New technologies for Bulgaria’s maturing market

Embracing the benefits of today’s technology, Bulgarian Dreams, the UK’s premier agent of Bulgarian real estate, has developed and utilised a number of new technologies for the benefit of their clients and potential purchasers.

Bulgarian Dreams currently provides a number of Podcasts available for download, which provide bite-size segments of information on the country, its people and its history. The company utilises Google Earth technology, which gives a real-life view of each of its developments including pin-pointing where each is located. Bulgarian Dreams also provides a new online management website called ‘govisitbulgaria.com’ supplying customers with an online means of letting, monitoring, and marketing their properties.

With the Bulgarian property market proving to be increasingly popular for overseas investors, Robert Jenkin, Managing Director of Bulgarian Dreams, is confident that implementing new technologies will prove extremely useful to clients and potential purchasers:

“Increasingly, purchasers are considering overseas property for second homes and buy to let investments but for various reasons do not have the time to fully investigate or visit the country. Together the podcasts and Google Earth will enable clients to gain useful knowledge of the country and local areas, as well as view the actual location of their property. If they choose to let their property they have the convenience of 24-hour online access through ‘govisitbulgaria.com’ providing true peace of mind.”

The Bulgarian Dreams podcasts are a series of informative audio guides that provide users with a wealth of information about Bulgaria, including history, culture, entertainment, area profiles and interviews with local people. A groundbreaking step in the property industry, the audio guides are available for anyone to download and are designed to maximise access to information about Bulgaria and help potential purchasers to choose which region would best suit their investment.

The podcasts can be downloaded or emailed enabling subscribers to listen on their computer, MP3 player or multimedia phone at their leisure. Presented by BBC radio journalist Kati Whitaker, the podcasts are designed to give an overview of Bulgaria and a focus on the three main regions of investment - the Black Sea Coast, the mountains and the cities.

Robert continues: “We encourage interested buyers to take an inspection trip, tailored around their needs and the developments they are interested in. However, some clients simply do not have the time to travel and especially for them we are excited to launch the Google Earth aspect of our website. It allows our clients and potential purchasers to see actual images and locations of the property so they can view each development and get a true sense of the layout of the land and nearby attractions.”

The newly launched online management website is part of Bulgarian Dreams continuing commitment to customer service. ‘govisitbulgaria.com’ will provide its customers with an online means of letting, monitoring, and marketing their Bulgarian properties located at popular, high profile schemes in the country’s coastal, mountain and city regions. The website will allow purchasers to access information regarding their property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hotel style key cards that are distributed to all residents, guests, tenants and maintenance employees act as electronic passes for entry into each property. These microchip key cards assist owners in monitoring the letting and occupation of their properties while the website enables them to order additional services such as extra cleaning, airings and welcome packs.

Robert continues: “A common issue with overseas property is ease of managing lettings and property maintenance. Our new service provides customers with peace of mind and easy access to all aspects of property management. As the majority of purchasers don’t live near their properties, many are left in the dark as to the happenings at their property, but our website reassures them with 24-hour off-site management access, as well as providing a tool for letting their properties to interested holidaymakers or marketing to potential buyers.”

Bulgarian Dreams are currently offering a number of high quality apartments at The Orchard in Bansko, and Windows to Paradise located in Balchik. The Orchard comprises a number of studio, one and two bedroom apartments complete with a communal ice rink within the landscaped grounds to enjoy in the winter months and an exceptional luxury spa, the best Bulgaria has seen, open year round.

The third phase at Windows to Paradise has recently launched offering a select collection of studios, one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses with the majority of the properties boasting incredible sea views. The facilities at the scheme include several outdoor swimming pools, full spa centre with indoor pool, steam bath, sauna, Jacuzzi and children’s pool.

Prices at The Orchard start from €45,000 (£31,000) for a studio apartment, €72,000 (£50,000) for a one bedroom apartment and €90,000 (£62,000) for a two-bedroom apartment. Prices at Phase III of Windows to Paradise start from €38,546.63 (£26,583.88) for a studio apartment, €57,902.13 (£39,932.50) for a one bedroom apartment and €81,769.50 (£56,392.76) for a two bedroom apartment.

For further information, visit bulgariandreams.com.