News on The Balkans

Special report: A big fat Greek real estate sale

2011-05-06T01:30:07Z

ATHENS (Reuters) - Would you do a property deal with Greece? For a country that hopes to escape bankruptcy by shifting billions of euros worth of prime real estate, Athens' sales pitch is far from reassuring.

Take its attempts with the old Hellenikon airport in Athens. The a...

EU, IMF seek to repair Greek rift over asset sale

2011-02-13T13:30:09Z

The EU and IMF on Sunday hastened to prevent a rift with Greece after the debt-hit country slammed one of their auditors over controversial calls for a huge state asset sale to keep Athens' tortuous recovery on track.

The two organisations and the Real estate in Bulgaria has been given a boost with the news that mortgage loans for foreign nationals (as well as Bulgarians working abroad) have returned to the Bulgarian banking market. House Sales Bulgaria (Greece Real Estate Report

The Greece Real Estate Report has been researched at source, and features latest-available data covering commercial and residential construction (value and growth), bank lending growth, bank lending rates, house price growth, rental prices and yields, real GDP g...

According to respected real estate experts Colliers International, "this is the perfect time for investment in real estate in Bulgaria", rep

2010-10-05T23:37:03Z

According to respected real estate experts Colliers International, "this is the perfect time for investment in real estate in Bulgaria", reports property portal House Sales Bulgaria (http://www.housesalesbulgaria.com/). In a statement to the media on May 13 2010, Colliers International said that the time is "exceptionally appropriate for purchasing property", opinion which could boost Greece property offers variety from small holiday apartments to large mansions in acres of lands with all fa...

Buying Property in Greece

2010-10-05T14:23:59Z

Purchasing houses for sale Greece can be a very exciting experience as well as challenging at the same time. One must give a lot of thought; do some intense research and planning work to get a property...

The Moscow Times Singles out Bulgaria as Top Location for Russian Real Estate Purchases

2010-10-05T23:36:20Z

According to one of Russian's leading newspapers, Bulgaria is the country favoured most by Russians for real estate purchases in today's market. The Moscow Times reported on 13 April 2010 that "Bulgaria was the country of choice for Russians buying real estate abroad in the first quarter, beating out warmer climes like Spain and Italy because of low prices and aggressive marketing." One real estate company successfully helping people who want to http://www.housesalesgreece.com/), the portal for everything to do with property purchases and property sales in Greece, shares some tips for foreign nationals purchasing property in the ...

What Does the Financial Crisis in Greece Mean for Greek Real Estate?

2010-10-05T14:28:48Z

The financial crisis in Greece is of course hugely disheartening for Greek nationals and those with relatives who live and work in the country. It also has ramifications for property sales in Greece and the real estate market as a whole. The Worldwide Group, the company behind the leading network of global real estate websites including House Sales G...

The Biggest Losers: Fannie, Freddie, Greece, The Euro and the Markets

2010-10-27T06:35:32Z

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New Greek Tax Laws Make Older Apartments Cheaper To Buy

2010-10-05T14:28:26Z

The new Greek tax laws now benefit smaller older apartments making them cheaper to buy in terms of taxation than they were before. Prospective buyers are increasingly turning away from the purchase of large new apartments which has traditionally been the more active of the two markets in Greece in favour of buying smaller apartments that are cheaper to buy to begin with. Given the current economic crisis anyone who is looking to purchase an apartment in Greece is now better off investing in a...

Home Sales Surge, But Greece Woes Send ETFs South Nonetheless

2010-10-27T06:30:14Z

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No End In Sight For Falling House Prices In Greece

2010-10-05T14:25:00Z

Greek house prices continued to fall at an accelerated rate during the first two months of 2010. According to Greek members of the UK's Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the average drop in price has been approximately 10% year-on-year, with variations relating to factors such as location, availability of housing stock and developers' readiness to negotiate.

All indications suggest that the Greek property market will be more downcast in 2010, than it was in 2009, when hou...

