Foreigners and foreign investors can freely buy apartments, penthouses and buildings in Bulgaria; the restriction for non-EU citizens is only direct ownership of land, which is acquired through a Bulgarian company. Total costs are typically 3% to 6% of the value, and the purchase can be run entirely remotely.
What foreigners can buy
EU and non-EU citizens can freely buy apartments and buildings, including penthouses and high-end apartments. The difference is only with land: a non-EU citizen acquires direct ownership of land, and with it luxury houses and estates with their own plot, through a Bulgarian company, which we can set up on their behalf.
Why foreign investors choose Bulgaria
The market is growing: according to the National Statistical Institute, home prices in Bulgaria have risen by around 15.4% year on year, and the adoption of the euro in 2026 removes the currency risk for borrowers with euro income. The average gross rental yield is around 4.2% in early 2026 but varies considerably by neighbourhood in Sofia; see our map of yields by neighbourhood.
Luxury and boutique property: the premium segment
In the premium segment buyers typically aim for capital preservation and growth rather than maximum current rent: luxury houses in Boyana and Dragalevtsi, penthouses in Sofia and boutique properties on quiet central streets.
What buying from abroad looks like
- Search: we select property for your goal: yield, capital or a home.
- Legal due diligence: before the preliminary contract and the deposit; see what the notary misses.
- Purchase: the deal at a notary, which we can coordinate remotely.
- Renovation, design and furnishing: you receive a finished property.
- Rental management: optional, if you buy to invest.
The seven steps and the costs are described in detail in our guide to how a foreigner buys property in Bulgaria.
From property search to keys
This is what sets us apart: one team is responsible for every step, in your language, so you never coordinate contractors, lawyers and agencies from abroad. Whether you want to invest in Sofia property, buy a turnkey property to live in, or need apartment renovation in Sofia and property management in Sofia afterwards, it is one service.