A top-floor apartment in Bulgaria — is it worth buying?

The liquidity of apartments on the top and ground floors in Bulgaria is generally lower. But in recent years this trend has been gradually changing. Developers are improving construction quality and offering additional options for top-floor apartments: spacious terraces. The price of a top-floor apartment in Bulgaria is often lower than for those on the middle floors.

You will be amazed at how many people make an emotional decision and eagerly purchase property. When the purchase is an investment, it is easier to stay calm and rational. But when choosing a future home, it is normal to feel excited and act under the influence of preconceived notions. And this makes it difficult to be objective in your choice and to notice everything that will determine whether the purchase is a successful one.
What you need to know when buying a top-floor apartment

Top-floor apartments, so-called penthouses or attics, can be defined as the jewel in the crown, regardless of the additional costs that accompany these properties. 

Advantages of top-floor apartments: 

• A spacious terrace where you can set up a lounge area, a barbecue, a flower garden or a solarium (a place for sunbathing).
• Panoramic views.
• No neighbours who might disturb your peace.
• Distance from the street, dust and city noise.
• An attractive price.

There is more light in a top-floor apartment. The sense of open space and the possibility of building more rooms are the main features of the upper floors.

Is it risky to buy a top-floor apartment?

At present we can identify the following drawbacks:

• A top floor that is not properly insulated may have high heating costs in winter and high cooling costs in summer.
• Leaks from the roof in older buildings. It is difficult to collect money from the lower-floor owners for roof repairs.
• If there is no lift, it is hard to climb the stairs.
• If there is a lift, there is constant noise from the lift motor in older buildings. This can be solved by soundproofing the walls.

Which option is better and is it worth buying a top-floor apartment?

There is no single best option. You need to analyse each case, each building,  the quality of construction, and know whether buying on the upper or lower floor will be a good or a bad idea.

Some new studies show that the higher the floor, the longer a person's life expectancy.
Wishes and advice from Bulgaria Avenue
The external appearance is very important, but be sure to determine the exposure and the number of storeys of the building. Windows facing south and south-west mean a hot summer. Those facing north are associated with a gloomy, cold home in autumn and winter. With this in mind, inspect the windows and glazing.

Look out of the windows and pay attention to the view. Then contact the municipality to find out whether any construction is planned. A beautiful view is included in the price, and it is good to know how long you will keep it. It is advisable to enquire about the general urban development plan for the area for at least the next ten years.

When choosing a floor, the height of the building is decisive. The third floor in a taller building is great, but if it is the top one, the situation may be critical — especially in older construction. Bulgarians prefer to buy property on the middle floors or the second-to-last floor.

Bulgaria Avenue stands for the best quality, view and location. With us you will buy the most liquid property in Bulgaria at a favourable price and be able to enjoy your home by the sea.