mickg
Irish looking for information about Bulgaria
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Labour rates by mickg
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ...
You've not met my wife's family, they like their showers,( sweaty bunch). Read More
Labour rates by mickg
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ...
We have a washing machine near to where the boiler will go, so have close by water supply.A shower and sink run off the supply from another boiler which feeds the hot water for whole house.When people visit we end up with hot water runs out so idea ... Read More
Labour rates
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ... Read More
Up the hairy mountain.. by JimJ
A bit of excitement in the local news this evening - a tourist was killed by a bear just above us on the mountain... 😥
That sounds a bit grizzly. Read More
Security options by stevewiltshire01
Hi - does anyone know if SOT security pretty much covers everywhere these days, including small rural villages? Or maybe someone knows if there is another similar security company that works out of General Toshevo, I am in a village about 20 mins ...
My Bulgarian neighbours (retired) also pay for security.Suppose it keeps the thieves on their toes.Was viewing a property once when alarm went off, 3 guys looked like bouncers turned up pretty quick. Would not want to mess with them. Read More
Security options by stevewiltshire01
Hi - does anyone know if SOT security pretty much covers everywhere these days, including small rural villages? Or maybe someone knows if there is another similar security company that works out of General Toshevo, I am in a village about 20 mins ...
Hello, have you asked your mayor or neighbours.In my village we paid for sercurity at mayor's office. Read More
Gift for neighbours by joao76915
Hello to all, I wish to hand out gifts to my next door neighbours and well just any neighbour in the proximity of 3km, but what would be a good gift to give? In the UK i always gave fruit and vegetable hamper baskets but of course Bulgaria is not ...
I have used Amazon.deI have couple times, free delivery when over €49.Delivered by econt nearly to my door (met driver main street through village, he had no idea where my named street was. 5 mins walk there and back).Items came from ... Read More
Council Tax Shocker by Mrs Homemaker
Hello folksies I've just learned that within Oryahovo Municipality this year's council tax has risen by 300%Is anyone else in this region or any other region in Bulgaria experiencing this scale of increase ? This is extremely disturbing
Bill this year 42 euro each so total 84 euro.We get a bill each, dont know why, maybe because property in 2 names.Been that way since we brought it 2019. Read More
Council Tax Shocker by Mrs Homemaker
Hello folksies I've just learned that within Oryahovo Municipality this year's council tax has risen by 300%Is anyone else in this region or any other region in Bulgaria experiencing this scale of increase ? This is extremely disturbing
Just paid ours, actually dropped by 40 cents (0.80 lev).We live in polski trambesh area. Read More
Moving to a town near Pavilkeni by graciela99
Hello everyone!My husband and I are looking at a property near Pavlikeni. Does anyone know if this is a good area? Are there expats in the area? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!Thanks!Graciela
Hello, quite a few expats in gorna lipnitsa area, from pavlikeni to polski trambesh.Market day in polski trambesh is on Wednesdays, not sure what days other market days are in the area.Both pavilkeni and polski trambesh have good selection of shops, ... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
My latest bill was what I expected, showing both currencies.My rule of thumb for converting lev to euro is devide by 2. It's not perfect but mental maths not far off.If paying anything other than cash the currency has to now be euros, levs in cash ... Read More
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport by Zooldrool
Hi All,Just catching up on the news I missed this year and saw this article:https://seenews.com/news/bulgarias-gorna-oryahovitsa-airport-eyes-passenger-service-report-1285744You think this could happen?. Could we be catching a Ryanair direct to ...
Also depends where they would fly from in uk, anywhere in northwest England would be great.Gorna only 40 mins drive for me. Read More
Well water pumping system by MountainLife
Greetings esteemed forum members! We live in a house in a rural area fairly close to Sofia. The house is being supplied with running water by a dug well, where a pumping system has been installed; it includes an electrical pump, pressure tank, and a ...
Works well now, that made me smile even if not intended. Read More
Question for Admin(s) by JimJ
I float around a few of the other Country sections on this site and my impression is that the Bulgaria one is one of the most active, despite the number of foreign immigrants here being rather lower than in many other EU countries. Am I right in my ...
How many working people born in uk have a level english.I failed, forgot capital letters lol. Read More
Buying a new car paying cash( not financing) in Bulgaria by TonyFF
My wife and I plan to buy a new RAV4 Woodland Hybrid when it is available in Bulgaria. We will pay in full by bank transfer( cash ). I have no experience with any dealer in Bulgaria ( only in the US but I presume there is not much of a difference- ...
One thing you have to be aware of is minimum tire tread depth for winter period on all season tires is 4mm. I have them, been used all year round so I will check depths this month.Last thing I would need is to be in accident and police say tires ... Read More