'british builder looking to move to bulgaria' Expat  

stephen Atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

could somebody please advise me what i have to do to come and live in bulgaria. i am a builder looking to escape this hell hole and re-establish a comfortable kind of life for my family. i have been told that there is plenty of opportunities in bulgaria for builders and business men with a have a go spirit

is this likely to be true

please help

steve

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Reply #1 Rosemary & Tony (84.66.235.104) -

I have just discovered this site. My partner and I are in the process of buying a property near Varna in Bulgaria. We do not know anyone who is living there as yet but we hope to make friends soon.

Good Luck

Rosemary & Tony

Reply #2 Bill Foster (195.138.138.40) -

Hi

I've lived and work in Bulgaria as a builder, based in Varna

Bill

Reply #3 stephen atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

if you are reading this rosemary or sue or bill please contact me through my e-mail address seatkinson36@yahoo.co.uk i live in beeston(nottingham) and would like to contact you, i am looking to set up a property developing company in bulgaria renovating properties for clients before they move into them, please help many thanks steve

Reply #4 steve atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

are there any brits currently living in bulgaria at present that could suggest or recommend somewhere clean to stay

prferable near to sofia or varna

do you have any knowledge of the building trade or what things cost in the building industry

anybody interested in setting up a building contractors for expats any info would be most welcome

many thanks steve

Reply #5 LMR (24.136.86.56) -

I'm moving from France to Bulgaria (Sofia) in late September.

Does anyone know of any transportation services that transport small amounts of items (I have 9 boxes total + 2 suitcases) or any car rental agencies that rent cars to drive from France to Bulgaria w/o return voyage?

Thank you!

Reply #6 stephen atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

val and ian i have tryed to contact you but there seems to be a fault with your phone

i have study the plans for the renovation work it seems straight forward could you still arrange somewhere to stay for me while i do the conversions

i have fax you a time scale of works along with a budget plan of the costing at estimation

included in this is also the costing of the drainage system and paving of the patio and driveway area

as i said to you i will only charge you labour only as i wish myself to move to bulgaria and you would be an ideal recommendation for future customers

many thanks steve

hope to hear from you soon.

Reply #7 steve atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

could anyone advise me if their are any english people running hotels in sofia or varna that i could stay in while i look for a property to buy please help

many thanks steve

Reply #8 BREDA SIDDIQI (81.131.40.48) -

Hi Steven

I am looking for a reliable builder to refurbish my home in Varna one that will not cost me an arm and a leg if this goes well I hope to buy another house.can you help. breda

Reply #9 steven atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

hi breda i have sent you an email to tell you what i specialise in with property please feel free to email me back if you are interested and i will provide you with my phone numbers and fax details along with a portfolio of my work to date i hope we can work together it would be great

many thanks steve

are you living in bulgaria at present if not where are you based

thanks again steve

Reply #10 stephen atkinson (62.254.0.32) -

for all you english people looking for builders for your renovation work. i am a registered british builder that is looking to move to bulgaria but not sure where to stay. if you need help to do renovations and can supply me somewhere to stay then i am willing to help you do your renovations for nothing as long as i can have weekends off to look at properties myself my stay will be for 14 nights each time i come and i can do total rebuilds or renovation projects

anybody interested no catches apart from free accommodation that is a reasonable standard

ie hot water, decent bed, and nice food

interested then email me

Reply #11 gareth ryles (213.122.121.30) -

hiya my friend and i are both 23, im a bricklayer by trade and my friend is a joiner we r looking 4 building work in bulgaria, we have alot 2 offer between us! we wud be grateful if anybody cud point us in the right direction please email back thank gareth

Reply #12 tracey lancaster (217.137.176.23) -

Hi,

have bought two properties in bulgaria which need refurbishing. are there any builders out there interested in the work? I also have a couple of friends that are looking for builders, so it could be more than a couple of houses!

please email

tracey

Reply #13 Norman (195.93.21.70) -

Ha, more UK Escape artists. I to have just secured a house in near Troyan. Well 2 houses, but they are small, Probably like so many other UK residents, I am slowly being driven mad by rules and regulations which stop me from operating my business at a profitable level. So, I am looking to get out of this dump. It’s had it. Our house has been renovated, and it does not look too bad a job. But, not to our UK standards and it need some ( what I would call ) personalising! Stuff moved, Taverns made into a liveable position. I am looking to spend around 10000 Euro on the place. Do you any good imaginative builders.

Also, does anyone know about this rumour with vehicles in Bulgaria, I have a number of cars and motor-home which I would like to part up on my land out there. Anyway this rumour states that if you bring a car into the country you can’t leave without driving it out, how daft is that!

Reply #14 Quest Bulgaria (83.142.16.157) -

Hi Norman

Yes, it is absolutely true - bring in a car and you can't leave without it.

Why on earth do you want to bring in so many cars and motor-homes to park up on your land? It rather demands the question as to whether you are thinking of doing some kind of business and trying to avoid tax or something????

It's not so daft on behalf of the BG authorities, after all this country is not part of the EU as yet.... and, if you want to bring in cars and then sell them for a profit, what is the problem with setting up a business, paying tax and social security charges to Bulgaria and declaring yourself as a legit business????

All the best, Quest Bulgaria

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Reply #15 Paul & Jan Newman (88.104.241.163) -

Hi

We are currently having our house renovations done, and it was a nightmare trying to find a builder, we have been lucky and have got a very good one that was reccomended to us, but I am sure you could get plenty of work in the Varna area. Our house is in a village called Kremena which is 16k inland from Balchik so anyone closem to please get in touch.

Reply #16 gareth (212.183.128.185) -

hi, i have an apartment in the centre of sofia which has been sitting vacant for over a year now. I've been waitng for ever to receive planning permission on a duplex floor to my existing penthouse. my builder doesnt speak a word of english and my estate agent doesnt appear to be communicatig with my builder. can anyone help??!!!

I need a fluent english speaking builder who knows the ins and outs of bulgarian planning, and architects drawings.

Anyone interested in staying or renting the apartment would be let down, because its unfurnished and needs bathing facilities. However, if anyone is looking for storage in the capital of about 48 sqm, please let me know.

thanks

gareth

Reply #17 Charlie (85.255.169.138) -

I am currently living in Bulgaria with my boyfriend Chech in a small village near Karlovo which is located in the centre of the country. I am still dealing with the paperwork allowing me to stay in this beautiful country. We are in the process of buying some land in our village atfer totally renovating our own home. We are setting up a company to project manage and renovate homes bought by English in this area. We are also setting up a website soon aswell. If anyone needs any info on getting through the red tape for your visas i would be pleased to help. If anyone is living in or have bought in this area, it would be great to hear from you.

Reply #18 AJ (80.3.160.7) -

DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS GUY!

