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Registration: 09 November 2022

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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 ...

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@janemulberry Spot on . Very good explanation . Read More

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10 months ago
GoingDutch

Seeking advice about the Bulgarian housing market by GoingDutch

We, a family of 4, are struggling a lot with the Bulgarian housing market and are even considering leaving Bulgaria for this. We have been living (on and off) in Bulgaria for 4 years. We have been renting so far and have been trying to buy several ...

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@GoingDutch I read your post with interest . Being Maltese and raised in one of the smallest if not the smallest and overpopulated state in the EU I yearned for some open space with perhaps my own garden /field in a quiet village where I can ... Read More

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11 months ago
Suzi Masterson

Building costs in Bulgaria by Suzi Masterson

im having a local builder out to quote me next month to stage by stage renovate my little house.i have a small 3 bed and a 2 roomed houses to connect to the electric and water (supply in thereish. as in 1 tap in the 2 roomed outbuilding im very ...

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A person by the name of RacRac has shown interest in doing some work for me and we have exchanged messages but when attempting to answer his last message it came up that he is banned . Any idea why ?? Read More

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11 months ago
Suzi Masterson

Building costs in Bulgaria by Suzi Masterson

im having a local builder out to quote me next month to stage by stage renovate my little house.i have a small 3 bed and a 2 roomed houses to connect to the electric and water (supply in thereish. as in 1 tap in the 2 roomed outbuilding im very ...

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@janemulberry Hi Jane , would your builders be on the vicinity of VT ? Read More

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GuestPoster357

My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357

NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...

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@GuestPoster357I am sorry to tell you but you are so so wrong . Why dont you pop over to Malta and try buying a 1 bedroom 50sq mtr flat ? You will need the best part of 150,000 Euros . Try renting a 2 bed flat in any area , you will need to fork out ... Read More

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Cheryl

Your neighbours in Bulgaria by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move in Bulgaria, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Bulgaria: Tell us ...

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@gwynj Same here . I have the friendliest neighbours anyone could wish for . Thanks to all of them I am the recipient of free home made wine , rakija , fruits and vegetables and most important they all keep an eye open on my property when I return ... Read More

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sammut115

Payment of utility bills by sammut115

I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...

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@alanjolly65 Hi Alan . If its any help to you , I went personally to my water suppliers office in Polski Trambesh to verify a few things . I was assured that my water supply will not be suspended whilst I am living abroad and all I have to do is ... Read More

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sammut115

Payment of utility bills by sammut115

I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...

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@gwynj Hi Gwynj and thanks for your input . I went to the Company office in April to change the ownership of the water service in my name . Problem is that I signed the contract but was not given a customer/account number that I can identify with to ... Read More

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sammut115

Payment of utility bills by sammut115

I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...

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@mickg As my house is in Radanovo , I have to go to the Polski Trambesh payment office as well . The problem is that when they gave me the contract to sign at the office they didn't give me a customer/account number . Read More

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Payment of utility bills

I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ... Read More

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Yuri1976

Cost of Building a house from scratch and plot permissions by Yuri1976

Hello,I am currently in Sofia and looking at the property market.I was wondering if any of you have experience and/or suggestion about regulated land, plot permission and builders.An alternative for me would be, if possible, to buy land and build my ...

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@gwynj Thanks for your explanation . In an earlier post you mentioned that you have a friend in Plovdiv who imports these ready made structures from Turkey . As it happens I have been doing some research on prefabricated homes from Turkey and it ... Read More

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Yuri1976

Cost of Building a house from scratch and plot permissions by Yuri1976

Hello,I am currently in Sofia and looking at the property market.I was wondering if any of you have experience and/or suggestion about regulated land, plot permission and builders.An alternative for me would be, if possible, to buy land and build my ...

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@gwynj Intersting read as always . But if I may ask , what does SIP mean ? Read More

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Mickael

The work culture in Bulgaria by Mickael

Hello everyone, As an expatriate, working in Bulgaria can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... working in Bulgaria can be both exciting and confusing. Share ...

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@Johnavann Woww !!! Read More

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John123470

Finding a cheap house in Bulgaria by John123470

HiThis is a rather broad question and depends on the area one wishes to live in. I am inclined toward Povdiv or Burgas.My priority in price. I am looking for a single house on a bit of land so can grow vegetables etc. Ideally the house would be ...

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@gwynj Sensible advice . Well said Read More

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2 years ago
johnsimpson511

Bulgarian Myth- Food Prices by johnsimpson511

Id been looking at Properties in Bulgaria for about a year and i finally travelled there to look at some houses. One of the reasons i wanted to live in Bulgaria was i had been told it was the cheapest place to live in Europe but boy was i surprised ...

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@janemulberry Very well said !!! Read More