Zooldrool
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 24 April 2020
My expat journey
Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria
London, England, England
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Moving around in Bulgaria by stephen100gok
Been in Bulgaria for nearly 20 years and have been in 15 places to live and finally bought a house but renovating it proved to hard so I went on holiday and have not returned yet till I decide what to do and that has been 2 years now so I decided to ...
@stephen100gok Not being funny but an AI girlfriend could do this and excellent for translations. Read More
UK/NZ to new life in Bulgarian. by Bizet Cottage
Hi everyone! 馃槉My husband and I are originally from the UK and New Zealand, and we鈥檙e currently living in New Zealand until my husband retires.We鈥檝e recently purchased a home in the Pavlikeni Municipality, and we can鈥檛 wait ...
@Bizet Cottage Oh that's super cool. No rush...bulgaria certainly isn't going anywhere fast...that's one of its charms. Read More
UK/NZ to new life in Bulgarian. by Bizet Cottage
Hi everyone! 馃槉My husband and I are originally from the UK and New Zealand, and we鈥檙e currently living in New Zealand until my husband retires.We鈥檝e recently purchased a home in the Pavlikeni Municipality, and we can鈥檛 wait ...
There is a great you tube channel of a UK and New Zealand couple who have relocated to Bulgaria..."Hannah Life in Bulgaria". Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Bulgaria reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
@JimJ Why do you steer clear of "foreign residents"?. Even those that have been resident for decades and put down roots etc - you will still reject them?. Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Bulgaria reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
You could join the local rakia club in your block. (Sometimes brewed in the basement). You can then drink your share of the finished product on the local bench with others. Read More
Moving around in Bulgaria by stephen100gok
Been in Bulgaria for nearly 20 years and have been in 15 places to live and finally bought a house but renovating it proved to hard so I went on holiday and have not returned yet till I decide what to do and that has been 2 years now so I decided to ...
So you've lived in Bulgaria for 20 years, renting and moving between 15 places and only recently bought something?. Then the DIY reality of it made you go on holiday for 2 years 馃ぃ...Sounds like your living the non commitment dream. Read More
John from Rositsa by janemulberry
Hi, I'm in England at the moment, and my husband just had a visit from a Englishman from Rositsa called John, married to a Bulgarian, who says he knows me from the forum. Apparently I speak more to his Bulgarian wife.I'm really sorry but I'm not ...
@janemulberry Sorry just being playful with it 馃槀. Hope y'all enjoying the beautiful sunshine. Read More
John from Rositsa by janemulberry
Hi, I'm in England at the moment, and my husband just had a visit from a Englishman from Rositsa called John, married to a Bulgarian, who says he knows me from the forum. Apparently I speak more to his Bulgarian wife.I'm really sorry but I'm not ...
Wait what?. Who jumped in the shower with your hubby?? Read More
Capital gains tax when selling property by Jules999
Apologies if this subject has been covered in a previous post. We are hoping to sell our house which is company owned. One agent informed us that there would be no tax to pay because we have lived in the property for over 10 years, and the most ...
I know nothing.....but I thought the "10 years" is only applicable to those who own property directly and not through a company.I think you can 1. Sell the asset or even 2. Sell all the shares in the company to the new buyer. Option 2 may be more ... Read More
What is the best bank for new comers by GuestPoster94290
In Sofia, Bulgaria ?
Maybe pair a traditional bulgarian bank account with Revolut or Icard...so you can have the best of both worlds. Read More
Medical treatment in BG by JimJ
Stand by for more reporting on hospital treatment here in BG fairly soon...I'm going in for a TKR (Total Knee Replacement) on Tuesday and should be out of hospital in about 6 days, following a bit of rehab. First challenge will be getting up those ...
@JimJ 77 steps!?. Do you live in a 6 story mansion? Read More
Cost of moving by Jules999
Hi It's been quite some years since we purchased a property in Bulgaria & we've never sold one. Could somebody advise what the current costs involved to buy are.......as well as the costs involved in selling, via an agent. Any recommendations ...
@Jules999 Oh super cool, well done for buying along time ago. Most people here seem very pessimistic. I think a local agent could do well for you as long as your clear on what price would be good for you (min price and stick to it). Read More
Cost of moving by Jules999
Hi It's been quite some years since we purchased a property in Bulgaria & we've never sold one. Could somebody advise what the current costs involved to buy are.......as well as the costs involved in selling, via an agent. Any recommendations ...
Jules, what's your plan to buy more houses or to sell the ones you previously bought? Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
@janemulberry Thanks. I don't normally bet, used to just do it once a year on the Grand National and then replaced that with Eurovision 馃ぃ. I am expecting to hear this song all summer long when we are at the black sea.....but I will put up ... Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
@cyberescue1 Haha, i didn't think about that - will be blasting constantly on the black sea this summer. I can't wait! Read More