Sean
@S25 - Sean
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 09 January 2025
The Harsh Reality Renovating In Bulgaria - New buyers beware by S25 - Sean
Welcome to the newbies who need to read this cautionary tale, to the veterans who roll their eyes with a smile after their own experiences and a light apology if some of this comes across as a rant or complaining. I'm about to share my experiences ...
Meeting at rhe local shop could work, would be a good way to make friends with the lady who runs the shop, she seems to know everything and everyone in the village. Less confident about trades. Soon as I pass driving test and get a van half the ... Read More
The Harsh Reality Renovating In Bulgaria - New buyers beware by S25 - Sean
Welcome to the newbies who need to read this cautionary tale, to the veterans who roll their eyes with a smile after their own experiences and a light apology if some of this comes across as a rant or complaining. I'm about to share my experiences ...
@JimJ - It's a strange one, it had the deeds and a land sketch together with the sale, but nothing of skips. The cadastral map for almost the entire village just shows as farmland with post code or numbers attached with dates going away back to the ... Read More
The Harsh Reality Renovating In Bulgaria - New buyers beware by S25 - Sean
Welcome to the newbies who need to read this cautionary tale, to the veterans who roll their eyes with a smile after their own experiences and a light apology if some of this comes across as a rant or complaining. I'm about to share my experiences ...
I have a ViVa sim card, will need topping up at the paypoint in kaufland or online (if it lets me) to solve the phone thing.Definitely have to meet the drivers, probably 2 streets away at the village shop. It's a mooch away on foot but probably no ... Read More
The Harsh Reality Renovating In Bulgaria - New buyers beware by S25 - Sean
Welcome to the newbies who need to read this cautionary tale, to the veterans who roll their eyes with a smile after their own experiences and a light apology if some of this comes across as a rant or complaining. I'm about to share my experiences ...
Some brilliant points. When I first bought the house, I did so mainly for the land with a view that if it costs more to renovate than the value, I'd rent a digger and knock it down. Keep the land tidy and save for a prefab. Completely unaware easy ... Read More
Looking for building company or competent builders near Pernik/Sofia by Yuri1976
Hello,NOTE: If you have to say ''Ask in the village'' JUST DON'T...THANK YOU!I have been trying to get a builder/building company/quote for a month. So far I didn't even get a quote. The only one I am currently in touch with that, at the least, ...
Man this post is fire 🔥 I've been trying to get supplies and trades with no luck too. Just some sand, a reliable praktiker drop and a window fitter would be a great achievement 🤣To the American dude, can relate to how you feel, I'm a ... Read More
The Harsh Reality Renovating In Bulgaria - New buyers beware by S25 - Sean
Welcome to the newbies who need to read this cautionary tale, to the veterans who roll their eyes with a smile after their own experiences and a light apology if some of this comes across as a rant or complaining. I'm about to share my experiences ...
@janemulberry Thanks Jane. I think your feedback will help a lot of people to remove the rose tinted spectacles. Hopefully people can use the info to make better informed choices 💞 Read More
English Speaking Building Trades (Who work nationally in Bulgaria) by S25 - Sean
Hello, how do and good day to you. Hope all is well in expat land where ever you may be right now!First off, for members who already know who I am but don't recognise the dog image. I removed the silly castle pic and put my youtube logo. It's more ...
@janemulberry - Our roof issues sound like we have similar houses. Originally had hopes to get the frame and timbers done for £2-3000 and finish the rest myself. Even that's a stretch. I've had mad silly quotes around £10-12,000 which is ... Read More
The Harsh Reality Renovating In Bulgaria - New buyers beware
Welcome to the newbies who need to read this cautionary tale, to the veterans who roll their eyes with a smile after their own experiences and a light apology if some of this comes across as a rant or complaining. I'm about to share my experiences ... Read More
English Speaking Building Trades (Who work nationally in Bulgaria) by S25 - Sean
Hello, how do and good day to you. Hope all is well in expat land where ever you may be right now!First off, for members who already know who I am but don't recognise the dog image. I removed the silly castle pic and put my youtube logo. It's more ...
