Consular Contact
I have been appointed as a Brit consular contact to assist ex pats in the Veliko Tarnovo area with any matters of concern. and provide Embassy contacts etc. I will shortly begin to build a list of contacts both individuals and ex pat groups etc. I'd ... Read More
New member just to say hello
Hi and welcome. I am living in Dragijevo just outside of Veliko Tarnovo Ron Read More
How to make friends in Bulgaria by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Bulgaria :top: [b]Which are your best ...
David Happy to meet up just drop me a line nearer the time and we can arrange it Ron Read More
How to make friends in Bulgaria by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Bulgaria :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hi I am Scottish and took early retirement and came to Bulgaria in June last year now live just outside Veliko Tarnovo happy to meet for a chat or help any way I can contact me here by PM or ronhill98[at] live.co.uk Read More
living in Bulgaria by frednlass
Hi everyone, and a happy new year. I am new to the forum, and this is my first entry, I am looking to buy a property that would require a bit of work, but not to much, initially to holiday to, but in the not to distant future, to move permanent. So ...
I've heard the end of village opinion as well. I think it may be because at the end of the village the house is more likely to be broken into where there are fewer neighbours. As most houses here come with a fair bit of land attached they would be ... Read More
Advice wanted on possible relocation to Bulgaria by IrishGuy12
Hi everyone. I am a new member here, so I hope it is ok that I have started a new thread. Just to explain a little about my situation. I am in my mid twenties and currently live in the UK but I am originally from Ireland. My partner is from the UK ...
I'm a Scot and moved here 6 months ago to retire and am enjoying it very much. If you come you'll find there are several hoops to go through for registration etc and nothing happens quickly here so be patient! The salary offered looks good to me ... Read More
living in Bulgaria by frednlass
Hi everyone, and a happy new year. I am new to the forum, and this is my first entry, I am looking to buy a property that would require a bit of work, but not to much, initially to holiday to, but in the not to distant future, to move permanent. So ...
Hi I moved here from Scotland 6 months ago and so far am enjoying it. But I will say the lifestyle here takes a bit of getting used to, nothing happens fast here lol. I would say property in the Varna area can be comparatively expensive as it's a ... Read More
Stand by your beds V.T
Hi where are you heading in VT the city or outside of the city? We moved here in June from Scotland and live about 12km out of the city. Welcome to VT and I'm sure you'll love it here any questions I'll try to answer them Ron Read More
Janna and Lena from Varna by Petrovna
Hello all, we are - my GF and I moved to Bulgaria one months ago from Moscow, Russia. We live in Vinitsa, very close to Varna but very nice and calm. I'm lampworker, I work with glass and make glass beads, sell them on Etsy. Lena is ...
Good to see you are enjoying Bulgaria. I am Scottish and moved to Veliko Tarnovo area in June this year and am enjoying it very much Ron 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 ...
You'll need a permanent address and you need a bank acc statement or letter from the bank saying you are solvent and need no financial help from the Bulgarian state, you then go to the police who will issue a registration card. I think the cost is ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
I agree with varnarama, I moved here from Scotland in June and though I have a works pension and have not yet reached state pension age, as far as I see the average earnings of say a teacher is around 400 Lev per MONTH (almost £200)whereas I think ... Read More
Learning Bulgarian - Mutual Support Group by worldlywanderer
I have just moved to Bulgaria and need to learn to speak Bulgarian but there are no other people I can find close to me who have the same need. It seems to me that Skype is the perfect solution. A group of like minded people, some British, some ...
I agree entirely with worldlywanderer's post above. I just want to learn Bulgarian to get by. I don't need to know all the technical stuff as I've no intention of teaching Bulgarian. I just want to be able to converse and read the labels!! Read More
Learning Bulgarian - Mutual Support Group by worldlywanderer
I have just moved to Bulgaria and need to learn to speak Bulgarian but there are no other people I can find close to me who have the same need. It seems to me that Skype is the perfect solution. A group of like minded people, some British, some ...
With little or no available local courses or even Skype based help, then people like me have little or no option than to turn to the commercial software packages of which there are many. Incidentally if the world famous company mentioned above by ... Read More
We too are moving to VT well just north in a village called Polska ?? by Lesley&Yan
Hi, can anyone tell us any more about this area good and bad...we are at the moment living in Hungary but wishing to set up business in Bulgaria... My hubby spent about 8 years between sunny beach and bansko and speaks the language he has visited VT ...
