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About Bansko in the Press
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Bansko: Eastern Europe's answer to Aspen. So runs the hyperbole about one of Europe's newest ski resorts. It's a buzz that the resort's developers are understandably keen to perpetuate. Millions of euros are being spent transforming this small Bulgarian town, which lies three long, lacklustre hours from the country's capital, Sofia, into something Brad and Angelina might head for when in Europe and desperate for powder. Unsurprisingly, given the hype, Bansko's property market has been undergoing a boom. Brits are pouring their pension plans into buying up cheap ski apartments in anticipation that it willbecome another Val d'Isere once Bulgaria joins the EU in 2007. With prices from around £20,000 it's not hard to see why investors are joining the gold rush. 'I missed out on Croatia, but I won't make the same mistake with Bulgaria,' declare one British couple with almost evangelicalzeal in a property brochure. But are they right? At first the comparisons with Aspen ar...
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Bulgaria Holiday Homes Supply on the Rise
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The resort apartments segment of the real estate market in Bulgari a is growing at an increasing pace, real estate consultants Colliers said on Tuesday. The number of such properties in the mountain resorts grew by more than half in the first six months of the year to reach 76,500 at end-June. The growth was most significant in the Bansko area, including Razlog, which accounts for 78% of the new supply, Colliers said. Supply in Black Sea resorts rose at a slower pace, but still recorded an impressive 39% growth, or a total 13,500 apartments, in the same peiord. Sunny Beach continues to account for more than one third of the supply in this segment, other resorts saw accelerated development as well. In St. Vlas and in Sozopol holiday homes supply increased by 52% and 62% respectively, Colliers said. But the overall sales prices in the resort apartments segment remained unchanged for the past half year as supply continues to outpace demand. Price ranges remained within last year's limi...
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Bansko atractive ski destination...
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About town: Bansko is among those Bulgarian towns which Fate had destined to play a noteworthy role in the historic development of our, nation especially during the colossal national upsurge during the Revival Period. Its achievements cannot be touched by the relentless passage of time. They lie in the unique houses of Banskalii with their tall pinewood gates and carved-wood ceilings, in the architecture and the fine iconostasis of churches, in the daring brushstroke of the icons painted by local iconographers, for here Past and Present are interwoven in a way that is at once distinctive and original. About property development:Winslow Developments is an international investment company, working in collaboration with leading financial funds and big international property agencies. Going by its cooperative experience and knowledges, Winslow offers to the clients attractive opportunities to invest in the mountain resorts and in Sofia. About residental complex: The complex Mountain ...
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German Inverstors Interested in Bansko Ski Resort
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German investors show interest in common projects with Bansko Municipality. This became clear during the visit of German ambassador in Bulgaria Michael Gayer in the resort town. He was accompanied by 12 member delegation of German - Bulgarian Chambers of Industry and Commerce leaded by its president Bertram Rollman. The German businessmen showed interest in the way Bansko develops. The German ambassador engaged himself to lobby for future contacts with similar German towns. It is previewed Bansko businessmen to be connected with firms and together to apply for common projects in infrastructure and culture exchange areas. ‘The aim is resources form EU funds to be attracted' the Bansko mayor Alexander Kravarov announced.
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Banking on Bansko
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At the end of 2007, Bulgaria was experiencing some of the world's fastest-growing property prices. But the property market in Bansko , a popular ski resort, is suffering from oversupply. The local government is planning to introduce regulations to reinvigorate the market. Where is it? Bansko is a ski resort town in the Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. What's so special about it? Bansko is Bulgaria's biggest and best-known ski resort and was recently awarded "Best-Developed Ski Resort in Eastern Europe" by the 2007 Great Skiing & Snowboarding Guide. The UNESCO-protected Pirin Mountains are the second-highest mountain range in Bulgaria and the sixth highest in Europe. With 85 kilometres of slopes, 30% are designed for beginners, 45% for advanced and 35% for expert skiers. The highest track point is at 2,560 metres and the longest is 16 kilometres. The ski seasons lasts from December to May. Best-kept secrets The Mayor's Office in Bansko predicts there will be more t...
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Health conscious Brits head for activity resorts
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If you’re looking for an overseas investment that’s sure to be guaranteed to be rented out, Paul Cooper, Director of Principal International, overseas property investment experts say you should consider the much promoted ski resort of Bansko in Bulgaria. Its stunning mountainous scenary is home to much of the development and government funding in Bulgaria and its all round appeal means occupancy levels can stay high all year. More and more of us are looking for activity resorts when considering a holiday, and surprisingly, ski resorts can provide this for the discerning traveller. In the summer months, Bansko offers hiking, fishing, white water rafting and all that you would exepect from an up and coming ski resort in the winter. With the recent addition of the Ian Woosnam 18 hole golf course, just about all of the sporting interests are covered. With the capitals airport only a 2 hour drive away and the very low property prices still available in Bulgaria, Bansko ma...
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