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Julie Kraunialis & Glen Day
4th April 2008
Douglas & Amanda went out of their way to make our 1st visit to Bulgaria a great experience!

Not only did they kindly collected us from and to the airport and drive us to visit our apartments at Pearl Lodge - they also showed us the surrounding area pointing out places of interest which gave us a really clear view of the country we have invested in!

We have found buying our first apartments abroad through Pearl Property a very professional and smooth process - I don't know of any other company that would go so far out of their way to be so helpful!

Just wanted to say a big thank you again for the kindness you showed Glen & I - we really feel we have gained two really special friends!

Ian Bond
4th March 2008
I would have no hesitation in recomending Amanda & Pearl Property to anyone.

I contacted Amanda through a recomendation from one of her other clients and reserved my appartment in Pearl Lodge within about 15 minutes of speaking to her. Before I picked up the phone I hadn't heard of Pearl Lodge in which I purchased the appartment.

Why Pearl Property? I had spoken to other agents who I thought would have sold me anything just for the commission, yet when speaking to Amanda it was clear she had your interest at heart and runs her business extremely ethically; the advice I was given in my decision making process was spot on.

Since signing on the dotted line over a year ago I have been amazed by how well I have been kept informed. Last week I visited Pamporovo and my appartment for the first time and was totally impressed.

When we was there the hospitality and commitment shown to us by Amanda & Doug was second to none. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I was that impressed I am seriously considering re-investing as the area seems to be booming.

I was often asked by friends did it not worry you investing in a property not yet built so far away in a place you have never been to? The honest answer was no which is reflection on Amanda and her team. I wish I could say the same about UK investments!

Thanks for everything

Mark Walden
30th January 2008
I visited Bulgaria in January, and from the word go Amanda was truly first class.

Arriving late with a friend in Sofia after midnight, Amanda was on hand to greet us at the airport, drive us into Sofia and sort out somewhere to stay for us. In addition, she have us lots of useful tips that enabled us to survive a day in the capital.

Over the weekend, I went to see my apartment in Pearl Lodge in Pamporovo, where I have invested in a one bed apartment. Doug, Amanda's partner, the project manager for the apartment, Doug showed us around the apartment that is completing this year. I found Doug to be extremely friendly, happy to answer any questions and more importantly, this was a guy who has worked on some massive projects all over the world - a real winner.

We were taken back to Sofia by Amanda and Doug, treated to dinner, and again sorted out with accommodation on our last night.

I can't really fault the service Amanda provided. She is extremely warm and friendly person, totally genuine, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Peter Tremain
17th September 2007
This is an update to my comments made on this site on 26 September 2006.

I have invested in a studio apartment in the 'Elite' development in Pamporovo.

Last week I travelled out to Bulgaria to view the development and meet Amanda and her team.

The development isn't due for completion until end of Dec 2007 and I initially wasn't going to go out until it had been built.

However, the trip was certainly worth while.

I was able to view the work in progress, and receive an update from Amanda with regard to the admin/legalities and the actual structure of the property. All my questions were answered and a few concerns totally alleviated.

The property is coming along well and hopefully should be completed on time It is in a great location, just a short 2 mins walk from the main ski lift.

During my time there I opened a Bulgarian bank account for money payments/transfers (which can then be done online). I also liaised with a Bulgarian solicitor (recommended by Amanda) to act as 'power of atorney'. This means I don't need to be present when the deeds are signed over to me and is also around 3 times cheaper than using a British solicitor!

I highly recommend anyone who has or is going to purchase a property to take a trip out. It really was money well spent and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time.

Amanda truly provides a service over and above anything you would expect such a company to deliver.

Not only do I feel I have made a sound financial investment, but also gained 2 new friends in the process.

I will update you again after completion.

Peter

Sharon
15th February 2007
We first met the Pearl Property team at the September 06 Place In The Sun property show at the NEC. We were looking for a good investment, an easy legal process, a quality build and in a place where we might like to spend some time. The Pearl Property team gave us all of this and more but in a very relaxed manner.

