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FactAlbaniaBulgaria

foreigners can buyUnder review — no verified valueForeign buyers can acquire qualifying buildings/units, but land ownership depends on EU/EEA status, treaty rules and inheritance exceptions.

land allowedUnder review — no verified valueLand ownership depends on the constitutional route, land category, buyer status and any treaty or inheritance exception.

typical total buying costUnder review — no verified valueUnder review — no verified value

annual property taxUnder review — no verified valueAnnual real-estate tax is set by municipality within the statutory framework and is separate from the waste-management charge.

rental income tax nonresidentUnder review — no verified valueNonresident landlords can have Bulgarian-source rental income; final tax and treaty treatment require the person and payment chain to be checked.

short term rental allowedAccommodation activity exists within a formal tourism and categorisation framework; an Airbnb listing is not proof of compliance.Short-term tourist accommodation is not a free-form platform activity: the property must use the Tourism Act categorisation/registration framework.

property based residency availableArticle 84 provides a renewable temporary residence route for an owner or co-owner of at least one half of the immovable property, subject to the law and procedure.Under review — no verified value

minimum property investmentUnder review — no verified valueUnder review — no verified value

mortgages for nonresidentsUnder review — no verified valueUnder review — no verified value

typical max ltvUnder review — no verified valueUnder review — no verified value

capital gains taxUnder review — no verified valuePrivate-property sale taxation is based on taxable income under the NRA framework; business activity and statutory exemptions must be separated.

inheritance taxUnder review — no verified valueInheritance tax depends on heir category, municipality and the applicable Local Taxes and Fees Act rules; no universal rate is published.

typical transaction timeUnder review — no verified valueUnder review — no verified value

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