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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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

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 (Contact Member) -

Don't use Bill the builder

Reply #96 Eugene from London (Contact Member) -

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

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