You might get a caretaker house but I know a couple of estate agents in VT who do short term lets. When we came we rented an apartment while we looked for a house we wanted to buy. In the end we were only in the apartment 2 months Read More
We too are moving to VT well just north in a village called Polska ?? by Lesley&Yan
Hi, can anyone tell us any more about this area good and bad...we are at the moment living in Hungary but wishing to set up business in Bulgaria... My hubby spent about 8 years between sunny beach and bansko and speaks the language he has visited VT ...
I'm a Scot and moved to a village just outside VT this year after spending 2 years looking at areas I might like to settle in and can say I have no regrets. VT is a nice not overcrowded city with friendly and helpful people all around Read More
Learning Bulgarian - Mutual Support Group by worldlywanderer
I have just moved to Bulgaria and need to learn to speak Bulgarian but there are no other people I can find close to me who have the same need. It seems to me that Skype is the perfect solution. A group of like minded people, some British, some ...
As a Scot who moved to Bulgaria in June this year I'd be interested is a learning group or something similar. I've been trying to learn on my own at home using a software package called Bykie but Bulgarian is not an easy language to learn by any ... Read More
Buying a House with land in Bulgaria by auldfart
Hi folks, Could you clarify something for me please? I intend buying a house with 1000sq. mtr in Bulgaria. I have been told i cannot own the land until 2014. Is this true? Thanks
Depending on the area you want to look at houses I can put you in touch with a couple of reliable estate agents if you let me know Read More
Buying a House with land in Bulgaria by auldfart
Hi folks, Could you clarify something for me please? I intend buying a house with 1000sq. mtr in Bulgaria. I have been told i cannot own the land until 2014. Is this true? Thanks
No it is not true. I moved here from Scotland and bought a house here in July. It used to be the case you couldn't own the land unless you had a business here but when Bulgaria became an EU member the law was changed. As I said I quit Scotland for ... Read More
meet Bulgaria to socialise
Hi Guys, I'm an ex pat (from Scotland) just moved here in June and find some useful info on this site but I agree it would be nice to chat to ex pats and share experiences as Sharon suggests. Maybe we could link up via Skype and if enough people ... Read More
seeking some SOLID advice about moving to Bulgaria by the captains
Hello everyone My partner and I left the UK six years ago. We have been working all over the world chartering on yachts. We have now decided it is time to settle down again on land but will not be returning to the UK. We have been looking at ...
I Just moved to the popular village of Dragijevo bout 10k from the city of Veliko Tarnovo. Just moved in a week ago but understand there are a number of ex pats in the village. There is a camping ground in the village owned by an English couple. ... 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 ...
HiJernina I just bought property here along with thousands of others and had no problems. I know a minority of people particularly in the resort areas of Varna and burgas have had bad experiences but don't know if thats where you were. Maybe you ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Not heard of this Phillo I basically get my pension paid in UK and transfer funds to BG as required using an International currency exchange firm. Though there bare bank charges when the money gets here. I also today just got a residence permit ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Hi Miriam Good to hear from you?! we just moved into the new house yesterday and still a lot to be done. Internet will not be connected till Wed next week so I'm reliant for the moment on Wi-Fi sites. Also I'm still dealing with Bulgarian ... Read More
Village Library by Billrose
Hello All, I am going to try and bring back some of the local village libraries in my village and in a few others around the general area. First I need books. (Books in Bulgarian & some in English) I live between Veliko Turnovo and Dryanovo. I ...
Apparently the camp site at Dragijivo has a car boot sale I think on the last Sunday of the month Ron Read More
Village Library by Billrose
Hello All, I am going to try and bring back some of the local village libraries in my village and in a few others around the general area. First I need books. (Books in Bulgarian & some in English) I live between Veliko Turnovo and Dryanovo. I ...
My phone is +359887702097 I understand the village of Dragijevo has a lot of ex pats in the village. I will be moving there in the next two weeks. My partner is a native Bulgarian and I'm sure she'd be happy to help Ron my e mail ... Read More
Tv in VT by Stantheman1
Hi, Just wondering what sort of TV packages are available in Bulgaria (I am in VT area). I am English so would like a package with Emglsih speaking channels. What sort of stuff is avaialable? And how much? How much is setup? Is there monthly ...
Hi Miriam I'm in the village of Dragijivo about 12 kilometers from Veliko Tarnovo. I love life here since I came in beginning of June. I'll be happy to help if I can. I will be speaking to an internet/tv company tomorrow I'll let you know how I ... Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Hi Miriam I enjoy it very much but I have to learn to be patient as nothing happens quiclky here but the cost of living is good and the people are nice. If I can help you with any questions please ask Ron Read More
Tv in VT by Stantheman1
Hi, Just wondering what sort of TV packages are available in Bulgaria (I am in VT area). I am English so would like a package with Emglsih speaking channels. What sort of stuff is avaialable? And how much? How much is setup? Is there monthly ...