The Worldwide Group Harnesses The Power Of Networking To Sell Bulgarian Properties

2010-10-05T23:37:27Z

The business world has long known the power of networking. Business networking is essentially exchanging information and contacts with a broad network of people, normally in order to broadcast a particular company message or sell a product. This has proven to be a highly effective way of generating leads and possible future sales. The same principles can be utilised to sell real estate. The Worldwide Group (Bulgarian properties has been delayed until the summer of 2010, according to news from The Sofia Echo and other Bulgarian news sources. While the ban on cash purchases will be positive for the Bulgarian property market in the medium- to long-term, the delay means that buyers can pick up some rea...

2010: Where Do We Go From Here

2010-10-05T23:36:35Z

From the money making point of view, each New Year is a new challenge, a new opportunity to reveal our skills and talent in the process of searching the proper deal and optimizing our life standard. We may easily analyze, the last 5 years out of the investor?s site:

2005 - property prices started to rise quickly because of the big demand by foreign buyers. Bulgaria was number 1 in UK a...

Europe's Deficit Concerns Are Overblown

2010-10-24T15:44:31Z

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Greece Real Estate Scenario

2010-10-05T14:42:02Z

The year 2009 was not a good one for real estate projects. As the world?s economy stagnated so everyone wanted to sell but there was no one who was willing to buy. Developers were optimistic about their prices but the buyers were unwilling to accept these unrealistic prices especially at a time when market was collapsing. Most of them wanted to buy at ?crisis prices? which are sometimes almost equal to the cost price. As sale of property is less, so the rent of properties has increased tremen...

U.S. Economy: First We Catch Japan, Then Zimbabwe

2010-10-22T13:00:32Z

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Land investment in Bulgaria

2010-10-05T23:36:41Z

There is a lot that goes into the land investment in Bulgaria, more so if you are a foreign person. There are several things that need to consider while purchasing a land. The land in Bulgaria is as scenic as it is varied so the land would be a prudent investment if you know how to purchase it. Land investment in Bulgaria is not as hard as it may seem, in fact it?s just time consuming and maybe a little tiresome.

The basic things you are required to care about doing a land investme...

Bulgaria?s Massive Growth Potential

2010-10-05T23:37:17Z

Despite the slowing of interest in the Bulgarian real estate market from British clients in the past year, the market has fared better compared with similar near-by markets. Tourism has steadily grown in the country at a rate of around 6.5% per annum, appealing to larger variations of the mass market in recent years.

Bu...

Random Walk Down What Is Definitely Not Wall Street

2010-10-22T07:17:50Z

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Dreams dashed in Greek homes market bust

2010-06-15T09:41:33Z

ATHENS (Reuters) - Dia Tsouloukopoulou walks through the concrete slabs of her unfinished apartment in Athens talking about what might have been if the builder hadn't gone bust.

"The living room would have been here," said the 37-year old, making her way through the dusty construction site still missing windows and doors. "Here I had planned to have my kit...

Bulgarian property for sale, property for sale around Stara Zagora, cheap Bulgarian property for sale

2010-09-22T02:25:41Z

After around 4 years of dealing mainly with property sales, renovations, building work and arranging view trips, I have now decided it is time, given the current economic climate and after my trials and tribulations in Bulgaria to overhaul the site. Sales have been scaled down to a few for sale by friends (and me) and am now concentrating on general advice and house exchanges - be it within Bulgaria, back to UK or a different country. So if you are wanting to swap you...

Who Else Wants To Buy Property in Greece

2010-10-22T09:42:16Z

Greece is situated in the South of Europe and is one of the most mountainous European countries, being surrounded on three sides by the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The length of the Greek coastline is 14000 km, and the beaches, according to the European Union, are cleaner than most other beaches of Europe. Greece has a population of approximately 11 million, and the cost of living is pretty high. Land-ownership in Greece follows a freehold policy, and is easily gained. G...

10 Top Tips For Buying A Property In Greece

2010-10-05T14:25:16Z

Buying a property in Greece can be one of life's most exciting experiences - and one of the most challenging, so have you really thought about what's involved? Have you done your homework, research and planning? A little forward preparation will help you achieve your goal of successfully living in Greece. It's much better than leaving the...

Latvia's Crisis Mirrors Eastern Europe's Woes

2010-06-16T10:47:00Z

Linards Naglis says he can't sleep at night. For the past 15 years, the enterprising Latvian has made a good living as a project manager for a consortium of Western investors in his Baltic homeland, buying up land to be used for real estate development. But recently, Naglis -- and nearly all of his company's staff -- was handed his notice as business evaporated. Now, instead of planning family holidays to Florida, he worries about how he wil...

