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Real Estate

Bulgaria's minimum wage growth slows, and a new shield against property fraud is comingReal Estate

Bulgaria's minimum wage growth slows, and a new shield against property fraud is coming

Bulgaria's 2027 minimum wage is projected at around 660 euros per month, a single-digit rise, while new measures to combat property fraud are being prepared.

2 min read · Sep 1
European housing market rebounds, Bulgaria bucks the trendReal Estate

European housing market rebounds, Bulgaria bucks the trend

Bulgaria is one of only three European countries where home sales fell in 2025, even as prices keep climbing and mortgage rates stay low.

3 min read · Aug 30
German capital is quietly transforming Bulgarian industryReal Estate

German capital is quietly transforming Bulgarian industry

German investment is pushing Bulgaria beyond cheap labour toward high-value industry, with real implications for diaspora property owners and investors.

2 min read · Aug 18
New EU Fee of 3 Euros Will Likely Make Packages from Shein, Temu and AliExpress More ExpensiveReal Estate

New EU Fee of 3 Euros Will Likely Make Packages from Shein, Temu and AliExpress More Expensive

From 1 July 2026, a new EU customs fee of 3 euros applies to cheap parcels from platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, ending a long-standing duty exemption.

2 min read · Aug 10
Government Submits 2026 Budget: What Tax and Fee Increases Are Being PreparedReal Estate

Government Submits 2026 Budget: What Tax and Fee Increases Are Being Prepared

Bulgaria's government has approved the 2026 state budget draft, with tax and fee increases in the pipeline that could affect property owners and diaspora finances.

2 min read · Aug 4
Bulgaria is overhauling property tax assessments for the first time in two decadesReal Estate

Bulgaria is overhauling property tax assessments for the first time in two decades

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry is drafting new property tax assessments for the first time in roughly 20 years, with bills potentially rising up to 30 percent.

2 min read · Jul 17
Housing prices in Bulgaria rose by 6.2% in first quarter of 2026 - BNR NewsReal Estate

Housing prices in Bulgaria rose by 6.2% in first quarter of 2026 - BNR News

Direct interest for diaspora property investors and families

1 min read · Jul 5
Bulgaria Rural Property Market Cools After 2025 Price SurgeReal Estate

Bulgaria Rural Property Market Cools After 2025 Price Surge

Bulgaria's rural property market is cooling after a strong 2025, just as record inflation and rising living standards reshape what buyers can expect.

3 min read · Jul 3
Bulgaria May Shift to 'Progressive' Taxes on Residential PropertiesReal Estate

Bulgaria May Shift to 'Progressive' Taxes on Residential Properties

Bulgaria's government is exploring progressive residential property taxes, a move that could directly affect diaspora owners holding apartments and houses back home.

2 min read · Jun 22