• 25% price growth in real estate in the last 12 months
  
  
• Prices of real properties in Bulgaria grow by nearly 20% per year
  
  
• Still lowest real estate prices in Europe
  
  
• Strong year round corporate letting market in Sofia
  
  
• Dramatic increase in demand for quality accommodation at Bulgarian resorts.
  
  
• Strong drive for property purchase from Bulgarians living abroad
  
  
• Rich historical and cultural heritage
  
  
• Bulgaria voted No. 4 tourist destination worldwide by The Washington Post
  
  
• 22% average annual growth of tourist arrivals for 2002 – 2004
  
  
• 43% year-on-year increase in British tourists for 2004
  
  
• The northern climate is Continental, Southern climate is Mediterranean
  
  
• The average summer temperature is 30’C
  
  
• Excellent skiing opportunities with guaranteed winter snowfall

• 25% price growth in real estate in the last 12 months
  
  
• The population of Bulgaria is 8 million
  
  
• Political and economic stability

• Bulgarian currency is Lev
  
  
• Sustained GDP growth of 4.7-4.9 % per year
  
  
• NATO membership achieved in 2004
  
  
• Bulgaria is set to join the EU at the beginning of 2007
  
  
• Very competitive labour cost compared to the rest of Europe
  
  
• Very competitive tax regime - 15% corporate profit tax as of 1 January 2005
  
  
• Well educated, highly trained English speaking workforce
  
  
• Strategic geographic location
  
  
• Full national treatment of foreign investment

Bulgaria Property Prices
Prices in Bulgaria are generally five times cheaper than in other European countries. Prices are set to rocket over the next few years.

Lower Costs of Living
The cost of living is about 30% lower for everyday living than in Spain and other European countries.

Superb Climate
The Black Sea Coast has more than 150 days of sunshine per year. The average temperature from April through to September is 24ºC, reaching a sizzling 30ºC in the height of summer. Ski resorts enjoy not only a long and healthy ski season, but also excellent year-round tourism from those preferring natural mountain settings such as hikers, mountain bikers, nature lovers, etc.

Easy Access
Bulgaria is between two and a half and three hours away from most UK airports. Low-cost airlines will be entering the market soon

Fastest Growing Holiday Destination
Bulgaria is the fastest growing holiday destination in the world according to tour operators such as Thompson and First Choice.

Politically and Socially Stable
Bulgaria is politically stable, it is a full member of NATO and will be joining the European Union in 2007. From 1997 the local currency was fixed to the Euro.

Varied Landscape
Warm, sunny beaches and cool alpine mountains are just a few hours drive apart. Unlike most overdeveloped tourist destinations, Bulgaria still has a lot of natural beauty left intact and is protected under strict Bulgarian environmental law with many UNESCO protected areas.

Choice of Resorts
Bulgaria has a choice of beautiful sea-side resorts on the Black Sea coast, with excellent tourist facilities, and outstanding world-class ski resorts in the mountains. If Bulgaria wins its bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, Bansko, the country's top ski resort will host some of the events.

Excellent Rental Potential
With a growing tourist economy and a shortage of good quality new accommodation the rental yield on your investment is projected to be very good.

Excellent Investment Potential
With prices still well below the European average for holiday resorts the potential for capital growth is very good. Prices in Sofia and some of the Black Sea resorts have more than doubled since 2003.