Buy a House in Bulgaria

Bulgaria Avenue real estate agency will help you choose and buy a house in Bulgaria.

Our database has affordable houses to choose from. Cheap village houses are located 20–30 km from the sea, but often have other advantages — large plots, proximity to a river, lake or nature reserve.

If you're prepared to consider options from €100,000, we'll offer villas and houses in resort regions such as Pomorie, Sarafovo, Balchik, Kavarna, Lozenets and Ravda. A luxurious new cottage near the sea will cost around €300,000.

Bulgaria Avenue also specialises in premium real estate — our database has the best offers of luxury private houses by the sea and beyond, in Varna, Albena, Balchik and Burgas.

Advantages of Buying a House in Bulgaria

You can buy a house or cottage in any country. Several factors prompt you to consider buying a private house in Bulgaria:

• The country is peaceful and cosy. Good climate, proximity to sea, lakes and rivers, wonderful landscapes and stability create excellent conditions for life and holidays.
• Prices are low. This applies to property, groceries, utilities and taxes.
• Houses are solidly built, constructed with the climate in mind.
• Good infrastructure. Large villages have nurseries, educational institutions, cafés and shops. Public transport runs regularly, connecting the settlement with the nearest city. In urban neighbourhoods and suburbs, sports clubs, restaurants and bars operate.
• Rich cultural life. A huge number of festivals are held, and national holidays are celebrated brightly. Locals often know several languages, including Russian and English, and communicate easily with visitors. So a Russian, Ukrainian or Israeli citizen etc. will feel comfortable in Bulgaria.
• European quality of service.

How to Choose a House in Bulgaria

Everyone imagines their ideal home in their mind's eye. It could be a private house surrounded by forest, far from noisy roads, shops and restaurants. For others, the ideal is an imposing cottage in the town centre, hidden in the shade of modern high-rises and old trees. Some dream of a magnificent villa with a sea view.

Bulgaria has various types of houses; the choice remains:

• A cosy two-storey village house, built in traditional Bulgarian style, is in demand among retirees from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Germany, and families with children. The ground floor is fitted out with storage rooms and workshops. Sports equipment, studios and space for a washer and dryer are often installed. The upper floor, which has the kitchen, living room, bedrooms and bathroom, is reached from outside or via the staircase from the ground floor. 
• Modern cottages. Built on free plots in small villages, large hamlets and suburbs. Area 100–400 m².
• Houses in cottage communities. In outlying city neighbourhoods and large developed villages, cottage communities are set up consisting of several houses. They're built using modern technology from new materials. Predominantly one- and two-storey detached homes with a plot for parking, garden, playground or relaxation area. Developers usually offer to complete turnkey renovation work, prepare a design project, and order furniture and appliances. If the area around the community is fenced, maintained, has a gardener and a pool, a maintenance fee is charged.
• Townhouses. These "urban houses" are two- or three-storey buildings divided into two or three parts, each occupied by one family. Each part is a townhouse. Area 100–160 m². The ground floor has a living room with kitchen, bathroom and storage. The upper floor(s) — bedrooms and additional bathrooms. A townhouse is an excellent option for permanent family residence or renting out.  Next to it is a small courtyard and space for a car. Townhouses are built in big cities and suburbs. They're inexpensive.

Nuances When Buying a House in Bulgaria

There are points to pay attention to when acquiring a private house in Bulgaria.

The building can be registered to foreigners — the procedure is the same as for Bulgarian citizens. Registering the land itself to private foreign individuals isn't possible. The solution is to acquire the land plot under a company. If necessary, Bulgaria Avenue will help you with this matter.

In old buildings, it's important to check the roof, plumbing and electrical wiring. Everything must be in working order.

When affordably buying a villa or townhouse in a cottage community, clarify whether a maintenance fee applies. Enchanted by the well-kept grounds with landscape design and fairy-tale cottages, you may later face unexpected expenses.

For families with children, it doesn't hurt to ask about schools and kindergartens. If there's no school in the village, clarify whether a school bus runs and what the schedule is. For retirees, an important question is the availability of medical services.

Buying a house in Bulgaria — whether a chalet at a ski resort, a seaside villa or an affordable village home — is a good opportunity to invest money in property in a European country, and enjoy peace, comfort and independence.

Bulgaria Avenue will find the best options for you, arrange viewings of the properties you like, and take care of proper transaction processing.