This guy Bill Foster or William Foster has taken over £6K of our money! We signed a contract with him in October and the deal was 50% up front plus 25% after three weeks plus 25% on completion. We took references before we signed. The guy has not done any work since the end of November. Since the beginning of January he has stopped all contact with us. He has now told us he is not doing the work but refuses to refund our money.

Do not believe a word this guy tells you! He will take your money, do a bit of work then stop communicating with you.

We have contacted our lawyer today to start the ball moving on this but no doubt Bill will change his name, phone number etc has he has done in other cases!

Yet the guy is taking on more work! I have written evidence that he is quoting for new work - no doubt to pull the same scam as he has done here and with others.

If anyone wants further info then please contact me. I can show you every email and text from this guy.

BEWARE! This guy is not what he claims to be and he has the cheek to call himself British!!

I had a guy check the property for me last weekend and he believes that Bill has done just over 300 levs of work on the property.

We have been far too trusting!

Check here

http://www.mybulgaria.info and search for BilltheBuilder

Alan

Reply #19 PAUL-ALICE (213.78.244.3) -

Do not use this builder unless you are willing to lose money in to line his pockets.

We paid him in advance to renovate our house which he will not do or refund us, he is also known as Bill or WPMF PROPERTIES.

He is based in varna but we think he may have moved to avoid court action as we have appointed a lawyer to try and get back the money which we have lost to him.

This guy comes across as an honest builder making a living in bulgaria but this is far from the truth, we have been to hell and back plus our dreams have had to be put on hold.

He is also known as billthebuilder on the mybulgariainfo site but he is suspended at this moment for the scams he is pulling.

Regards Paul & Alice

Reply #20 Michelle & David (81.157.114.232) -

Hi everyone,

We are 42 & 35 years old and live in Northern Ireland and after property searching in Portugal & France we have settled on Bulgaria to buy a home or maybe two.

We are totally fed up with the political situation in NI and the cost of living is getting ridiculous with crime on the increase... we know, sounds ridiculous for NI but NI did not experience much violent/street crime during the troubles but now it's becoming more frequent. We do not know much about the best areas in Bulgaria to buy and would like to settle near other english speaking people. Can anyone help? Also we plan to buy at least one property that needs renovation so we can live move in early next year. Does anyone know a reliable builder etc?

Have a good day and hope to hear from someone soon

Reply #21 Jain Goodall (83.142.16.156) -

Oh, how dreadful to hear of this, I am so very sorry!

If what you say is true, then of course this person should not be allowed to trade and should be made to pay. However, naturally there are always two sides to any story.. and for one person who has a bad experience, usually there are several who have good. We receive many emails of this nature - some from competitors who want to smear that business, some from people who have a genuine grievance, some from foreigners who have been silly paying over cash when they shouldn't.. and so on.

I am not sure this board or any forum for that matter is the place to make this kind of complaint in the way you have chosen. As you say yourself, you are taking the guy to court and involving lawyers.. if this is so, please be very careful as you are now in a situation where you are legally required to maintain silence and the guy you are taking action against can pull evidence (including from this board and others - and he probably has already done so) to use against yourselves and YOU could end up paying if he can show you have done him harm!

In addition, forums will also find themselves in trouble for allowing this kind of content to appear. This regularly occurs with printed matter and the internet will not escape - indeed it has not done so. No matter what the forum owners and moderators say about content being up to the person posting and not their views, this is not true at all and posts such as this have already appeared in court and been used against them. I have noticed that one or two forums with this kind of content have suddenly disappeared overnight - but if they are prepared to allow this kind of scandalous kangaroo court and other opinions not substantiated by fact to appear on their site, what do they expect.

Maybe the best thing is to continue with your chosen course and let justice, the lawyers and the courts decide rather than advertising your problem in this way to the general public: which is not doing yourselves potentially any good at the end of the day. I know you want to be vicious and to have revenge and understand this, but this may not be the best way for you to resolve things.

My sympathies rest with you, given your story; and if you can provide us with hard evidence for your case, we would be happy to take it up on your behalf as we would not want to think that anyone would be treated like this.

All the best to you both and if we can help you in any way, please do let us know.

Jain

http://www.questbulgaria.com

• Impartial,professional advice for all those buying or invest...

Reply #22 AJ (80.3.160.7) -

All that is stated is facts and opinion - and I am entitled to an opinion.

Go to the mybulgaria website and have a look at the gallery and look at the way the house has been left by this guy and decide for yourself!

The house is in a worse state now than it was before we purchased it - and we are £6K down for this!

If this post stops one more person being duped - then something has been achieved! Read the MyBG post well - we are not the only ones who have been conned here!

Reply #23 Jain Goodall (83.142.16.156) -

Hi, yes, I followed and read what you suggested - plus of course you are entitled to your opinion, I would NEVER say otherwise, but slating someone else on open public forum is something else. On the forum you suggested, I noticed with interest that the owner has locked the thread now on the basis that this has become what I said - a "kangaroo court"

Your posts are interesting, but I still remain firmy convinced that what you are doing on forums is not in your interests (and I notice that you and some others who may or may not support you - perhaps they enjoy this kind of thing - are posting all over the place at the moment). The tenor of your posts is rising now to what would be surely considered in court as 'hysterical' and 'vindictive' which will surely not help your case - let alone the silence demanded under British law once you have placed this kind of situation within juridicial boundaries.

I re-iterate, if you have concrete evidence, please do send it to us, I really wish you would as we may be able to sort this whole thing out for you - we remain completely sympathetic to anyone who has had the kind of experience you tell - but, as you will appreciate will you not, we have to be satisfied that the story you tell is truthful and with foundation. There are even plenty of stories on the internet about other people which could be considered truthful, but are actually stories generated by their competitors for example - not that I am saying you would dream of doing this.

Would very much like to help and will certainly do so if only you will provide me with substantiated information as I asked for last time. We are here to help you but replies such as "The house is in a worse state now than it was before we purchased it - and we are £6K down for this!" will not assist us in assisting you.

Hope to hear from you soonest, Jain

• Professional and impartial advice for all those buying in BG

Reply #24 AJ (80.3.160.7) -

Jain

I have emailed you.

What needs to be considered here also is that this is not the first time this guy has done this alledgedly.

Reply #25 Ian gibbons (82.16.53.177) -

hi my name is ian,

im hoping to move to bulgaria sunny beach with my girlfriend and her family in a months time i was wanting to know if anyone can tell me? Is there any english schools as my girlfriend has a nine yr old brother and also im looking for work as a concrete repairer or general labourer i would be gratefull if anyone could help?

Reply #26 John (81.153.238.89) -

Can you please help us find a reputable builder as we have bought a property near ElHovo.

Reply #27 AJ (80.3.160.7) -

John, just DO NOT use the company mentioned above.....that is my recommendation!!

