janemulberry
Australian looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 23 January 2021
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Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Kath, you had this same issue before. When you comment on a post or start one, you automatically get sent updates when someone replies. As @SimCityAT said, you can turn notifications off. Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
@Kath948381 Very wise. We're also careful to live within our means. I'm sure you will do fine. Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
@alanjolly65 Hubby's mother needing us was one of the reasons we didn't move sooner. We first visited Bulgaria in 2012 and felt it was the place for us, but we were her primary caregivers at the time. One by one her neighbours, all good friends, ... Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
We'll be 67 and 64 when we move. Our intention is to invest whatever we get for our UK house and not touch it unless needed -- that money will only be used for medical care. I have a toy boy, too, Kath. Mine comes equipped with a pacemaker, which is ... Read More
The pollution caused by old diesel cars in Bulgaria has made me sick by GoingDutch
Just as a warning to other foreigners looking to move to Bulgaria. The air quality is very bad because of the pollution caused by old German diesel cars and fossil fuel burning in winter for heating. The old diesel cars, often the exact types ...
What puzzles me, is that people who do have concerns about these things (and whether we agree with the theories or not, the concerns can feel very serious to those who believe in them) that they don't look into things like flight paths etc before ... Read More
Advice on practicality please. by stansfieldsimon
Hi allI am considering retiring to Bulgaria with my wife. We have 拢35000 to spend on a property and around 拢1500 to spend on life per month. Is it possible to purchase a nice property and live comfortably for that in a region with an ...
Good luck! I hope you can find somewhere suitable. It will be there, it might just take some looking. Read More
The pollution caused by old diesel cars in Bulgaria has made me sick by GoingDutch
Just as a warning to other foreigners looking to move to Bulgaria. The air quality is very bad because of the pollution caused by old German diesel cars and fossil fuel burning in winter for heating. The old diesel cars, often the exact types ...
I should add to my post about investigating air quality using EU data and sites like the one Gwyn recommended before choosing where to move to.For those who believe the chem trails theory (currently without any supporting evidence, as far as I know ... Read More
Advice on practicality please. by stansfieldsimon
Hi allI am considering retiring to Bulgaria with my wife. We have 拢35000 to spend on a property and around 拢1500 to spend on life per month. Is it possible to purchase a nice property and live comfortably for that in a region with an ...
@stansfieldsimon It's wise to be realistic about these things, though as others have said, it does depend on the lifestyle you aspire to. City life with eating out several nights a week at upmarket restaurants, unfortunately not. A simpler village ... Read More
Advice on practicality please. by stansfieldsimon
Hi allI am considering retiring to Bulgaria with my wife. We have 拢35000 to spend on a property and around 拢1500 to spend on life per month. Is it possible to purchase a nice property and live comfortably for that in a region with an ...
A teacher's pension should certainly qualify you for the D visa (as long as it's more than the Bulgarian minimum wage -- sounds like it will be!), and then once you have residency you can bring your wife in under family reunification.Eating out and ... Read More
Advice on practicality please. by stansfieldsimon
Hi allI am considering retiring to Bulgaria with my wife. We have 拢35000 to spend on a property and around 拢1500 to spend on life per month. Is it possible to purchase a nice property and live comfortably for that in a region with an ...
Hi and welcome! We are an opinionated bunch so you're likely to get a range of thoughts on your questions!1500 GBP is approximately three times the current Bulgarian minimum wage, so should be enough for a couple to live on, though that does depend ... Read More
The pollution caused by old diesel cars in Bulgaria has made me sick by GoingDutch
Just as a warning to other foreigners looking to move to Bulgaria. The air quality is very bad because of the pollution caused by old German diesel cars and fossil fuel burning in winter for heating. The old diesel cars, often the exact types ...
Interesting link to the air quality site, Gwyn. At present the live readings show a "good" air quality level in all Bg cities with only a few spots of "moderate" (though that may depend where the monitors are located). I don't think there's any ... Read More
Independence Day by JimJ
Today is an important National Holiday here in Bulgaria, so let me greet everyone using the words that you can use to impress your own neighbours and friends:效械褋褌懈褌 袛械薪 薪邪 ...
Already Vibered my neighbour those exact words. Not sure how much I impressed her, however! Read More
How to get my stuff from UK to Bulgaria by wendygould2
Hello can anyone please tell me how easy it is to take all my stuff from UK to Bulgaria? Which is best way id like to take most of my belongings over there. Thank you any advice would be appreciated .
@wendygould2 You need to estimate the weight and volume of what you want to transport, then you can try some of the suggested contacts further up. Local Facebook groups for the area in Bulgaria you want to move to may also be helpful places to find ... Read More
House Insurance by Kath948381
Do you have house insurance ? Is it worth buying it? What are your feelings about it? We live in a largish Bulgarian village in the Burgas area.
@JimJ Would the document I did as company owner saying the company gave me (and a separate one for hubby) permission to live in the house qualify as a tenancy agreement for Intasure? Read More
Monthly payments by colinhill0912
Hi I鈥檓 looking online and have enquired about a pay monthly property being sold by Bulgariadirect.com Has anyone had any experience with this company? Although online it says they have been around since 2003 I cannot find any reviews or people ...
@steve533 I hope all goes well with your purchases! I had a good overall experience buying from Bulgaria Direct on pay monthly, too. But I'm not sure Colin will see your post as he hasn't been active in the forum for a while. Read More