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11 August 2010: Ryanair has announced that it will open a new twice-weekly service from London Stansted to Plovdiv in Bulgaria which will commence on 2 November with fares from £32.99 one way inclusive of taxes. 

31 July 2010: We now have an independent, drinkable water supply at Victoria Villas. (Mains water is unavailable therefore a borehole has been successfully drilled to a depth of 70 metres.)  Offers are being obtained for the construction of the swimming-pool, landscaping, the car-parking and fencing. It is planned to open the complex by 31 December 2010. The construction of other buildings in the development as originally planned is postponed until the economic climate improves.

21 February 2010: Boom without Bust: an interview with the Mayor of Bansko about the Municipality's plans for the resort in the Sofia Echo

19 February 2010: Townhouses and apartments at Elizabeth Court Resort are available for rent on Booking.com. The villas are situated above a Blue-Flag beach in Sozopol. Self-catering with fully fitted kitchens. Free Satellite TV, WiFi internet and Air-conditioning. The resort has a pool, pool-bar and mini-market. Airport pick-up is available. Prices from 99 EURO per person per week. We have the highest Guest Review Score of any hotel on the Black Sea Coast. Reservations can be made by credit card.

29 September 2009: Ski apartments at Balkan Heights Resort in Bansko are now available for rent on Booking.com. The rooms are self-catering with fully fitted kitchens.  The resort has a restaurant, pub, and pool, sauna and gym. There is a mini-market nearby. Airport pick-up is available. Prices from 103 Euros per person per week including buffet breakfast. Free Satellite TV, WiFi internet and Shuttle Bus to the Gondola. Reservations can be made by credit card.

02 September 2009: Several cheap airlines to Bulgaria have gone out of business. (Sky Europe, Central Wings, My Air, Sterling.) Check SkyScanner for the cheapest flights. Here is a quick update on cheap airlines operating to Bulgaria:

See Bansko Express for cheap transfers to Bansko.

04 August 2009: The electricity sub-station at Victoria Villas was put into operation today and we now have a permanent electricity supply.

16 May 2009:

For our Russian and other non-EU clients, when you make the advance payment on one of our finished properties we can give you the Title Deeds to the property. This qualifies you, your spouse and children to receive Permanent Residency in Bulgaria. This offer applies to apartments at Victoria Villas in Sunny Beach and Balkan Heights in Bansko.

18 March 2009:

Here is a short film on Deutsche Welle TV about Bansko: Escaping to Bansko.

09 February 2009: Port in a Storm: a review of the Black Sea city of Varna in the Financial Times. See Varna Building land for sale. 14 acres (55,000 sq m) are available at prices between 30 to 55 euros per square metre.

28 January 2009: In this economy land is a good investment and a better store of value than any other asset. We have  published for sale 14 acres (55,000 sq m) of building land near Varna. Also 14 acres of beautiful coastal land by Lake Durankulak. There is also a good case for commercial property: five retail units are for sale at distressed sale prices at Sunny Beach. And premises suitable for an Indian restaurant in Bansko are for sale or for rent.

06 December 2008: We have published new photos of the show apartment at Balkan Heights, with interior decoration by La Diva Design.

30 September 2008: We now offer lovely and inexpensive furniture packages from La Diva Design interiors. Furniture packages for both ski and seaside apartments are available. You can view furniture packs at our showroom in Bansko and our show apartment at Balkan Heights. Sales enquiries to sales@ladivadesign.co.uk  0161 408 0725 (UK)

27 August 2008: Balkan Heights has been issued with Act 16 (Permit of Usage) by Bansko Municipality today, 27 August 2008. The final payment to the developer is due upon the issue of this certificate and we have contacted all buyers about that. Latest pictures are published in the Gallery.

15 August 2008: We have published for sale Varna building land of 53,572 sq m (13 acres). The land is 3 km from Golden Sands resort. Its prices are between 30 and 55 euros per square metre. For the purposes of comparison, building land in Golden Sands costs 1,000 euros per sq m.

22 June 2008: In a change to Bulgarian law, Russians who own a property in Bulgaria now have the right to receive a 3-year multiple-entry visa to Bulgaria. This will significantly add to demand for Bulgarian new build property.

15 May 2008: Frommer's pick Bulgaria as top budget destination. Bulgaria is the only European country on the list.

19 April 2008: Britannia Investments received the Building Permit for Sophia Gardens from Sozopol Municipality on 26 February 2008. The construction will proceed according to the advertised schedule.