Alan

Reply #28 Quest Bulgaria (83.142.16.156) -

AJ, just give it a rest now will you.... take the guy to court if you have the evidence.. small claims is quick and simple.. and don't forget, if you are already at that stage you should stop posting on forums as this could be used against you by him.. I'm sure that is not what you want

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Reply #29 Norman (195.93.21.41) -

I am so so gald there appears to be a board in which Uk'sh people can communicate. with other floating around in Bulgaria.

I just hope when they do get into the EU, the animal passport system opens up for us, as untill then I am stuffed can't the dog back out of the country if I bring her in.

Like so many others out there, I very sorry to say but I have grown to hate the UK and everything it stands for now. It's little short of island prison, police state, over regulated and stupid in countless ways. All they appear to do is take money off people and then kick them for having nothing.

Reply #30 James (82.44.45.168) -

Hi there, my partner and I are looking at buying a home to rent in Bulgaria, could someone please advise me on popular destinations to look at, preferqably it would be somewhere near the sea, or if anyones got any suggestions for builders or just overall advice that would be great

Reply #31 Clare (86.140.21.162) -

We are thinking of moving to Bulgaria in the Varna region following EU entry. Does anyone know whether I would be able to take my 7 dogs and 2 horses? Also, any advise on day to day living out there - would you recommend it?. Is it easy to settle in with the locals etc. Any tips on things to avoid?

Reply #32 Des (212.100.250.217) -

Anyone looking for building work in Elhovo area!

I will be happy to give you a free quote,2 years exp in Bulgaria. 0885677863

Reply #33 dave pepper (84.64.29.76) -

looking for a quote on a building i have purchased in stokite. renevation and advice please. I am out looking at it on 16th to the 19th april

regards dave

Reply #34 Des (212.100.250.225) -

Hi Dave no problem to look at your property,e-mail me with what you want doing.

Reply #35 Mark Weakley (81.129.224.104) -

I am a partner in a Bulgarian Construction Company based in the Burgas region, offering design, construction and refurbishment of houses.

Please look at our site to view some of our current projets.

We try to offer good value for money and a reliable service. We have an office in the UK and in Burgas, from where my Bulgarian, but english-speaking business partner manages the projects.

Bulgarian Property Developments Ltd ( A Bulgarian Company )

Reply #36 Mark (81.129.224.104) -

Re: the previous posting I should have put the site address:

www.bgconstruct.com

More haste, less speed!

Reply #37 Barbara Small (81.76.32.49) -

Hello,

My hubby and I bought a place in Bulgaria,(outside of Varna) we are surprise surprise looking for a reliable, honest, fair, builder, After reading this notice board I almost wish I was a builder, as everybody wants one.

Barbara

If anyone knows where to get some fabric in Bulgaria, I would love to know, as I want to make all my soft furnishing look a bit authntic.

Mob07903872025

Reply #38 Dan Jones (62.252.224.15) -

Hi all,

Daniel Jones here, Uk manager for www.bulgariapropertygroup.com we are a rural house renovations company based in the UK, and Varna,Pleven,& Yambol.

We work in all areas of the country & offer Bulgarian prices for all renovations. We can do everything rom a septic tank installation to full refurbs. See the web link, for a sample of this months work.

We work on a 40% deposit, followed by 30%, then 20%, then 10% on completion, along with weekly updates, by photo to your email, or to our website. We have references if you require them.

If you require a quotation, please do not hesitate to email me on otomix@ntlworld.com or call 07838 163098.

We look forward to helping you.

We would be happy to meet clients, or simply go their house & provide quotations. We will also come to your house in the UK if required to discuss your requirments.

Reply #39 Zhasmina Mileva (87.126.64.59) -

Hi all, I’m Bulgarian but a lived in England for 6 years, I’m so glad to find this forum and to see how many British people do like my country ,a few weeks ago I was in a small Bulgarian village there were 6-7 British families and they all said that they missed English books and newspapers. I would like to know is this the same with all of you who live in Bulgaria at present, because I think I can help a little bit whit some second hand books which are coming in two weeks .The problem I have is that I don’t know how to find more British people living permanent in Bulgaria and I hope this forum can help me

I wish you all the best and happy memories in our country.

Reply #40 Michelle Pepper (84.66.46.246) -

Her donkey stood transfixed; Watching the newcomers exploring part of her highway; watching as Denka trundled across the rickety old bridge in her outdoor slippers and towards the foreigners rummaging at her old neighbour's house...

There Denka stood, beaming, like we were her long lost children. Loud, eye to eye, instantly sincere she was and right within our 'personal space'. Before we knew it, we had a helper. There was hardly anything left of the last occupiers, a few jam jars, plastic bottles, enamel plates, rusty nails, plastic bags. Still, someones treasure. Denkas treasure. She could have helped herself at any time whilst our house was vacant - she'd obviously rather have permission. Chatting away we all were in our respective languages, not really having a clue what the other was saying and loving it all the same. Amazing what you can say with a smile, a body, paper and pen!

Denka invited us over for coffee. Her home was rural bulgaria at its best - living upstairs, donkey in the garden, yapping dog, river running by, perfect veg plot, incredibly immaculate, stairs lined with Geraniums, great stone and timber barn neatly stacked with wood and straw, 70's wipe clean table cloth, best china coffee cups and thick soupy kock your block off coffee from a little saucepan. Denka has no car, she lives in the mountains, she manages - brilliantly, happily. We rural 'British-Bulgarians' have a lot to learn from Denka!

Our house is awesome. Stone base, stone tiled roof, timber construction, mud and straw/hair render, wattle and daub walls, oak doors, massive oak porch, mud floors, wooden window frames! No UPVC, no concrete, no brick, no new! We love it. We want to use traditional like for like skills and materials in its preservation whilst sympathetically upgrading it 'greenly'. It's a longer journey than the usual renovating with modern materials but no less exciting. Be patient. Love your property journey, ask questions, wait, ask more questions, step by step.... It will come together. Good luck!

Reply #41 Michelle Pepper (84.66.46.246) -

Yes, that is meant to be 'knock your block off coffee' SORRY!

Reply #42 matt (86.138.228.46) -

can any helps us. me and my family are moving to bulgaria but we need to know about the schools. is there english schools or schools that provide for english students and where abouts the schools are.

is it easy for english people to get work and what sort of work is avaible.

we are also seeking to get in touch with other british people in or near vladimirovo.

any other usefuly adivse that anyone would think would be of help we wolud be gratefully.

Reply #43 Neil Murdoch (82.3.88.112) -

Hi,

My name is Neil Murdoch and I have an established design and build team in Varna. We have built 3 properties on the North Black Sea coast.

Please have a look at my website.

http://thracian-villas.50webs.com/index.html

Its worth contacting us even if it is just for a chat to discuss the project.

Many Thanks.

• Bulgarian builders

Reply #44 Anton or Tony (83.228.65.45) -

Hi from semi-retd Brit now living in Varna...we would recommend the area as super place to live.

If anyone is thinking of moving to Bulgaria and needs any local help or info, eg can recommend a good lawyer and advise how to start a company which is needed if you buy a place with any land...send e-mail.