Hi Miriam I'm finding that not all providers may cover the entire village area where your going. I'm still researching so if you PM me I'll keep you updated. As far as I see for TV Bullsatcom seem to be favourite again depending on the village your ... Read More
Village Library by Billrose
Hello All, I am going to try and bring back some of the local village libraries in my village and in a few others around the general area. First I need books. (Books in Bulgarian & some in English) I live between Veliko Turnovo and Dryanovo. I ...
I'm a Scot just retired and bought a house in Daragijevo. I could be interested in the library proposal Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
Hi Miriam I just retired to Bulgaria 2 months ago and so far enjoying it very much. I bought a house just outside VT in the village of Dragijivo so we are near neighbours I think Read More
Tv in VT by Stantheman1
Hi, Just wondering what sort of TV packages are available in Bulgaria (I am in VT area). I am English so would like a package with Emglsih speaking channels. What sort of stuff is avaialable? And how much? How much is setup? Is there monthly ...
I've just moved to VT area from UK so any info on sat TV with english channels and internet access would be great Ron Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Bulgaria. It would help a lot those who would like to move to Bulgaria. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
Following my post above from last year I've now sold my UK house and moved to Bulgaria. We've bought a house in the village of Dragijivo about 12k from Veliko Tarnovo. We should move in the next week or 2 from our rented apartment in VT. While I ... Read More
Looking to make new friends
Hi I'm a Scot and took early retirement to come to Bulgaria and thus far I love it here albeit I've just been here a month. I just bought a house in the Veliko Tarnovo area and can say I'm trying to get used to dealing with tradeseople etc. Having ... Read More
Finance transfer from UK by ronhill98
Do any ex pats in bulgaria have experience of transferring money and pension from UK to Bulgaria? What is the best way to do it and are the Bulgarian banks safe? Should I use an overseas currency exchange company? Ron
Cheers Alison. I have an account in Bulgaria with First Investment Bank just not sure whether to transfer regular sums or transfer all FIB is state owned but don't know if they are underwritten by government. Then again look at what happened with ... Read More
Finance transfer from UK
Do any ex pats in bulgaria have experience of transferring money and pension from UK to Bulgaria? What is the best way to do it and are the Bulgarian banks safe? Should I use an overseas currency exchange company? Ron Read More
estate agents
Not found a rental yet for short term. Spent time with Century and Yantra. Yantra is owned bu an Englishman. Looked at probably 30 or so houses so know what to expect for the price. We plan to tour the villages when we get there to check out the ... Read More
estate agents
Depends on what area of the country you are looking at. Foe example, I'm looking at the Veliko Tarnovo area and Find that Century Homes and Yantra Homes to be good in that geographical area. My preference being Century Homes. I did try a larger ... Read More
Health insurance by ronhill98
I'm a Scot and will be retiring to Bulgaria soon. What is the situation with health insurance. Do I need to pay insurance to get health care in Bulgaria? Ron
Thanks scanspeak from this information private health insurance looks the best option. Now can anyone recommend a good Bulgarian health insurance company? Ron Read More
Hi Everyone by Grahame.S
Hi my name is Grahame, living in the UK at present, but basically had enough lol. I want to buy a property and was wondering where the best areas are. I have a partner and 2 boys (11 & 15). Would ideally like an area with ex pats, is the language ...
Burgas would be nearest although VT is about midway between Sofia and Burgas. Varna has no international flights.I'm in Scotland and found that Balkan Airways the only carrier flying direct from here and only in summer.I think it will be the same ... Read More
Hi Everyone by Grahame.S
Hi my name is Grahame, living in the UK at present, but basically had enough lol. I want to buy a property and was wondering where the best areas are. I have a partner and 2 boys (11 & 15). Would ideally like an area with ex pats, is the language ...
