Anne
@annanirvanna
English expat in Bulgaria
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English
Speaks English - some Arabic
Registration: 18 October 2012
Looking for an estate agent - Veliko Turnovo by Nicolahart
Hi there, I have a property in Palitsi that I'm looking to sell. I live in the UK so really need some help with this. Any recommendations for a good estate agent that can help me please . Thank you Nicky
I can also highly recommend Ves Valchev of Ideal Homes. Have tried all the estate agents & Ves is head & shoulders above the rest. I trust Ves impicitly & his personal service & attention to detail is 2nd to none. You won't go ... Read More
Recommendations for property websites by lisagibbins1982
We are looking to purchase a property in Bulgaria, with the aim to create a semi sufficient home. Now, I have gone through the internet and read the horror stories regarding different agencies etc. Now, does anyone have any actual recommendations ...
Having researched & visiting Bulgaria for the last 4 years I can highly recommend Ideal Homes (owner Vesalin Valchev). He is extremely helpful, honest, accommodating & trustworthy. With Ideal Homes you wont be mislead & he will help ... Read More
Buying in Veliko Turnavo by Jules999
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have lived in Bulgaria for just over four years, after escaping the U.K. We have been extending & renovating our first purchase since we arrived, by ourselves. We live in a village near Yambol. We are ...
Your very welcome Jules999 - hope you find your dream. Read More
Buying in Veliko Turnavo by Jules999
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have lived in Bulgaria for just over four years, after escaping the U.K. We have been extending & renovating our first purchase since we arrived, by ourselves. We live in a village near Yambol. We are ...
Hi Jules 999. I have just completed buying my house on outskirts of VT. I 100% endorse what Gadge says - Ideal Homes (run by Ves) is brilliant. He is helpful and has a great knowledge of available properties if you inform him of what you are ... Read More
Bringing dog through Sofia? by annanirvanna
Hi all you expats. Any pet owners can assist please. I am looking to relocate to VT - need to know how others have 'fared' bringing their dogs through Sofia airport. Is it relatively pain free & not too much red tape etc.? My dog has ...
That would be great & I eagerly await your further update. Which cities in Germany do you use?. I could possibly see if there is any chance of a flight from here to Germany from my local airport. Could you send me a PM with locations & ... Read More
Bringing dog through Sofia? by annanirvanna
Hi all you expats. Any pet owners can assist please. I am looking to relocate to VT - need to know how others have 'fared' bringing their dogs through Sofia airport. Is it relatively pain free & not too much red tape etc.? My dog has ...
Thank you TheTraveBug.org. for answering. I have spent months looking for plans to relocate my dog & it is a huge relief that you state that its easy to bring dog into Bulgaria. Since Nov 2015 my local airport of Sharm have had almost all ... Read More
Bringing dog through Sofia?
Hi all you expats. Any pet owners can assist please. I am looking to relocate to VT - need to know how others have 'fared' bringing their dogs through Sofia airport. Is it relatively pain free & not too much red tape etc.? My dog has ... Read More
not to pay taxes on my pension
Check whether your source country has a duel taxation agreement. If it does you can nominate the country to pay tax in (either the source country or the country you now reside). I was also advised (when I inquired just over a year ago) on this ... Read More
Which region is best VT or Yambol? by annanirvanna
Hi Seeking advice from expats living all year round in Bulgaria. I am torn between 2 regions to relocate & retire to. VT or Yambol. Would appreciate words of wisdom regarding the following:- Safety & security Crime levels Gypsy ...
Hi Arbra - have been advised that Bulgarian Airlines do take dogs, larger one in the hold but a maximum weight is 32KG (that includes dog & crate). So that option is out for me as my dog is 34KG without the crate weight. British Airways (B/A) ... Read More
What options getting dog from Brussels to Bulgaria
Hi - Seen region I want to relocate to in Bulgaria (VT region). Ready to pack & move but have big headache on how to get my dog from Egypt to Bulgaria. 1st part I may have sorted - fly from Sharm-el-Sheikh to Brussells. My problem is how to ... Read More
Which region is best VT or Yambol? by annanirvanna
Hi Seeking advice from expats living all year round in Bulgaria. I am torn between 2 regions to relocate & retire to. VT or Yambol. Would appreciate words of wisdom regarding the following:- Safety & security Crime levels Gypsy ...
