geoffreywebb21
English expat in Bulgaria
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25
About me
English
Registration: 23 June 2023
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Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
@geoffreywebb21 I guess that you're fairly new to BG? I have to admit to a good belly-laugh here: the idea of a local bank caring about any fraud, apart from one perpetrated directly on them, is a very novel one.... -@JimJ if you pay ... Read More
Property, vehicle and health insurance by GuestPoster3658
I'm sorry if this sounds nosey but I'm just trying to get a sense of insurance costs in Bulgaria.If you personally have them in Bulgaria, how much annually are you paying for - Property insurance?Vehicle insurance, and what size / specifications of ...
@European360 hi there we also dont have property insurance we tried on our last property to claim for roof damage when wind broke it up no luck so never again we are in the bulgarian health system free for pensioners my daughter is coming 51 and ... Read More
Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
@GuestPoster064 can you ask bank for your money back fraud dept they may help you Read More
Crafting in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Discovering and participating in the artisan culture in Bulgaria is an opportunity not only to enrich your personal knowledge, but also to forge authentic connections with the locals. More than just a hobby, it is a gateway to ...
@ButterMyPaws19hi i was looking for a antique restorer when you come to bulgaria we are in south south east if you are near then please let me know Read More
Where/how to start? by ButterMyPaws19
We are visiting in September with friends who already have a property in Bulgaria but September seems so far away, we would like to visit sooner to see if our vision is realistic. We are not sure where to start. We want to be rural (on the edge of a ...
@ButterMyPaws19hi where to start your search if you like snow and cold winters north if hot south we are south east and thats burgas region it is colder here in winter but last few years no sticking snow north was to cold for me then think where ... Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@mckayphil baking powder and soda and yeast you get large packets from metro the red packet is for cakes the higher the number is for bread 500 up but i use extra for everything pastry and cakes but pastry is hard they dont do any good flour for ... Read More
Renewing BG ID card by DSinghDhillon
Hi All, I have a BG ID card that I made in 2018 (pre Brexit). It is due to expire in June this year as it was a 5 year card. I have been fully employed in BG since early 2021 and have contributed towards BG taxes, health, etc. My question is that as ...
@JimJ thank you jimj Read More
Renewing BG ID card by DSinghDhillon
Hi All, I have a BG ID card that I made in 2018 (pre Brexit). It is due to expire in June this year as it was a 5 year card. I have been fully employed in BG since early 2021 and have contributed towards BG taxes, health, etc. My question is that as ...
hi my daughter is a dependent of my self and husband and she as just had her new passport and her ID is up august do we have to take just passport to update or more, she has health fund insurance in her own right that is long term and long term ... Read More
UK Pensions by Erm1ntrude
I will be eligible for my first UK pension payment at the end of February.I've not had any Bulgarian income and don't think I ever will.Will Bulgaria want to tax my pension here?And do I need to declare (in Bulgaria) all my pension incomes in ...
@Hristo Marinovthats correct we dont pay tax on our pensions Read More
UK Pensions by Erm1ntrude
I will be eligible for my first UK pension payment at the end of February.I've not had any Bulgarian income and don't think I ever will.Will Bulgaria want to tax my pension here?And do I need to declare (in Bulgaria) all my pension incomes in ...
@grumpyoldbirdhi if unsure read .gov site pensions abroad Read More
UK Pensions by Erm1ntrude
I will be eligible for my first UK pension payment at the end of February.I've not had any Bulgarian income and don't think I ever will.Will Bulgaria want to tax my pension here?And do I need to declare (in Bulgaria) all my pension incomes in ...
@Erm1nt uk state pension taxed only in uk even if transfered to bg bank Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
@janemulberry hi there in bulgaria i thought you only paid for dog tax if they were not spade 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. ...
@vidin high damp problem scrub with bleach domestos most will come off if it does put some damp bonding on but if it does not reduce with bleach the plaster will have to come off to brick level and re plastered Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
hi all does anyone know what all purpose flour is in bulgaria good for pastry thank you. Read More
Tro Vs family reunification by MasonD
I have enough pension at 60 to hit the criteria for d visa but the missus does not. I have been quoted £3200 for the whole process the get the d visa for both of us using the tro route, this includes all the criteria (including UK company ...
@MasonD hi we had family unification done for our daughter but she was going to be our dependent she is 50 she has S1 medical from uk to join health fund i think any way this is not what you want but for children it will be the best advice would be ... Read More