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Buying Rea Estate in Sofia in 2023

Buying Property in Sofia

Buying Property in Sofia in 2023

While some foreigners have had success buying property in Sofia  directly from a seller, most sales are handled by estate agents and the property boom in Bulgaria means that there’s a large choice of estate agents to choose from.

As the estate agency business is unregulated in Bulgaria, some agents have little or no experience and a few are unreliable or untrustworthy, and even those that aren’t are often overwhelmed by running around doing viewings do not provide a consistent service. Also, you will find that some of these ‘English speaking agents’ cannot really follow the conversation when it gets into the real detail as their command of the English language is not good enough.

Buying Property in Sofia While Living Abroad

There are a growing number of estate agents based abroad who handle sales in Bulgaria, usually in partnership with a Bulgarian agency, while many Bulgarian estate agents are starting to advertise abroad. Many of these agents will be happy to show you all sorts of unsuitable properties in the hope that you decide to buy on the spot but we have a different approach.

Before you arrive in Sofia, we want to understand your requirements, appropriate type and price in your chosen area, and quickly respond to any information that you request and generate a list of property options marked out on a map. There are many properties listed on the internet that are not up to date and we will cross check the current status of all properties and keep you up to date.

We are not in the business of arranging flights for you but want to provide a concierge real estate service in Sofia and we will advise you on where to stay in Sofia, arrange for you to be picked up at the airport and have an introductory/orientation meeting with you.

Our video viewing service will certainly help to create a shortlist make your visit to Sofia more efficient.

We will property plan your viewing itinerary so that you are not rushed and will allow time towards at the end of your visit so that you can return later to make second visits.

We tend to work office hours but also will work over the weekend if the owners are only available at these times.

If you’re shown properties that don’t meet your specifications, tell us straight away and we will cross check that none of the other planned viewings have the same issues.

We advise you to make notes on the properties and take photographs so that when you are reviewing the properties you will be furnished with as much information as possible. We will also show you exactly where the property is on a map so that if you want to return later, under your own steam, then you can find the property without getting while comparing the locations of properties you are considering.

Real Estate Agents’ Fees in Sofia

Unlike most western countries, it’s standard practice in Bulgaria for the buyer to pay the agent’s commission on top of the purchase price.

There are no formal rules on agents’ fees, which are normally paid by the purchaser as well as the seller.

Most Bulgarian-based estate agents charge 3% of the purchase price as commission but some can charge as much as 10%.

Some agents charge a fee to take you on property viewings, which is refunded if you buy a home through them while other agents may try to charge you the taxi fare. We do not follow any of these practices and will get our renumeration when we find you the property that you are looking for.

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LUXURY PROPERTY FOR SALE IN SIMEONOVO SOFIA

Bistritsa, Boyana, Dragalevtsi, and Simeonovo used to be villages at the foot of Vitosha Mountain which turned into suburbs due to Sofia’s growth. All four areas have preserved the slower pace of life and you will enjoy a very experience to living in the Centre of Sofia, you will see houses with beautiful gardens as opposed to blocks of apartments. This article examines the benefits of investing in property for sale Simeonovo Sofia.

Where Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo slightly differ is that they both have a lift to the top of Vitosha Mounatin (a cabin lift in Simeonovo and a chair lift in Dragalevtsi).

Simeonovo is one of the most prestigious districtsin Sofia. It is situated above, to the south, the Sofia Ring Road.

Travelling to Simeonovo Sofia

The main road from the centre of Sofia to Simeonovo is Simeonovoshusse. Simeonovoshusse ends at the Sofia Ring Road where the Simeonovo district begins.

There are frequent buses which connect Simeonovo to the Sofia city centre, you can find details of the bus routes at this useful website.

If you wish to drive to the city centre it would usually take no more than 30 minutes. From the Sofia Ring Road it is easy to travel to the other areas of Sofia such as Boyana, Mladost and Sofia Airport.

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IF YOU WANT LUXURY NEAR SOFIA CENTRE - LOZENETS IS THE PLACE TO BE

Lozenets is definitely one of the best districts to live in Sofia. Lozenets is known as a high-end, very desirable residential district with number of modern luxury residential developments interspersed with traditional Bulgarian homes.

To the south, the district heads to the slopes of Vitosha Mountain via Cerni Vrah Blvd, and to the west to one of the biggest and nicest Sofia parks – South Park.

The whole of Lozenets is packed with top quality shops, bars and restaurants, so you will never be short of entertainment.

In the past quarter was named “Korubaglar” (which means “vineyards in the woods”) because the quarter was at end of the town. Nowadays Lozenetz is amongst the most in demand and preferred districts and is still undergoing a lot of development of Sofia.

Lozenets can be split into two parts – Lower and Upper Lozenets. This can be slightly confusing as Lower Lozenets is to the north. You can easily reach the centre of Sofia by foot in 30 minutes while you will need to use the excellent public transport service or very cheap taxis to go to the centre from Upper Lozenets.

