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Buying Bulgarian property

I think everyone should start using this forum to express their thoughts about buying Bulgarian property. Maybe others would like read your views, good or bad. Mark and Carole recently sent me an e-mail with so much useful info,(many thanks to them).So come on lets start something here!!!!! Who'll be first????

Joanne



I'm first!!!

I used an agency in Varna to buy a lovely villa five minutes from Sunny Beach. They only charged minimal per cent and spent hours driving me around, viewing properties. The after service was also great, from start to finish at no extra charge. I only visit maybe 2-3 times a year but I know of three other English couples who live in the area. I can honestly say the whole experience for me was fantastic.

Pat



Property in Bulgaria.

Having recently (April 2003) purchased property in Bulgaria, we can confirm that it's a very simple and stress-free experience, especially if you use the right agent. If you have any questions you would like answered on this subject, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Best Wishes Mark & Carole



Property in Bulgaria visit www.pomorie.nl

Very interesting new development in the city of Pomorie, developed by Dutch company. Excellent quality and very low mortgage possibilities!

Cveti



Estate agents rip-off

Hi Mark & Carol, I have sent several emails to the Bulgarian Embassy in London recently as they display Estate agent's details who ask for viewing fees. I have wasted time and money viewing properties only to be told they have been sold. I have cash for a small house that I would like to buy, by the sea. I have not found any private sellers only agents. Quite happy to use a lawyer for legalities.

Maureen Childs



Estate agents

Hi Maureen, Sorry to read your posting, unfortunately because of the big interest in Bulgarian property at the moment many Agents in Bulgaria are cashing in. We used an agent in Varna that were excellent, they charge NO viewing fees and only 3% commission of the purchase price and NOTHING if you don't purchase a property; regardless of the time they dedicate to you. We really don't think you'll find a better Real Estate Agent in the whole of Bulgaria. If you want to try again to find your dream holiday home, we'll give you all their details and we guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Best Wishes Mark & Carole, Bedfordshire, England.



Buying property in Bulgaria

Glad to find this site on the internet. I've been trying to get information on Bulgaria. For example, a recommended estate agent; advice on how to go about buying a property. Does anyone know the best way to go about viewing properties, as we hope to see properties in different parts of Bulgaria? We are going to have a fortnight's holiday at the coast and use this as a base. Any help and advice would be much appreciated.

Regards, Sil



Estate agents

I echo the experience of Mark and Carole. But I can also understand why some agents will make a charge for the viewings when I am sure that they convert only a small number of viewings into sales. I am sure that there are many "window shoppers" who are only dreaming! I found that we were taken to view some properties that sounded nice but only to find that they were in a pretty poor state. In practice, the standard of construction is very variable. Some properties appear to have been finished off very poorly while others are of excellent construction. It would certainly help if the particulars were more accurate in describing each property. It would save much time for viewers and for the agents! Good hunting. Please email me if you are in the area - I should be there from October 2003 onwards.

Phillip Cruttwell