Best wishes...

Anton

Reply #45 John (86.130.133.236) -

We have bought our house in Granitivo and we have got Dan Jones from www.bulgariapropertygroup to do the building work The company has been fantastic, kept us up-to-date with e-mails and pictures of each stage. I would recommend them to everyone.

Reply #46 Martin (217.37.212.5) -

Looking for a builder and plumber and electrician to refit our house in Ribaritsa.

Anyone know who we might contact in this or the Teteven area?

Any suggestions gratefully received!

Regards,

Reply #47 Daniel Morgan (86.142.51.76) -

Hi Evryone my name is Daniel Morgan and as the name suggests

I am from South Wales and currently work in the construction industry as a General Builder and Roofer i have been

considering purchasing a renovation project some where in

Bulgaria, hopefully near the sea or mountain areas.

I would like to hear from anyone that could advise me of any

problems concerning ordering / purchasing building materials,

planning restrictions or any other useful information e.t.c.

I would be doing all the work on the property my self,with a view to contracting my self out over a period time to other

Developers or Owners, Does anyone think that there is enough work in Bulgaria to sustain a Builder with 27 years experience.

Thank you in advance for any opinions or advise.

Daniel Morgan.

Reply #48 Svetla Parker (194.150.180.110) -

Hi everyone, my name is Svetla Parker. As it suggest I am bulgarian, married to a british guy and living partly in Bulgaria, partly in UK. As a see, many of you are looking for a professional help with their renovation of the houses, paper works, as well as having problems with non english speaking bulgarians. I have closed the deales for several foreign friends, as well as helped them with fixes and furnishing the properties. So, if any of you want me to help, could contact me via my e- mail. I will be more than glad to help.

Reply #49 Frank Durcan (88.104.151.21) -

Some good interesting and informative posts.I have recently purchaced a house in a rural area near Ruse which requires a lot of renovation, the work is being done to a western european standard supervised by a british builder who lives in the area,I even stay in their house on site visits, he has built up a good team of local tradesmen who know the standards and tasts required. This couple have recently expanded into property sales as well.They concentrate their work in the Ruse area, and I have visited some of their friends and some of the stories I have heard read like this board.Another nice thing about staying with them is you can learn a lot about local culture and some of the informal discussions we have have resulted in better ideas for the renovation of my property.The only advice I can give to people buying or renovating is to do a lot of research before signing anything and as for builders trying to make a living I suggest you look at the ammount of high quality work the local labour force produce in what can only be decribed as hot summers and cold winters and think twice.Good look to all and do your reserch.

Reply #50 Martin (217.37.212.5) -

Me again - house in Ribaritsa, near Teteven.

Any UK builders thinking of setting up in Bulgaria who want to head over and try it out?

Why not have me pay you to do some renovation work on my house. I know there are suppliers in Teteven - certainly heating equipment, bathroom suites/fittings and general supplies.

Don't just pack your bags and go - hoping for the best!

I need rewiring, plumbing and the fitting of two bathrooms and a kitchen.

Much of the tarting up - painting and bits of plastering - I can do myself, so I just need the basics so I can stay there while I work.

I have a video tour of the house on CD so you know exactly what you are getting in to prior to committing yourself.

Email me: mshorthose@blackcountryconnexions.co.uk if we can help each other out.

UK/BG references required!

Thanks - call me!

Reply #51 Mikey and Sheila (82.41.194.136) -

Hi all,

we are looking for a long term rental in Bulgaira, not sunny beach though, way too busy for our liking, hoping for somewhere like Albena. It is so hard to find long term rentals, we would have to have an internet connection as we work on line, we would then b looking to buy once we found an ara we liked, but we would be looking for a rental for approx 2 years, anyone able to help?

Cheers

Sheila

Reply #52 Sue Miller (84.65.96.64) -

Have bought property in Varna. Looking to find other people who have bought property in Varna to contact when in Bulgaria.

Reply #53 John Papazoglou (195.93.21.40) -

Hi all

At last we've decided to become expats like most of you.

Can anybody please recommend a reasonably priced company dealing in container shipments from UK to Varna? We will appreciate your feedback. John.

Reply #54 Kaloyan Marinov (213.91.247.65) -

Hello to all I'm Bulgarian and I can provide you any service you need in Varna area, building, renovation, extentions, translation, rent-a-car, free avdise. If you need something just e-mail me!

Reply #55 Justice for the Scammed (80.3.160.7) -

Read the posts above then look at this blog.

Be careful when you select people to do renovation work............you could just be out of pocket like many people within the blog........pass the link on to as many friends in Bulgaria as you can

Justice for the Scammed

http://billthebuilder.blogspot.com/

• Bill The Builder

Reply #56 Dan Jones (62.252.224.15) -

Hi, i am the owner of www.mekotek.com i am based in the UK, but have 18 employees working for mw in Bulgaria.

I am looking for plasterers/renderers/window fitters in areas of Bulgaria. All materials and accomodation supplied.

Please email info@mekotek.com for more info.

thanks

Reply #57 Michelle Pepper (84.64.213.199) -

Hello,

If any of you have bought or are considering buying timber framed houses, do get the condition of the timbers thoroughly checked before carrying out any renovation work. Insect infestation, dry rot, wet rot etc - All this needs sorting out first. Covering up or varnishing a problem it won't make it go away and it will probably get much worse! It is vital your timbers are structurally strong and sound.

Any contacts from Bulgarian stone and timber conservation/preservation experts would be much appreciated.

Many thanks!

Reply #58 Tommy (207.200.116.200) -

I am looking to move to Bulgaria to continue in the construction- remodeling trades.

Years of expierence,reliable,sober and honest.

Get in touch.

Thank you---Tommy.

Reply #59 Wayne (195.206.166.146) -

Hi All

I am a Handyman / Builder with a 360 excavator looking for work in bulgaria. I can also lay drainage, paint, small carpentry jobs (Skirting Kitchen fitting), Plumb (Water), rewires etc etc.

Should anyone require my services then please email me oddjob@a1quads.co.uk.

Im looking to buy in bulgaria also so i will then be about full time.

Thanks

Wayne

Reply #60 Daniel Morgan (86.136.88.112) -

HI MY NAME IS DANIEL MORGAN

I AM A QUALIFIED BRITISH BUILDER WITH MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. I AM CURRENTLY WORKING THROUGH OUT THE SOUTH WEST ENGLAND AND WALES.PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS WITH A

TOTAL IN HOUSE BUILDING SOLUTION . WE CARRY OUT ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION,FROM FOUNDATIONS TO ROOFWORK.INCLUDING ELECTRIC/PLUMBING/PLASTERING,E.T.C ALL TO BRITISH STANDARDS. I WILL BE VISITING BULGARIA IN OCTOBER TO PURCHASE A RENOVATION PROJECT NEAR BURGAS,IF THERE ARE ANY PROPERTY OWNERS REQUIRING BUILDING WORK OR ADVISE PLEASE CONTACT ME. I HAVE A TEAM OF TIME SERVED U.K.TRADES MEN PREPARED TO WORK IN MOST AREAS THROUGH OUT BULGARIA.

