@vidin
English expat in Bulgaria
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Lives in Vidin, Vidin
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Registration: 24 February 2021
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Butane gas bottles by Suzi Masterson
when we moved over last week i brought 2 bottles of butane with me to heat a single room. bottle 1 ran out last night. id like to get it re filled asap. i like having a spare bottle sitting there.do bulgaria use the same as in the uk so i can simply ...
i believe they fill for you rather than swapping bottles. At least what happens where i am in Vidin Read More
Bulgaria Bankruptcy Auctions - cheap property? by gwynj
I recently found the website which lists the bailiffs in Bulgaria, and the properties that they have for sale as a result of bankruptcy/repossession.I'm not sure how easy it is to actually to do a deal. It's all in Bulgarian, and the process seems ...
I bought a property via these auctions, I gave power of attorney to my lawyer and he bid on my behalf. It was a good buy. In another one I attended myself, I was bidding with one person and he bid too high in my opinion so I did not buy it. These ... Read More
Looking for a Flat Roofer/Builder in Viden area by jackietancred
We have a large flat roof on our house which despite putting resin on it still has a few leaks. We would appreciate any roofer or builder coming to look at the property and help us to solve the problem.
@jackietancred prices vary a lot in Vidin. Good to get guarantee although they still often say their work is good but something else. I can send you contact details but cannot fully 100% trust anyone. Read More
Car Breakdown Cover by Harry_Brown
What choices are there for breakdown cover in BG? Its for a BG plated car. Are there large companies like UK's RAC/AA etc?Reliability most important to me!Thanks in advance.
hi Henry, i don’t believe there is something like AA/RAC in Bulgaria. insurance for such cover is available. suggest getting Bulgaria cover on annual basis. when abroad get cover for the trip. seems more economical. Read More
Impossible to open a bank account? by Chrisjo1
Came to Sofia a couple months ago and got a residence permit and am employed here. Went to UBB and Fibank. Filled the form for the pre application and KYC. Weeks have passed since and when I ask there still "additional checks" pending. Anyone else ...
I use Revolut for my bulgarian company bank account. Not quick, not slow. certainly easier as all on line. Read More
Importing my car from Turkey to Bulgaria by Groundhogday
Hi, I am starting a new job in Sofia in August so will be relocating soon. I am wondering if I can bring my car with me from Turkey - i have owned it for 3 years so I'm thinking it counts as a personal possession. Some websites seem to suggest I ...
The way I understand it. If you intend to stay in Bulgaria for more than 3 months, you must register in Bulgaria. This has to be done within one month of arrival in Bulgaria.I dont know if you can still keep your Turkish number plates if you are no ... Read More
Black Mould on walls and ceilings - how to get problem fixed! by jackietancred
We have a house in Bulgaria which at the moment are using it for our holidays with the plan to spend half the year there. However we are experiencing black mould in the next extension part of the house and not sure how we can solve this problem. ...
@jackietancred i have sent you a message. please look under message symbol at top Read More
Black Mould on walls and ceilings - how to get problem fixed! by jackietancred
We have a house in Bulgaria which at the moment are using it for our holidays with the plan to spend half the year there. However we are experiencing black mould in the next extension part of the house and not sure how we can solve this problem. ...
Hi Jackie, I dont know anyone but have had many damp related problems in different projects over the years. i live in Vidin and know a few contractors. but would not say they are damp proofing experts. normally i investigate and they do the work. if ... Read More
Internet Plans/Sim Cards by Snowball6
Hi ThereCan anyone advise me how to go about getting unlimited megabytes for watching content on my Amazon Firestick? Under my current plan I always run out before my monthly allowance tops up. I'm thinking of upgrading my ipad with a Sim Slot. ...
@cristinabulgaria Hi Christina, would you know the cost of breaking the contract earlier than 2 years? Read More
Knee surgery by kaththomas2017
My husband and I have a lovely village house near the South East coast and have had it for around five years, we also have residency cards and a bank account. I will be moving there to live full time but am waiting for knee ...
@gwynj could you advise how to register as unemployed for social security system? 13 euro is indeed good value! Read More
Selling uk plate car in Bulgaria by miltonneves1981
Hi there. I would like to sell a UK car Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 7 seats in Bulgaria. How can I do that?
you can sell the car in normal way by putting on line. But buyer will have to pay 30% Vat and duty on value when they register in Bulgaria. The price a buyer pays in theory is reduces by 30% or more. Read More
Too good to be true? by btaitlive
Hello everyone 👋 I'm Brian, I was initially browsing the Internet for land to rent in the U.k, but then came across an intriguing prospect on Ebay! A company called Bulgariadirect who were offering properties and land for sale for ...
@btaitlive its possible even cheaper, depends on location. Not easy to resell, but good if you can use it. As for scam, suggest some research into the company. I have been using one agent since 2007. Took a risk at beginning, but worked out ... Read More
Selling an apartment legal fees by helensimp
HiLooking to sell my apartment and wondered what I should expect to pay for legal fees. There is no estate agent involved. Has anyone got experience of selling? Any feedback would be appreciated. ThanksÂ
@helensimp Hi Helen, generally the buyer pays all notary fees in Bulgaria. There are no legal fees to pay. Only thing I can think of is paying for interpreter, this would not be much money. Read More
PCR Test Results by Snowball6
I am due to leave for the UK this weekend and taking the test in Bulgaria. I’ve just noticed the results must be in English and translations won’t be accepted. Can anyone give me further information please?
UK may be cheaper than US. But still companies are making lots of money. We should make them compete to the lowest price possible. Of course they need to make a profit. But the profit should be reasonable. Read More
PCR Test Results by Snowball6
I am due to leave for the UK this weekend and taking the test in Bulgaria. I’ve just noticed the results must be in English and translations won’t be accepted. Can anyone give me further information please?
Could you advise which company you used in the UK. £20 is a lot cheaper than I have been paying. I think cheapest I paid was around £38. Read More