Grahame like you I've had enough lol been to BG a few time looking at property in last 2 yrs and looks like we'll settle in the Veliko Tarnovo area which has a lot of ex pats in the surrounding villages we plan to go for good in about May when I get ... Read More
Health insurance by ronhill98
I'm a Scot and will be retiring to Bulgaria soon. What is the situation with health insurance. Do I need to pay insurance to get health care in Bulgaria? Ron
Thanks for the reply. Do I need to bring any papers or anything to register for Bulgarian health care? Ron Read More
Health insurance
I'm a Scot and will be retiring to Bulgaria soon. What is the situation with health insurance. Do I need to pay insurance to get health care in Bulgaria? Ron Read More
Lawyers by ronhill98
I will soon be coming to live in Bulgaria. Does anyone know of an English speaking lawyer in Veliko Tarnovo Ron
looked at a few last year but not bought yet. But just been given early retirement from work so will finish working in April so need to step up house sale here and buy in BG. I see the government has resigned because of the high price of ... Read More
Lawyers
I will soon be coming to live in Bulgaria. Does anyone know of an English speaking lawyer in Veliko Tarnovo Ron Read More
Veliko Tărnovo by Stantheman1
Hi in the Next few months we are hoping to relocate to our new home near VT, can anyone recommend a good builder and window fitter, also has the airport opened for commercial use yet ? Thanks
Nice one Nigel. I'm also waiting for the house to sell and move to VT area. Had it sold in Dec but deal fell through. Waiting on confirmation of my early retirement package as well but hope to be in VT by summer with a bit of luck. May need a ... Read More
Prettiest villages to buy in? by publishandbedamned
Hi Everyone - My research is well underway, and I'm heading your way. I'm a writer/film-maker looking for a 'writer's retreat' where I can work in tranquil, beautiful surroundings. Any suggestions? Robert
Robert I've not reached the million yet but seen a lot of houses around VT. Where did you find yours/ I'm in Scotland and hope to get to VT in the spring if my house sells here (2 viewings today!) Ron Read More
estate agents by karen1
can anyone recommend a good honest estate agent as i read that there are a lot of bogus ones out there
Hi Axina and thank you. I will not be looking for work but intend to retire there with my Bulgarian partner Ron Read More
Retirement in Bulgaria by Pw
Thinking about retiring somewhere warm with a low cost of living? Bulgaria would be a good place to start, well so it seems according to the press. So what is the big attraction for retirement in Bulgaria? A very low cost of living is a major ...
I've spent a bit of time looking at houses around the VT area with 2 estate agents. Can anyone recommend a good estate agent around Varna. Also English speaking lawyers? Ron Read More
estate agents by karen1
can anyone recommend a good honest estate agent as i read that there are a lot of bogus ones out there
If your looking at the VT area I can recommend Century Homes or Yantra Homes both with offices in Vileko Tarnovo. I've looked at a number of houses with both agents and plan to move to VT in the spring Ron Read More
Bulgarian Food by PumpkinPie
I'm curious what expats think of Bulgarian cuisine. How do you like it? Do you have any favourites? Have you ever cooked something Bulgarian yourself?
I'll be interested in the answers! I'll be moving to BG and it's one of the things which concern me. I'm a big meat eater and on visits looking at property ets have always found the meat very tough. Vegetables though look much better than we get in ... Read More
UK to Burgas / Varna by clairegiles
Over the next few months, we are looking into investing in a property in these areas, around Burgas/Varna. What we are looking for is, a 3 bed house that needs a little work, lots of land so we can be self-efficient. Meaning, growing crops, fruit, ...
Balkan Holidays do flights to burgas but only in summer I think. I've sold my house here and plan to move to BG probably around March when I can retire. I've looked at Burgas/Varna and find it too touristy and houses are a bit more expensive. I'm ... Read More
Flights from Scotland and northern England to Bulgaria by callumac
Does anyone have any info regards flights from Scotland and northern England to (any) destination in Bulgaria?
Hi Cal As I said there are flights from Edinburgh to Burgas but I think they are seasonal but maybe not as Burgas is big for skiers in winter. From Burgas to VT is about 3 hours by bus but clearly it would take less by car. We've been to VT 3 times ... Read More
Flights from Scotland and northern England to Bulgaria by callumac
Does anyone have any info regards flights from Scotland and northern England to (any) destination in Bulgaria?
Not living there yet Cal. I have my house here on the market and await an early retiral deal from work hopefully by year end. I've been to BG 3 times in last 12 months looking at properties so picking up knowledge all thwe time and happy to help if ... Read More
Flights from Scotland and northern England to Bulgaria by callumac
Does anyone have any info regards flights from Scotland and northern England to (any) destination in Bulgaria?
From Scotland you have to fly to Sofia via London,Paris or Amsterdam. There are flights from Edinburgh direct to Burgas (3.5 hours) but I think they only run during summer but not sure bout that. This was the flight I took a month ago then had to ... Read More
What is your address? by biff
I am applying for reciprocal healthcare from UK govt. Possibly an E106. They would like to know my address in Bg. But all I have is the name of the hamlet and the name of the nearest village. is this normal for Bg? Anyone had problems with such a ...