ALSO IF ANY EXPIRENCED TRADES MEN ARE REQUIRING WORK IN BULGARIA PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS AT

{ DRAIG420@HOTMAIL.CO.UK }

ALL THE BEST

DANIEL MORGAN.

Reply #61 Justice for the Scammed (80.3.160.7) -

View this

Has now made the papers in Bulgaria

standartnews.com/archive/2006...ures/index.htm

this guy is now calling himself Mark Foster so be careful

Justice for the Scammed

• How I scam UK Investors in Bulgaria nd Romania

Reply #62 Amanda (86.134.53.36) -

I am a lawyer and spend one week in four in Bulgaria, when purchasing property in Bulgaria please ensure that you are getting full notary declaration and make sure that your monies go directly into the developers account and not to the agent. Also make sure that your monies are going into a holding account, this will safeguard against the developer going bankrupt. I have colleagues that are Bulgarian lawyers and i can help you save your monies on the currency exchange. Also I am very familiar with Bulgarian law. I know reputable builders in Bulgaria that are reliable,sober and inexpensive. You should also only invest in new development if a UK structual engineer is involved by taking core samples ect.

If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate in contacting me for free advise.

Best regards

Amanda

Tel 01409241251

Reply #63 paul king (81.47.77.195) -

hello i am experianced in renovation and building work including building of swimming pools

moving from spain to the varna region in october

all work will be garanteed, no payment up front, pay on compleation when satisfied

any interest pls contact by email

thanks

paul

Reply #64 Marco (87.246.45.181) -

I am Bulgarian currently living and working in Bulgaria in town of Stara Zagora.I have been working in London four years as a British qualified electrician, City and guilds, Hammersmith and West London College.16th edition wiring regulations qualified.

I have a good experience in domestic and industrial works, refurbishing also. I have been working in Savoy Hotel, Barkley Hotel, BBS, Vodafone, and Mandarin Oriental ... as part of LASER.ltd-electrical contractors. Also I do alarm systems, fire alarms, CCTV, access control...

I can help finding a skilled builders or assist with local Bulgarian building contractors for bigger projects like building a new house.

House for rent to be considered also.

Please contact me for more details!

References available!!!

With regards: Marco

PSS.About "british builder looking to move to bulgaria"-bear in mind wages here are very low, but you are Welcome!

Reply #65 Ivan Dimitrov (84.54.130.161) -

If anyone here is interested in business in Bulgaria. I am open for partnership. My company is located in Burgas and we provide servicies in the area of southern Black Sea Coast. Friends from this forum may contact me, I will consult them free of charge.

Reply #66 Oli (62.252.224.15) -

We need plasterers, and joiners ASAP, as our workload had become massive. we have 18 projects of full renovations in many areas of Bulgaira.

Reply #67 White van man (194.165.179.84) -

Talking about dodgie builders and Dan Jones and mekotek.com raise there heads, say no more.

Reply #68 Quality Group (Bulgaria) Ltd (195.158.124.186) -

We are a Maltese company Developing. Demolishing, Building and converting houses etc here in Malta. We have now moved to Bulgaria doing all the same we are doing in Malta. English Speaking and all technical Support is given. Works are done with a contract with a a Time limit to finish works.

Regards

Aaron

Reply #69 ian (62.252.224.15) -

I was suprised to hear your post about www.mekotek.com, I suppose you are in the building trade and they are big competitors for you.

Please tell us more about your problems on this forum, and give them a chance to read it rather than writing silly comments with nothing to back up your jealousy!.

I have recommended them to many people and have got nothing but thanks from the people I referred.

They have been taken on by local government in BG for jobs, so this really shows how good they are? Check out their website www.mekotek.com. IS THIS REALLY A DODGY BUILDER??? Its a big company, not a Local Builder. Daniel Jones is the UK representative.

Reply #70 Richard Barna (62.252.224.15) -

HI,

I have been keeping an eye on this forum and have to agree with IAN, I have not yet had my work done by www.Mekotek.com, but they have quoted me and I have accepted the work, they showed me other completed jobs in Bulgaria, and I stayed in a completed property during my stay.

Their prices were average in my opinion, but I felt comfortable going with a large company with a friendly UK Rep.

The staff in BG who survey your house with you are perfect at English, and its easy to explain what you want.

Keep up the good work Mekotek!!

Reply #71 John (86.130.123.238) -

Dear White Van Man noticed you have not put a name to your moan.

We have been dealing with Dan Jones from www.mekotek.com since April this year and have probably done his head in at times because of the extra work that I keep adding on. I have been back to check on the property on numerous occasions they have picked me up at the airport even when I have got in early hours of the morning. The work is superb cannot fault the workmanship, you can go to the site to see how the building is progressing (Granitivo) Dan and his colleagues are on the phone talking as well. These people that complain either must be in the business and not getting any work or just plain old grumblers with nothing better to do. He has even helped freinds of ours find places as well.

Reply #72 john ward (81.154.129.143) -

HI,

I am due to move to Bulgaria in febuary 2007 with my wife Angie and two boys Dayne and Jake.So if you require a competent builder to carry out renovation,Extension or house build then please do not hesitate in contacting me.I have worked in the construction industry since i left schoolin 1982 and had been a contracts manager for several years in the nineties.I decided to go self-employed some 8 years ago and have a first class reputation.I have noticed it is hard to get the right person for the job,so don't gamble on a cowboy!!

Many thanks

john.

Reply #73 john ward (81.154.129.143) -

OLI.

YOU CAN MAIL ME AT john.b.ward@talk21.com OR PHONE ME IN UK ..01535 600828 ...MOBILE....07903851578.I can do the lot to a very high standard .Let me know as i move out there in 2007

cheers john.

Reply #74 jason (195.93.21.40) -

ive bought a gaff near varna that needs work doing to it.some alterations,bathroom,kitcen ect.does any one know any decent local builders,english speaking would help..cheers

Reply #75 www.bulgarianbuildingservices.eu (82.34.33.2) -

Hi guys.

If you are a builder, plumber or electrician in Bulgaria and would like to advertise for free, then this is the website for you.

www.bulgarianbuildingservices.eu

If you are looking for any of these services.

Then this is also the website for you !!

Reply #76 steve (80.1.224.11) -

Hi all,

I have purchased a house in Balchik, Varna over 3 years ago.

It now seems that i will have to replace the windows and doors through out of the whole property.

I am looking for a window and door company in the Varna area.

Can any help, ideally looking for web-links and a company that has been trading for at least 5 years.

