gwynj
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Bansko, Blagoevgrad
Speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Registration: 30 June 2020
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Building quality by Irene14199
We are looking into buying a condo in Varna or Burgas. Any ideas how to find quality construction?Thank you!
@Irene14199I'd say "quality" seems a bit hard to define, and certainly hard to search for. There are local standards here, just as in every country, so there isn't massive variability between buildings. Although, of course, developers build to a ... Read More
Why are so many properties for sale in such poor condition ? by GuestPoster339876
I've got my eye seriously planted on a particular location right now, but I've been perusing around other places to see if I can find better deals, but... oof!Edit: I know Bulgaria is quite poor. That's not the answer to my question. I am talking ...
@JimJ @SimCityATYeah, maybe you're right, and it would behoove us all to disabuse naive newbies of their foolish dreams of expat life. :-) But some of these folks are pretty new to the game, and I don't think it hurts us to be a bit more welcoming, ... Read More
Why are so many properties for sale in such poor condition ? by GuestPoster339876
I've got my eye seriously planted on a particular location right now, but I've been perusing around other places to see if I can find better deals, but... oof!Edit: I know Bulgaria is quite poor. That's not the answer to my question. I am talking ...
@GuestPoster339876Some folks can be a little opinionated, especially about property. But I don't think any of it is meant with ill-feeling or deliberate disrespect. On the contrary, I think most of us are sympathetic to your situation. And most of ... Read More
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 ...
I've been keeping detailed spreadsheets of my costs since my dad moved here (for reporting purposes for my distrustful sibs). I would say that (this year) I'm spending, consistently, 2.5k euros per month (sometimes a bit more). Let's deduct the ... Read More
Why are so many properties for sale in such poor condition ? by GuestPoster339876
I've got my eye seriously planted on a particular location right now, but I've been perusing around other places to see if I can find better deals, but... oof!Edit: I know Bulgaria is quite poor. That's not the answer to my question. I am talking ...
@GuestPoster339876Bulgarian property prices have risen enormously over the last years. It's not anything to do with pricing for foreigners. 10 years ago, perhaps the floor for a tumble-down was a couple of grand, now it seems to be 10-20k. Indeed, ... Read More
Can I get hired in Spain while living abroad ? by Laflaire
Hey everyone,I'm a European citizen currently working in customer service and planning to move to Spain, specifically Barcelona. A friend of mine offered to host me and will provide a declaraci贸n de hospedaje (declaration of hospitality), so ...
@LaflaireYou can. But as you've found, it's a time-consuming pain in the proverbial. As @SimCityAT says, you're an EU citizen so you can easily move to Spain and complete the formalities of the EU Citizen Registration (or NIE verde, a bit more ... Read More
I am looking for work in the Malgret la mar area by scoates92
Hi, I'm Sharon,I am seriously looking to move to Spain, I have 35 years in the hospitality trade and I am looking for work in the Malgret la mar area. Any information which can help me would be warmly received and hello to all of you who are lucky ...
@scoates92The Brit is passport is a bit useless work-wise, post-Brexit. Not impossible, but challenging.With 35 years of experience, it sound like you might be heading towards retirement age... and you might be in line for a very healthy pension ... Read More
How to find work and have permission to stay in Spain. by garnersjfc
I used to live in Spain before Brexit but then moved to Argentina. On coming back to europe have returned to the UK due to Brexit complications. I am hoping to be able to return to settle in Spain with my 14 year old son but am not sure of the ...
@garnersjfcI lived in Buenos Aires for a couple of years, and there's a lot to like about life in Argentina. Especially if you have hard currency (USD, euros, UKP) to spend. But it's a bit of a basket case economy, and incomes in ARS seemed pretty ... Read More
Ethernet vs internet by josephsaad44
Good morning friends.any one have idea or has an ethernet installed the old ways? if so I want to know more things about it and a shop maybe that sells it please馃尮馃尮
@josephsaad44Yup, I have 2 new apartments which were cabled (Cat 5 ethernet) by the developer. I also cabled my village house (myself) when the electrician was re-wiring.While the 2 apartments have the cabling, the cables were not connected to an ... Read More
Retirement visa by D H16
Had a quick question from my non EU Bulgarian D visa holders, I recently went to Bulgaria to rent an apartment and start the whole retirement visa process, but because I did not have my Social Security card I could not open a bank account, the ...
@janemulberryInteresting post. The info comes from an attorney who's usually pretty reliable.I tried it today, just for giggles...I checked my Revolut and Wise accounts. Both allow a BGN balance/sub-account, but both have GB IBANs. So neither of ... Read More
Tips, tricks, or recommendations for an immigration lawyer by bendouglas1286
Hey all, I'm Ben. My wife and I are looking to escape the UK as fast as possible. We just purchased a house in Radovets that needs renovation and I'll be flying out on the 15th May to hand over the contract and pick up the keys. Going to spend time ...
@bendouglas1286Yes, exactly. With such trading history, a TRO registration should be very straightforward.I believe most folks will get an immigration attorney to handle this. But for info I include the BCCI ... Read More
Appling for the European Health Insurance Card by linsaywv
I have a Spanish passport but I live in Canada on my documentation birth certificate etc. the address is a Canadian address. Apparently I can still get a European health insurance card. Do I need my DNI number in Spain to apply for that and does ...
@linsaywvIf you're living in Canada, an EHIC won't be much use to you. :-)As @SimCityAT says, it's likely that you're not entitled to an EHIC as you're not resident in Spain (or Europe). Certainly, you're not entitled to a Spanish EHIC merely ... Read More
Tips, tricks, or recommendations for an immigration lawyer by bendouglas1286
Hey all, I'm Ben. My wife and I are looking to escape the UK as fast as possible. We just purchased a house in Radovets that needs renovation and I'll be flying out on the 15th May to hand over the contract and pick up the keys. Going to spend time ...
@bendouglas1286Is your "own business" a UK limited company or you T/A or self-employed? I believe the TRO option leans towards a separate legal entity, and you need at least 2 years of trading.There are plenty of immigration attorneys around, and ... Read More
UK to Bulgaria - send belongings or no? by GuestPoster339876
I'm struggling with the logistics of sending my belongings from the UK to Bulgaria when I move.It'll be things like general household goods (1-2 pieces of flatpacked furniture, clothes, bedding, books etc - no big white goods like fridge etc) and a ...
@Jax HammerEverything can be purchased in Bulgaria. And most things can be purchased online and delivered to your door (using such Bulgarian sites as IKEA, JYSK, Technopolis, Praktiker, Emag and many more). You need a BG mobile number for the ... Read More
Easy country living Bulgaria by lewisdeb181
Hiya Guys I'm new to this so any help and advice would be great thanks....I'm a 48yr young single woman thinking about selling my home in UK and moving to the country in Bulgaria, seen a few houses for sale online e around the 拢25,000 ...
@lewisdeb181It sounds like a nice dream of the Bulgarian "Good Life"! My village neighbours have lives very much as you describe, with every m2 of their gardens devoted to fruits, veggies, nuts and various livestock. And they're probably scraping by ... Read More