The Market's Fictitious Infallibility

2010-10-21T09:13:38Z
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The Credit Crunch Has Affected Almost Every Commercial Property Market in the World

2010-10-06T01:39:58Z

The worsening economic conditions have now taken their toll on almost every commercial property market in the world, according to a global survey of real estate surveyors. The past few months has shown a sharp decline in the need and demand for real estate in areas that had previously appeared immune to the current economic crisis. In particular parts of Asia and Eastern Europe have been affected with realtors? allegedly reporting record downfalls in the demand for commercial propertie...

Greece - The New World For Real Estate

2010-09-21T15:00:17Z

Greece has recently emerged to be the latest real estate giant in Europe. Opportunities abound in this country at present, and many businessmen are flocking to Greece to venture into real estate investments.

Greece is now recognized to be one of the top improving property markets in Europe. This is in view of the fact that overseas investors are principally trying to acquire real estate properties in the country.

Greece currently has a large number of foreign nationa...

How to Find Property For Sale in Bansko

2010-09-22T02:25:09Z

Bansko is ensconced in the foothills of the momentous Pirin Mountains, a well-known winter and summer tourist spot for those looking for a slice of skiing heaven. Views with cinematographic levels of beauty, quaint villages like Razlog and Dobrinishte chocked full of tradition, history and culture, hot mineral springs in surrounding towns, a well connected transport system complemented by beautiful cities with modern amenities, Bansko seeks and has redefined the term 'getaway'. Purchasing a p...

Investors Guide To Bulgaria

2010-09-22T02:25:21Z

Part of the Balkan Peninsular, Bulgaria lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. A small country, it has a varied and picturesque landscape that embraces ski resorts and a Black sea coastline stretching approximately 200 miles between Romania and Turkey.

Bulgaria has land borders with Greece, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, and Turkey. The climate is temperate with cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers. Natural hazards include the po...

Greek minister resigns after accusations

2010-06-15T09:59:33Z

Greek merchant marine minister resigns after accusations of unethical business deals
Greece's merchant marine minister resigned Friday after spending days defending himself against accusations of unethical business deals that have deeply embarrassed the conservative government.
George Voulgarakis said in his resignation letter to the prime minist...

A Few Things to Consider When Buying Property in Greece

2010-10-05T14:23:45Z

Buying property in Greece seems to have caught the fancy of numerous property investors across the globe. Many people, particularly those from the UK, have found investing in their own country?s property market a costly affair. Therefore, investing in foreign property has becoming an increasingly attractive option and is becoming a trend of sorts.

Many countries that were, until now, avoided by oversea property investors seem to have sprung into prominence, which incl...

Prospects of Investments in Bulgaria

2010-10-05T23:37:04Z

Bulgaria is one of the important countries of European Union. Republic of Bulgaria is surrounded by Romania to the North, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and The Black Sea defining the extent of the country to the east.

The country is blessed with natural diversity increasing its attraction and charm from tourism point of view. Snow-capped peaks and landscapes of Alpine range of mountains, mild and sunny Black Sea coas...

Why Buying a Property in Bulgaria is the Latest Trend

2010-10-05T23:37:00Z

Buying property in Bulgaria is the latest trend that seems to have caught the world with a sudden swiftness. One of the reasons is because the property prices in Bulgaria have risen by more than a whopping 25%. The reason for the phenomenal growth of the real estate market is the improved monetary conditions of the country, and the political and social stability. The other significant factor for the growing property market is the enormous tourism potential that Bulgaria has, bec...

Bulgarian Property Trend

2010-10-05T23:37:54Z

Buying abroad and renting in Britain could well be the new trend for young property buyers living in the UK. This trend is being demonstrated by first time British buyers choosing Bulgarian property over the UK

Nearly one in four are now priced out of the UK property market altogether, so it's no surprise that they are now considering alternatives that will give them that all-important first step without succumbing to the UK's sky- high property prices. With talk of 100 percen...

