Energy Busters 14/03/2008
Real estate development is a lucrative large-scale business. So it's unsurprising that some greedy investors have an interest in exploiting every square centimetre of their plot. Unfortunately, this attitude undermines the appeal of a building as well as the comfort and happiness of its residents. The sector's rapid development, particularly the "get rich quick" opportunities in Bulgaria, resulted in developers failing to heed the importance of quality construction. Thankfully, more intelligent investors are emerging who realise that sensible planning and energy conservation do not necessarily clash with the search for profits. Revised building regulations Legislation has also propelled change. Amendments to the Law on Regional Development, approved in 2006, stipulate that... more

Business Property Developments Gain Popularity In Bulgaria 11/03/2008
Investor interest in business property in Bulgaria grows. Most investors plan developments like retail centres,  real estate agents said. Bulgaria faces numerous problems related to retail and office space, investor.bg reported. Figures for Bulgaria show that 160 sq m of retail space is available in Bulgaria per 1000 people. In comparison, 1000 people in Poland enjoy 520 sq m of  trade area. Concerning office space, the situation is similar. An employee should have on the average 22 sq m of office space. In Bulgaria, employees have only eight sq m. Bulgaria also lacks storage facilities meeting the international standards. The problem is similar concerning logistics centres. The shortage gives investors the chance to develop in the business property segment, agents said.... more

Cut Tax Ties Properly When You Retire Abroad 09/04/2008
There’s more than one difference between expatriating to live and work abroad and moving overseas to retire.  Clearly the first alternative requires you to work each day whilst the second will allow you to enjoy a more relaxed life of luxury!  But beyond these obvious differences there are some very important ones relating to your taxation treatment in the UK. If you move abroad to work it is far simpler to prove residence in another nation almost straight away to the Great British taxman, however, you have to ensure you cut tax ties properly when you retire abroad otherwise you could end up in all sorts of trouble! As an overseas retiree it is up to you to actively demonstrate to the UK tax authorities that you have moved abroad permanently and that you have no intention of returning... more