Hi Kosarka Just in VT now - have to agree its a great area Read More
Which region is best VT or Yambol? by annanirvanna
Hi Seeking advice from expats living all year round in Bulgaria. I am torn between 2 regions to relocate & retire to. VT or Yambol. Would appreciate words of wisdom regarding the following:- Safety & security Crime levels Gypsy ...
Hi Arbra. Thanks for your input. Sorry for the delay in replying but been away for 10 days. I notice you are from Brussels, so maybe you can help me with a big problem. I wish to take my dog with me to Bulgaria (VT region). So far I have a route ... Read More
Which region is best VT or Yambol? by annanirvanna
Hi Seeking advice from expats living all year round in Bulgaria. I am torn between 2 regions to relocate & retire to. VT or Yambol. Would appreciate words of wisdom regarding the following:- Safety & security Crime levels Gypsy ...
Hi to one & all Kojidae, Evan-hora, KrisOxO, Robbihw, thank you for your time, posts & info. Defo food for thought. very interesting reading about the Sliven region - that is definitely off my location list now :o Keep the advice ... Read More
Which region is best VT or Yambol?
Hi Seeking advice from expats living all year round in Bulgaria. I am torn between 2 regions to relocate & retire to. VT or Yambol. Would appreciate words of wisdom regarding the following:- Safety & security Crime levels Gypsy ... Read More
Bringing dog in through Sofia Airport by annanirvanna
Hi Guys & Gals. I am planning to relocate to VT area of Bulgaria. I have a dog that I want to fly over. He is Chipped, rabies vaccinated & has a current EU Lab approved Rabies certificate. I know that he needs to have an export ...
Thanks for that Vetkoek. Will send him an e-mail and ask - at least i can get a list of requirements that the authorities will want to see with my dog. Can also find out whether he would come to Sofia or knows a Sofia vet that can assist. As we ... Read More
Bringing dog in through Sofia Airport
Hi Guys & Gals. I am planning to relocate to VT area of Bulgaria. I have a dog that I want to fly over. He is Chipped, rabies vaccinated & has a current EU Lab approved Rabies certificate. I know that he needs to have an export ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Free2Go - thanks for the advice which is absorbed & stored for reference. As to the middle east situation - yup worrying for sure & that's apart from all the local 'moving of the goalposts' we are having to endure Not happy ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Thanks publishandbedamed. Thanks for the tips. Yes I agree security should be in place no matter where you are. We are looking to live all year round so hopefully that would keep any would-be criminals away (plus we want to bring our dog over ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Margsrobin. Hello Margaret - that sounds a good plan to rent, sample BG life & do indepth recce to find the location & property to commit to in my own time. This I hope will be the last relocation for us so need to get it right (this ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi publishandbedamned. Thank you for taking time to post to me I am very grateful. That is very interesting what you say about VT. I will also take a look at V.T. on my internet searches for properties What are house prices like there? and are ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Tefpet. You are quite right - my pension commenced 2010 and has been frozen ever since. Reason stated is that as I live outside the EU country the Gov't do not link my pension to annual increments, neither do I get fuel allowance or ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Fingers. Wow, thank you very much for the offer. On the 2 prior visits I stayed once in Malomir (2013) and Tenevo (October 2014) with a English lady who stays there part of the year and has her own small webpage selling houses in the Yambol ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
FINGERS. - Just read the posts between yourself & Happyneet. I have just replied to Happyneet and hope you get to read that reply too. I was pleased to hear you have had no problem when going to Yambol for medical attention. Yambol region ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
HAPPYNEET - Just read the posts between yourself & Fingers. Would be very interested in knowing what info you get from your inquiries "I will be looking into this more and perhaps contact the NHS online to clarify what I am/not entitled ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Happyneet, Thanks for the info. i googled S1 and there was a link about 3 forms - however trying to open that link I keep getting timed out!!. I copy & paste the google summary & link below as it may help you or others wanting more ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Eddieg - you're a star thanks for the details and defo helpful. That works out approx 74UKP on the Armeec quote you gave me (74lev). That's significantly cheaper to the private cover I have here in Egypt which was approx 300UKP - so ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Happyneet, thanks for replying :top: . Would be interested to know from you if that form the SRP sent you for medical was the EHIC card application form? or another medical service you can receive as a pensioner?. Could you advise me please - ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Eddieg - I have an EHIC card which i got when visiting relatives in UK January (in preparation for relocating to EU :) ). Would still be interested in details of those companies you got quotes for if you would be so kind. I have heard that the ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Eddieg - many thanks for your response, so kind of you. Seems I am overthinking unforeseen problems & I should take your advice -= life's too short to ponder AND too short to waste humming & hesitating. Finally does anyone have ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Kaminoge - thanks for replying too. Yes life is very difficult where I now reside. What with internal problems along with regional problems in general in the middle East it's very unsettling life for us 'foreigners. But now they have ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time by annanirvanna
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ...
