Sun, Jul 05 2009
The ski resort of Borovets is going to become increasingly attractive for foreign property seekers, Asta Bridge executive director Anton Pankev said.
During the coming winter season Borovets is to see a number of major projects, Pankev said. The execution of such plans was going to attract further interest, he said.
Upon completion new property in the resort will be offered for sale at prices of 1200 euro per sq m, investor.bg reported.
The lack of private plots in Borovets hindered its development, Pankev said. The number of owners offering land for sale was much smaller than the number in Bansko winter resort, he said.
Borovets will change because of its proximity to Sofia and execution of the Super Borovets project, Pankev said.
As a result of the developments property prices will increase. Apartments will reach prices of 3000 to 5000 euro per sq m. Spa and luxurious complexes will be most expensive, Pankev said.
The project will be financed by the Bulgarian Bank for Development, and the Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas, or Jessica Programme, although the report has so far failed to reveal the total cost of the vast enterprise.
The strategic plan envisages the conservation of the nature "for decades ahead", and it was formulated by a municipal team headed by professor Ivan Nikiforov, backed by Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev.
Once the overhaul and reconstruction of the Sofia–Vidin line is complete, it will cut travel time to three hours, as the train will be able to reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, shortening the journey to three hours.
Marriott however has made it clear that is not interested in investing in construction, but rather to occupy and manage existing buildings. Its strategy is to obtain management contracts.
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