Warsaw-based GTC triples Q1 net and operating profit on property revaluation

2010-10-19T16:34:43Z
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Buy Property in Greece

2010-09-21T15:11:53Z

At present a number of agents in Greece are trying to systematize the Greek property and help their clients to spend their cash on land that actually significant. Greece is a holy state as far as the land is concerned. Gorgeous beaches, exclusive islands, serene mountains with mild winter and summer sightseeing. A number of tourists who take a trip to Greece choose to purchase real estate and prolong their staying in this country.
A developing state which is as well a member of the Eur...

Asia House Prices Lead the World

2010-09-21T17:53:38Z

Shanghai, China (up 35.4%) was the world’s strongest residential property market during the past full year, according to a compilation of official and private-sector statistics by the Global Property Guide. Bulgaria (up 34.6%) was in second place, followed by Slovakia (up 32.5%) and Singapore (31.1%).

The worst performers were the United States (down 8.9% by Case-Shiller calculations), Ireland (down 7.3%), and Estonia (down 3.9%).

Asia-Pacific’s strong p...

A Quick Review of Property for Sale in Greece

2010-10-05T14:24:13Z

Are you despairing of the UK property market and looking for an overseas property for sale? Greece could be the answer for you. In recent years Greece has become more than a popular location for tourists: it is a popular destination for conventions, international exhibitions and major sporting events. There has been a large investment in the infrastructure sine the Olympic Games were held in Greece in 2004, and Greece has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe ? in many villages people still...

Is Bulgaria The Place For You?

2010-09-22T02:25:36Z

Whether for investment, second home or rental, homes in Bulgaria have found their niche in the overseas property market. The residential markets in Sofia and Varna account for the bulk of luxury homes in Bulgaria while occasional listings in other cities are the exception rather than the rule, says a market overview commissioned to local analytical outfit Industry Watch by Lux Imoti, a local real estate agency specialising in upmarket properties.

The potential for obtaining a ho...

Buying Property In Bulgaria

2010-09-22T02:25:20Z

Bulgaria has a Continental climate with short Springs, hot Summers (average temp 20 to 30C), long sunny Autumns and ski resort Winters (average temp 3C but often dropping to -30C). Bulgaria property development is truly the fastest growing real estate market in Europe, particularly in the ski resort areas of Bansko, Borovets, and Pamporovo, which offer everything from world class skiing and snowboarding to cross country skiing, giant slalom, and biathlon courses. Bulgarian inland properties...

Investment in the Property Market of Bulgaria - for Investors in Bulgarian Properties

2010-09-22T02:25:43Z

The Main Advantages of investment in the property market of Bulgaria.
The Investing in Bulgarian Properties is one of the basic spheres where the investors are concentrating their capitals. There are three key advantages that make the property investment in Bulgaria attractive and preferable for the foreign investor- simplicity, stability, and excelle...

Recent Trends in Sofia Real Estate

2010-10-05T23:36:43Z

If we look into the market of real estate in Sofia, well-managed residential and business complexes are standing out as a factor on the market that attracts increasing attention. Well developed in Europe, these are just starting to gain popularity in Bulgaria. The reason for this are the expectations for economic development and business that would quarantine excellent return on the investments in real estate, as well as the already increased number of international companies in Bulgaria, res...

A Growing Capital

2010-10-05T13:12:52Z

Of a total of 7.8 million people in Bulgaria, around 2 million are permanent residents of Sofia. The growing prominence of the city as a major industrial, business, and social centre has attracted people from other parts of the country and from abroad, hence its rapid population growth. This has led to a construction boom, as successful professionals start looking for property in Sofia.

Construction is going on all around the city, and there are hundreds of property projects c...

Bulgarian Real Estate Who is Buying Up All the Property

2010-10-05T23:37:21Z

The year 2006 saw unprecedented investment in Bulgarian real estate. Almost a third of properties in Bulgaria are being bought by foreign nationals with 20 to 35 year-old Britons now a big proportion of Bulgarian real estate buyers. According to reports Bulgaria has seen a significant increase in the numbers of 20 to 35 year-old Brits buying Bulgarian property. They now account for a fifth (20%) of all UK buyers and are prepared to pay more for their property.

The figures were ...

