Bulgaria: where is it better to live and buy property?

Bulgaria is in Europe, on the southeast side. It occupies about 20% of the Balkan Peninsula. The coast is washed by the Black Sea, and the country borders on Romania, Greece, Serbia, Greece and Macedonia. Many residents of the former CIS countries prefer to buy property in Bulgaria because of the developed infrastructure, picturesque nature, mild climate, and attractive housing prices.

The advantages of Bulgaria include the national language, which has many words reminiscent of Russian, so a Russian-speaking person can intuitively understand speech. Also, young people know English. The currency of Bulgaria is the lev, which has a ratio of 1:15.6 to the Ukrainian hryvnia.

Speaking about the climate, it is worth noting a cold winter with frosts, wet autumn and spring, which last less than 3 months, and a long hot summer. Rains are more common in the mountains, unlike the center, where it is often dry and hot.

Why buy property in Bulgaria?

Bulgarian housing attracts affordable prices, as well as low living costs. You can find a small studio apartment for 14,000 euros and dine in a restaurant for two for 15 euros. Thanks to the diverse nature, you can relax in the sea and in the mountains. And transport accessibility allows you to travel around Europe, move quickly within the city and beyond. The people here are very kind and hospitable, so adaptation does not take much time and is easy. Presence of kindergartens and schools, mild climate and moral standard of living attract residents of Israel, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Russia.

Property in Varna

The cost of real estate is gradually growing, albeit by 2.5-5.5%. Residential complexes are increasing in large cities. Temperate Mediterranean climate attracts buyers, because in winter the temperature is above zero, and in summer it is about +25 degrees. An advantage can be considered a long summer, which begins in late spring and lasts until mid-October. The city has a very developed infrastructure. There are many cafes and restaurants, supermarkets, small shops, a park, nightclubs, kindergartens, schools and universities. It is a great city to live permanently and the average rental apartment can bring in around 300 euros per month.

The buildings here are varied. You can find old houses, typical "Soviet" and new buildings. The cost of an apartment in the secondary market starts from 50 thousand euros, and new buildings will cost from 38 thousand euros. The price is affected by the finish, area, distance to the city center. Near to Varna is one of the most famous resorts - Golden Sands. The village attracts vacationers with a clean sandy beach, silence and comfort.

How much does a property near Burgas cost?

Here things with transport are a little worse than in other cities in Bulgaria. There is no direct connection between Burgas and Sofia, so you will have to get through Balchik, Albena, and Kranevo. The resort will delight you with many grocery stores, cafes and restaurants, some of which are on the coast. Popular activities include walking through the national park and the beautiful coastline.

Golden Sands is a village located 25 km from the city. It begins its history in 1956, so there are no historical buildings here. Most of the territory is built up with modern skyscrapers and complexes. Here you can buy an apartment with an area of ​​80 sq.m near the beach for 50 thousand euros.

Infrastructure Albena: the benefits of buying property

Another popular resort is Albena, which is located 35 km from Varna. You can get to the city from the nearest city and the capital of Bulgaria. There are many cafes and restaurants here, but the number of grocery stores is small. But this is a great place for entertainment: Baltata reserve, diving, water park, golf club, horseback riding and tennis. Modern complexes are presented for sale, since the resort was rebuilt in the late 70s. The price of the apartments is not inferior to Golden Sands. For 45 thousand euros, you can find renovated apartments. This is a great opportunity to find a property to rent, as living here is expensive, especially in summer.

Properties in southern Bulgaria

One of the popular cities to live in is Burgas, which is on the south coast. It is an industrial center, as its economy is based on iron ore and salt mining, oil refineries, food and textile industries. A very comfortable climate attracts those who want to buy an apartment, because in winter the average temperature here is +2 °C, and in summer - +23 °C. You can get to any place, because there is a railway, there is a bus station, an airport, a seaport. Besides the coast and beaches, Burgas attracts the attention of tourists with the Marine Park, where cafes, museums, galleries, exhibitions are located. Many restaurants, supermarkets, small shops and several shopping centers provide a comfortable life.

Speaking about the development of the city, it is worth mentioning the old pre-revolutionary buildings, Soviet houses, as well as modern residential complexes. You can find a ready-made apartment near the city for 30 thousand euros, a two-room apartment for 48 thousand euros, and also find an option in the center, costing about 80 thousand euros. Popular among residents of the former CIS countries is Sarafovo, a suburb of Burgas. From it you can quickly reach the city by car and bicycle. The village has well-equipped beaches, entertainment centers, cafes and restaurants, shops, beauty salons. The cost of real estate is almost 2 times lower than in Burgas.

Sunny Beach is another attractive village that was established in 1957. There are many new buildings that have an affordable price. You can find a studio for 8-10 thousand euros, as well as apartments with two and three rooms for 20 thousand euros.