Andreas0172
German expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
10
About me
German
Speaks DE, EN, SP, RU, BG
Registration: 22 May 2026
Why people buy in Bulgaria has quietly changed - has the advice?
Something has shifted over the last year, and I don't think the conversation here has fully caught up with it.For a long time the pull of Bulgaria was simple: it was cheap. Cheap property, cheap living, a place to stretch a pension or a budget ... Read More
Bought in Bulgaria 鈥� and then what? The gap nobody prepares you for by Andreas0172
Most of the conversation on this forum 鈥� quite rightly 鈥� focuses on buying: lawyers, notaries, due diligence, price negotiation, which areas to consider.What gets almost no attention is what happens the day after completion.You own a ...
@SimCityAT @JimJ 鈥� this turn in the thread actually proves the original point rather than contradicting it.Everything you've laid out 鈥� septic installs needing municipal approval, electrical work requiring a licensed, NACID-recognised ... Read More
In need of Bore hole contractor by Geoff Beadle
Looking for a reliable borehole contractor to put one in my domestic property in Rashkova near Botevgrad. Please get in touch spent 5 years to try and get sorted.
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Bought in Bulgaria 鈥� and then what? The gap nobody prepares you for by Andreas0172
Most of the conversation on this forum 鈥� quite rightly 鈥� focuses on buying: lawyers, notaries, due diligence, price negotiation, which areas to consider.What gets almost no attention is what happens the day after completion.You own a ...
That experience is very common 鈥� and the horror stories are real. Most of them come from hiring a contractor without any local oversight: no one checking the work, no documentation, no accountability.The difference I've seen is between "hiring ... Read More
Bought in Bulgaria 鈥� and then what? The gap nobody prepares you for
Most of the conversation on this forum 鈥� quite rightly 鈥� focuses on buying: lawyers, notaries, due diligence, price negotiation, which areas to consider.What gets almost no attention is what happens the day after completion.You own a ... Read More
builders in bulgaria
The frustrations shared here are very real, and unfortunately not rare.From working with foreign property owners in Bulgaria, I've found that quality problems usually happen at two points: during hiring (no proper vetting, verbal agreements, no ... Read More
Thinking to move to Bulgaria by james1992main
We are seriously considering moving from the uk to Bulgaria and doing research and looking Yambol looks suitable for us. I am from a farming background along with being a Shotblaster/painter and very handy with my hands as far as woodwork goes. ...
@james1992main Before deciding to move to Bulgaria, I would not start with 鈥渨hich city is best鈥�.I would start with your practical situation:- Are you moving alone or with family?- Do you need work locally or income from abroad?- Do you ... Read More
ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS by Sleep Near
We are looking for reputable high quality contractors to install lights, cook top and oven and plumbing fixtures. Please advise.
@Sleep Near For electrical and plumbing work in Bulgaria, I would first define the scope very clearly before contacting contractors.Useful preparation:- photos of the existing installation- exact list of works required- location of the property- ... Read More
Recommendations for an architect/buildings advisor by mastersonsuzi20254
HiWe are in the pleven region. Our gatehouse has as good as fallen down (neighbours tree fell on it and that was it sadly). I plan to re build it nearly the same. Just making an entrance so I can actually drive to our front door and then carry the ...
@mastersonsuzi20254 For buying or renovating property in Bulgaria, I would separate two roles:1. A licensed architect for drawings, permits and formal design work2. An independent technical building advisor for practical risk assessment before ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Bulgaria and bringing my 15ton excavator and hgv by Saphron Sailing
Would it be possible to start a construction company i have my own machines and my trade is a steelfixer foreman
@Saphron Sailing Bringing a 15t excavator and HGV to Bulgaria is a very different project from a normal relocation.Before moving the machines, I would check:- import / customs status of both vehicles- road registration and insurance requirements- ... Read More