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

Rachel Newcombe, award-winning freelance property writer ...


And now the whole world is getting in on the act, says Rachel Newcombe. And this is a love affair with a happy ending. But if you're keen to buy property here, what's currently available, what do you need to know and are there any potential pifalls to be aware of? But what exactly is available, how easy is the buying process and can Bulgaria be your dream location? But, for many foreign nationals, it's now proving to be an equally perfect place to live. For Stephen and Andrea Hutton, that thought was on their minds for 15 years. From the familiar, to the more unusual, this article looks at the top 10 winter sun property destinations. Got an article that needs commissioning? If you join the property market soon enough, you'll grab yourself a real bargain. I'm also editor of the property newsletter, Emerging Europe Property Insider. Issue 4 Focus on France, Issue 4 Croatia: Still an Attractive Investment? It was published by International Living. It's an increasingly popular destination for UK buyers wanting to move abroad, but what's so good about the country and what do you need to know if you're interested in buying property? It's awash with history, boasts beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes - no wonder it's a popular destination. Once thought of as a merely a holiday destination, it's now becoming a location for foreign buyers wishing to settle down and make a new life for themselves abroad. Rachel Newcombe discovers some remote idylls. Rachel Newcombe looks at the investment and enjoyment potential of six countries. September 2007 Focus on Brazil, September 2007 Spain: Is the Party Over? Steeped in cultural history, boasting a diversity of wildlife, stunning coastlines and even snow-capped mountains with skiing opportunities, Morocco offers a completely different lifestyle, yet is only three hours from the UK. Tempted by the cheese-and-wine lifestyle, the number living there has risen by almost 50 per cent in the last five years and estimates suggest about 100,000 Britons now live there permanently, with many more owning holiday homes. The natural beauty, particularly the renowned colourful displays in the autumn, is one of the main reasons people flock to the provinces of the country. Their dream was to move to Portugal, but for years it didn't seem as though it will be possible. Then a chance encounter finally presented an opportunity to make it happen. There's even the suggestion that it can become the 'new Croatia,' and take over as the place to buy. Whether you fancy a city pad for weekend breaks, a long-term rental property for local residents or a place to let out for holidays, cities are a great option to consider. With only two hours' time difference to the UK and a semi-continental climate - warm and humid in the summer, cooler in the winter - plus regular cheap flights from the UK, it has much to recommend it. You can do no better than Croatia and Montenegro, tipped as the fastest growing destinations in the world.