@janemulberry - I'm so glad you finally got things moving forward after all the set backs trying to get out there earlier this year. Makes sense everyone's less than optimistic about getting work done and finding reliable trades. Despite being ... Read More
English Speaking Building Trades (Who work nationally in Bulgaria) by S25 - Sean
Hello, how do and good day to you. Hope all is well in expat land where ever you may be right now!First off, for members who already know who I am but don't recognise the dog image. I removed the silly castle pic and put my youtube logo. It's more ...
@gwynj - No, I'm not sure who you mean. Earlier this year you gave great advice on my past posts. I bought a renovation in Yambol region, which I jokingly named Rotty for its sad state of repair lol.Hope all's well where you are 👍 Read More
English Speaking Building Trades (Who work nationally in Bulgaria) by S25 - Sean
Hello, how do and good day to you. Hope all is well in expat land where ever you may be right now!First off, for members who already know who I am but don't recognise the dog image. I removed the silly castle pic and put my youtube logo. It's more ...
@JimJ - Thanks for the great advice will bear that in mind. You make very good points which is why I'm trying to ask the community here for good recommendations for people you or they have already worked with. I'm happy to translate work plans and ... Read More
English Speaking Building Trades (Who work nationally in Bulgaria)
Hello, how do and good day to you. Hope all is well in expat land where ever you may be right now!First off, for members who already know who I am but don't recognise the dog image. I removed the silly castle pic and put my youtube logo. It's more ... Read More
How do you sort out bills etc? by jeanmandredeix
I can’t find a thread on paying bills etc. I am guessing that the estate agent can initially help you get services such as electric/water switched back on and in your name? But how do you get bills and can you pay online or by EasyPay?Any ...
@jeanmandredeixI seen this post and will come back when I'm not so busy later because I need help with this too lol. Great question Jean'. I know everyone says easy pay but how on earth do ya register with council/municipality tax, get electric and ... Read More
Fraudulent attempt to sell land Varna by jnnf
Hello,Can someone please advise me. I have a site (owned fully outright) for almost 20 years. My agent offered to buy it recently and I turned her down. Now all of a sudden she is saying someone is trying to sell it under the guise of it being ...
It's likely adverse possession claim (as others have mentioned) because it's in land ownership laws to maintain land reguar in most countries. Certainly in common law countries like UK, US and probably in the E.U directives also. Thus municipality ... Read More
Decision to buy made - the next step? by jeanmandredeix
Well, we came to see if we liked it and we did. Found a house after a few days of excellent travel agents help.We do plan to live here permanently but have a few months of things to do in UK.Would you recommend applying for retirement D Visa now or ...
Great tips, I got 2 wells at the front and the tank will be between the 2, so the soak would need to be central garden. It's certain large enough not to affect neighbors or the ground water/wells. Got a large drainage trench right outside the ... Read More
Decision to buy made - the next step? by jeanmandredeix
Well, we came to see if we liked it and we did. Found a house after a few days of excellent travel agents help.We do plan to live here permanently but have a few months of things to do in UK.Would you recommend applying for retirement D Visa now or ...
@JimJFrigging French, some say they're worse than Brit government for over legislating lol. On the upside, at least it gave you useful education. Thanks for the in depth explanation and the diagram. I'm guessing so long as it soaks away into a ... Read More
Decision to buy made - the next step? by jeanmandredeix
Well, we came to see if we liked it and we did. Found a house after a few days of excellent travel agents help.We do plan to live here permanently but have a few months of things to do in UK.Would you recommend applying for retirement D Visa now or ...
@JimJ - "you need to be sure that the "clean water" outlet is legal"...Can you expand on what you mean by this a little bit mate? Your advice could be super helpful here, for others in the forum as well as my own situation. Mine is so outdated I ... Read More
Prep - what do you wish you had done first by dencreiss
What do you wish you had prepped before you moved to your village home? I’m a few months away and wondering if I should just turn up or if there are things I could do to prep our village house to receive us. For example how long does it take ...
