We offer premium properties in more than 70 countries

Ilonka Stoyanova is a recognised professional in the real estate market in Bulgaria, part of the Unique Estates team for 16 years. As a Manager of International Markets, she presents the destinations, luxury properties and services the company offers to clients, looking to invest abroad.

What are the preferred destinations for buying property right now and what determines their popularity?

Currently, one of the most popular destinations for buying a premium property abroad is neighbouring Greece. Customers there are discovering the possibility of a summer residence within proximity, allowing them to get away despite their busy lives and commitments. At the same time, it is a good investment purchase as properties on the Greek coast are becoming increasingly desirable, and by clients from all over the world. Among the more remote destinations of the Mediterranean, the French Riviera is of particular interest. Our clients, both Bulgarian and foreign, invest in villas, houses and mansions in Cannes, Saint Tropez, Nice, and Antibes. The popularity of this part of the Cote d'Azur is historically predetermined - one of the oldest resort destinations is also world famous for its art, music, cinema, events, and wonderful climate, It is a symbol of exceptional taste and a sense of aesthetics. Italy attracts our investment-minded clients, especially to Lombardy - Milan or Lake Como. Spain is of interest to both investment buyers and those considering it as a luxury golf destination for personal use. Beautiful in this territory are the island resorts. Tenerife, for example, with its excellent climate, is one of the most preferred for luxury holiday investments. It is important to say that it is no coincidence that we at Unique Estates have developed our new business line of international partnerships around the world, which we have been developing extremely successfully in Dubai over the last year. It is a highly desirable destination for buying, renting and reselling. As we know, it is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world, with modern infrastructure, high-tech buildings and facilities and perfectly planned urban planning. A place that, not surprisingly, has attracted serious interest from investors around the world in recent years.

How does Unique Estates select its international partnerships to provide its clients with a high-end portfolio from around the world?

We leave nothing to chance. Unique Estates is a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the largest international real estate network. It represents tens of thousands of exceptional homes. It is a global brand recognized as the luxury standard and uncompromising quality and excellence. Unique Estates is the exclusive partner for Bulgaria of the luxury face of the network - Luxury Portfolio International. I must stress that such membership can only happen by invitation from the international network, which selects only the most proven companies worldwide with an uncompromising reputation. In this way, our domestic and international clients can choose between premium properties in over 70 countries on 6 continents. We exchange experiences with the best agencies in New York, Paris, London and more. Luxury Portfolio International's web space is available in nine languages, converts multiple currencies and offers properties totalling over $54 billion with an average price of over $2.6 million.

How does Unique Estates work on a deal abroad - from meeting the client here, through viewings and meetings at the location, to signing a contract?

Personal attention and high professionalism are our priorities from the first to the last step of every transaction. This is the reason why Unique Estates is the first and only choice of not only Bulgarian but also many foreign buyers. The company is a trusted partner of the world's leading construction companies, as well as the best intermediaries selected thanks to Luxury Portfolio International. We arrange the initial meetings with the client and listen carefully to what their goals and wishes are. We then make the best proposals for them and arrange a visit to the property in collaboration with our international partners. Of course, we ensure the client is satisfied with their transaction right through to completion. This is the moment to note that our partnership with Dubai has been extremely successful. We have carefully researched the market there and have seen the countless opportunities that this destination has to offer our Bulgarian customers. The living, investment and working conditions there are very favourable, rental yields are high, and VAT on housing is 0%. All cases related to the real estate market are regulated by a special agency through a strict framework of rules and laws, thus protecting the rights of investors. This fully guarantees the security of investments. All transactions there are carried out with our trusted partner. We make it our mission and priority to ensure that every client gets more for their money than they bargained for.