Hi Emanuela I am so very grateful for the quick reply and the precise information you have provided to my list of questions. Your replies have put at ease concerns about 'moving on' and starting again in a new country . Thank you again ... Read More
current rules to live in Bulgaria full time
Hi looking for precise info on moving to Bulgaria (BG) & living there permanently. I am a 64 year old UK citizen receiving pensions. I left UK 8 years ago to live in Sinai Egypt where hubby studied & later worked in the diving industry. ... Read More
Paying Tax in BG under EU dual tax scheme by annanirvanna
Hi, I am seriously considering moving to BG. I am an English pensioner aged 63 who has spent the last 7 years living in South Sinai Egypt. Now I am looking for better life with some EU standards away from the intolerable heat and the growing ...
Hi Jackie thank you so much for a great reply. Unfortunately I closed my UK bank account in 2007 when I left to reside in South Sinai Egypt (big mistake!!). I don't own any property now so the UK Govt should not get me on the rental ... Read More
Paying Tax in BG under EU dual tax scheme by annanirvanna
Hi, I am seriously considering moving to BG. I am an English pensioner aged 63 who has spent the last 7 years living in South Sinai Egypt. Now I am looking for better life with some EU standards away from the intolerable heat and the growing ...
SofiaCasa, I am very grateful for the reply and link which I will be checking out. :cheers: Read More
Paying Tax in BG under EU dual tax scheme
Hi, I am seriously considering moving to BG. I am an English pensioner aged 63 who has spent the last 7 years living in South Sinai Egypt. Now I am looking for better life with some EU standards away from the intolerable heat and the growing ... Read More
Which area to move to? by Cherrychris
Hi, we are thinking of moving to a Bulgaria but do not know the country. We love the countryside as have dogs and the sea and want to be within 20 mins of a good sized town with all amenities. Any ideas ?
Hi Sihemt. Thanks for the suggestions - will definitely put those places on the list to check out. The location is central to most things so that's a bonus. So it's just finding the potential bungalow Read More
Which area to move to? by Cherrychris
Hi, we are thinking of moving to a Bulgaria but do not know the country. We love the countryside as have dogs and the sea and want to be within 20 mins of a good sized town with all amenities. Any ideas ?
Hi Vetkoek I liked the info you posted to Cherrychris regarding the region near Borgas where you live . ... Read More
PADI & SSI MSDT (master scuba diving trainer)
Hi, No never actually completed move to Bulgaria. We are still living in Sinai Egypt where my husband has got a instructor job. Watching developments here closely and if things do turn nasty we may move to BG - but hopefully things in Egypt will ... Read More
FROM THE DESERT TO BLACK SEA - NEWEST MEMBER SEEKING ADVICE by annanirvanna
Hi - have just registered on this site :). We are considering moving out of Sinai Egypt (we are UK expats who left UK 6 years ago). Things here in Egypt are declining so have decided to move, yet again!!. Bulgaria is an option especially the Black ...
