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Ryanair announces flights to Bulgaria starting November 2010
Written by Dave Moore
Ryanair announces flights to Bulgaria starting November 2010
Yes, you heard it right - Ryanair 'Europes Favourite airline' (according to Ryanair) have announced a new route between London and Plovdiv.
On the 4th August 2010, Ryainair stated in a press release (weblink) that from the 2nd November 2010, there will be twice weekly flights between London Stansted and Plovdiv. these flights start from £32.99 one way (inclusive of all taxes and charges).
Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second largest city rich with cultural heritage, ideal for city breaks, but most importantly for Holiday Home owners, it is within very easy reach (less than 90 mins) of Bulgaria's 3 main ski resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo which opens the market to even more budget travellers from the UK and can only increase occupancy during the ski season for many of those who most need it.
Also within easy reach of Plovdiv are the regional cities of Gabrovo, Veliko Turnovo & Stara Zagora where many Brits have also bought rural retreats and apartments.
Ryainair, If you are listening - I hope this is the start of regular budget travel between the 2 countries. Ideally in the months and years to come there will be more flights, to more Bulgarian airports from more UK centres and they will be offered at very reasonable prices as appears to be your standard M.O.
Ryanair follows Easyjet and Wizzair to join the list of budget carriers scheduling flights to Bulgaria from the UK and the competition in the market is certainly a good thing as it gives travellers a choice of departure airports, and now also provides choice of destination. If only we can get £50 flights to Burgas and Varna on a daily basis out of one, two or all three of them from several UK cities - the property owners will have something to cheer about.
So congratulations Ryainair for taking the first step into the picturesque and beautiful country that is Bulgaria. We wish you prosperity, longevity and expansion on your Bulgarian exploits.
Written by Dave Moore, Director of Balkan Legal & Finance ltd 10th August 2010
Source; http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/ryanair-announces-new-london-stansted-route-to-plovdiv-bulgaria
Balkan Legal & Finance - Summer update 2010
Written by Dave Moore
With the Summer Holiday season fully underway and perhaps some more time to think about the future – I would like to draw your attention to a few of the latest articles on the Balkan Legal & Finance website.
This month, the following articles have been compiled;
Property Investment - Hints and tips? Lessons learned?
Sunny Beach property market update
Sunny Beach and Bansko rental market update
To view the article, just click on the words above.
Please take your time to have a read through. I would love to hear any comments or questions by phone 01142852958, 07738887555 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Who should manage and let my Bulgarian property for me?
Written by Dave Moore
Who should manage and let my Bulgarian property for me?
Whilst on the face of it, this is a fairly competitive market, there really aren’t many companies out there who understand the needs of the British or Irish Consumer.
I have regularly heard from my clients that they need someone to look after their property with a complete ‘hands off’ service. Whilst maximising rental yield is important, great service is equally so and someone taking all the hassle away from them can be worth their weight in gold.
Simon Tweddle, Director of ‘Sim Property Group’ seems to have the answer. His company offers the following core services;
- ‘Hands off’ property management service to stay on top of all bills and issues which arise through owning foreign property (rates from €25/ month)
- Commission only letting fees for holiday properties specialising in Bansko & Sunny Beach (rates from only 20%)
- Long term rentals in Sofia
- Property resales in Sofia & throughout Bulgaria
- A unique approach to marketing ensuring web traffic is maximised
Property investment - Lessons Learned? Tips for the future?
Written by Dave Moore
Property investment - Lessons Learned? Tips for the future?
If this was your first try at property investing, don’t beat yourself up about it. If it wasn’t for such a financial crisis which apparently so few people saw coming it’s quite possible you wouldn’t have lost any money at all. Furthermore, you weren’t the only person to invest in Sunny Beach or Bansko between 2005 and 2008 – literally tens of thousands of British and Irish folk all thought they would make themselves a fortune. Please remember, many people have made millions from investing on property between 2005 & 2008, they just used a bit of a different strategy.
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