What Information Can You Gather Before Buying an Off-Plan Property? One of the most common questions buyers ask when considering an off-plan property is: How can I know whether the developer is reliable? And it is a perfectly reasonable question. When buying a completed property, you can see exactly what you are paying for. You can inspect the apartment, the building, the neighborhood, and the condition of the common areas. With an off-plan purchase, the...
The KUB Case: Why a Broker’s Commission is Not an Expense, but an Investment in Security Over the past few weeks, the real estate market in Bulgaria has been shaken by the scandal surrounding the investment company "KUB". Protests, frozen funds, uncertainty, and dozens of anxious buyers have become the main topic of the day. Regardless of how the legal and administrative procedures of this specific case unfold, the situation has brought to the surface a fundamental question...
In recent years, the real estate market in Sofia and the major cities in Bulgaria has remained dynamic. One of the key factors in making a purchase decision, besides property prices, continues to be mortgage interest rates. In 2026, many buyers – both Bulgarians and foreign investors – are asking a crucial question: Will mortgage rates increase, and is now the right time to buy property in Bulgaria? What is happening with mortgage rates in Europe? The policy of the...
Many property owners believe that if they are not in a hurry, they can simply “wait for the right buyer.” However, the reality of the market is quite different. The longer a property remains listed for sale, the more its perceived value decreases. 1. Buyers Monitor the Market Every Day Today's buyers: browse dozens of listings; track property prices; know which properties are new and which have been sitting on the market for a long...
Learn how to choose a reliable real estate agent and what risks you take if you SELL a property on your own A Practical Guide for 2026 How to choose a real estate agent when selling a property — and why this brings you more money, not a cost Many property owners start with the idea: “I will sell on my own and save the commission.” At first glance, this seems logical. But in practice, it most often leads to: a lower sale price...
Buying a property “off-plan” seems like a great opportunity. Lower price. New construction. Profit potential. But there is something many buyers underestimate: the real cost of risk. The Myth of the “Saved Commission” Many buyers think: “I will save 2–3%.” But the reality is: the price is often the same the risk is entirely yours 1. The price is rarely lower In most cases: the developer has...