@dencreissGreat idea because most schools seem to forget to teach real life situations. Wishing ya the best of luck 👍 Read More
Where to pay municipality tax? by CarlS1986
Hi all,I am hoping to go over to BG this year and usually my agent would pay my tax on my behalf, lately he's either very busy I assume, so getting an answer to questions is a long wait.How do I locate where I am to pay my Municipality Tax? The ...
@CarlS1986 - I didn't know for sure if your town has a municipality office, so I asked copilot ai. It said the following:"To pay your municipality tax in Gabrovo, you would typically visit the local tax department in Gabrovo itself. The address is 4 ... Read More
Dog rescue and Baba Marta by S25 - Sean
Just thought I'd share antics from this past week, from dog rescues in Burgas to Baba Marta in Yambol, and an unexpected street dog rescue in Plovdiv today!What a week. For anyone currently in BG, happy Baba Marta. I hope you enjoyed your ...
Just an update here's the video of the street dog I tried to help. Turns out he was dying and needed a blood transfusion. He is now being helped by a rescue foundation and they are on tiktok, my vid links to them for people who care to help or ... Read More
Prep - what do you wish you had done first by dencreiss
What do you wish you had prepped before you moved to your village home? I’m a few months away and wondering if I should just turn up or if there are things I could do to prep our village house to receive us. For example how long does it take ...
Been reading this thread and some awesome comments. Had a funny experience with mobile data, no wifi kinda thing. Giffgaff data internet is terrible in UK, however, it was brilliant on my European roaming for signal in BG. Then when I did buy ... Read More
Interesting Discussion about "Neighbours"... by JimJ
...on the Facebook group "Moving to Bulgaria". Not for the faint-hearted or those intending to leave their property unoccupied for any length of time.... 😱
I know this happens in bg and is terrible when it does, but I couldn't help giggle at this post. In the city in UK its the same but our approach is different. If the bungle buggarz pick your property, they might think again if your the person who ... Read More
Decision to buy made - the next step? by jeanmandredeix
Well, we came to see if we liked it and we did. Found a house after a few days of excellent travel agents help.We do plan to live here permanently but have a few months of things to do in UK.Would you recommend applying for retirement D Visa now or ...
@jeanmandredeixCongrats on your house search I'm so glad you found your dream home!I'm no expert at all on Dvisa, but I did learn one thing to keep in mind. Apparently there can be a conflict with the visa application and the criminal records check, ... Read More
Baba Marta video live - for anyone interested by S25 - Sean
Dunno if this chat will allow link sharing. My last post spoke of Baba Marta and a few people were interested in the topic. Uploaded the YouTube video sharing my experience in Jambol. I'm not the best at doing videos, but I gave it a go. Future ...
@VillageLifeAwesome thanks, I might be heading back there in June to make some repairs. Depends what you consider not far. Just under 20 miles from Yambol city 😂 Read More
Baba Marta video live - for anyone interested by S25 - Sean
Dunno if this chat will allow link sharing. My last post spoke of Baba Marta and a few people were interested in the topic. Uploaded the YouTube video sharing my experience in Jambol. I'm not the best at doing videos, but I gave it a go. Future ...
@VillageLifeThanks for the feedback on the video! I'm not a big drinker but do enjoy experiencing culture. might be worth a visit. Can you remember what month it happened? Sean 👍 Read More
Hi Everyone! Moving to Bulgaria this May by nathandean4
I'm Nathan. Me and my wife Louse are about to embark on our biggest adventure yet. This May we will be moving to Bulgaria to begin our new life. For the past 10 years we have spent more time apart than we have together. This is due to the fact ...
@SkinnerleeI Recently visited Neese bar or something named similar, one town below Sunny beach. Has all the amenities, and historic areas, close to the beach park area, tons of apartments and likely to have houses on the outskirts. Has amazing ... Read More
Hi Everyone! Moving to Bulgaria this May by nathandean4
I'm Nathan. Me and my wife Louse are about to embark on our biggest adventure yet. This May we will be moving to Bulgaria to begin our new life. For the past 10 years we have spent more time apart than we have together. This is due to the fact ...
