Useful websites for those living in Bulgaria and those planning to move to a Bulgarian home
The Internet is a fantastic resource for anyone who is moving to a new Bulgarian home. Below is a list of useful websites with detailed information on various aspects of living in Bulgaria.
Sites of interest to those already living in Bulgaria
www.novinite.com -- Sofia’s news agency site, in English. World and local news.
www.sofiaecho.com -- English language newspaper.
www.perfectbulgaria.com – Extensive guide to owning a Bulgarian home and living in Bulgaria
www.get.info.bg – resource offering practical information for living in Bulgaria and getting around the country.
www.guide-bulgaria.com – Website with detailed regional and local information.
www.purebulgaria.com -- Extensive guide to travel within Bulgaria, plus restaurant reviews, town and resort street maps.
Information on Bulgaria for those planning to buy a Bulgarian home
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria - Page on Bulgaria in free online encyclopedia
www.bulgariatravel.org – Website of the Bulgarian state agency for tourism
www.overgas.bg Bulgarian gas company with over 20 regional offices. (Electricity and water supplies are nationalised; supply is arranged through the local municipal office.)
www.easybulgarian.com -- Offers an online course to learn how to read and speak Bulgarian.
Financial and legal help for foreigners living in Bulgaria www.europelaw.com – John Howell & Co. Specialists in European law with over 25 years experience and bilingual solicitors
www.blevinsfranks.com – Mortgage and tax specialists for buyers of overseas property
www.moneycorp.com – Provides currency services for private and corporate clients
www.bbcc.bg – British-Bulgarian chamber of commerce
Moving to your Bulgarian home – removals companies
www.alliedpickfordsbg.com – Removals firm who pack, ship and deliver to your Bulgarian home.
www.voovit.com – UK-based, door to door shipping company with online booking service.
www.anglopacific.co.uk -- Removals and shipping company with Bulgarian service.
Exhibitions and events for those considering buying a Bulgarian home
www.homesoverseas.co.uk – Magazine which holds regular seminars to help people thinking of moving to Bulgaria
Other contacts for living in Bulgaria
www.bulgarianembassy.org.uk – Bulgarian embassy in London
www.british-embassy.bg – British embassy in Sofia
www.britishcouncil.org/bulgaria -- British Council in Sofia (Library, events, networking)
