Why Invest?

Now has never been a better time to invest in Bulgaria. The country is now a full member of NATO and joined the EU in 2007 which is having a huge impact on its economy and future investment.

The World top Skiers will come to Bansko for World Cup event in 2008 Downhill and Slalom which is going to bring lots of publicity for Bansko.

Commercial property investment in Sofia is also attracting interest, with large developments and office space being built in accordance with EU accession in 2007 and an expected influx of business ventures.  In recent years large corporate organisations such as Shell, Cable & Wireless, United Utilities and Banco Unito Credito have invested heavily into the country.

The country has also seen record property sales in the last year and holiday apartments in Bulgaria's Black Sea and Mountain Ski Resorts have increased by up to 40% in the last 12 months. Prices are expected to increase between 20%-30% annually at least until 2007.

The number of tourists visiting Bulgaria is also expected to reach 4.4m in 2005 and as tourism continues to grow, rental opportunities for properties are high.

Bulgaria has also seen much publicity in the UK press and various recent TV bulletins on the BBC have tipped it as one of the fastest growing tourist and investment opportunities now in Europe.

Key reasons to invest in Bulgaria:

• Property boom market – attractive prices in comparison to other boom areas such as Spain and France
• Cost of living is exceptionally low, average 3 course meal no more than £5 per head.
• Properties expected to rise between 20-30% per annum
• Fast growing tourism industry
• Only 3 hour flight from all major UK airports
• Low budget airlines expecting to start services to the Black sea and Sofia from 2007.  Wizz air & Easy Jet has already begun links from Luton & Gatwick to Sofia.
• The currency is stable and linked to the Euro
• Full member of NATO
• World Cup - Women Downhill and Super Giant Slalom 2009.