Many thanks

Reply #77 Ricky and Sharon (84.18.15.113) -

Hi

We are expats currently living in Spain. We have just sold our bar and we are going to Bulgaria at the end of October with a view to buying a small bar/restaurant. We have not set our mind on any area inparticular, but it would be nice to find an area that is populated by a few expats at least, as it does make moving to a new country that little bit less stressful if there are other people who speak your language! Talking of which, we would like to know how the local Bulgarian people are taking to the influx of foreigners moving to their country? If we had a bar would we be likely to have their custom? When we had our bar in Spain, we had a lovely mix of spanish, english, german and more recently bulgarian and romanian. We always had a lovely atmosphere, and that is something that we would like to create again. Can anyone suggest a nice area to open a bar/restaurant where if we put in the work, we are likely to achieve this? Also, having learnt to speak spanish, we would like to try and learn at least the basics in bulgarian, although we realise the alphabet is not the roman version, so it will probably be more difficult. Are there courses available for foreigners to try and learn the language, and can anybody let us know if they are tried or have managed to pick up the language since living in bulgaria?

We would love to hear from anyone who can enlighten us with any of the above info.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

Ricky and Sharon

Reply #78 Jake (62.252.224.12) -

Hi,

Just found this website www.bulgarianbuildingservces.eu

should male it easier to choose.

Reply #79 Simich from EU -

Hi, I don't know why you decide to move, but I thing the Bulgaria is good choice. Maybe after Spain you want to go in some sunny town or it¡¦s doesn¡¦t matter? In a capital Sofia it¡¦s very hard to find good location and it¡¦s very expensive there.

About the people- hm, Bulgarians are very kind and friendly, I¡¦m saying this not because I am Bulgarian too ƒº.

Anyway I¡¦d like to help if I can. So you can write me on mimisimi@gmail.com

Reply #80 frank (88.104.151.82) -

Since my last post things have moved on. The house we knew needed a lot of renovation and this is going ahead on buget. The inside has been substanially altered, walls down, new walls built, the windows have been altered, a new extension built, a total rewire and all new pipework ready for central heating new kitchen and bathroom. We have twice visited the property ourselves and found nothing untoward, the standards are similar those in the uk, and we are more than satisified. The most surprising thing about it how easy and snag free it has all been.The builders are wonderfull their local knowlege on were to get materials is great, of cause we dont believe all they say and have cheked other local suppliers and the builders know the best ones, some materials are free like the new internal walls were built with recyled bricks from another property nearby (we, nor the builders had any connetion with the property other than asking) Off topic the only thing I have found expensive in bulgaria is cars, car hire is expensive so on our second visit we decided to buy a banger just to get us round on site visits /holiday till we moved permently, looking at the vehicles the locals drive round in and the fact bulgaria is one of the cheapest places in euroupe for new vehicles you would of thought there would be no problem. we set aside a buget of 600 stirling NOT enough we finished up paying about a thousand for something in the uk you could buy for 400 and that washaving a bulgarian do the deal for us if we would of done it ourselves it would no doubt cost a lot more. We inend to visit again in spring when we will negotiate all the final fix/finish as well as the insulation and rendering. Not all is doom and gloom if you keep a close eye on things. I dont think we are lucky I think it is the same world wide just make sure of what you are doing and break down all the costs.

Reply #81 graham davies (80.177.8.93) -

dear svetla we are two builders that have bought land and property in the elhovo area but would like to find out how we go about getting planning permission on new build property and also what are the regulations on renovating old property if you think you could help please e-mail us thanks

Reply #82 PLAMEN BOYADJIEV (71.48.40.178) -

HI, MY NAME IS PLAMEN I AM BULGARIAN CITIZEN CURRENTLY I LIVE IN USA, BUT SOON I WILL BE BACK TO BULGARIA. I FINISHED A LAW SCHOOL IN BULGARIA IN 1998 I HAVE MANY FRIENDS AND CONNECTIONS IN BULGARIA... MY FATHER OWNS A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FROM 1991 HE WORKS AS A BUILDER SINCE 1974 AND HE HAS MANY CONNECTIONS IN THIS BUSINESS IN BULGARIA. IF YOU THINK THAT I CAN HELP YOU, YOU MAY CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL: PLAMEN_NY@USA.COM OR BY PHONE IN US 0017024968001 OR IN BG 00359887371471. GOOD LUCK.

Reply #83 Iliya Tomov (83.228.34.128) -

Hi friends

My name is Iliya Tomov .

I came across this forum by accident, but found it very interesting and helpful.

It seems many of you are finding difficulties finding reliable people to help you with refurbishing your properties.

In this order allow me to give you some information about me.

I have been living and working in UK for the last 5 years and less than a month ago moved back to my homeland for good. I have been working as a building contractor in UK and I’m going to do the same in Bulgaria as a matter of fact, doing it at the moment).

If there is any interest I’m ready to provide some references and portfolios of completed jobs in UK Mainly I’ve been involved as a part of British company Ted Fortescue Ltd in creating and refurbishing bathroom showrooms for City Plumbing , company part of Travis Perkins Group.

I have done some other jobs as well.

As my advantage I could point combination of British experience and Bulgarian origin, reasonable English and desire to do honest business in my country.

If anyone is interested: here are my details;-tel. 00359897923013, 00447717202869

e-mail: I_tomov@yahoo.com.

If any interest, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regard,

Iliya Tomov

Reply #84 ken russe (80.195.220.163) -

hi british builder working in bulgaria russe vt areas

Reply #85 Kate Kasarova (84.1.240.238) -

Hello everyone,

we are a building company with our offices in Yambol and Elhovo with professional experience in construction and repairing houses. Lately we also work with many British and Irish citizens, owning property in Bulgaria.

And whatever idea you have for your home reconstruction, do not hesitate to call us : ise_yambol@abv.bg or just visit our web-office at www.ise-yambol.hit.bg

Reply #86 Svetoslav Arsov from Sofia, Bulgaria -

Hi everyone,

I am a lawyer, member of Sofia Bar Society, english speaking and familiar with UK legal system.

If you are going to buy Real estate please check the following:

1. Who can own real estae;

2. What types of ownership are here;

3. Landlord and tenancy law - What are the key features;

4. What claims can be brought against a real estate owner, for what reason, how and who;

5. What are the main steps in a sale and purchase transactions;

6. What are the main dockuments you need before purchaseing;

7. What are the main and specific provisions involved in real estate contarct and indemnity clauses;

8. Who is your broker and what are its responsibilities;

9. Do you have you independent real estate legal consultant that will be charged independently so to protect you;

10. What means property under construction and how to be protected;

11. Registration and notarization of the real estate and what are the basic requirements;

12. Permits, planing and environment in case of building;

13. Finance, taxes and insurances of real estate.

If you need an independent advice from an english speacking lawyer to protect your interest who is not connceted to the property broker/dealer, please do not hasitate to contact me.

e-mail: arsovsv@yahoo.com

mob. +359-888-571-560

Reply #87 Simon (80.3.160.4) -

I am looking for a reliable builder in the Plovdiv area. Bulgarian or British, it doesnt matter just as long as they can speak some english, carry out plumbing, tiling and electrical work. Will have 7 - 10 days work initially (mid April 2007) although there maybe more to follow.