Hi Debs, No we are still in Egypt (at the moment). However as you may have seen on the news things are getting seriously nasty here. Firstly 2nd anniversary of Uprising and now death sentences on the football hooligans are causing serious riots ... Read More
Buying in BG by mark1963
Hi I have just came thro a very costly divorce that has left me unable to afford to buy in the Uk.I am wanting to secure a future for myself as I will not be able to pay rent with the amount of penision that I am left with when I retire.For this ...
Hi Paxman - thanks for the contact info & offer of support. I did come over at the end of November and was impressed with the region nr Yambol (which I likes a lot), even found a lovely house. But 'bottled out' at the last minute due to the ... Read More
Buying in BG by mark1963
Hi I have just came thro a very costly divorce that has left me unable to afford to buy in the Uk.I am wanting to secure a future for myself as I will not be able to pay rent with the amount of penision that I am left with when I retire.For this ...
Hi Prixters - glad to hear you are settled & enjoying BG life. I am still considering what to do. Do we stay in the sandpit - or do we move to BG or North Cyprus. All got too much for me just before Christmas so the final decision is currently ... Read More
Buying in BG by mark1963
Hi I have just came thro a very costly divorce that has left me unable to afford to buy in the Uk.I am wanting to secure a future for myself as I will not be able to pay rent with the amount of penision that I am left with when I retire.For this ...
Thanks a lot beahor - enjoy your 2 weeks away & may Santa send you loads of goodies :D Read More
Buying in BG by mark1963
Hi I have just came thro a very costly divorce that has left me unable to afford to buy in the Uk.I am wanting to secure a future for myself as I will not be able to pay rent with the amount of penision that I am left with when I retire.For this ...
Hi Beahor thanks all taken on board. May take you up on the lawyer offer. Flying to BG 29th to do recce and will be thoroughly checking the region out. Believe the house I have a particular interest in is near to a village and there are expats ... Read More
Buying in BG by mark1963
Hi I have just came thro a very costly divorce that has left me unable to afford to buy in the Uk.I am wanting to secure a future for myself as I will not be able to pay rent with the amount of penision that I am left with when I retire.For this ...
Hi Monika Sound advice - will bear that in mind. I have seen one house I like and it states it was built 1970, do you think that may have 'nightmares' waiting to surface? Read More
Buying in BG by mark1963
Hi I have just came thro a very costly divorce that has left me unable to afford to buy in the Uk.I am wanting to secure a future for myself as I will not be able to pay rent with the amount of penision that I am left with when I retire.For this ...
Hi On the topic of buying a property in BG we are also close to taking the plunge. We are looking at rural properties, maybe one that has had some renovation work already done, or maybe we will find a good house & renovate from scratch. What ... Read More
FROM THE DESERT TO BLACK SEA - NEWEST MEMBER SEEKING ADVICE by annanirvanna
Hi - have just registered on this site :). We are considering moving out of Sinai Egypt (we are UK expats who left UK 6 years ago). Things here in Egypt are declining so have decided to move, yet again!!. Bulgaria is an option especially the Black ...
Thanks for the replies. We are looking at the Yambol area which I believe is more south BG nearer to Burgas. We have decided to start looking in this region of BG as it's near Black Sea but also not too far from Turkey & Greek borders. That gives ... Read More
FROM THE DESERT TO BLACK SEA - NEWEST MEMBER SEEKING ADVICE by annanirvanna
Hi - have just registered on this site :). We are considering moving out of Sinai Egypt (we are UK expats who left UK 6 years ago). Things here in Egypt are declining so have decided to move, yet again!!. Bulgaria is an option especially the Black ...
No Skype - if I send you my e-mail address via this post will everyone see it?. Happy to give it to you but don't want to advertise it generally - already receive so many unrequested e-mails that I have to try and block & delete Read More
Savings Interest Rates by fidobsa
I don't live in Bulgaria although I do own a Building plot in Nikiup. I've heard that some banks in Bulgaria offer good interest rates on savings accounts. Do you think my money would be safe in a Bulgarian bank and can anyone recommend a good ...
