gwynj
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Bansko, Blagoevgrad
Speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Registration: 30 June 2020
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Looking for tax advisor familiar with Beckham law by vbartkowiak
Hello All,I am Vincent and planning on relocating to the Almeria region next year. I am looking for a tax advisor familiar with the Beckham law. Does anyone have any recommendations?Thank you! Vincent
@vbartkowiakhttps://balcellsgroup.com/beckham-law-spain/https://beckham-law.obnglobalservices.com/advisors?utm_term=beckham%27s%20law%20spain Read More
Estimated electricity bills winter (apartment) by bus5ojp
Hey all, Been in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) a few times before, but never in the middle of winter like I am now, and I'm having to use the AC and electric heater a lot in my apartment. It's one of those holiday apartments that's designed primarily for ...
@bus5ojpAs others have said, it's a bit variable, mostly depending on your levels of insulation and your electricity cost (e.g. private vs. commercial).My father is in an old panel block, but the apartment is renovated with internal insulation and ... 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 ...
@manager85Here are two sellers of pay-monthly properties (village houses) who are long-established and reputable, with many clients on this forum. I suggest they are both worth a peek to see what kind of property / price is typical.BulgariaDirect on ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
@RexTechGuyBargain. :-) 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 ...
@manager85Kuwait? Seems exceedingly unlikely. :-)Also... have you checked that you have a straightforward way of qualifying for legal residence?Bulgaria, in general, pretty great and still very affordable vs. other EU options. I like it a lot, and ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
My property taxes in Plovdiv just posted, and I paid them all off immediately.About 30% increase on last year, usual 5% discount for prompt payment. Ranging from 90 lv to 300 lv per apartment (including full year property tax and waste collection. ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
@JimJWell, it might have been the "true market value" once, I doubt anyone believes that now. :-) Like many countries, they find it's easier (and far cheaper) to increase revenue by changing the tax percentage in the municipality (charged on the ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
@janemulberryYay! 45 lv, bargain! The days of a grand (and up) for Council Tax will soon be behind you. :-) 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 ...
@S25 - SeanJackals? :-)But, yeah, I get the drift on the night-time doggie ambience, we get a fair amount of that here. :-) I believe that Bulgaria does have a few jackals, but I suspect there are about 100X more stray dogs (far less romantic) out ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by jeanmandredeix
Any tips on best health insurance companies?
@jeanmandredeixAlmost any insurance broker can help you get a policy, and I doubt there's much to choose between the options.You can get a Health Insurance for Foreigners policy which is accepted by immigration (necessary if you don't have an ... 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 ...
@jeanmandredeixYou're getting discouraged too easily! :-)I often fly with Wizzair and Ryanair, and have no problems whether using my phone (mobile app) or web with my laptop. The Stansted-Plovdiv option is especially convenient for me. But, yes, the ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
Costs have definitely gone up significantly, but I still find most bills to be surprisingly affordable. I am expecting property taxes to show a big rise, but Plovdiv hasn't posted mine for 2025 yet.Some of my recent bills in early 2025...Care agency ... Read More
Help and tips on my Crazy ideas by Ben Johnson 2022
HI ALL....right this may be a long waffle but here i go...After loosing all my family ive recently come into £90000 im thinking of coming to bulgaria as i have been thinking of it for a while i want to buy property or land with ideas to start ...
@Ben Johnson 2022I'm very happy in Bulgaria, and I recommend it highly. Usually my posts are fairly encouraging, so I apologize for being such a downer. But, unfortunately, it simply doesn't have an easy residence option for folks who are not yet ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
@RexTechGuyCommercial/business electricity is VERY expensive compared to residential. And this will apply to your own apartment usage and your share of the common expenses. My leccy bill is 100 ish, so I'd not be surprised to see 300/400 instead. ... Read More
Just applied for my CR as a pensioner by RexTechGuy
Howdy All, I just recently got my D-Visa without any problems. We returned to BG Feb 1, and I ran over to the immigration office in Burgas to apply for my Continued Residence. They would not accept my notary deed, and am requesting us to get an ...
@RexTechGuyI've not heard of such an issue, but I suppose many things are possible with bureaucrats. Was it the original Notary Act or a copy? Is it a regular deed in your personal name or a company? For faster processing, you could try again with ... Read More