Please contact me at damzelbg@yahoo.co.uk

Reply #88 rosa (87.126.57.198) -

Hi, british builder loking to move to bulgaria.

what you need to do is just to come to bulgaria and as many other english do, to start building houses and sell them.if you are good in this job, you will feel well in our country.

I live in Bourgas, and there is a lot of work for you here around.For any information you could contact me at rodycolor@abv.bg.I also start to deal with properties.

Best Regards, Rosa

Reply #89 David (4) from Varna -

HI everyone, I am new to this forum. I have owned a house on the outskirts of Varna for about four years now which I bought as a long turn investment. The house is built into the side of a hill and as you would expect when it was built some ten years ago they did not use a membrane to keep out the damp. There are also some cracks in one of the outside walls that are obviously more than just cracks in the paster/render. As I have not spent any money on the house since I bought it other than the usual mainentance I have now decided that the work needs doing. I would welcome advice from anyone who has had simular experiences and also any recomenations for builders/surveyors etc.

Reply #90 philip (5) from cheshire -

I am an electrician with experience in installations, test, inspections, safety reports and supplies from the grid or generator.

I also did a long course on tiling to C&G standard but am slow.

Am considering moving to Bulgaria this year. I would like to link up with British builders who need work doing (at budget rates) or i would like to establish a proper company which employs local electricians performing work to agreed standards.

Reply to Marco : Have you any good ideas ?

regards,

philip

Reply #91 kenneth from ruse -

hi

give me ken a email through my web-site

thanks

Reply #92 Bobi (213.91.246.91) -

Hi all! I am working for a company with an extensive experience in house renovating/refurbishing in Eastern Bulgaria. We are giving professional advises and qoutes from our technical specialists, also providing our clients with full up-to-date of the working process with photos and explanations of th work.

Please if anyody needs refurbishing and renovating to contact me on borko_bg83@yahoo.com

Reply #93 Todor from Bourgas -

Hi

We are open for partnerships. Our company is located in Burgas but we provide servicies in the area of southern Black Sea Coast, west, east from Burgas region. Max.200 km from Burgas.

WE aim to support you in building or renovating your home in Bulgaria. We are a qualified team who will support you during the whole process of renovation.You will have the possibility to discuss every aspect of your project with our English speaking builder who will advice you. We primarily work in the Bourgas region but have a lot of building contacts across Bulgaria.

• Builders in Burgas Rotonda Ltd

Reply #94 Todor from Bourgas -

If you have house or land for sale, please use our partner www.Bulgproperty.com They already sold our off plan houses.

Reply #95 Eugene from London -

Don't use Bill the builder

Reply #96 Eugene from London -

And also 'Sunny Build Village'based in Sozopol.They build Apartments complex in Sozopol Budjaka.Thanks for Bulgproperty.com (this is fantastic agent)for their advice.

Reply #97 edd (86.147.226.11) -

Hi, Having lived in Bulgaria for the past 4 years I am now back in the UK. I would like to give you an insight to the building trade in general over there. It seems to me that there is a demand for builders from the UK to get in touch with property owners from the Uk expats and to setup a job posting website. Living and working in Bulgaria is NOT easy at all i can testify to that. You must understand that builders here are very low paid but the skills they have are as good as any british builders. They are well qualified especially near the capital Sofia.

I would love to come back to this country but at the present time I am not able to due to the lack of work availability. I am searching all the time for work, in property sales and especially ones which have golf course nearby they are the most lucrative.

Any prospecting builder who wants to live in Bulgaria needs to get on board these major golf developments..in bansko; kavarna, razlog and balchik major european and USA companies are involved, I suggest you contact them to give you a job on the development.

Learning the language is the key to successful intigration of the culture of the people of Bulgaria so if you sitting at home in the UK right now go to your library and start learning the language until you find contacts for work..preparation is key.

Edd

p.s.s does anyone know of the welsh/british couple who made a real estate business in bulgaria...do you know what the website name is...

Reply #98 barry conrad (87.126.58.5) -

Hi everyone,

I do not know why all the Brits who bought properties in Bulgaria want to use English builders for renovations. I bought an old house near Burgas 2 years ago and used an English builder for renovation. He did nothing and had stolen 7000 e from me. Then after many troubles with this I decided to use qualified Bulgarian builders and found on www.bulgproperty.com that their builders make renovations and new buildings in Burgas region. Friends they `ve made a great job. I recommend you all to use their services.

Visit www.bulgproperty.com for more information.

Barry

Reply #99 jeff sheffield (195.93.21.40) -

hi all im a builder also buy and sell houses in bulgaria i know some good people out their but want friends my house is near elhovo south-east contact me if you would like on 07852352416

Reply #100 flick from ilson,england(centre of the universe) -

hi everyone,

debut message, so probably in the wrong section or something !

Anyway, I've just bought an apartment in varna, probably paid too much ! Has anyone any idea where to buy some reasonably priced furniture.Don't want to give the impression of being a tight fisted git but the prices seem about the same as in England.Arent things supposed to be a bit cheaper in Bulgaria ? Would apreciate any tips.

thanx

flick

Reply #101 Boyan from Varna -

Hi Everyone,

I am Bulgarien english speaking building contractor.Our company is located in Varna, but we provide servicies in the area max.150km from

Varna.If anyone is interested, you may

contact me by e-mail: boyanakster@gmail.com

Boyan

Reply #102 Mark Powell (Fish Property Ltd (UK)) (81.98.148.178) -

Hi there,

My Name is Mark,

myself & Family and i are planning to visit the sunny beach area of bulgaria in the very near future with a view to purchasing and renovating a property as a permenant residence.

Along Side of this i will be moving my construction company ( less the employees) to embark on specialised renovations for ex pats who would like a compitent and fully skilled professional to help making a dream property -without the hassle of INEXPERIENCED profit mongering.

Initially as with any new venture there are some benchmarks that need to be set , and the realism that you cant just move to a foreign country pick up a nailgun and build something is where i am comming from.

My experience as a Working Director of a uk company whos cients include some projects which could easily have been included in grand designs, just for thier originality.

So why am i here?

Preparation .... if you can help i need the following

name of fleunt english bulgarian / lawyer ( For littigation and conveyancing).

The Name of English Curriculum School or prodominatley speaking (for a child aged 9)

The Name of a Reliable Agent to assist in the searching and purchasing of a property.

The Name of Owners or Proposed purchasers who Have a need for a Builder with 19 years of experience with an extremley good knowledge of plumbing , drainage, electrics, roofing, stud work bathrooms....well in essence the ability to create a house from nothing and make internal alterations that excite.

