Real Estate
We advise on a wide range of real estate matters and provide our clients with creative and efficient solutions — from verifying title to completing the transfer and managing the property.
Real estate transactions require careful review of title documents, encumbrances and the legal status of the property. We carry out thorough analysis before our clients take on any financial commitments.
We draft and negotiate preliminary agreements, draft notarial deeds and lease agreements, protecting the client's interests at every stage — from the deposit to taking possession.
We advise foreign individuals and companies on the rules for acquiring real estate in Bulgaria, including structuring the acquisition through a Bulgarian company where necessary.
Our services
- Real estate due diligence
- Legal support in sales and purchases
- Drafting of preliminary agreements
- Preparation of documents for notarial transactions
- Assistance during negotiations
- Residential and commercial lease agreements
- Representation before administrative authorities
- Structuring and advising on real estate acquisitions
- Construction contracts and building rights
Our approach
We work in coordination with notaries, brokers, banks and engineers, so that the client has a single point of legal coordination for the entire transaction. We provide a clear list of risks and recommendations immediately after the initial review.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Bulgaria?
EU and EEA citizens may acquire real estate, including land, on the same terms as Bulgarian citizens. Third-country nationals may acquire buildings and individual units, but their acquisition of land is restricted, which is why a Bulgarian company is often used.
What should be checked before buying a property?
Title documents and the history of the property, registered encumbrances — mortgages, attachments, pending claims — the tax valuation, local tax liabilities, building permits and compliance of the property with them, and the seller's marital status.
Is a notarial deed required?
Yes. Ownership of real estate is transferred by an agreement in notarial form, which is recorded in the Property Register.
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