Investing in Greece

2010-10-05T14:25:14Z

There's no greater historical country in Europe than the place where the continent's civilization originateeveryone intrigued and longing to visit the country at least once in their lifetime. The country that has produced great thinkers, like Aristotle, and some famous places, like Athens, Corinth and Sparta, is now, a modern country with every remnant from the ancient civilization and not-so-ancient history intact.

If ancient Athens was the cultural and artistic centre of the ...

Why Going European Could be your Best Investment

2010-10-05T23:35:13Z

It?s a popular option to invest in real estate nowadays, but British property prices make it difficult to get on the investment ladder. That?s why more and more people are starting to look further afield to find a property investment they can hang on to for some years.

The global credit crisis that is affecting life in both the UK and the US has left the Bulgarian property market unharmed, which makes it an even more attractive prospect if you are looking to get a mortgage fo...

Apartments in Borovets - Buying an Apartment in Borovets

2010-10-05T23:36:02Z

Apartments in Borovets - The ever growing property market in Bulgaria is a pleasure to watch with so many new and off plan developments emerging almost every month. It's proving difficult to know which one to opt for when considering buying apartments in Borovets.

We feature literally hundreds of the very best developments selling apartments in Borovets with some offering great guaranteed rental schemes and % discounts. Our Borovets apartments are added to our database by agent...

Property in Bulgaria - Guide to Buying Property in Bulgaria

2010-09-22T02:25:34Z

As it emerges from years of semi-isolation behind the infamous Iron Curtain, Bulgaria is becoming a more and more attractive place for foreign nationals to make investments of different types in the real estate market. (With that said, and as will be discussed thoroughly later, a foreign national cannot presently directly own real estate in Bulgaria. The prohibition against direct ownership should be changed within the coming decade. And, in the interim, there are ways in which a foreign nati...

Apartments in Bansko

2010-10-05T23:36:05Z

Apartments in Bansko - The ever growing property market in Bulgaria is a pleasure to watch with so many new and off plan developments emerging almost every month. It's proving difficult to know which one to opt for when considering buying an apartment in Bansko.

We feature literally hundreds of the very best developments selling apartments in Bansko with some offering great guaranteed rental schemes and % discounts. Our Bansko apartments are added to our database by agents and ...

Property in Greece - Guide to Buying Property in Greece

2010-09-21T15:20:17Z

Perhaps it was the attention drawn to Greece when the Olympic Games were held there in 2004. Perhaps it was the entry of Greece into the European Union. No matter what the primary reason, Greece has begun to attract an ever growing number of foreign nationals who are investing in real estate in that country since the turn of the century. Indeed, to utilize an overused term -- when it comes to real estate, Greece is hot.

The greatest deal of real estate activity in Greece involv...

Sofia Real Estate Must Catch Up With New Demands

2010-10-05T23:37:14Z

Most companies which are set up in or enter the Bulgarian market choose to have their seats in Sofia to benefit from the opportunities it provides as administrative, political, and business centre. This vast potential explains the enormous interest in real estate investment in Sofia. As the city is rapidly expanding, problems are inevitable and many investors have already experienced these ? poor infrastructure, lack of green areas, no commodities in the area, parking problems. As demand for ...

Greek Real Estate is No Holiday!

2010-09-10T16:13:07Z

Think of Greece and you will probably have thoughts of hot Greek Islands and cities full of archaeological sites and monuments. It is a visitors paradise so you may be mistaken in thinking that investment property in Greece would revolve purely around holiday rentals. It is true that these are in strong demand for overseas investors but Greece has so much more to offer the savvy real estate investor.

The Greek real estate market saw a boom in the past several years focused on...

Greece's Terna to build mall in Sofia worth 122.8 mln eur by end of 2009

2010-10-15T18:33:58Z
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Unexpected Real Estate in Greece

2010-10-15T18:32:04Z
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Is Bulgaria Still on the Investor?s Radar?

2010-10-05T23:36:55Z

Bulgaria’s property market continues to appreciate overall as residential prices in Bulgaria’s 28 biggest cities showed an average 5.4% growth in the second quarter of this year, according to the country’s National Statistics Institute (NSI). Year-on-year, prices rose by 27% with the average price for a property in Bulgaria now standing at BGN1,041.1 per sqm.

