Quest Bulgaria Property and Lifestyle Magazine

Buying a home seems like an easy and exciting task and when you first make a viewing trip to Bulgaria, it’s so easy to get carried away by the beautiful scenery and relaxed way of life that often you neglect to consider certain points that are of vital importance when purchasing your first Bulgarian dream pad. One of the most important points to consider is whether you will use this home as a permanent home or a holiday residence – this will make a great deal of difference in the way you use your home and the things you need to include in it. Here are a few helpful pointers to help you in your decision.

Location, location, location

Holiday homes should be situated close to tourist amenities like beaches, golf courses or ski resorts particularly if you intend to rent out your property.

Selling your Bulgarian property? Most buyers know a good deal when they see one and the market is nowhere near as good as it once was if you are considering putting your property up for sale. The financial crisis, resulting credit crunch and the weak pound have brought prices down.

We explore what a 'buyer's market' means for both purchaser and vendor. Talking with Bulgarian estate agents regarding the property market, most will say that it is slow. However, this doesn't mean there are no British buyers out there: their desire to buy a property in Bulgaria and find out what it is like living in the country still remains.

Even if you ask yourself all the big important questions before buying your dream property in Bulgaria, you'll still be up against your own human failings. Falling in love straight away with a property and thinking 'this is the one', you may find your emotions make you your own worst enemy.

Thinking about getting away each year? You may find buying a holiday property in the Bulgarian sun instead of renting or paying high hotel prices is a better choice. Bulgaria is a good option - whatever your preference: the sun in the summer, snow in the winter or getting away from it all into breathtaking countryside to simply chill out.

If you are planning on buying a Bulgarian property this year, here are our top tips and hints to make finding your dream home easier. The property market is at a low, so the buyer holds the cards right now.

Prices have been hard hit in the UK; and Bulgarian property has similarly reduced in value, making the country a place where you are likely to pick up a bargain as prices have fallen to the lowest levels in several years.