@nathandean4Best of luck with the move mate. Sounds like you have a solid plan to be successful.To everyone else moving... Good luck to you too 🙏 Read More
Baba Marta video live - for anyone interested by S25 - Sean
Dunno if this chat will allow link sharing. My last post spoke of Baba Marta and a few people were interested in the topic. Uploaded the YouTube video sharing my experience in Jambol. I'm not the best at doing videos, but I gave it a go. Future ...
@janemulberry - Thanks for taking the time to hit like button, that helps boost it on the platform. The video is a loud one with all the cattle bells and bright colours, definitely not migraine suitable. Hope you feel better soon Jane 💕 Read More
Baba Marta video live - for anyone interested
Dunno if this chat will allow link sharing. My last post spoke of Baba Marta and a few people were interested in the topic. Uploaded the YouTube video sharing my experience in Jambol. I'm not the best at doing videos, but I gave it a go. Future ... Read More
Dog rescue and Baba Marta by S25 - Sean
Just thought I'd share antics from this past week, from dog rescues in Burgas to Baba Marta in Yambol, and an unexpected street dog rescue in Plovdiv today!What a week. For anyone currently in BG, happy Baba Marta. I hope you enjoyed your ...
@JimJ - I use instant voice recognition with Chat GPT integration, it's fantastic when signal works and as you say G-translate offline as a backup. Only trouble with Google translate it does get it wrong sometimes with funny results. But I wouldn't ... Read More
Dog rescue and Baba Marta by S25 - Sean
Just thought I'd share antics from this past week, from dog rescues in Burgas to Baba Marta in Yambol, and an unexpected street dog rescue in Plovdiv today!What a week. For anyone currently in BG, happy Baba Marta. I hope you enjoyed your ...
@janemulberry - It's definitely worth investing more when you're thinking long term, that's a good shout. I seen the old Babas cutting wood with a tiny chain saw, perhaps they might be good for you. When I say time, they look like a black and decker ... Read More
Dog rescue and Baba Marta by S25 - Sean
Just thought I'd share antics from this past week, from dog rescues in Burgas to Baba Marta in Yambol, and an unexpected street dog rescue in Plovdiv today!What a week. For anyone currently in BG, happy Baba Marta. I hope you enjoyed your ...
@jeanmandredeixGood luck for Sundays trip!!Something I completely missed (and regret) you might want to visit. There's an old town area of the city in VT, which kept all its traditional old architecture with wooden fronted buildings, quaint cobbled ... Read More
Dog rescue and Baba Marta by S25 - Sean
Just thought I'd share antics from this past week, from dog rescues in Burgas to Baba Marta in Yambol, and an unexpected street dog rescue in Plovdiv today!What a week. For anyone currently in BG, happy Baba Marta. I hope you enjoyed your ...
@janemulberry - That's great news that things are finally moving forward for you, especially after going through the mill with life at home. Slow progress is better than no progress, pretty sure you'll find a deal, they seem to like a good haggle ... Read More
Anyone with a TRO based in Veliko Tarnovo by davidg12345
Hey all,I was wondering if there was anyone with a TRO based in Veliko Tarnovo I might be able to have a chat too?I'm Australian, moving to VT next month through the TRO route, but there are a couple of things I still need to sort out and I was ...
@davidg12345 - Hi David, I have researched some of these things for my own future endeavors but am by no means an expert however, I can help a little.Registered office, meeting space, mailboxes and virtual office services can be from anywhere ... Read More
Dog rescue and Baba Marta
Just thought I'd share antics from this past week, from dog rescues in Burgas to Baba Marta in Yambol, and an unexpected street dog rescue in Plovdiv today!What a week. For anyone currently in BG, happy Baba Marta. I hope you enjoyed your ... Read More
Don't say you weren't warned.. by JimJ
There's an elephant in the room when it comes to people upping sticks and blithely heading to their new Shangri-la in Bulgaria, and I wonder just how much thought people have given to exactly what they might be letting themselves in for.There's an ...