13 March 2008: Bulgaria names world's best value holiday destination, Teletext.

28 February 2008: We have published a video walk-through of Sophia Gardens, our new Black Sea development in Sozopol.

07 January 2008:

We have published a Price Guide to Studios, 1-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in the Bulgarian sea and ski resorts. Average prices are, in euros:

Average PriceStudio1-bed2-bed
Bansko55 41781 262127 131
Pamporovo36 084 60 829 90 632
Sozopol41 455 62 605 82 144
Sunny Beach45 980 64 295 92 841

See Price Guide

31 May 2006:

Life in Bulgaria is cheap. It is the cheapest country in Europe. According to The Economist's latest Big Mac Index, prices of goods and services in Bulgaria, like Big Macs, as well as assets like properties will increase.

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Property Price Guide  
BANSKO
Project Studio One bedroom Two bedroom Three bedroom Notes
Balkan Heights 46 500 64 857 90 797   - 5 % discount
Balkan Place 38 475 62 730 109 800 150 795    5% discount
Balkans 2 47 906 56 865 104 085 - 5 % discount
Edelweiss 54 550   76 500  103 000   - 10 % discount
Monastery 47 250   88 200   108 000   159 300    
Mountain Paradise by the Walnut Trees 39 204 66 235 116 620 -  
Mountain Paradise by the Lift 88 109  103 280   243 348 -  
Pearl II 51 130 69 490   95 256 - 10% discount
St David's 62 175 106 044 128 408 272 092 5 % discount
St George's Lodge 78 868 118 415 171 991 212 726 7 % guaranteed rental income
           
Average 55 417 81 262 127 131 198 728  
           
PAMPOROVO
Project Studio One bedroom Two bedroom Three bedroom Notes
Evridika Hills 22 799 62 013 103 765 - 5 % discount
Gela Heights - - - 173 313 fitted kitchen
Orpheus Suites 39 930 63 694 87 404 - 5 % discount
Pamporovo Pearl - 44 281 61 510 -  
Rhodopi Pearl - 77 377 97 971 -  
Stream Resort 45 523 66 456 102 509 -

6 % guaranteed rental income

           
Average 36 084 60 829 90 632 173 313  
           
SOZOPOL
Project Studio One bedroom Two bedroom Three bedroom Notes
Costa Bulgara 35 386 56 511 94 563 -  
Elizabeth Court 54 375 80 100 - - 5 % discount
Lazur - 54 426 50 522 -  
Gardenia - 76 572 81 720 -  
Paradise Bay - 56 616 78 694 - 5 % discount
Paradise Cove - 65 615 66 540 - Kitchen
Paradise Dune 32 150 51 810 83 880 - 5 % discount
Paradise View 31 964 48 462 77 448 - Furniture pack
Sophia Gardens 53 400 87 300 93 360 - 5 % discount
           
Average 41 455 62 605 82 144 -  
           
SUNNY BEACH
Project Studio One bedroom Two bedroom Three bedroom Notes
Aqua Dreams 33 989 55 728 79 097 -  
Blue Marine - 55 515 86 138 - Furniture pack
Caesar Palace 87 305 122 265 113 620 - Furniture pack
Garden of Eden 44 232 84 584 96 321 124 800 3 % discount
Golden Beach 95 465 79 846 - -  
Holiday Fort Golf Club 30 316 44 349 58 000 -  
Magic Dreams 35 830 58 170 91 609 -  
Nessebar Fort Club 30 762 49 176 - - 1 % cash-back
Panorama Dreams 40 308 54 014 - -  
Paradise Dreams 31 599 51 255 93 148 -  
Privilege Fort Beach 47 000 74 655 99 750 -  
Royal Dreams 38 254 51 961 82 534 - Furniture pack
Royal Garden 59 100 77 157 155 962 230 201 Furniture pack
Royal Sun 32 254 48 686 72 614 -  
Sea Regal - 53 430 89 417    
Victoria Villas 37 312 67 921 88 728 - 5 % discount
           
Average 45 980 64 295 92 841 177 501  
           
VARNA
Project Studio One bedroom Two bedroom Three bedroom Notes
Kaliakria Gardens 62 238 108 319 153 029 367 200  
           
Note: Mortgages are available on the marked properties. All prices are in Euros. VAT included.
           
           
           
           
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