Jean
@jeanmandredeix
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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About me
English
Speaks French
Registration: 08 January 2025
About
Have recently bought a house near Silistra and beginning the process of applying for residency.
My expat journey
Bulgaria
England
Gueret, France
Renovation and enjoying life. Dancing at Bal Trads and going to music clubs
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How many houses do you have? by Zooldrool
It seems like a lot of folk here more than one house (or a flat in the city and house in a village etc). If so how many do you have and is it a burden with the upkeep or dream lifestyle.We have one in the city and one on the coast but I am thinking ...
Only got the one in a rural village and that's more than enough. With three dogs it's not much fun driving them around 😄 Read More
Most common payment methods in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Bulgaria, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your ...
@CherylDespite people saying they have to take card, even for larger purchases we have to use cash. As soon as you’re out of the cities you need cash. it’s caught us out a couple of times. Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
Does anyone know if we could get by at KAT Sofia without a translator? Having difficulty finding one. Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@JimJIf I hadn’t got three dogs now (the usual Brit thing that I fell for) then I would opt for that but two are puppies still at the crazy chewing stage probably about 4 months old 😂 and I don’t know anyone yet who could look ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@janemulberryJust an annual Prolonged Residency. We left France in 2016 and pre Brexit so as hubbie was working 7 days a week we didn’t get round to getting residency. I seriously feel sick with it all as you queue for ages to see someone and ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@JimJi only have a one year Prolonged Residency and they have said at both Silistra and Ruse that I would have to go to Sofia. I don’t want to do that journey as it’s 6hrs each way only perhaps to find out they still won’t do it?It ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
Advice for any non EU person - do not try to buy it under your name, buy it through the company. Made an expensive rookie error. Sole reason I tried it as an individual was I wanted company to remain ,'dormant'.Not completely resolved yet as I now ... Read More
Been extremely ill. Been in hospital for 4 days now by cyberescue1
I was admitted to St Marina Hospital on Thursday night, after walking in to A&E with my wife.This is what I posted on Facebook, as for many, especially those in or near Varna, it will give information on what the medical service is like here ...
Glad you're on the mend and thanks for relaying your experience. It certainly is different. I know the French system as we lived there but it's totally original here! I think the speed you were seen and the way you have been treated is pretty ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@JimJ It's the Prolonged Residency the you renew annually for five years before you get longer.Non EU but I know lots who haven't had a problem. Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
One way or another nothing is going smoothly. Went to KAT at Silistra, car docs are fine but after hours of waiting and initially them saying their computer wouldn’t accept my residency card then we were called over and said because my ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@janemulberryWe bought as a private individual. We did not need a translator at the Notary as he spoke perfect English and translated all the documents. It was very straightforward.Have now found a local translator so will be sorting out KAT ... Read More
Is Bulgaria still cheap? by Piccadilly
I’ve been coming to Bulgaria for years now and actually own a property here. However, with everything going on, I haven’t been back since 2022. I'm finally back for a few weeks, and I've really noticed that prices have gone up.It ...
As a relatively new resident here I have found the cost of living ok. We have successfully grown fruit/veg and Baba next door is always giving us gifts. Fuel is expensive currently but that’s the same everywhere. Have noticed a bit of an ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
Now that bit has been sorted can I ask if we need a translator with us when we go to the KAT as if there is a form.yo.fill in then Google translate isn't necessarily useful especially if it's in government lingo. Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@JimJ€3000 bank transfer, €6000 cash. The seller has it tied to her company. The dealer said we would keep that number but as Ruse and Silistra are different provinces I think she is wrong. It’s not straightforward with car purchase ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
We have found a car and secured it with a deposit but we now have to gather together some cash as the dealer is selling for a person who bought a new car and her accountant advised this. We then meet up and go to the notary office to get the ... Read More