@JimJ I get your point but yeh I've been speaking to people about all manner of things, mainly hotel staff in the cities, trains, taxi drivers ect. Still a lot to learn, but don't believe the news any more than 20%. There's always an agenda behind ... Read More
Don't say you weren't warned.. by JimJ
There's an elephant in the room when it comes to people upping sticks and blithely heading to their new Shangri-la in Bulgaria, and I wonder just how much thought people have given to exactly what they might be letting themselves in for.There's an ...
I just think there's too many perspectives and convolution for it to matter. All government lies, they all have agendas and pump propaganda. In every nation really.I believe what I see, and that is 1 thing in Bulgaria. A nation of hardworking people ... Read More
Don't say you weren't warned.. by JimJ
There's an elephant in the room when it comes to people upping sticks and blithely heading to their new Shangri-la in Bulgaria, and I wonder just how much thought people have given to exactly what they might be letting themselves in for.There's an ...
@JimJ - This is a very interesting post Jim. I personally "put off" buying in BG for 2 years upon learning NATO were building the largest military base in Europe in Romania. Held stuck with the thought if the Ukraine War was to spill over, Bulgaria ... Read More
Alexander Stamboliyski by manager85
Hi Can anyone help me with this area as a potential relocate ( 5 year plan ) was looking not to far from airport asI have 4 kids and found a property needs some work windows / kitchen ect ? offered on pay monthly so thats why im keen and not falling ...
@manager85Any time Claire, you'll find most people in here are a great bunch who always help each other. It's a good community to be part of. Wish ya best of luck on your travels. Hope you and the kids find the dream property 🙏 Read More
Alexander Stamboliyski by manager85
Hi Can anyone help me with this area as a potential relocate ( 5 year plan ) was looking not to far from airport asI have 4 kids and found a property needs some work windows / kitchen ect ? offered on pay monthly so thats why im keen and not falling ...
@manager85 Pmsl🤣, yeh exactly right. Couple years ago I did 6 months hiking and camping round the lake district. The difference in BG is the sheer scale and wildlife factor, they have a lot of what Britian has lost. If you enjoy Cumbria, the ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
@VillageLife Unfortunately I was so busy mooching around the country, then back and forth through Yambol the most I got to see there was Kaufland and Praktiker 🤣For a city the people were very friendly, made some good friends along the way. ... Read More
Alexander Stamboliyski by manager85
Hi Can anyone help me with this area as a potential relocate ( 5 year plan ) was looking not to far from airport asI have 4 kids and found a property needs some work windows / kitchen ect ? offered on pay monthly so thats why im keen and not falling ...
@manager85Jane is spot on with areas and info. I'm a fellow Manc' totally get the need to be away from the drab n dull of the city suburbs. Dobrich and midsize towns just outside Burgas might be more suitable for what you're looking for. As for ... Read More
Alexander Stamboliyski by manager85
Hi Can anyone help me with this area as a potential relocate ( 5 year plan ) was looking not to far from airport asI have 4 kids and found a property needs some work windows / kitchen ect ? offered on pay monthly so thats why im keen and not falling ...
@manager85Hi Claire, while there is some people buying Land, that's a pressure sales tactic to get money or a fast decision from you. There's empty houses everywhere in BG. It's best to scoop the kids up for a holiday and have a wee look tbh. As for ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
@janemulberryYou will find a way I am sure. Sneak the kitty's in your suitcase, you could play with a furbie on the plane so they don't notice... Actually don't do that just incase boarder hunters put you on telly 🤣Can relate though, I left ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
@janemulberry back at hotel in Jambol, with a good shower and takeaway. Been an amazing experience neighbors treated me like long lost family, very strange but good. Hotel staff have become more friends than just staff. Thanks for checking in and ... Read More
Wolves in the garden WTAF? 🤯 by S25 - Sean
Forgive me for saying this but I almost soiled my pants, while taking a pee near a tree by the front gate. 10 minutes prior, heard howling off on the fields towards the mountains, probably a quarter of a mile away. As ya do, thought nothing about ...