The NSI reported that the popular tourist city of Varna is still the country’s most expensive are...

Real Estate In Greece And Greek Property Investment

2010-09-21T15:23:12Z

Recently, the Real Estate services in Greece are very well improved. Many agents are trying to organize the Greek property so as their clients to invest their money to property that really worths. Greece is a blessed country as far as the property is concerned. Beautiful beaches, unique islands, peaceful mountains with rich winter and summer tourism. Many tourists who visit Greece decide to buy real estate and spend more time to this country.

A developing country which is also a...

International Property Investment Hotspots

2010-09-21T17:36:26Z

Property investment is one of the securest, and most recession proof methods of investing. However, many personal investors limit their portfolio by looking close to home.

Many investors have made millions. British investors started investing in Spain in the late 1990s. Now, many of those properties, purchased for less than $50 000 are now worth more than 1m.

At first glance, many new real estate investors are attracted to hot spots. Unfortunately, many area...

Greek Real Estate ? Own a Piece of History

2010-10-05T15:31:39Z

The Hellenic Republic (Greece) has always been one of the most appealing places to live. From the most ancient times people settled there for its wonderful weather, superb sea, and agricultural wonders.

Owning some Greek real estate can give one a sense of having bought a piece of history give the the opportunity to make steady and consistent capital gains and provide a great lifestyle at affordable prices.

There is really nowhere else like it on earth. As the G...

Bulgaria, Land of Potential Opportunity

2010-10-05T23:37:15Z

Bulgaria, a former communist country is one of the new and rapidly developing economies and new democracies within Eastern Europe Bulgaria is now a fully fledged member of the European Union having gone through the full process of admission in the so- called latest ?in-take.? Economically Bulgaria like a lot of the former communist countries of Eastern Europe has seen good times and bad times and at the moment things appear to be on the good side.

Bulgaria has experienced what ...

Why Invest in Bulgaria

2010-10-05T23:37:01Z

Property is the fastest growing asset in Bulgaria. With its approaching integration in the European Union the country presents a prime opportunity for investments with very promising growth potentials.

Investing in Bulgarian real estate now means simply following the logic of the real estate trends in Europe in the past 20 years. For example, Bulgaria today is what Spain was two decades ago with regard to real estate development and growth, boom in tourism, and general economic...

Invest in Bulgarian Properties - be Prepared !

2010-10-05T23:37:36Z

I have seen too many investors buy in Bulgaria just because someone tells them that it?s a good investment opportunity and they buy without having clear strategy or idea on what they want to achieve, don?t know or forget the basic principles of Real Estate Investing and make mistakes.

It is good to understand that at this stage Bulgaria should not be seen as a quick return on investment, there are some exceptional offers that might provide you this but in general you invest in ...

Legal Impact of Eu Entry to Benefit Bulgarian Property Investors

2010-09-10T16:07:15Z

Among the many benefits for Bulgarian property investors of the country's accession to the EU, one of the main ones will be from a reformed legal process, it has been claimed. Rhiannon Williamson, co-owner of Amber lamb, an online publication featuring property investment research, pointed out that both Bulgaria and Romania have had to refine their property legislation since joining the EU. This is to ensure that they are fully in line with the laws and regulations enforced in other EU countr...

Bulgarian Property Investments

2010-09-10T16:07:15Z

Bulgarian Real Estate

Bulgaria real estate prices are by far lower than most other destinations in Europe but the estimated acceptance of Bulgaria in the European Union provides extremely high growth potential that will certainly boost the prices of the Bulgaria real estate in the near future. It is best to buy now while the buying good. Bulgarian market or real estate is still relatively unexplored and undeveloped, which makes it very attractive and profitable.

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The Greek Holiday Home Market: Current and Future Trends

2010-10-05T23:40:08Z

A buoyant market on a human scale.
Since the Greek property market opened to foreign buyers in the early 1990's, thousands of holiday homes in Greece have been coveted and ultimately purchased by British, German, and other western European buyers. During the same period, the Greek property market has enjoyed steady growth rates of 8-12%. The Greek economy is, notably, one of the fastest-growing in the euro zone; and, thanks to the country's stable and predictable economic growth, the r...

