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Bulgaria’s property market is changing: buyers have more opportunities

In Q2 2026, housing prices in Bulgaria rose by 15.5% compared with the same period last year, while the number of transactions fell by 18.1%. The market ...

Burgas and Varna: nearly 3,000 new apartments in Q2 2026

Building permits were issued for nearly 3,000 apartments in the Burgas and Varna regions during the second quarter of 2026. Some projects have already moved from the plan...

Burgas to host Eurovision 2027

Burgas has officially been selected as the host city for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. The semi-finals will take place on 11 and 13 May, with the final scheduled for 1...

What changes in short-term rental data rules from 20 May 2026

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 applies from 20 May 2026. It introduces common rules for collecting and sharing data where registration procedures already exist. The regulation it...

NSI housing price index: what the data for the 1st quarter of 2026 show

According to the official NSI release dated 24.06.2026, in the 1st quarter of 2026 Bulgaria’s house price index rose 6.2% quarter on quarter and 14.8% year on year. This is an ...

How Demand Is Shifting Between New Builds and Resale Homes

In 2025, investors showed growing interest in new builds, securing prices at an early construction stage in the hope that the property would gain value. According to the Nation...

New-Build Apartments in Varna and Burgas Are Selling Off-Plan

In Varna and Burgas, the supply of move-in-ready apartments in resort complexes is shrinking. Many units in new developments are selling off-plan, at an early construction stag...

Property Prices Are Rising in Sofia, Varna and Burgas After Euro Adoption

As of January 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially joined the Eurozone, making the euro its national currency. Since February 2026, the euro has been the sole legal tender for cash tra...

The End of the Full Payment Era – Banks Prepare Credit Floodgates

An event that financial analysts are calling the final puzzle piece before the Euro boom is already being discussed behind closed doors. Sources in the banking sector repor...