@JimJ - Thanks for the heads up will have to check them out. Can imagine ferral dogs dogs in a pack to be unnerving. I was savaged by a neighbors German Shepard a couple years back and that wasn't the best experience, can only imagine a pack of 4-5 ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
@JimJ Truly hope that doesn't happen, we need more farmers doing what Jane's says, re wilding the countryside. They introduced a number of breeding pairs of eagles in Cumbria, there's a couple in Cockermouth near Buttermere. Never knew we had so ... Read More
Wolves in the garden WTAF? 🤯
Forgive me for saying this but I almost soiled my pants, while taking a pee near a tree by the front gate. 10 minutes prior, heard howling off on the fields towards the mountains, probably a quarter of a mile away. As ya do, thought nothing about ... Read More
Flight problems?? by jeanmandredeix
I am beginning to think I am destined not to get to Bulgaria. I have been flexible with airports (Luton, Stansted, Birmingham) but tried three times to book Ryanair and it froze up on both my phone and laptop, then tried Wizz Air and their return ...
@jeanmandredeix - 👍👍👍 You did it, well done. Can relate to the issues you had. EasyJet fully booked until may, then Ryanair site and app being awkward freezing out . I had 1 week before due to travel and no tickets. Seems for ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
@janemulberry That's a good idea didn't think of that. 🤓Love all animals but never been much of a "cat person" but was quite shocked on the train. Literally a huge farmers field that stretched for miles as far as the eye could see, the train ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
Yes it was definitely jackals. It sounded like a crowd of women screaming, so the morning after my first night I asked the next door neighbor if there was coyotes. The local dogs everywhere were going bananas. Ramon told me it's jackals on the ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight by S25 - Sean
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ...
@janemulberry - Thank you for your kindness Jane. Will try to do a YouTube doodar when I get back after Saturday. Might take a couple weeks of editing but should be 3 or 4 videos worth to share with people. @JimJ - Guessing your up north or central ... Read More
Interesting Advance Warning? by JimJ
I hope to save some money soon....even though some of the stuff is actually pretty good value (or so SWMBO tells me 😎)https://tinyurl.com/33auvv38
@JimJDidn't know they sold pepper spray and the likes in BG, if only UK did lol. Could end a lot of knife crime woth a good blast of pepper 🤪I'm with you on the sport hunting, been vegetarian since the age of 14. I was in bsa with my 2.2 a ... Read More
Mild winters in the south BG?: camping -6 tonight
If you have read any of my recent posts (many offered great advice and help) all I can say right now is 🥶🥶🥶❄️☃️ brrr!Hot summers and milder winter in the south near Turkey "they" say... YouTube and ... Read More
Interesting Advance Warning? by JimJ
I hope to save some money soon....even though some of the stuff is actually pretty good value (or so SWMBO tells me 😎)https://tinyurl.com/33auvv38
@JimJThis is regulation in the right direction for once. I've seen replica guns that fire blanks advertised from China to EU and UK, not to mention all the kids toys on temu that fall apart and don't have choke warning disclaimers. Good shout Jim ... 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 ...
Yeh I got praktiker yambol mixed up with the builders yard in Elhovo lol. Close enough though, they both deliver to Elhovo that much I remember. Got dramas trying to get deliveries next week. Gona have to bribe a local with a van 🤣 First ... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
@janemulberryCan relate totally Jane. My dad had a stroke in September left him with brain damage. I been caring for him ever since and he refuses to keep up to date with doctors and meds. It's tough coz you gota put priorities first and still ... 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 ...
@elisse7marsh I'm out there next week the next region over and was planning to buy in elhovo last year. Not sure about builders for the work but I know elhovo has a builders yard near the town center and think they got praktiker store there ... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
@janemulberryAye cheers, stuff happens hey. Not 1 to give up on ambitions though lol. Yeh I been working with Damiano this time he's been a star honestly, no not vidin it's unlisted in the south. Once all sorted will share pics and wotnot. Was ... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
@janemulberryYes, I tried purchasing with them last year on pay monthly deal. Relationship with gf fell apart, unfaithfulness as well as spending all our savings so I had to let the deal go after making 2-3 payment.. obviously the agreement is no ... Read More
Solutions for zero postal address? by S25 - Sean
Just a quick 1 posted tons in here for help. You guys are amazing with advice. Perhaps a weird question. What do you do if your property has no official registered address? To clarify, it is government registered officially as a family home in ...
