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How shall we start our property search?
Have a look at the apartments on our website and when decide
which properties you like, send us an email with any questions
you might have about the properties using the contacts page. For viewings you need to arrange a
trip to Bulgaria and let us know. We will then set the necessary appointments.
You can also ask us any other questions that you have, we’re here to help! |
How do we see the properties that we are interested in?
If you tell us in advance when you will be coming to Bulgaria,
we can arrange viewings to fit your schedule (even a tight one!).
We can also arrange your accommodation and meet you at the airport.
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What do we need to bring with us on our first visit?
Obviously you will need your passport, but also some Euros if you want to place a deposit immediately.
(You can bring up to 10,000 Euros each into Bulgaria without declaring it if you have come from
another EU country.). |
Is it possible to buy without coming to Bulgaria?
Yes, this is possible, but not always so straight forward.
You will have to get documents signed and stamped in your country.
It is often easier and quicker to come to Bulgaria for a couple of days and sort everything out here.
Plus, you will be able to see the property. |
Will we get ownership documents for the property?
Yes, you will have title deeds in your name, or if you are buying through a company, your company name. |
What if we want to have renovations carried out on our property?
No problem, we can recommend a complete range of professional tradesmen who will work to the budget
that you set them. You just need to tell them your requirements and negotiate the different options with them. |
Do we need a visa?
At the moment EU citizens can stay in Bulgaria for 90 days in any 6 months. Any more than that and you can easily apply for a Residence Certificate once you are in Bulgaria. This is valid for up to five years. Non EU citizens should contact the Bulgarian Embassy in their home country, for up to date visa information. |
What about the cost of living there?
Compared with UK prices, this is extremely cheap. A loaf of bread should be about 50 Euro Cents, a pint of lager about 1 Euro, a packet of cigarettes about 2 Euros. A litre of petrol is about 1 Euro.
It's not possible to compare living costs in Bulgaria and Western Europe.
A few examples: House insurance is around 100-200 € Euros per year for buildings and contents (depending on the type of house). For a 30,000 € Euros property, insurance against theft, flood and fire costs about 125 € Euros per year with a decent insurance company like Allianz. For heating, there are central heating systems in the big cities: monthly costs for a 2-bedroom apartment around 100 € Euros. In the towns and villages, people use charcoal and wood, which is a cheaper way to heat a house. For electricity, when used for cooking, lighting or heating water, one pays about 30 € Euros monthly. Local and national taxes for owning a property vary greatly depending on the location, but for the capital (and most expensive area) expect to pay around 150 Euros for a 2 bed apartment. |
Driving a car in Bulgaria.
There are few annual fees that must be paid every year to drive a car in our country:
Third party insurance, 80 Euros per year. Road tax (depending on the engine power): around 80 Euros per year for a 2.0 litre engine and MOT, 20 Euros per year. Many cars in Bulgaria are equipped with LPG systems, which is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than petrol. Bulgaria has the cheapest brand new cars in Europe. For example a brand new Renault Clio costs only 10 000 € EURO. Second hand vehicles of any type and brand are also widely available. |
Can we use our credit and debit cards when we come?
In the bigger towns, you can use your cards, but still only in the larger shops. All the hotels will accept cards, and all the major petrol stations, but in general most other transactions are carried out in cash.
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If our property is only going to be occupied for about two months of the year, do we really need to get good security for the rest of the time?
Yes, we recommend you have special alarm system and private property protection which costs around 25 - 30 Euros per month. There are some very professional companies in Bulgaria providing such a service. |
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