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Vesela Mc Callum

@mccallum

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Bulgarian citizen

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Bulgarian

Lives in Sofia

Speaks English and Bulgarian

Registration: 01 August 2011

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Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
4 weeks ago
Gibbery

British Food by Gibbery

What are the best options for getting British food in Bulgaria if you are missing certain foods?

Vesela Mc Callum

All these foods are available in Little London store in Sofia. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
last month
Boris-Gleb

Company devoted to flats renting by Boris-Gleb

My partner and I are looking for investment property and rent it to get additional income in Bulgaria. Therefore two options are to be considered, either to buy under name of the two owners, each holding 50% of the property, for instance, or first ...

Vesela Mc Callum

Hello,Buy as private owners and buy in Sofia. Also seek advice from accountant before you do anything (if you do not have a good accountant I can connect you with such.) Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
2 months ago
D H16

Housing prices by D H16

Hello, I just wanted to know if anyone else has noticed how rental prices have increased dramatically over the past few months in Sofia. There is an apartment that has been on the housing market for months, it went from €450 to €750 in ...

Vesela Mc Callum

As a real estate agent I can tell you that the cause for the increase of rents in Sofia is the high demand and the also the war in Ukraine.For example: recently I published a 430 euro rent apartment in Studentski grad in Sofia. 50 people called to ... Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
3 months ago
Boris-Gleb

Real estate investment in Bulgaria by Boris-Gleb

My partner and I are now living part time in Varna for almost 3 years. We are looking for regular income on top of our pension. It could be wise if anyone had experienced local market. Purpose is to buy one or two flats and rent it. One of the main ...

Vesela Mc Callum

Hello, I offer such service in but Sofia only. I take care of rented properties for clients living abroad. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
5 months ago
Anniewenden

Bulgarian online language teacher by Anniewenden

Hi I am looking for a regular ( once or twice a week for 45 minutes) online lessons to learn Bulgarian. Does anyone know of someone suitable who is not charging and arm and a leg lol. I advertised on linked in and people wanted 50-60 euro per hour . ...

Vesela Mc Callum

@AnniewendenHello, I know a very good online teacher. If you want more info I will send you her contact details in a private message. Prices you can discuss with her. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum created a thread
7 months ago

Medical care/service in Bulgaria

Can you share your opinion about the Bulgarian medical service/care compared to your own country? Please state your country and the region in Bulgaria you reside. What difficulties did you experience while trying to get an appointment with ... Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
7 months ago
horadada3

Property tax by horadada3

I have two pieces of non-regulated land, do I need to pay property tax…

Vesela Mc Callum

@garylongmuir yes, you can. Do you have a BG bank account? The property tax due appears in the bank account and you can pay with one click. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
7 months ago
charlian99

Passport renewal by charlian99

Hi everyone,Can anyone tell me if I can renew my British passport from here in Bulgaria, or do I have to return to the UK to do it. I have a year long visa which expires in October this year, my passport in September 2025.Any help ...

Vesela Mc Callum

@charlian99 You can email the issuing institution of the D visa with this question. In my opinion there is enough time left on your passport. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
7 months ago
Tessamy

House managment by Tessamy

What is a realistic amount to pay monthly for someone keeping an eye on your property when your in the UK?IE visit once every 2 weeks and report any problems if any. Traveling no more than 2 miles.

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
7 months ago
janemulberry

Water cost per cubic metre? by janemulberry

Hi, could people give me an idea of what you pay for municipal water supply per cubic metre? I just had the first meter reading since buying the house and am wondering what size bill to expect. The cost on the local VIK website is not totally ...

Vesela Mc Callum

Different municipalities have different prices. Ask your local VIK. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
9 months ago
charlian99

Passport renewal by charlian99

Hi everyone,Can anyone tell me if I can renew my British passport from here in Bulgaria, or do I have to return to the UK to do it. I have a year long visa which expires in October this year, my passport in September 2025.Any help ...

Vesela Mc Callum

It is an easy procedure, no need to go back to UK. Takes maximum one month, everything done online and send and received by DHL. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
last year
TonyFF

POST OFFICE BOX by TonyFF

Hi again expats, I have a question. Does anyone of you have a PO Box in Bulgaria?And if so what is your experience with it? ( cost, reliability etc.)

Vesela Mc Callum

Mine costs 46 leva per year. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
last year
Harry_Brown

Accountant Recommendation by Harry_Brown

Could someone recommend an English speaking accountant to calculate tax obligations, and submit annual personal / company tax returns on my behalf ?Many thanks in advance.

Vesela Mc Callum

Yes, I can recommend you such an accountant based in Sofia. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
last year
Jessica Duffin

Surveyor recommendations? by Jessica Duffin

Hi all, My partner and I are looking to either buy land to build on or to buy an affordable property and do it up a little.However, we are completely new to this process and I don't see any of the real estate companies talking about surveying ...

Vesela Mc Callum

Long time ago when we bought our property we used an architect to do the surveyor work. Read More

Vesela Mc Callum
mccallum replied to a thread
last year
onethorn1

Searching for House to Rent by onethorn1

Hi, I'm new to this community. we're looking for a house to rent in or very close around Sofia. I'm lookin' to rent a house for around 600 euros (1200 leva) with a garage and parking spot. (My wife and I have two cars.) We were contacted by a ...

Vesela Mc Callum

Hi, I will send you a personal message. There are very nice houses for rent around Sofia. Read More