JimJ
Serial expatEnglish expat in Bulgaria
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Holiday/retirement property by ppanico38
Hello allMy first post as we are considering buying a property for holidays then retirement. We don't as yet speak bulgarian so looking for advice from anyone who has done or doing this? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
A small apartment in a city, beach, or mountains makes a simpler and probably more enjoyable holiday home, but will cost more upfront and may not be what's needed for full-time living. - @janemulberryHmmm...I wonder 😎Just quickly glancing ... Read More
Holiday/retirement property by ppanico38
Hello allMy first post as we are considering buying a property for holidays then retirement. We don't as yet speak bulgarian so looking for advice from anyone who has done or doing this? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
@jeanmandredeixBulgaria certainly seems to plough its own furrow in this respect! 😁 Other EU countries are indeed much stricter - or if you prefer, more discerning - when it comes to who can become a "resident" without actually residing, or ... Read More
Visa D / Residence permit for a very old non-EU pensioner? by sogy
Has anyone known a non-EU pensioner over 90 getting the D visa and then a residence permit in Bulgaria? Specifically have in mind my mother who is 92, a US citizen, and receiving a decent Social Security Benefit. The issue is that to get a residence ...
Has anyone known a non-EU pensioner over 90 - @sogy Easy on the "very old"! 😎 I'm well on my way to that age and I ain't "old"* - although my bathroom mirror appears to need swapping for a newer model.... 😂*Am I? 😱 Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
@janemulberry "At least" is putting it mildly - Tempus bloody Fugit, mate! 😁 Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
Having an idle moment, I just visited a few on-line bookshops and was amazed to discover that my original copy of the collected Barry MacKenzie strips from Private Eye is now worth over £1,000! Fair bonzer, eh? 😂 Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
@janemulberry The films were pretty poor - the comic strips in Private Eye, subsequently collected into two(?) print volumes, were MUCH better... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
Don't wait too long - the price of all materials is sky-rocketing by the day! The time when you could get a labourer for 10 leva a day seems to have well and truly passed 😂 Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
You better believe it - I'm heavily into linguistics! Back in the day, I devoured "Afferbeck Lauder" 's "Let Stalk Strine" and "Nose Tone Unturned", followed by his Pommy piss-takers "Fraffly Well Spoken" and "Fraffly Suite" (the former two ... Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
@janemulberry "Sheep"? Strewth, Sheila - you mean jumbucks! 😂 Read More
Anyone in or near Batak? by RachelG1980
My dad is coming over end of March to stay in Batak, he's wondering if there are any English speaking people living in Batak or nearby who would possibly meet for a coffee and a chat whilst he's there? Also, does anyone know how to go about getting ...
@gwynj It's not really a question of "a patient choice for fast, private service" - he's depressed and disillusioned after so many conflicting "diagnoses", and it IS a lot for him as an average Bulgarian pensioner. He's also concerned that a couple ... Read More
Tony intro by AntonioBenedict
Hi to one and all.I am Tony, and I have lived in Bulgaria for 5 years. After a career in cultural diplomacy, living and travelling extensively abroad, I retired early and then moved to a tiny, remote village of 50 people within the Burgas region.I ...
Welcome aboard the Good Ship Bulgarian Hope! 😁 Read More
Anyone in or near Batak? by RachelG1980
My dad is coming over end of March to stay in Batak, he's wondering if there are any English speaking people living in Batak or nearby who would possibly meet for a coffee and a chat whilst he's there? Also, does anyone know how to go about getting ...
@JimJ i follow a YouTube channel and they have lived in Bulgaria for many years but hadn’t been aware of costs until he needed a hip replacement and although his hospital costs were covered, the parts weren’t and the hip was very ... Read More
Anyone in or near Batak? by RachelG1980
My dad is coming over end of March to stay in Batak, he's wondering if there are any English speaking people living in Batak or nearby who would possibly meet for a coffee and a chat whilst he's there? Also, does anyone know how to go about getting ...
@janemulberry I'm pasting part of a Facebook discussion I've been having regarding the topic of medical care here compared to elsewhere in Europe, just to clarify the situation as I've seen and experienced it. For context, the (Bulgarian) person I'm ... Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
Our house is near General Toshevo. We both love the area. I'm Australian, and it feels like home to me! - @janemulberry Yeah, that part of BG is deffo reminiscent of the Never-Never.....and there's always a swagman or two with his eye on ... Read More
Do any regions do Bulgarian dance classes? by jeanmandredeix
I know a strange question but I do love dancing and in France I joined local traditional dance troops and we would dance at Fetes and old people homes and wondered if they have anything similar?
Probably not - but calling it a "Macedonian" song in Bulgaria will certainly bring a mob of locals with pitchforks and burning torches to your front door! Better call it a "Balkan Classic", at least until you've got fire insurance..... 😎 Read More