There's a campsite farm thing next door, I might try to wing it with the translation app and ask them to call the supplier off whatever Sim I can hook up when I meet my surveyor. Try offer them 20 Leva to make a call and explain to suppliers how to ... Read More
Solutions for zero postal address? by S25 - Sean
Just a quick 1 posted tons in here for help. You guys are amazing with advice. Perhaps a weird question. What do you do if your property has no official registered address? To clarify, it is government registered officially as a family home in ...
I've had same problem in UK with switching Voda to giffgaff past 3 days, trying to get the new phone set up and keep my number. Hotspotting 2 phones and wifi, number exchange in next 24 hrs. Dreading the same in BG. Will probably have to sweet talk ... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
Dunno if this helps, Bulgaria direct dot bg, they own all their advertised properties outright themselves to avoid the family and heir issues. Free and clear titles. They can help with lawyer and do POA to transfer, which can speed the process up. ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@janemulberry Shhh don't grass yourself up Jane aha haha 😆 Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@JimJThanks for the heads up, will research those laws. Same here in UK though we got permitted development and then the planning regs. Mainly for safety reasons than bureaucracy like a lot of folk think. Roof timbers and structure work can be ... Read More
Solutions for zero postal address? by S25 - Sean
Just a quick 1 posted tons in here for help. You guys are amazing with advice. Perhaps a weird question. What do you do if your property has no official registered address? To clarify, it is government registered officially as a family home in ...
I'm actually genuinely stuck with something delivery related right now. Flying to burgas on 3rd, train to Jambol. 2 days there. Day 3 train to VT, 2-3 days there for legals, then back to Jambol by the Saturday. I need to arrange osb plywood to be ... Read More
Solutions for zero postal address? by S25 - Sean
Just a quick 1 posted tons in here for help. You guys are amazing with advice. Perhaps a weird question. What do you do if your property has no official registered address? To clarify, it is government registered officially as a family home in ...
Bulgaria is beginning to sound like Ireland in the early 1900s 🤣 A little bit backwards, a little bit crazy but a solid sense of community that makes everything work. Guess take everything with a pinch of humour an do as the locals do, ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@gwynj 🤣 yeh I looked on alo dot bg and seen 500 euros, thinking that's cheaper than a wooden shed. Looked again and your spot on as usual price per square meter. So for my plot it'd be 25k minimum the shell than at least another 10-15 for ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@jeanmandredeix Absolutely, when I was reading about pets and passports somewhere it said they can go on the plane in the foot well in a carrier. Be funny to see someone do that with a German shepard 😂Mines a Jack Russel so he'd probably fit ... Read More
Solutions for zero postal address?
Just a quick 1 posted tons in here for help. You guys are amazing with advice. Perhaps a weird question. What do you do if your property has no official registered address? To clarify, it is government registered officially as a family home in ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@SimCityATDefinitely agree. Doing the entire thing solo on a shoe string budget no builders. Just the price of materials really but I know they'll be reclamation yards scattered and people pulling houses down who want rid of materials, brick, roof ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@gwynjI said a prayer and asked God to help me navigate this BG thing a couple days ago. Now I'm not expecting people to believe but literally for 2 days everything seems to be lining up perfectly. Found an English quantity surveyor who's ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@janemulberryNow it makes sense why farmers in Hertfordshire have tons of wild plum in the hawthorn hedgerows, hardy and self seeding, keep birds off their crops I guess. Sounds like a right battle, and of course if you use roundup everywhere ... Read More
100% Taxes by jeanmandredeix
Is anyone concerned about the 100% taxes being brought in in Spain, France and Portugal? This could be concerning if Bulgaria takes this up and the EU is pushing for them to put up taxes in general.
