Every year the demand for apartments in new buildings in Bulgaria is growing, both among local residents and among foreign buyers. This trend has been especially active in recent years. What is special about Bulgarian new buildings and what advantages do they offer? Let’s figure it out.
Layout
In Bulgarian resorts, the bulk of new buildings are studios and one-room apartments – about 70%. The next 25% is taken up two-room apartments, and only 5% – apartments with three or more bedrooms. One-room apartments usually include one bedroom and a living room combined with a kitchen. This housing format is in greatest demand at resorts, as it is ideal for temporary living and is easier to rent, which makes such apartments highly liquid.
In large cities the situation is similar – most apartments have one or two bedrooms with a combined kitchen-living room.
Number of storeys
At Bulgarian resorts, as a rule, low-rise new buildings – buildings 5-7 floors high. Apartment buildings with higher storeys are found mainly in hotel complexes. In large cities such as Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv and Burgas, low-rise new buildings, although higher-rise apartment buildings are more common than in resorts.
Repair
On the primary market in Bulgaria, apartments in new buildings are traditionally sold at rough finishing. This means that the buyer receives housing without finishing and furniture, which gives him the opportunity to choose and implement the design to his liking. However, the situation is different at resorts: new apartments are often rented with finishing, including interior doors, flooring, tiles and sanitary ware. This allows the buyer to start living immediately, leaving only minor modifications, such as choosing the color of the walls or furniture.
Some developers offer apartments fully ready to move in, and in some cases – furnishing and home improvement services on favorable terms.
Infrastructure
New buildings in Bulgarian resorts are usually located in residential complexes with such mandatory elements as pool, parking (open, covered or underground) and reception area. In more elite complexes, the territory is fenced and landscaped with green spaces and decorative elements. It is also worth noting that local authorities oblige developers to improve the surrounding areas and partially finance the creation of infrastructure.