They stood out at the show by being one of the few companies who were not rushing to get you signed up - in fact they insisted we thought about our potential investment for a day or so to make sure we were happy. We have recently been over to see Pearl Lodge in it's construction phase and the team made us feel very welcome. We were taken to see the area, had a detailed tour of the site and were able to see the build in progress. We were also able to discuss topics such as furniture, potential rental and the resale process.

Amanda and her team provide a very professional yet personal service. The team have complementing specialisms so that questions covering the legal process, commercial opportunities and build quality are covered comprehensively. We asked for and were given impartial advice in areas such as money transfer.

No question has been too much trouble.

We are really pleased to be investing with Pearl Property and as they say "the proof of the pudding is in the eating" - we have already seen our investment rise by 35%.

Thanks a million for your help.

Take care, Sharon

Martin Evans
30th November 2006
We are three weeks away from completing on our one bed appt. in Pamporovo. We haven't done anything!! The whole process has been taken care of by Amanda and her team. I was surprised to find out that Amanda has so many clients. The help, advise, and availability of Amanda and the team made it feel as though our purchase of property in Pamporovo has been conducted by a good friend looking after our interests foremost.

This is our first investment abroad, and like most people, expected a certain amount of difficulty with regards to availability of information, build updates, help with furnishings, accommodation on pre-completion inspections, rentals advise, advertising advise, management help etc, etc. The list of things is endless, but Pearl Property have dealt with every detail professionally, promptly and personally, ie a phone call from Amanda, Ivor or Carmen, and have made the whole process an absolute doddle! We fully appreciate that this wouldn't be possible without an awful lot of hard work and commitment from Amanda and the Pearl team and we could not recommend them highly enough! Thanks Guys we owe you a drink or two.

Ken Alden
24th November 2006
My first impression of Amanda and Pearl Property was that they did not use a persuasive approach. No other company came close to matching that style. They were just as concerned to tell me about the potential risks of buying as to describe the benefits. They gave enough information for the decision to buy off-plan and I have no reason to regret that decision.

The whole team have given support whenever needed and have provided updates at appropriate times. They were available to answer any questions even up to 10.00 at night. Bulgaria appeared so much closer.

Now that I have been to Bulgaria Amanda and her team were the perfect hosts. They guided us round the area and I now have an idea of the contribution my place will make to the Pamporovo skiing season.

Natalie Rayner and Bryan Coulton
30th October 2006
We are just going through the initial stages of purchasing an apartment through Pearl Properties and have just returned from a viewing trip. Amanda and Karman were fantastic and were able to help us with any questions or needs we had. The true hard work and dedication that Amanda and her team put into helping their clients and looking after their interests is very clear. We feel totally at ease with our new venture and we have Amanda to thank for that.

Thank you so much for looking after us so well out there... the company of you Amanda, and your family was the amazing plus side of this whole arrangement. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Neil Haywood
29th September 2006
I came across Pearl through a recommendation from a friend and I can say I have not been disappointed at all. Amanda and the team provide a great service and guided me through every step of the way. I was initially apprehensive about buying abroad but Amanda has answered all my queries and explained the process clearly. I have now purchased my first apartment and will certainly be using Pearl again when I am ready to invest.

Thanks again for all your help, and I'll look forward to the next video showing the progress of the building work (and Amanda's superb dancing!)

Jam Baig
25th September 2006
To anyone thinking of buying in bulgaria, if you are looking for an agent you can trust in every way well look no further.

I'm now in the process of purchasing my second property of amanda (pearl property) and can honestly say that she has acceded every expectation. I have found her to be extremely helpful in every way lets face it there are not many agents you can call up to ten o'clock at night, but like i said she's always there to listen and lay at rest any concerns that you may have, and lets not forget the rest of the winning team Karmen and Jamin both who I have got to know and found helpful also. Well not much more I can say apart from a BIG FAT THANK YOU and keep up the good work.

p.s See you guys soon at the show (n.e.c birmingham )

Patrick Gallagher
Simon McGregor
25th September 2006
We have purchased a property in Pamparova for investment and we can state without reservation that without the help of Amanda and her team we both would still be considering what to buy!.