This is very interesting thread to read. Last year I was going to purchase in BG, and was trying to do it before January 25 because the country was supposed to switch currency to the Euro. Upon learning that, I realised prices would surely increase ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@janemulberryYour house has a semi-easy fix by the sounds of it. In the space between brick, in areas where the cracks have formed, scrape the grout and insert helical wall ties. You'll need a bonding agent, like a cement glue before re-grouting the ... Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪 by S25 - Sean
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ...
@gwynjFor sure, it's an absolute mess lol. Location is beautiful surrounded by farms, near a couple lakes in the south. But cheaper than a night out in London, and definitely worth the price just for the plot itself. 😉 Read More
Don't buy a knocker downer - Oops 🤪
They say there's a difference between being adventurous and stupidity. I'm not so convinced that applies to me 🤣Been looking for property in Plovdiv or Haskovo. A deal landed in my lap just one region over, and this one breaks all the ... Read More
List of Initial Costd by jeanmandredeix
Is there a thread on here relating to the general costs of buying, for example, setting up company for land, buyers costs, notary costs etc so that we can get a rough idea of our costs above the purchase price. Thanks.
@VasilevGreat stuff thanks. I'm looking to buy around May, hopefully. Is it okay with you if I drop an inbox with a few questions to help planning and for quotes to work with you when the time comes? Since your office is close the the airport, would ... Read More
List of Initial Costd by jeanmandredeix
Is there a thread on here relating to the general costs of buying, for example, setting up company for land, buyers costs, notary costs etc so that we can get a rough idea of our costs above the purchase price. Thanks.
@VasilevI just noticed what you do for work. Can I ask which office you work out of please? I looked on the website says Plovdiv and Sofia. I'm looking to buy in Plovdiv or Haskovo regions, if you cover those areas? Thanks for sharing good ... Read More
List of Initial Costd by jeanmandredeix
Is there a thread on here relating to the general costs of buying, for example, setting up company for land, buyers costs, notary costs etc so that we can get a rough idea of our costs above the purchase price. Thanks.
@jeanmandredeix To simplify the answer given above, overall I've learned from others if you add about 15% to the purchase price it should cover everything. For me personally it's between £1500-£3000 all in but people say can be a bit ... Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW? by S25 - Sean
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ...
@triciaconnolly66I'm glad my quest asking for help in turn is helping others also. One thing I should have put about setting up business before buying (if people decide to do that too) a Bulgarian address is needed, which most of us won't have until ... Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW? by S25 - Sean
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ...
@janemulberry aww no stoppit lol. kinda guessed that with the pics of those weird 1500 euro houses 😂 Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW? by S25 - Sean
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ...
To Everyone Who Gave Great Advice & Feedback - A Big Thank You 😋Here's what I have learned from all the comment posts and Inboxes...1 - Firstly, You folks are amazing people who provide massive value for newcomers to the topic! Thanks.2 ... Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW? by S25 - Sean
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ...
@allenredfearn7 Yeah, I been re-evaluating to do that instead of agents after all the feedback in here. Find a solicitor and translator ahead of time, and even perhaps form a company and rent business mailbox before buying anything. At least then, ... Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW? by S25 - Sean
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ...
@CarlS1986 🤣🤣 The greenhouse comment lol. Thanks for your advice will definitely keep saving and wait a bit longer for the "right deal at the right time"Best of luck with your house mate. Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW? by S25 - Sean
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ...
@janemulberryI agree completely with everything you said. Family and friends think I'm stark raving mad even considering buying a fixer upper in Bulgaria. Everyone keeps saying don't use your credit for fees just wait a while. Maybe a silly in my ... Read More
Property purchase international credit transfer - HOW?
Hey everyone, I need advice about something so simple the world makes it complicated. Imagine the situation, you find a house to buy (deciding between 4 or 5 to buy 1). You can pay cash via revolut app for the purchase. GREAT!BUTThe 2500 Euros worth ... 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 ...
Guess a wee introduction is order? Ah well, here goes...I spent the last 3 years off and on dreaming about moving to Bulgaria, researching, reading posts, watching all the cool people on Youtube already doing it, channels like Our derelict dream and ... 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 ...
@bben24 Sounds like you've had quite the adventure already, best of luck with getting settled into your new lifestyle! Read More