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roywebb58

roywebb58

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English expat in Bulgaria

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English

Registration: 08 February 2024

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roywebb58 created a thread
last week

Car jacking

Posting this message as I basically did everything wrong.Driving back from Burgas on Friday I needed to stop for fuel and a desperate windscreen clean after stupidly parking under a pine tree.I stopped at the shell garage which is the first one on ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
last week
VillageLife

Looking forward to the Euro?? by VillageLife

I can presume the general consensus from some of the regulars here :) but let's see...I am curious....what are your thoughts about the imminent euro adoption?. Will you be sad to see the leva go?. Will it be easier for you using euros?.Any ...

roywebb58

@janemulberry generally your village Bulgarian doesnt understand monetary policy and fears change.After adopting the Euro certain things are fixed which means the way Bulgaria generates income is limited. Look to income and Business tax rises, this ... Read More

roywebb58 created a thread
2 weeks ago

Garden Rotary clothes dryer line.

One of the things we have found difficult to find is a rotary clothes dryer.Yesterday I found a company Brabantia that had the product and I ordered a Rotary Dryer Lift-O-Matic50 metre, with Ground Spike & Cover, Ø 45 mm - Metallic Grey. ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
Poza76915

Bank: Online or traditional by Poza76915

Hello, I have several online banks but I want personal experience on banks, to be honest I want a traditional bank that I can visit but im not sure how easy it is for eu citizens to open one up, im on a pay monthly property so maybe not as easy to ...

roywebb58

we are with UBBgot 2 cardsone for the wife and one for me.it is not a joint accountFind it handy as with Revolut and wise cash withdrawals are restricted to set amounts per month so we transfer lv from them to BG accounts and can withdraw any amount ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
2 months ago
Mrs Homemaker

Council Tax Shocker by Mrs Homemaker

Hello folksies I've just learned that within Oryahovo Municipality this year's council tax has risen by 300%Is anyone else in this region or any other region in Bulgaria experiencing this scale of increase ? This is extremely disturbing

roywebb58

@Mrs Homemaker could have something to do with refuse collection, the EU has told Bulgaria their prices for refuse collection is to low it cost more to collect it then the revenue they receive..That said if mine goes up by that amount it will still ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Snowball6

E Cigarettes and Vaping by Snowball6

Can anyone confirm that Bulgaria is to ban vaping?

roywebb58

Yes.But no..lolThis link explains a ban is not simple because of EU legislation.https://vaping360.com/vape-news/8372/bulgaria-may-scale-down-proposed-vape-ban/ Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
5 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...

roywebb58

@JimJ my comment was regarding water costs, my water meter is actually in my home.My electric meter cupboard is padlocked and any stealing of course is possible but criminal damage would need to be carried out to gain access, and on the same subject ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
5 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...

roywebb58

@JimJ we are in a village and never get a reading taken during winter, namely October to March, during those months they estimate from previous records. Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
5 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...

roywebb58

@JimJ sadly there are many that I know have had to suffer high electricity costs because they are on a complex. The Vineyards in Aheloy and many others in the same area pay business rate, yes they have separate meters but the complex owns the meters ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
5 months ago
GangThePker

Bulgarian Visa D with criminal conviction by GangThePker

Hello, I hope you’re well. I have a question about my visa D application and wondering if anyone can shed some light on this for me.Firstly I know I’ve been incredibly stupid but I have a criminal history and have completed a police ...

roywebb58

Do you need a visa if you are married to a Bulgarian? You can get residency through marriage.But even this route needs a clean record. Personally, I would speak to an immigration lawyer; you may find that driving offences are not counted.what is ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
6 months ago
selcroft

British tv in Bulgaria by selcroft

Hello,We have moved to Bulgaria, love the Country, way of life and people…..BUT…… we can not watch any British tv except BBC I player. We have a VPN installed and there have difficulties watching live tv on a the Amazon fire ...

roywebb58

@selcroft have a look at hoolatv.comall the freeview channelsits a subscription service but not expensiveThere is a short free time so you can see whats what before deciding Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
6 months ago
Boris-Gleb

Company devoted to flats renting by Boris-Gleb

My partner and I are looking for investment property and rent it to get additional income in Bulgaria. Therefore two options are to be considered, either to buy under name of the two owners, each holding 50% of the property, for instance, or first ...

roywebb58

@gwynj Great post.I think if you only have one property to rent and expect maybe some return to offset your costs and maybe a small return on your investment then your expectations are not too high.I remember coming to BG back in 2005 and looking at ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
6 months ago
Dutchº£½ÇÂÒÂ×Varna

Some tips for future/new expats in Bulgaria by Dutchº£½ÇÂÒÂ×Varna

Hello,My name is Erwin, originally from the Netherlands, but a Varna resident for almost 23 years (and counting).I have been mostly lurking on this forum, however I see on a regular basis posts from people who are planning to move to Bulgaria or ...

roywebb58

@sajz you can only store blood for about 42 days, so storing your own is not really something that will work.Maybe you could donate your blood to give yourself some credits, not sure if BG has this system.At most hospitals, there are many poor ... Read More

roywebb58 created a thread
7 months ago

TV streaming

If you are an expat and your UK Tv has gone down this is why.Global crackdown on IPTVmsn.comGlobal crackdown on IPTVIf you have an IPTV box, it may be recalcitrant as of November 28, 2024. as a massive illegal streaming platform affecting 22 million ... Read More

roywebb58 replied to a thread
7 months ago
Shaun Murray

Import & Sell by Shaun Murray

Can I import & sell my car from Canada-2015 Hyundai Sonata. 2.4litre Petrol Gasoline 4 cylinder engine. 160,000 kms. It has Canadian Licence plates on it. I am currently in Turkey. I intend to drive it there & then sell it in Bulgaria. Is ...

roywebb58

It's my understanding that the person who buys it will be responsible for paying the import taxes when they register the car on BG plates.Have you officially exported it from Canada?What are the regulations involving buying and selling a car in ... Read More