Thanks once again Beahor for taking time to post a reply back. Will do some Googling later on to see what banks & savings plans are available. Yes I agree a recce trip is important and I will hopefully be over in BG before year end. So can do ... Read More
Savings Interest Rates by fidobsa
I don't live in Bulgaria although I do own a Building plot in Nikiup. I've heard that some banks in Bulgaria offer good interest rates on savings accounts. Do you think my money would be safe in a Bulgarian bank and can anyone recommend a good ...
Hi Beahor Thanks for getting back to me. I have a number of monthly UKP pensions that I could pay direct into a BG bank account. I also have a lump sum currently in Egyptian a/c that I could have transferred to a BG bank in UKP. So what rates ... Read More
FROM THE DESERT TO BLACK SEA - NEWEST MEMBER SEEKING ADVICE by annanirvanna
Hi - have just registered on this site :). We are considering moving out of Sinai Egypt (we are UK expats who left UK 6 years ago). Things here in Egypt are declining so have decided to move, yet again!!. Bulgaria is an option especially the Black ...
Hi George - tHanks for your kind offer. Hoping to pop over soon to recce trip to see first hand what BG is like. Can you advise on the chances of my husband finding work in the diving industry. Also any info on banks and good savings plans you ... Read More
Savings Interest Rates by fidobsa
I don't live in Bulgaria although I do own a Building plot in Nikiup. I've heard that some banks in Bulgaria offer good interest rates on savings accounts. Do you think my money would be safe in a Bulgarian bank and can anyone recommend a good ...
Hi -- again Aurelie. I should call you my guardian angel as you have kindly responded to all me new threads with help and advice :), New thread has now been posted by me - fingers crossed lovely expats in BG will reply and give me some much needed ... Read More
HOUSE CONTENTS REMOVALS EGYPT-BULGARIA
Hi Aurelie Done that - just wanted to get any suggestions or recommendations from other expats. Cheers Annie Read More
PADI & SSI MSDT (master scuba diving trainer)
Hi Aurelie Thanks for taking time to reply - will do a posting on the job section as you suggest. It's for hubby, not me. Believe the diving season will be drawing to a close in the next couple of weeks?, but at least someone may consider hubby ... Read More
Savings Interest Rates by fidobsa
I don't live in Bulgaria although I do own a Building plot in Nikiup. I've heard that some banks in Bulgaria offer good interest rates on savings accounts. Do you think my money would be safe in a Bulgarian bank and can anyone recommend a good ...
Harryooh: can you advise what types of rates are available. I am also looking to put some money into a savings plan and use the interest for paying expenses and and when they crop up. At present I have a saving plan in Egypt giving 12.5%pa. So ... Read More
HOUSE CONTENTS REMOVALS EGYPT-BULGARIA
Does anyone know of a reliable and trustworthy removal company that would transport furniture and personal effects from Sinai Egypt to Bulgaria. We anticipate a 20 foot container would suffice. Have tried finding companies from Egypt end but no ... Read More
PADI & SSI MSDT (master scuba diving trainer)
Does anyone know if there are available instructor vacancies in the scuba diving industry in Bulgaria. English male with PADI & SSI qualifications who has numerous additional instructor specialties. Shore & boat dive experienced. Compressor room ... Read More
FROM THE DESERT TO BLACK SEA - NEWEST MEMBER SEEKING ADVICE by annanirvanna
Hi - have just registered on this site :). We are considering moving out of Sinai Egypt (we are UK expats who left UK 6 years ago). Things here in Egypt are declining so have decided to move, yet again!!. Bulgaria is an option especially the Black ...
Tried replying on your e-mail rgorman78@gmail.co.uk and again as you have written it above. Both returned 'postmaster unable to deliver'. So plan B, I copied & pasted my e-mail and have sent it to you as a reply via the forum. Hope you get it - ... Read More
FROM THE DESERT TO BLACK SEA - NEWEST MEMBER SEEKING ADVICE
Hi - have just registered on this site :). We are considering moving out of Sinai Egypt (we are UK expats who left UK 6 years ago). Things here in Egypt are declining so have decided to move, yet again!!. Bulgaria is an option especially the Black ... Read More