Britons living in Bulgaria. Guide to Bulgaria, Sofia and Varna

Why Bulgaria?


A brand new apartmentright on the sea front in a popular holiday town can currently be purchasedfor around £35,000 GBP with rural properties selling for even lessthan £7,000 GBP. A country of outstanding naturalbeauty the environment remains unspoilt and is incredibly varied. A quality beer will cost 25p!Qualityof life - First time visitors to Bulgaria are surprised by its diversityand its stunning natural beauty. A wonderful meal for 2 including winewill rarely exceed around £7.00 GBP. Alreadya full member of NATO, Bulgaria has been invited to join the EU in 2007.It is a fast growing market economy. As a result,Bulgaria is ecologically one of the purest countries in Europe, with exceptionallyclear air and water resources. Borovetsis the perfect place to relax and provides many other recreational opportunitiesthroughout the year. Buying property in Bulgaria is also a great investmentas prices are steadily increasing and are set to go up considerably whenBulgaria joins the EU.What kindsof property are on the market? Cigarettes cost just40p per packet and a day out in a museum or the theatre will cost justa couple of pounds. ConsiderThis: If, for example, you are trying to figure out how to move to Bolivia,buy a ranch, get residency and a passport; you won't find a standard bookon how to go about accomplishing those ends at your local library.You will here. Diamond mining in Africa, play the European lottery, wherethe odds are ten times better than the USA, Homestead in Belize, Movingto Thailand, Working Worldwide from a lap... Exchange rate: £ 1 = 2.82 Levs (Jan '06).Do theyspeak English? For years a real effort has been madeto preserve the country's rich and unspoilt flora and fauna. Foreignindividuals cannot own land (this is a Constitutional prohibition untilthey join the EU). Furthermore,Bansko enjoys plentiful snow and therefore the season stretches from earlyDecember through to May! In the winter there are direct flights to Plovdiv andSofia.What isthe weather like in Bulgaria? It has the most modernski facilities in the country and is a well-established destination forwinter sport enthusiasts from all around the world. It is situated on scenic northernslopes of the Mousala Ridge in the east of the panoramic Rila Mountains.The resort lies huddled in thick pine forests some 1390 meters above sealevel. It is some one hour from Sofia, butonly 10 minutes from the bustling town of Razlog. Its Eastern Border isformed by the beautiful Black Sea Coast. Many of them have been awarded prestigious�Blue Flag� status. Many restaurants are clustered around the well appointed andsuperbly equipped major hotels, making dining a real pleasure with an endlessarray of contemporary and traditional eating places available. Most major transactions such as the purchasing property are carriedout in Euros . Most visitors comment onhow safe they felt at all times of the day in the resorts and all our apartmentsbenefit from 24 Hour on site security.What aboutsanitation? Next year three new major UK tour operators willalso be offering summer holidays in Bulgaria.The Bulgarianwinter resorts - Modern Borovets is one of the largest and increasinglypopular winter resorts in the Balkan region. On all others wecan arrange a rental agreement each year or a bespoke letting service.We also have a lettings management department that is able to assist withthe management of your properties. Our job is simply to make the purchase of your newhome the fun and enjoyable experience you will wish.What isthe law on foreigners owning property in Bulgaria? Our staff has many years experience in dealing with investorsand are only a telephone call away from discussing your individual requirementor queries. Perfect for the whole familyto enjoy!!What isthe food like? Please call us for further information.How canI rent my property? Seven sites have achieveda coveted place on the UNESCO world heritage list.Beautiful Bulgarian Sunset.What isthe cost of living in Bulgaria? Since then wide sweeping reforms have taken place. Sincethe introduction of the currency board in 1997 Bulgaria has been a politicallystable country with a developing economy. The area has a long history � attracting people to ski here sinceas early as 1896 � taking advantage of the many pistes which rise to astaggering 2,600m!The resortis a perfect place to enjoy excellent facilities off pist as well as onthe snow. The Bulgarian Embassy in Londonwill provide you with comprehensive information on visas and residencypermits. The climate is considered to be healthy, enjoyingbeautifully clean air, mild winter temperatures and of course mountainsof snow! The combinedState and local taxes will usually be equivalent to 2 % of the propertypurchase price.Are mortgagesavailable on Bulgarian Property? The conditions and guaranteesfor foreign investors have generated excellent business opportunities andinvestment growth potential.Why shouldI use British Developments to help me to buy a property in Bulgaria? The cost of a 10 minute journeyin a taxi will only be about £1.00 GBP. The country is best known as a touristdestination for both summer and winter holiday makers and for its winemaking. The country is home to 160 monasteries, 36 culturalcentres and 40,000 listed archaeological monuments. The European Union is currently investing millions of pounds tohelp improve Bulgaria's infrastructure (this is very visible on the BlackSea Coast where the main Coastal road is being widened and re-surfacedto provide better access for the rapidly developing tourist industry. The longest season of any Bulgarian resort! The region enjoys average summer temperatures of between25-30 degrees. The season extends from April to October. There are 7 national parks, more than 3000protected natural sites and 17 bio-spherical reserves (the greatest recordednumber in Europe). There are a growing number of fast food chains such as McDonalds,pizza and family restaurants.What isthe currency? There are also 419 protected animal species and 63 protectedtypes of plant.The BlackSea Coast of Bulgaria - The 380 kilometres of beaches are amongst someof Europe's cleanest and safest. Thereis a regular bus transport into Samokov every 30 minutes and excellentlinks from there to the capital.Bansko is consideredby many to be Bulgaria's number one ski resort. These are a short flight from most UK airportsof only 2.5 hours. They want you to keep coming back to theircountry, and believe me it shows!Is it safe?- The crime rate is very low and statistics compare very favourablywith all other European holiday destinations. Throughoutthe country you will find ancient Greek sites, Roman amphitheatres andByzantine churches. Usually the slopes at Borovets are covered in snow from mid Decemberthrough to April.Borovets isalso easy accessible- 12 minutes of first class road connects it with Samokov,the most sizeable town in the area. We arefirmly established in Bulgaria and we are confident in the prospects forproperty growth. We believe in the team and they have a shared passion for seeingthe success of their native country enhanced by the attraction of new investorsand the increased prosperity they bring. We consider no two clients to be the same. We do however have a range of finance schemesand mortgages available from UK lenders to assist you in purchasing yourproperty. We endeavourto understand fully your needs, hopes and aspirations before using ourlocal knowledge and expertise to help you make the right decision. We have hundreds of great eBooks lined up and comingyour way. We have invested considerably in our prestigious Burgasoffices and recruited some of the most talented young professionals inthe area. We want your purchase to be informed,simple and enjoyable. With the interest that has been shown in Bulgaria over the lastcouple of years, low cost airlines are expected to introduce regular scheduledflights there in the near future.How longdoes it take to get there? You areunlikely to have to spend more than £7 per head on a 3 course mealwith wine. You can contact them on 0207 584 9400 or visit their website www.bulgarianembassy.org.uk.What abouttaxation?