How to sell you home

Many of you probably ask this question when it comes time to change homes or purchase a new property. Why do I need an agency when there are websites show direct information from an owner?

Generally speaking, a real estate agent will save you time and effort, protect you from incorrect owners, and guide you seamlessly through the process.

When selling a property, it is important to consult a professional who can provide you with a housing market research and help you determine the market price of the property. It is also recommended to have a realistic description of the property to attract the attention of buyers, helping them to get oriented in its advantages.

The issuance of a tax assessment requires the submission of several types of documents, which you can request through a specialized portal for the provision of electronic services, with an application at the counter in an administrative service center, by e-mail or by post, electronically through the secure electronic delivery system.

The market price is determined by real estate professionals using the comparative market analysis method. The purpose of the analysis is to determine the correct price range in which to position a property when it is advertised for sale. 

The profit from the sale of a property is not taxed when the home has been your property for 3 years. In all other cases, the difference between the sale price and the purchase price is taken into account when calculating taxes on the sale of a property. The income is formed on a tax base and this tax base is reduced by 10% of the legally determined costs.

The surest way to find out how much your property is worth is to consult with a professional in this field. We at Unique Estates can help you by providing you with a reliable valuation that is based on in-depth market research by professionals as well as our own data acquired over the years.

For each independent property, the undivided shares are calculated using the following formula:

Undivided Shares (%) = (Built-Up Area/Gross Floor Area) *100

Where:

Undivided Shares (%) is the size of the common areas adjacent to the property.

Built-Up Area (BA) is the built-up area of a property.

Gross Floor Area (GFA) is the total floor area contained within the entire building.

A property boundary is determined by filing a petition to fix the boundary between properties. In order to determine the exact boundaries of a landed property, it is necessary to carry out the so-called tracing. This means to mark various points, lines, planes or surfaces on the terrain.

There are two options for declaring rental income. In the first case, if the tenant is an uninsured natural person, it is the responsibility of the landlord to declare and pay the applicable rental income taxes. In the second case, if the tenant is a self-insured person (or enterprise), the tax amount is determined and the tax is withheld from him/ her at the time of its payment.

If you are considering renting out a property, your cooperation with a professional lawyer is very important. He will help you to draft all mandatory clauses of the agreement in accordance with the Obligations and Contracts Act (OCA, Articles 228-239) and the Landlord and Tenant Relationship Act.

According to the Bulgarian legislation, a rental agreement can be concluded both in written and oral form. In both cases, the agreement is considered valid and has legal force. However, the choice of an oral agreement hides significant risks, mainly due to the difficulties in proving the agreed terms and conditions.

When you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement, you must comply with the period specified in the agreement and give prior written notice. If you wish to leave earlier than this period, you must pay a penalty to the landlord.

The property management service releases the landlords from their responsibilities throughout the rental process and from the subsequent tasks of collecting the rent and monitoring the property.

Contact us and our team of experts will prepare a special Comparative Market Analysis to determine the correct market price and potential customers for your property. Trust our professional real estate consultants who will give you the right guidance on how to successfully sell your property.

The first step in making an expert appraisal of a property is to contact a certified appraiser registered in the Chamber of Independent Appraisers in Bulgaria. For the process, you will need an ownership document, an up-to-date sketch or cadastral map of the property and other documents depending on the type of the property.

Market analyses and research are conducted before making important business decisions, launching new products on the market, making investments, or expanding the business into new markets.

The market analysis includes a complex analysis at several levels: general market analysis, industry market analysis, market analysis of an individual product. These assessments provide valuable data for informed decision making and strategic planning.

The real estate market analysis can be useful for investors, home buyers, agents, financial institutions, property managers, end users, etc. It helps in making informed decisions and understanding market trends and property prices.

Before selling your property, it is important to choose a consultant who will give you the right guidance on how to most successfully and smoothly carry out the transaction. Trust our professionals at Unique Estates, who offer complex services in the field of real estate in two directions - Premium and Standard.

The first step in obtaining a property sketch is to check with the Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre Agency (GCCA) whether the property falls within the territory with an active cadastral map. A check of the sketch can be carried out in any regional city in Bulgaria at the Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre Office (GCCO).

Renting out an apartment can be made both with the help of a real estate agency and independently.  Choosing to work with an agency provides a number of advantages that can significantly accelerate the conclusion of a rental agreement.