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LUXURY PROPERTY FOR SALE IN IZTOK SOFIA

Iztok District is located just to the east of Sofia city centre. Iztok is Bulgarian for East and, originally, Iztok was the most eastern part of Sofia. Now the capital has far extended to the east and includes districts such as Mladost and Druzhba. Because of its proximity to the centre of Sofia, and the high quality of the property for sale Iztok Sofia is one the most elite and expensive quarters in the capital of Bulgaria.

Iztok is probably a little to far to walk to Sofia city centre for most people, but it an ideal cycle ride as it is relatively flat, unlike most districts outside of the centre of Sofia.

Borisova Garden Iztok Sofia

Borisova Garden is known as “Sofia’s lungs” because of the huge green area it occupies in the very heart of the capital. It is a monument of garden and park art of national importance.

Over the years, Borisova Garden has become a favorite place for walks and entertainment for several generations of Sofia residents and has earned the reputation of the most beautiful and preferred park in Sofia.

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BUY A PROPERTY IN ONE OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE PARTS OF SOFIA

Dragalevtsi is definitely one of the best districts to live in Sofia, and property for Sale definitely comes with a premium price compared to the rest of Bulgaria, but compared to the cost of property in the rest of the European Union, it is an absolute bargain.

Dragalevtsi is part of Vitosha municipality and situated in the southwestern part of the city, in the foothills of Vitosha mountain.

Dragalevtsi now is an affluent district built up with luxury properties, as well as the old-style village houses that have not yet been re-developed into luxury modern properies in Dragalevtsi.

Location of Dragalevtsi Sofia

Dragalevtsi is located 7km from Sofia city center on the slopes of Vitosha Mountain.

Dragalevtsi has spectacular panoramic views and the excellent transport system which makes it an extremely attractive for location to live in. Indeed, Dragalevtsi is the preferred area in Sofia for many business people of high social status.

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INVEST IN PROPERTY IN BOYANA SOFIA

Boyana is an upmarket district of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. Many businessmen and foreigners have invested in property in Boyana due to its quietness and high standard of living. If you choose to invest in property for sale Boyana Sofia you will be living in the same neighbourhood as the President, Prime Minister and the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Boyana is located 7km from the centre of Sofia in the foothills of Vitosha Mountain, which was declared the Balkan Peninsula’s first National Park.

Features of Living in Boyana

Boyana offers lots of greenery and peaceful ambiance that contributes to the healthy lifestyle of its residents:

  • Wonderful views Vitosha Mountain
  • Fresh summer and winter than the rest of Sofia
  • Fresh, clean mountain air
  • Good communication with the city center and the test of Sofia using Boulevard Bulgaria and the Sofia Ring Road
  • Gasification
  • Famous landmarks, such as
  • Boyana Church, The National History Museum, Boyana Residence, Boyana Fort and the Living Water Spring
  • Excellent shopping and places to eat and drink
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LIVE IN BISTRITSA - THE MOST FASHIONABLE PLACE IN SOFIA

Bistritsa is the least well-known of the 4 villages, (Bistritsa , Boyana, Dragalevtsi, and Simeonovo) which lay at the foothills of the magnificent Vitosha Mountain to the south of Sofia. Property For Sale Bistritsa is fast becoming the most sought after in Sofia

Bistritsa is a large village in the Sofia municipality, located in a small valley just 15 km to the south of the capital Sofia.

Crystal-clear streams (the name Bistritsa origin from Bulgarian “бистър” that means “clear, lucid, limpid”) flow through its teritory, and there are mineral hot-springs close to the village.

Travel to Bistritsa

The quickest way to travel  to Bistritsa is to use the Ring Road from the Darvenitsa junction to travel up the mountain.

If you wish to travel into the centre of Sofia by public transport, the best way is to take the bus to Mladost Business Park, where you can take the Sofia Metro all the way into the centre of Sofia.

You can also change trains on the Sofia Metro to quickly get to Sofia Airport.

Also, all four villages are connected by a mountain road, which provides for spectacular views of Vitosha Mountain and the whole of Sofia. The road runs from Boyana in the west to Lake Pancherevo (more on the lake below) to the east of Sofia.

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LUXURY PROPERTY FOR SALE IN VITOSHA, SOFIA

Vitosha District is located towards the south of Sofia, between Lozenets District and Sofia Ring Road. At this moment there is a lot of construction of property for sale Vitosha District.

The weather is a little cooler and fresher than central Sofia, but the winters are not so harsh as you will find in Boyana, Dragalevtsi, and Simeonovo – this is one of the reasons that Vitosha district is becoming one of the best places to invest in real estate in Sofia.

Transport Communications and Shopping in Vitosha District

One of the major advantages of buying a property in Vitosha District are the excellent transport communications between Sofia city centre, the ring road and other areas of Sofia.

A major reason for the spectacular growth in the real estate market in Vitosha District was the opening of the Vitosha Metro station.

The bus connections are also excellent in Vitosha Distict, and will enable you to connect with many of the areas not yet covered by the Sofia Metro.

There is also a tram service from the northern part of Vitosha District which runs down Cerni Vrah Blvd into the centre of Sofia.

Talking of shopping, there is, arguably, the most up-market mall in Sofia located right in the centre of Vitosha District. Paradise Centre has an excellent selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants as well as a cinema complex.