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While you are looking for your new property in Bulgaria, you can have many different considerations to keep in mind and it can be difficult to keep track of all of them. To make things easier, we have simplified the real estate in Bulgaria checklist down to 5 essential elements to think about when looking at a potential property in Bulgaria.

1.    Location
This is probably the most important thing that anyone looking to buy or sell property in Bulgaria should consider. You can change the interior or exterior of a home, but you can't pick it up and move it somewhere else. Consider your potential home's proximately to the things that you will need in daily life, such as shopping, parks, pharmacies, doctors, schools, and public transportation.

2.    Practicality
Think about whether the actual layout of the home will work for your family. Is the yard suitable for pets and children? Will you have enough space for storage once you move in? Are there enough bedrooms? If you are elderly you might want to choose something without steep steps or driveway. Imagine yourself living in the real estate in Bulgaria and determine whether it would be practical.

3.    Neighbours
The people who surround you and the overall friendliness and atmosphere of the neighbourhood can have a huge impact on how happy you will be in your new home. The saying goes that you should buy the smallest home in the nicest neighbourhood you can afford! Take a walk around the neighbourhood and get a feel for what the people are like. Do they smile at you? Do they keep their yards clean and tidy? Are there children playing outside in parks and front yards? You will soon get an idea of what the people are like here.

4.    Curb Appeal
This refers to how a house looks from the curb, it's "first impression". Is the garden outside the home attractive and welcoming? Are the sidewalks outside the property safe and well maintained? Do you get a comforting feeling from the exterior of the home that makes you want to go inside? Also consider the materials used and whether they will be easy to maintain.

5.    Layout and Size
How many bedrooms do you really need? You may wish for a larger home, but the extra space will cost a lot more and will also me expensive to heat and maintain. Consider how much space is practical for you to live with. Also think about the style of the layout, do you prefer a home that is open plan and modern or a more traditional setup?

Once you have gone through this list, you can have a pretty good idea of whether or not a property in Bulgaria is suited to your needs.