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Real estatein Bulgaria

Bulgaria charges 0.1–3% transfer tax (varies by municipality) and closes before a notary. Sofia offers 8–10% yields. sivrce opens with Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.

Registry path
Title checked
3D map
3%municipal transfer tax
Notaryscaled fee on the deed
Company routethe foreign path to land
Registerthe Property Register entry is title
What a purchase really costs

300 000 лв. home in Bulgaria

Municipal transfer tax (3%) (3%)
9000 лв.
Notary & register (≈1%)
3000 лв.
Cash needed at closing
312 000 лв.

≈ +4% over the price. A 3% municipal transfer tax on the higher of price or tax value, plus notary (scaled, ≈0.5–1%) and BULSTRAD-style entry fees at the Property Register. Foreigners (EEA and most non-EEA with reciprocity) buy apartments and buildings; land needs a Bulgarian company — a formality routinely used and routinely advised against for small deals.

Rentals run on rules

The rent side, in three lines

  • Deposits run one month (depozit).
  • Leases commonly run 12 months, registered for enforcement.
  • Registered leases bind the new owner — Bulgarian tenancies hinge on the register, not possession.

Sofia prices off IT and government; Varna and Burgas are Black Sea resort markets with seasonal pricing.

Transfer tax is 0.1–3% depending on the municipality. Notarial fees are regulated. EU buyers can purchase freely; non-EU buyers need Council of Ministers consent for agricultural land.

Sofia yields 8–10% — among the highest in Europe. Lozenets is premium; the IT sector drives demand. Black Sea coast attracts holiday buyers.

sivrce.com/bg is the canonical Bulgaria URL. Listings publish only when verified.

FAQ

Can a foreigner buy in Sofia?
EU citizens: yes, freely. Non-EU citizens need consent for agricultural land but not for residential property.
What yields can I expect?
Sofia residential yields 8–10%, among the highest in Europe. Black Sea holiday properties have seasonal yields.

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