Bulgaria Accession in the Eu

2010-09-22T02:25:29Z

Bulgaria will join the European Union in the First of January 2007, and is on its way to turn into the Riviera on the Balkans. The improved economic conditions, political and social stability in Bulgaria over the last 3 years brought to a real boom of the prices of property in Bulgaria. Other important factor for the rising property market is the huge tourism potential in our country. There are great natural attractions - high mountains, beautiful and clean Black Sea coast, pre...

Why Does it Seem Everyone is Considering a Bulgaria Investment Property?

2010-10-05T23:35:12Z

Now is a great time to invest in property in Bulgaria, due to the wonderful state of the economy, and the beautiful homes that are available there. Even if you are from a foreign country and want to purchase a second home in Bulgaria, you'll find a home with the features you want at a price you'll love.

One of the reasons that Bulgaria homes and Bulgaria investment properties are so affordable is the low currency risk. The Lev, which is the Bulgarian currency, can be exchanged for low ...

Buying property in Skopelos island Greece

2010-09-21T15:04:52Z

Purchasing Property in Skopelos Island, Greece
Purchasing property in Greece is not like purchasing property in other countries, but, whatever you are looking for, you will not encounter problems provided you go through recognised, reputable solicitors and real estate agents operating under legal permits. Even so, there are certain questions that prospective buyers frequently ask before deciding to go ahead. Here are our answers to some of them.

What should I know about property...

Experience the Finer Living of Bulgaria Villas

2010-10-05T23:36:39Z

Invest in finer living found in Bulgaria Villas. The countryside of Bulgaria consists of beautiful mountainous regions as well as the relaxing Black Sea Coastline, and miles and miles of panoramic vistas that aren't manmade, but constructed by centuries of nature. These luscious backdrops, combined with the careful-attention to details found in the architecture of the ?Villas of Bulgaria': come together to provide you with a living experience like none other found throughout the world.

Bulgaria Apartment to Buy or to Rent?

2010-10-05T23:35:10Z

Finding an apartment in Bulgaria is easy?if you know where to look. You can definitely get the most for your money, and enjoy the luxury of an apartment with a great view if you are sure about what you want, and what part of Bulgaria you'd like to live in. Here are a few suggestions to help you find just the Bulgaria apartment you're looking for.

First of all, be sure to do a little research about Bulgaria apartments. Determine how large or small you'd like the apartment to be, and whe...

The Bulgarian Property Market

2010-09-10T16:07:25Z

The Republic of Bulgaria

Bulgaria is located in southeastern Europe. Situated in the east-central portion of the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Black Sea. Covering an area of 42,823 square miles and is almost rectangular in shape. Its position making it a natural crossroad between Europe and Asia.

It became a communist country at the end of World War II but communist domination ended in 1990. Bulgaria joined NATO in 2004 and is set to join the European Union on January 1, 20...

Greece Explosion

2010-12-30T06:01:35Z
A police forensic expert gathers evidence at the scene of a motorcycle bomb that damaged two court administration buildings in Athens, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. A powerful bomb hidden on a parked motorcycle exploded outside two court buildings in central Athens and a small bomb went off outside the Greek embassy in Buenos Aires, Argent...

Bosnia Christmas

2010-12-25T05:31:08Z
The head of the Catholic Church in Bosnia-Herzegovina Cardinal Vinko Puljic delivers his speech during Christmas midnight mass in Sarajevo's main Cathedral, Bosnia, on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. Roman Catholics around the world celebrate Christmas today according to the Athens, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. Greek unions are stepping up protests against the government's tough austerity program, leaving Athens without public transport ahead of a crucial budget vote. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Greece Financial Crisis

2010-12-22T23:31:14Z
A woman rides her bicycle in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Greek parliament during a 24-hour strike by metropolitan transport workers in Athens, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. Greek unions are stepping up protests against the government's tough austerity program, leaving Athens without public transport ahead of a crucial budget vote. (AP Photo/Thanassis Sta...

Bosnia Europe Weather

2010-12-21T12:02:00Z
A Bosnian couple walk on a street in thick fog, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. Thick morning fog on Tuesday caused air traffic disruptions for flights from Sarajevo airport. (AP Photo/Amel Emric)
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