Real Estate Law · Bulgaria
Legal Support for Buying Property in Bulgaria
Sheyredov Law Firm advises Bulgarian and foreign buyers on every stage of a property purchase — title and encumbrance checks, preliminary contract, construction and cadastral documents, and the notarial deed itself. We work in English and Bulgarian and can complete the entire transaction for you by power of attorney.
How we protect your purchase
Title and seller verification
We trace the chain of ownership in the Property Register, confirm that the seller is the true and sole owner, check marital property regime, inheritance rights, powers of attorney and company authority, and identify any third-party claims before you pay a deposit.
Checks for mortgages, attachments and claims
Full encumbrance search: mortgages, distraints and attachments, registered claim petitions (искови молби), preliminary contracts, leases, easements, tax liabilities and enforcement proceedings — with a written report on how each affects the purchase.
Review and drafting of the preliminary contract
We draft or renegotiate the preliminary sale contract so that deposits are protected, deadlines and penalties are balanced, completion conditions are clear, and you keep an enforceable remedy if the seller fails to transfer the property.
Construction and cadastral documents
Review of building permits, Act 14/15/16, use permits, cadastral map and scheme, regulation status, shared parts, parking and garage rights, and — for off-plan purchases — the developer's title, financing and completion guarantees.
Representation by power of attorney
You do not need to travel. We prepare a tailored power of attorney and represent you before the notary, the Property Register, the municipality, utility providers and the bank, keeping you informed in English at every step.
Assistance at the notarial deed
We agree the notarial deed text with the notary, verify the final searches on the day of signing, organise safe payment mechanics, attend the signing and monitor the registration of your title and the tax and utility transfers afterwards.
Support for foreign buyers and investors
Guidance on ownership of land through a Bulgarian company, taxation, residence, rental and management structures, plus due diligence on resale portfolios and investment properties for buyers based abroad.
Fees
Initial legal consultation – €50, deductible from subsequent legal fees. After the consultation you receive a written scope and a fixed-fee proposal for the work involved.
Book a Consultation
Tell us briefly about the property and we will come back to you with available times.