Búlgaría; STARA PLANINA MOUNTAINS

STARA PLANINA MOUNTAINS also called the Balkan Mountains, stretches from the Serbian border to the Black Sea and splits the country into two parts: North and South Bulgaria. Although the range is not very high with the highest peak Botev at 2,376m, its view is not only scenic and beautiful, but stunning. It is rich in deciduous forests, mainly of oak and beech. The mountains are inhabited by deer, hares, bears, foxes and wild boar.
Tucked away in the folds of the mountains and in the beautiful and world famous Rose Valley are a number of small towns - Veliko Turnovo, Arbanassi, Dryanovo, Gabrovo, Bozhentsi, Kotel, Zheravna, Troyan, Tryavna, Kazanlak, Kalofer, Sopot, Koprivstitsa , all steeped in history, lively in the summer and yet sleepy during the cold winters. Breath the crystal clean air, drink safely from the abundance of mineral rich mountain springs and absorb the calmness of life as the locals live and work their traditional crafts from centuries past. Untouched, traditional architecture together with warm open hospitality, the mountains are a welcoming place for any visitor.

Bulgaria Once Again Takes Property Price Lead

24 Chassa Daily, Vol. 78, 19.03.08, p.9

 

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Bulgaria has once taken the lead in world real estate price increase in the last quarter of 2007, a ranking of the British company Knight Frank shows. The prices have gone up by 33.7% compared to the same period in 2006. Bulgaria was in the lead in the third quarter as well, when the annual increase was 30.6%.

The increase was greatest in the regions of Vidin and Rousse while in Sofia it even exceeded 50%. Bulgaria is followed by Singapore (31.3%), Russia (30%) and Poland (22.4%). However, there was a decrease in the real estate prices in the USA (- 0,3%), Germany (- 4.3%), Latvia (- 7.1%), Ireland (- 7,3%) and Estonia (- 14.5%).

Sofia also ranked 51st from a total of 58 locations in a 2007 office price ranking, a Cushman & Wakefield report reads. The average monthly office rents in Bulgaria amounted to 19 EUR/sq.m.

The demand of first-class offices exceeds the supply and the unoccupied areas amount to less than 5%.

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Búlgaría: THE RILA MOUNTAINS

 THE RILA MOUNTAINS rise to the south of Sofia and are the highest mountains on the Balkan Peninsula. The highest peak – Moussala (literally meaning ‘near to God’) rises 2,925m above the sea level. The wind velocity is often over 40meters per second and the snow cover, up to 2 meters thick, remains until the end of June.
The Rila Mountains were once covered by glaciers, which left some 180 lakes glistening among the green meadows and the rocky screens. The deepest is the lake called “The Eye”, from the Seven Rila Lakes, situated on different terraces ranging from 2,100m to 2,800 m above the sea level, very close to one another in a valley.
The deepest and the longest rivers on the Balkan Peninsula, the Maritsa, Iskar, Mesta, also rise in Rila. The Rila Mountains are difficult to climb but roads have been built for the convenience of mountaineers, hikers and tourists.
 

The resort of Borovets is currently Bulgaria’s largest ski centre, created at the end of the 19th century. It is located 1350 above sea level on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountains among age-old pine woods, at the foot of peak Mousala. Borovets is a resort of alpine type and provides excellent opportunities for a whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds. It is also famous for its world-class biathlon track. The slopes of Borovets have a permanent snow cover from November to May, more than 1.5 m thick. Ski runs of various difficulty provide opportunities for the full range of skill levels. This excellent resort combines the convenience of modern hotels and chalets with the sweet smelling forests of spruce and pine. Borovets has spectacular views and the cleanest air you are likely to find. During the summer you’ll find glorious walking country around Borovets and during winter, a lovely ski resort.
* Borovets is located just 73 km from Sofia and is easily accessible by car or bus.

Búlgaría: STARA PLANINA MOUNTAINS

STARA PLANINA MOUNTAINS also called the Balkan Mountains, stretches from the Serbian border to the Black Sea and splits the country into two parts: North and South Bulgaria. Although the range is not very high with the highest peak Botev at 2,376m, its view is not only scenic and beautiful, but stunning. It is rich in deciduous forests, mainly of oak and beech. The mountains are inhabited by deer, hares, bears, foxes and wild boar. 
 Tucked away in the folds of the mountains and in the beautiful and world famous Rose Valley are a number of small towns - Veliko Turnovo, Arbanassi, Dryanovo, Gabrovo, Bozhentsi, Kotel, Zheravna, Troyan, Tryavna, Kazanlak, Kalofer, Sopot, Koprivstitsa , all steeped in history, lively in the summer and yet sleepy during the cold winters. Breath the crystal clean air, drink safely from the abundance of mineral rich mountain springs and absorb the calmness of life as the locals live and work their traditional crafts from centuries past. Untouched, traditional architecture together with warm open hospitality, the mountains are a welcoming place for any visitor.

BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST

The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast is the place to be in summer. For travellers who want to experience the beauty of a European beach resort without paying outrageous prices, there's nothing like the 235-mile Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Much of the coast is covered by long beaches with fine white sand. The sea itself is non-tidal, less salty and warmer than the Mediterranean. The coast is also dotted with mineral springs with curative properties, used as part of the facilities in the health and spa centres and the hotels, some of which are open to the public too. Add the abundance of sunshine and the Black Sea Riviera is the unspoilt place in the sun.
Eleven of the beaches received the BLUE FLAG in 2003 recognition for their environmental and safety standards. The whole coast is dotted with private villas and houses in proximity to the resorts offering the best of two worlds - privacy and opportunity for nightlife in the commercial resorts.
The resorts have been purpose-built away from the cities but near enough if you wish to find out how the locals live.

Some of the main seaside resorts are Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Albena, St. Constantine, Elenite, etc. Two of the most popular coastal towns are Sozopol, an artistic community famous for its ancient architecture, folk festivals and art galleries, and the ancient port town of Nessebar, with dozens of Byzantine churches and unique 19th-century houses.


Varna and Burgas are the largest airport cities on the Black Sea coast. Other popular towns and resorts (from north to south) are Kavarna, Balchik, Obzor, St. Vlas, Ravda, Pomorie, Primorsko, Kiten, Tzarevo, Ahtopol and Sinemoretz.

Búlgaría: The Ten Reasons

1. Feeling welcome in a foreign country. This is the thing everyone considers when taking the crucial decision to move abroad – either permanently or for a few weeks a year. The feedback we have received from you over these last 5 years indicates that first BulgarianProperties and later your new neighbours have turned out to be extremely helpful and nice people who have done a lot of things to make you feel at home. Some of you have even said that the attitude of the locals was one of the things that helped you integrate much easier than you had expected.

2. Will I receive the necessary level of professionalism, help and advice that I need when searching for a property? Your comments say that this is one of the most worrying issues when buying a real estate (not only abroad) and you say that you did receive it from BulgarianProperties. Most of you comment that your real estate agents guided you step by step through the process thus alleviating the stress and even making the process fun.

3. Smooth and easy procedure when buying my property. We know what it is like to see a property on the internet, to like it and to want to own it. The fact that it is abroad is a minor detail; at least that is what we can see from your feedback. You say that the procedure was made extremely smooth by BulgarianProperties who guided you every step of the way.

4. Can I buy property without ever setting foot in Bulgaria? In todays progressive world, and with the help of the Internet, everything can be achieved without even leaving your armchair! Although buying property is not the same as buying a watch or a dress, according to your e-mails BulgarianProperties has managed that task quite well. Some of you have bought your dream real estate with the push of a few buttons on the keyboard and the skillful guidance of our real estate agents.

5. Paperwork! Now this is a dirty word when talking about property purchasing. Especially when you have set your mind on buying a home abroad. You sit and worry whether you will receive the necessary advice, whether you will be helped adequately in the specific country, whether it won’t turn out to be too expensive. The conclusions we made from your feedback are identical – all of you are now the proud owners of a home/homes in Bulgaria saying that the paperwork was, in fact, made quite easy by the staff of BulgarianProperties!

6. Up-to-date information. As you know, the legislation in a country changes constantly and the most important thing when thinking of purchasing a home is to find the right people who know all the changes and can provide you with adequate advice. From what we have been reading in your comments we can see the result: happy homeowners gratified by the speedy receipt of sufficient and current information from the experienced associates of BulgarianProperties.

7. Expedience/efficiency in replying. After a decision to buy is taken comes the gathering of information. We know how excruciating it is to be kept waiting for too long to receive a reply therefore we have a policy according to which we reply to our clients within 24 hours of their inquiry. We believe it is important to provide our clients with as much details as possible in order to make them feel secure in their choice. Your e-mails say to us that this policy works, and quite well at that.

8. Friendly attitude. This is something that can most definitely make the potential buyer choose to work with a company and the lack of it - to make them avoid this company. BulgarianProperties, after five dynamic years of operations on the real estate market, have numerous fans and friends thanks to the open approach and many smiles which we can feel even through the e-mails.

9. Making you feel our most important client. This is a winning strategy and now we can already tell you our little secret – EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU IS, IN FACT, OUR MOST IMPORTANT CLIENT. All of you are special to us and we would like to thank you for being our clients and friends through the years!

10. All arrangements are already made by us: travel, accomodation, legal advice, viewings of the property, etc. A hassle-free visit. This is what every client wants, no matter what they are buying. Especially when it comes to purchasing a property in a foreign country and BulgarianProperties know how to organise your visits best. We read quite a few of your comments saying that you were afraid that not everything would run as smooth as you hoped but that in the end you left with a smile on your face and a title deed in your pocket.