Selling4 min read
How to set a realistic price for an apartment in Sofia
A realistic price comes from comparing against properties that actually sold, not from a wished-for figure. Here is how to build it step by step.
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Articles on selling, buying, renting, land, renovation and investment — with the concrete questions to settle before you decide.
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Selling3 min read
Preparing a property for sale: what is worth improving
Not every pre-sale improvement pays off. Here is what is genuinely worth prioritising depending on the type of property.
Selling4 min read
Documents for selling a property: a starting checklist
This is a starting point, not an exhaustive list for every case — the exact documents depend on the type of transaction.
Selling4 min read
Why your property is not selling: price, presentation or terms
When a property is not selling, the cause is usually visible at one of the stages: views, inquiries, viewings or offers. Here is how to locate it.
Selling3 min read
Selling an inherited property
Selling an inherited property requires a clear ownership chain and agreement among all heirs before approaching a buyer.
Buying3 min read
Buying a flat in Sofia: checks before paying a deposit
Before paying any sum to reserve a property, check ownership, encumbrances and exactly what the contract says about refunding or forfeiting the money.
Buying4 min read
New-build property: what lies behind ‘Act 16’
‘The building has Act 16’ does not automatically mean it can be lawfully occupied — understand the difference between the protocol and the use permit.
Buying3 min read
Viewing a flat: a practical checklist for buyers
A structured viewing saves later surprises — here is what to focus on before you make a decision.
Buying4 min read
Mortgage and down payment: plan the whole budget
The budget for a mortgage-funded purchase is more than the price of the flat — see what sums you actually need to have ready in advance.
Buying4 min read
The property market in 2026: how to read the data
National indices show a general trend, but say nothing specific about your property — here is how to read them sensibly.
Renting4 min read
How to prepare an apartment for renting out
Which finishes hold up to tenants, how to build an inventory, and why good photos save vacant months.
Renting4 min read
How to choose a tenant with clear, consistent criteria
Ability to pay, references and lawful handling of personal data — criteria set in advance and applied equally to everyone.
Renting3 min read
Deposit and handover protocol for a rental
The deposit is a contractual matter between the parties — what to agree in advance to avoid a dispute at move-out.
Renting4 min read
Rental property management: when it is worth delegating
When self-managing a rental starts to cost more than the time it saves — and what delegating it actually involves.
Renting4 min read
Rental yield: the sums after vacancy and costs
The gross yield in a listing is rarely the real figure — see how vacancy and costs change it in a hypothetical example.
Land and plots4 min read
Buying a plot near Sofia: 10 checks before you decide
A concise, practical checklist of what to verify before committing to a plot near Sofia.
Land and plots4 min read
UPI, PUP and agricultural land: what's the difference
An explanation of the difference between UPI, PUP and agricultural land — and why a change of use is never automatic or guaranteed.
Land and plots3 min read
A plot without electricity and water: what to clarify first
What exactly to check and request in writing before buying a plot without existing electricity and water connections.
Land and plots4 min read
A plot in Hrabarsko and Bozhurishte: checking this specific property
Practical guidance for checking a specific plot in Hrabarsko or Bozhurishte, which falls under its own separate municipality.
Land and plots4 min read
Access to a plot: why the road on the map isn't enough
Why a road shown on the map is not sufficient proof of access to a plot — and what to check instead.
Renovation and building4 min read
Renovate before selling, or sell as-is?
The decision depends on your budget, the time you have, and the risk of not recovering what you spend — not on general rules.
Renovation and building3 min read
Renovation budget: how to compare quotes
Compare quotes line by line, not by the total figure — the differences usually lie in scope, not price.
Renovation and building3 min read
Bill of quantities: what it should include
A bill of quantities is a working tool for controlling scope and cost, not a formal document to sign and file away.
Renovation and building3 min read
Choosing a building contractor: questions before an advance
An advance payment is normal practice, but it needs clear rules — otherwise the risk sits entirely on your side.
Renovation and building4 min read
A house on your own plot: what to check before the design stage
Before commissioning an architectural design, you need to know what the plot actually allows — not just that it's yours.
Investment3 min read
Apartment, house or land: comparing three different investments
Apartments, houses and plots carry different risk, liquidity and timelines. Comparing them needs shared criteria, not just price.
Investment3 min read
What real estate diversification means in practice
Genuine property diversification runs through location, use type and tenants — not simply the number of assets owned.
Investment3 min read
Joint property investment: questions to settle before a shared project
A joint property project with a partner needs clear written terms on contributions, ownership, tasks and exit — before it starts.
Investment3 min read
How to assess a property's potential for improvement
Assessing improvement potential needs a full calculation — price, works, duration, selling costs and a reserve, not just a target sale price.
Investment3 min read
Sell or rent: how to compare the two decisions
The choice between selling and letting depends on cash needs, horizon, risk and real workload, not just rent versus price.