13 % of Britons Eye Property Purchase in Bulgaria,
Romania
courtesy novinite.com
Business
One
in seven Britons is considering purchasing property in Bulgaria or
Romania, following the countries' EU accession at the beginning of this
year, according to a new survey.
The number of foreign visitors to
Bulgaria went up by 8.3 % last year, bringing the total in 2006 to 1.5
million, while visitors to Romania went up from 800,000 in 2000 to 1.4
million in 2004, the study by MRI Overseas Property found out.
"Bulgaria and Romania's official inclusion in the European Union
is a key opportunity for property investment in these emerging markets,"
commented John Triton, a sales director at MRI Overseas Property.
"Based on the past history of other Eastern bloc countries joining
the EU, where property prices have risen significantly these markets look
set to become strong areas for capital growth."
Cities Recommended for Bulgaria
Property Investment
courtesy novinite.com
Business
With the growing popularity of eastern
Europe as a destination for foreign property investment, experts are
recommending that investors look towards cities in Bulgaria for the best
opportunities.
"I think a lot of people have already gone to
Bulgaria already because of the cheap prices," Simon Tweddle, head of
research and analysis at Property Secrets stated, as cited by the site of
the London Stock Exchange.
Experts at Property Secrets maintain
that properties located in urban parts of Bulgaria offer strong investment
potential and are yet to be fully exploited by foreign
investors.
These recommendations follow the accession of Bulgaria
and Romania to the European Union this year, a development which is
fuelling economic growth and boosting the value of properties in many
areas.
Simon Tweddle argues that the context surrounding Bulgaria
and Romania's accession is central to future property market developments,
speculating that city investment in Bulgaria could be significantly
lucrative.
"I would recommend investing in cities, because you have
local demand propping up the market rather than investors propping up the
market."
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