The costs involved in buying a Bulgarian property are generally much less than those in the UK or Ireland. The total cost depends on the type of property (apartment, house, land or other) and the location. Some of the fees are set by the central government and some are set by the municipal authorities (local council). Most of the charges are calculated as a percentage of the price of the property, although there may be a minimum charge. The total cost of buying an apartment is generally lower than the cost of buying a house - this is because it is unnecessary to set up a Bulgarian company to buy a house. You will find that most of our properties are sold "commission free". This means that there is no agency fee to pay if you buy one of those properties. For other properties the agency fee depends on the price of the property and the amount of work involved, but is generally 3%-4% of the purchase price. If you are interested in buying one of our properties, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. We can provide a full breakdown of any purchase costs that apply to the property, as well as details of any running costs (such as annual property tax, any maintenance charges and the potential cost of electricity, water and gas).
Services We Provide
As professional real estate agents and ex-pats, we can offer a full range of services, plus an insight into the purchase of property from both sides. Here are some of the services that we offer when you buy our property in Bulgaria:
- Pre-sales and after-sales advice and information about buying a property in Bulgaria
- Selecting suitable properties for you in Bulgaria
- Arranging a viewing trip, including finding flights, booking accommodation, meeting you at the airport
- Accompanying you during your visits to Bulgarian properties, sharing local knowledge and providing advice and assistance
- Obtaining estimates for any alterations or renovations that you might want
- Setting up a Bulgarian company for you
- Negotiating with the vendor/developer
- Arranging a mortgage or special financial arrangement for you to buy our properties
- "Due Diligence" checks of property ownership, status, etc., and preparation of all legal documents
- Managing all aspects of your purchase to ensure that the process goes smoothly
- Helping you, your family and any pets to relocate and to settle comfortably into a new home in Bulgaria
- Ongoing help in renting out and maintaining your Bulgarian property if you do not live there full time
Further information
Finance
If you are buying a property in Bulgaria, you might need to borrow some money to help pay for it. Here you will find information about mortgages and loans, plus details of special finance schemes that were introduced during 2009. This section also contains information about how to
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Relocating to Bulgaria
Moving to another country is a great adventure. It can also be very stressful but, with careful planning you can keep the stress level to a minimum. If possible, begin to plan your relocation at least 6 ‑ 12 months before the date when you intend to move to Bulgaria. You should make
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Travelling to Bulgaria
We are happy to help you choose and book your flights between the UK and Bulgaria. Below is a list of airlines that offer scheduled flights from the UK to Bulgaria. During the summer months, you can also buy \"flight only\" deals from holiday companies such as Thomsons and Balkan Holidays.
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Viewing Trips
Many people are happy to buy new or off‑plan properties without visiting them. However, most people who intend to buy a property in Bulgaria (or any other country) want to view the property and the area around it.
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