mickg
Irish looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 14 June 2021
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Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
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Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
The house we brought was previously owned by English couple, was unoccupied when we viewed then had fire in barn (bulkhead light was left on and overheated) prior to us putting offer in.Negotiated price to cover cost to repair barn, new roof ... Read More
Sharing Property Search Feedback by JimJ
We get lots of requests for advice about areas that people are considering but very little, if any, feedback on how those searches are going, what the searchers did/didn't like when they got there, what real condition the properties are in ...
Their likely talking about the English people in the village lol.My village has couple English people, apart from my wife, I'm Irish but they still call me English. Read More
Any tips for finding a long term rental in Veliko Tarnovo please? by davidg12345
Hey all,I'm about to start looking for a long term rental in VT. Ideally I'd find something in a smaller village in the VT municipality, but failing that I'll look for a place in the town.I'm looking to spend around 300 - 350 Euro max per month. I ...
Lol, not seen them ruins yet, Nikopolis ruins near Nikyup went last year where they do enactments, very little restoring done.Wive had great time, slipped and broke ankle, 3 months no weight on it during summer, don't think she'll be going this year. Read More
Any tips for finding a long term rental in Veliko Tarnovo please? by davidg12345
Hey all,I'm about to start looking for a long term rental in VT. Ideally I'd find something in a smaller village in the VT municipality, but failing that I'll look for a place in the town.I'm looking to spend around 300 - 350 Euro max per month. I ...
Went into vt couple weeks ago to visit fortress with family who were visiting.There was some running event on, took ages find parking which is free on weekends and most places after 5 during week.Some decent restaurants and a nice cafe that mainly ... Read More
Earthquake warning by Kath948381
I've just received an earthquake warning on my Bulgarian mobile then we felt a mild shaking. The actual quake was in the sea just off Turkey and it was felt in Bulgaria, Masadonia Greece and Turkey never felt anything like that before but I'm glad ...
Are you near to Turkey, not felt anything up here towards Ruse but seen reports about the quake. Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
Have you had anyone overtaking with on coming traffic, last second dart in to avoid crash, then 50 metre up road is empty lol Read More
Bulgaria Schengen Borders by alanjolly65
I understand that Bulgaria (and Romania) became full Schengen members in January and agreed that checks would still be in place at land borders until July 2025.What difference has it made? Are there still barriers / checking booths in place or a car ...
Drove to romania last week, no border checks, just toll over ruse bridge crossing to pay.The checkpoints at bridge are unmanned, random checks on vehicles though once over bridge. Read More
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
In live in veliko turnovo municipality, near polski trambesh.Our tax went up approx 15% so we seem to have got off lightly compared to others. Read More
Car rental which accept cash on the spot by josephsaad44
Hello everyone,does anyone have an idea about a car rental private company which are willing to rent with no deposit or any credit cards online involved? but just cash on the spot.just like I did in some other countries and as well in burgas.I will ...
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Car rental which accept cash on the spot by josephsaad44
Hello everyone,does anyone have an idea about a car rental private company which are willing to rent with no deposit or any credit cards online involved? but just cash on the spot.just like I did in some other countries and as well in burgas.I will ...
Good luck with that, all the ones I used want deposits with credit cards, that way they have you by the b#lls when you return car and they claim damage to it.You might need to find a small local rental company not on the usual websites. Read More
Prep - what do you wish you had done first by dencreiss
What do you wish you had prepped before you moved to your village home? I鈥檓 a few months away and wondering if I should just turn up or if there are things I could do to prep our village house to receive us. For example how long does it take ...
Polystyrene pieces in a large bag is what I use.The meter is 4 ft below ground level.Got to minus 18 c earlier this year and all ok.The bag is as big as the pit The meter is in. Read More
More Bills by gwynj
Well, I had some surprise bills this month.eVignetteStarting with being pulled over on my way back from Bansko by the Vignette Enforcers for having no vignette. Despite my protestations that I HAVE a vignette, and I'd bought it online at Epay last ...
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More Bills by gwynj
Well, I had some surprise bills this month.eVignetteStarting with being pulled over on my way back from Bansko by the Vignette Enforcers for having no vignette. Despite my protestations that I HAVE a vignette, and I'd bought it online at Epay last ...
Just checked that website for motoring offences, all good for me although I try keep within the limits as plenty mobile cameras about. Read More
Wolves in the garden WTAF? 馃く by S25 - Sean
Forgive me for saying this but I almost soiled my pants, while taking a pee near a tree by the front gate. 10 minutes prior, heard howling off on the fields towards the mountains, probably a quarter of a mile away. As ya do, thought nothing about ...
Jackels around here, plenty ferrel cats hiding in bins to make one jump and curse. Read More