Legal security department · Updated October 2026 · VOTCHINA, Varna, since 2011
In short: we check the property before the deposit, prepare the contracts, attend the notary with you and file the paperwork after the deal. For buyers who purchase through VOTCHINA this is included in the commission – no extra charge.
Most problems when buying property do not come from the notary, but from what happened before: a deposit paid without a check, a preliminary contract without clear deadlines, or a property with heirs nobody asked about. That is why our legal support starts before the first payment and continues after the notarial deed.
Free express property check
Send us the address, cadastral number or a link to the listing – we run a search in the Property Register and tell you what we see.
Request a check on WhatsApp| Stage | What we do | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Before the deposit | Search in the Property Register, check of the chain of ownership and registered encumbrances (our 5-step protocol) | Broker and managing director |
| Documents from the seller | We collect the documents under the seller's notarised power of attorney and check that they are complete and up to date | Broker |
| Holding deposit | Deposit agreement: the price is fixed and the property is taken off the market | Managing director |
| Preliminary contract | Price, deadlines, who provides which documents, what happens to the deposit; for mortgage purchases – a loan clause | Managing director |
| Notarial deed | We prepare the draft notarial deed (under an exclusive contract), book the notary and accompany you at the signing | Managing director, notary |
| After the deal | With a power of attorney you sign at the notary, we file the declaration with the municipality, transfer the utility accounts and, if needed, register a foreign buyer in BULSTAT | Broker |
| Complex cases | Inheritance, seller is a company, court dispute, attachment – with a partner attorney | Partner attorney |
The managing director of VOTCHINA is a lawyer by training and personally analyses the documents and prepares the contracts. The notary certifies the deal, checks the identity and rights of the parties and runs an electronic check with the National Revenue Agency for the seller's tax debts.
What is included and what is paid separately
| Included in the commission | Paid separately |
|---|---|
| Express and full property check | Notary fees and registration fees |
| Deposit agreement and preliminary contract | Local property transfer tax (depends on the municipality) |
| Draft notarial deed – under an exclusive contract | Valuation by a licensed valuer, if you buy with a mortgage |
| Accompanying you at the notary | Sworn translator, if you do not speak Bulgarian |
| Declaration to the municipality, utility accounts, BULSTAT | Partner attorney for complex cases – by agreement |
For notary costs, see the notary fee schedule.
Important: payments of 5,112.92 euro (10,000 BGN) or more must be made by bank transfer only. We recommend paying the whole price by bank – that way you have proof of payment.
Not sure which documents you need? Documents needed to buy a property in Bulgaria
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Request a check on WhatsAppWhat does the free express check include?
We run a search on the property in the Property Register, analyse the chain of ownership and registered encumbrances, and give you written recommendations on what to ask the seller for before the deposit. The in-depth check (inheritance, marital status, building permits) is part of the legal support when you buy through VOTCHINA.
I found the property myself. Can you check it?
Yes. The express check is free for any property. If you then decide to buy through us, we also take on the full legal support.
I am buying from abroad. Do I have to come?
Not necessarily. The deal can be signed with a notarised power of attorney, and you can see the property on a live online video viewing.
I am buying with a mortgage. What changes?
The bank's requirements are added: valuation, a loan clause in the preliminary contract, insurance and the mortgage itself. We connect you with our credit consultant.
Do you replace a lawyer?
For a standard deal our check and contracts are sufficient. For complex cases we work with a partner attorney, whose services are paid separately by agreement.
Want a safe deal?
Message us, call us or fill in the form below.
WhatsApp+359 876 111 535Email office@votchina.euThis information is general and reflects legislation and practice as of October 2026. The requirements of a specific notary and bank may differ. It is not a substitute for legal advice on a specific case.