Been looking around the villages in the Veliko Tarnovo area mainly. This is my second visit this year. and must have looked at 20-30 properties/villages. Hopefully I'll get my house sold soon and be able to move Ron Read More
What is your address? by biff
I am applying for reciprocal healthcare from UK govt. Possibly an E106. They would like to know my address in Bg. But all I have is the name of the hamlet and the name of the nearest village. is this normal for Bg? Anyone had problems with such a ...
The EHIC lasts for I think 5 years and is free. but it is intended for travellers and not meant to be permanent but I see you can renew it. so I imagine so long as you dont tell your gp your leaving for good I think it would be ok. I'm in BG now ... Read More
What is your address? by biff
I am applying for reciprocal healthcare from UK govt. Possibly an E106. They would like to know my address in Bg. But all I have is the name of the hamlet and the name of the nearest village. is this normal for Bg? Anyone had problems with such a ...
Does a European Health Insurance Card not cover you for this? Ron Read More
Banking in Bulgaria by ronhill98
I hope to move to bulgaria soon and to retire there. My pension etc will be paid to a Bulgarian bank account. Has anyone any advice about the banks and particularly charges for transferring money from UK to Bulgaria? I'll be coming to Bulgaria next ...
thanks for that Ian. Ultimately I'll have state and private pension so I'll suss out the banks when I come tomorrow Read More
Banking in Bulgaria by ronhill98
I hope to move to bulgaria soon and to retire there. My pension etc will be paid to a Bulgarian bank account. Has anyone any advice about the banks and particularly charges for transferring money from UK to Bulgaria? I'll be coming to Bulgaria next ...
Coming on Friday flying into Burgas will stay in Varna for maybe 2 days and will go to Vileko Tarnovo on Sunday to look at properties and areas to live in. We were in VT back in March and looked at a number of properties and would now like to look ... Read More
Banking in Bulgaria by ronhill98
I hope to move to bulgaria soon and to retire there. My pension etc will be paid to a Bulgarian bank account. Has anyone any advice about the banks and particularly charges for transferring money from UK to Bulgaria? I'll be coming to Bulgaria next ...
Thanks V your comments seems to be in line with what I read here. I assume you're an ex pat? how are you liking it there? Ron Read More
Banking in Bulgaria
I hope to move to bulgaria soon and to retire there. My pension etc will be paid to a Bulgarian bank account. Has anyone any advice about the banks and particularly charges for transferring money from UK to Bulgaria? I'll be coming to Bulgaria next ... Read More
Real Estate Agents
Can anybody reccommend a reliable english speaking real estate agent arounf the Varna region? Ron Read More
Lawyers
I'm thinking about buying a house in the Varna area. Can anyone reccommend a dependable English speaking lawyer? I'd be particularly be interested to hear from ex pats. Any help and advice welcome Ron Read More
looking for a house in avren area by nuvitsur
hi, we are an israeli family who moved to bulgaria and looking for a house on long term rent in the area of avren or village of sadovo. contact us if interested. thanks.
My house went on the market on Friday and although the housing market is very slow here I'm hoping for a quick sale so I can go back to VT and start some serious house hunting Read More
Moving
Just back from 2 weeks in Veliko Tarnovo looking at houses to retire there. Now back in Scotland to put my house on the market. Anybody any tips,advice etc to move our belongings to VT? Prob not furniture just our clother, personal stuff etc Read More
Evening all !!!
Stevo I'm a Scot in bG now and looking at property for the last 3 weeks but mainly in the Veliko Tarnovo region One of the agents I dealt with was an English guy called Phil Clayton.I know he worked in Sofia before moving to VT so prob he could put ... Read More
Newbie saying hello by army wag
Hi Everyone ive just found this site and im so glad i have , my husband and i are currently looking into buying a house to renovate in Bularia (thinking Varna) as a holiday home to begin with but hopefully to live in full time once the kids have ...
Hi this is a great forum but has anyone done a basic check list of things to do/don't and things to remember when planning a move to BG. I'm looking to move just as sonn as I can sell up here in the UK but I'll be coming to BG hopefully next month ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Bulgaria. It would help a lot those who would like to move to Bulgaria. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
This is all good information for me as I'm thinking of moving to Bulgaria as my partner is Bulgarian though she's been away for 7 years. So! all advice, hints, tips etc are most welcome as I try to decide if I can live there on my works pension of ... Read More