If you do have any means in which you can help source any of above or ARE any of the above please could yo email me your input/contact details to Fishproperty@msn.com And mark it for my attention - Mark

Once again Thankyou for taking the time to read this and see you soon.

Mark Powell.

Reply #103 Quest Bulgaria from Sofia, Bulgaria -

Well, what a load of spam and scam messages on this forum for months on end. Builders, plumbers, estate agents, wannabe agents, free online mags, people selling b and b, et al ad nauseum. Everyone with a digicam and a pen thinks they can make a business and make money out of you... no wonder people are being ripped off if they rely on this kind of stuff.

None of these people are independent, they all want to get you to invest thousands of pounds without any proof of their abilities nor worthiness. Get things in print!

Be careful out there! Bulgaria is a good place and the Bulgarians are more trustworthy than your compatriots !

Jain and Chris

Quest Bulgaria Magazine

• don't trust forums

Reply #104 Mark Powell (FishPropertyLTD(Uk)) (81.98.148.178) -

Glad im looking to invest & Retire, not reap the cash in philosphy then...im leaving the pressure of the rat race in the uk where its pressure pressure pressure for loads of money and finished yesterday agenda. To move to a relaxed better quality of life where people are happy and employ locals to help me......im sure that abroad there is more apreciation there - than employing foreigners in this country .

Sorry is this in the right place?

Quote

"no wonder people are being ripped off if they rely on this kind of stuff.

None of these people are independent, they all want to get you to invest thousands of pounds without any proof of their abilities nor worthiness. Get things in print!"

Jain and Chris

Quest Bulgaria Magazine

if it is .....It might be worth reading EVERY posting before slandering them and also ...is that a Magazine SUBSCRIPTION LINK at the bottom?

Reply #105 Mekotek (81.105.99.1) -

Hi,

I would like to offerthe services of Mekotek Builders for those wishing to renovate rural property in Bulgaria.

We have 12 building Teams covering all of Bulgaria, and offer a proffessonal service, with qualified tradesmen at reasonable prices.

Take a look at www.mekotek.com to see our recent work.

We offer free quotations, and all work is done via staged payments and a contract for your peace of mind.

many thanks

Reply #106 Mark Powell (FishPropertyLTD(Uk)) (81.98.148.178) -

Thank you if you have had the time to read my comment , we have now successfully secured the above information and look forward to making our preparations to join the bulgarian community. See you there.

Mark

obviously if you require projects and renovation work then that area is still open to enquiry.

Reply #107 Kazalov (87.126.242.23) -

Hi Ricky and Sharon

That business you can make also in BG, but you need to decide where to by. Mostly rentable places are the resorts – but there the business is for the season – summer or winter. If you need any info or advice I will be happy to help you

Regards

Kazalov

Reply #108 Kazalov (87.126.242.23) -

Hi flick

There are many furnishing companies and shops in Varna, My advance is to check furnishing made in BG – prices are cheaper. If you want send details for your apartment and I will tell you approximately price for full furnisher - kkazalov@abv.bg

Regards

Kazalov

Reply #109 Yuliyan Tsurinski (78.83.146.124) -

I’m from Bulgaria, I would like to practice my English in Bulgaria and in the same time to assist British citizens in my born city Varna in them travel , retail or buying real estates. For further information we could make interview through broadband with cam and mic. My mobile number is: +359896060641, icq#335261533

Reply #110 michael barrie (82.5.80.175) -

#64 marco I have try to contact the telephone number supplied by yourself but does not work can you please let me know when you read back in England and contact me on 07958223322 This message is for #64 marco, Amanda

Reply #111 Rob (159.134.206.208) -

Anyone who dealing with MEKOTEK havn't read the replies here correctly, dodgie builder or what!!

Reply #112 Denise & Tony (195.93.21.40) -

Hi Everyone,

We have been reading your emails, and would just like to say bulgaria is a lovely country and the people are great. We have a house in Dobrich where the local are smashing friendly helpful and love the english and welcome you with open arms. We bought in 2005 and had it fully renovated to our taste in 2006. They have done a fantatic job we went through a managent company and they also look after it for us at a small cost.We would love to move to bulgaria but cannot due to family comittments at the moment, We also invested in an apartment in byala which is about 30 mins to varna, this is a place you can live all year round it is beautiful.

It was a bit pain staking going through the legal side, but my advice is to make sure you get a good lawyer.

Even if you cannot move their instantly it is still a good place to have a holiday home and get away from the rat race

Reply #113 james mulvey (86.5.10.111) -

bulider to work in bulgaria

Reply #114 Dodo (90.154.131.94) -

It is common to have to overcome some problems when moving to another country. I did have the luck to know some people to help me out with all different kind of matters and I'm willing to help out other people coming to or planning to come to live in Bulgaria. I'll try to answer any question or 'redirect' to an appropriate source for anything that comes up. Feel free to email me, but bear with me, I've got my work too, so it might be so that I cannot give you an answer within the hour :)

Dodo

Reply #115 David (4) from Varna -

Mekotek = Waste of Space

Reply #116 john vincent (83.151.193.20) -

Hi I have recently brought a property in Bossilkovtzy zip code 7128

Byala Bulgaria and need to carry out some renovation work on it .

Prior to remarketing with an experienced agent.

Would yany one be able to put me in touch with a reliable and trust worthy builder.

I will be in Bulgaria 10/11 November.

Your sincerely

John Vincent

Reply #117 Petia Georgieva (83.228.68.178) -

Hi .I am Petia from Bulgaria, I have building and properti agenci, I will help you find a house in bulgaria.

Reply #118 Neil Franklin (77.100.67.180) -

Hi...

Im a carpenter and joiner from plymouth, i have property in varna.I'm giong to be moving to Bulgaria early in 2008. If you are looking for a qualified carpenter to renovate your property please contact me for a free estimate. I am also happy to work for other developers.

contact number; 07946434580

Many thanks

Neil Franklin.

Reply #119 robert collins from australia - Wed Apr 30 20:52:13 2008

hello, well what a read, im from london and have been living in australia for about 15 yrs. im thinking about moving to bulgaria buying somthing reasonably cheap to renoavate. i.ve been in the building game for around 25 yrs ( tiling, waterproofing, redering all sorts really and i do it because i really like it. i have worked on tuna boats prawn trawlers and just love meeting people. i cannot understand why everyone is trying to rip people off. im hear because i would like to get to know some friends in a place i dont know anyone including the bulgarian people to, and would be more than happy to help anyone out in some building work and give some advice and yes i would do it for free we should be getting on together not argueing all the time i also would like to learn some bulgarian and would like advice on where to buy, somthing cheap but not to far away from the beach maybe about 15 to 20 mins away if possible. could any local people tell me what the fishing is like and would like to know what the main food is over there. email me on robcol2010@hotmail.com cant wait to hear from anyone thanks rob

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