Legal Information for Property Owners

Why do you need to use a lawyer for your purchase in Bulgaria?

There have been so many horror stories of late regarding clients having purchased their dream home in sunnier climates only to find that once all monies had been handed over and completion having taken place, that there is no title to the property, debts still registered against the property, it was built without planning permission or even worse the property doesn't exist.

The sensible thing therefore is to seek Independent legal advise, as these worst case scenarios have mainly happened to clients who decided against taking legal advice. Is the legal process of buying property in Bulgaria similar to buying in the UK?

The Bulgaria system is very different to the UK system but don't worry, you have experts at hand to ensure everything is done as it should. Your panel firm who are experts in the local law & custom will ensure all work is carried out such as checks and enquires so there is no need for you to worry about anything! As we have already briefly outlined, the whole purchase system in Bulgaria is different from that in the UK. Every country will vary and will have its own way of doing things. Even in the UK the whole purchase process will vary depending on where you are purchasing, e.g. Scotland.

Although procedures differ from country to country, that is not to say that they are worse than the English system. Obviously in some developing countries, their procedures can be a little difficult, but on the whole they are just different. Buying and selling property abroad isn't a new concept and thousands of people have been successfully buying property overseas for many, many years.

On the whole these properties have been purchased with the assistance of reliable legal firms having ensured title is clean, planning consents have been obtained and that the property exists! You do not need to come into the law firm's office. Conveyancing services are done on a remote bases. We can recommend several Bulgarian Lawyers that have been used by our clients

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