Amanda has taken us through the whole buying process and kept us informed every step of the way, we are delighted with the service provided and we will both be visiting Pamparova in October to inspect the property.

Amanda has offered to meet with us and show us the area because she has the local knowledge, her commitment to us has been proven and we look forward to conducting future business with her.

Peter Tremayne
25th September 2006
This is my first property investment of any type, and buying abroad obviously has its concerns as well as the possibility of a high return on your investment.

My concerns were very quickly laid to rest, as Amanda and her team are just so thorough and professional. They are also a delight to work with, as all of these comments bare out.

I invested in a Ski resort which is due for completion by Dec 2007. I have been kept up to date with the development and any concerns I have are immediately addressed and dealt with.

Although I can't compare Pearl Property with another overseas property company, I do know how businesses operate and this is an example of a first class company with excellent support.

So far, so very good!

I will post an update comment at completion time

Dean Billingham
West Midlands
8th September 2006
When myself and my partner were thinking about investing in an apartment in Bulgaria our first goal was to ensure that we dealt with an agent we could trust and guide us through the whole process from start to finish.

Luckily for us, I was introduced to Amanda from Pearl Properties and from the very first telephone conversation I was confident that I had found both the expertise and friendly 'plain talking' contact I has been searching for. Both Amanda & Carmen have been fantastic in not only advising us of where to invest but have guided us, step by step through the entire buying process - fantastic!

We very quickly arranged an inspection trip and everything we were told about the region was right there in front of us. Pamporovo is a fantastic 24/7 365 days a year gem and offered us the all year round investment we were looking for.

Our apartment is due for completion in Dec 2007 and I can't wait to see the finished article. All of the early nerves have now gone thanks to Amanda's patience and ability to make the whole process as smooth as possible and I would have no hesitation in recommending Pearl properties to anyone looking to invest in Bulgaria in the future.

We are now discussing our next investment and we will definitely be requesting Amanda's help along the way - Cheers Girls!!

Sonia Quintanilla
19th July 2006
High level of professionalism. Good advice and higly efficient as far as the read tape is concerned. After them having arranged everything for me, I went on a viewing trip to Bulgaria to realise that all the guidance provided could have not been more accurate to the reality. A big thaks to Amanda, the structural enginner, for all the good advice and the good laugh in the trip!! Will definitely recommend you.
John Eldridge
Surrey
17th July 2006
Before I made my purchase with Pearl Property I had asked Amanda for the exact location of the development. The reason being that I had already been out to Bulgaria on an inspection trip with another agent.You guessed it the develpoment was miles away and further inland than expected. Within a very short time Amanda came back to me with the details including Km's from Sunny Beach. I made my purchase and recently went out to take alook around Sunny Beach and Nessbar. I visited the location of my purchase and sure enough it was exactly were Amanda had said it was. Thank you Amanda. First Class.
Steve Waller
17th July 2006
This will be my second investment in Bulgaria, having used a different agent for my first purchase. I was recommended to Amanda by a colleague, who could not speak highly enough about the professional service she had provided. I can now reciprocate his comments. Both Amanda and Carmen have provided a very proffessional and personal service, making the whole buying process a pleasurable experience.
Craig Cavener
England
3rd July 2006
This is my 1st overseas investment and with that elements of doubt of course arise. I need not have worried, as from the very start Amanda has provided a personal and extremely professional service. The manner in which all my enquiries have been dealt with have been has been second to none. The local knowledge, legal expertise and a genuine passion to ensure client satisfaction from Pearl Property and Amanda, in my opinion could not be better.
Sue & Richard Turner
29th June 2006
We can't speak highly enough of Amanda and Carmen for all their very professional help enabling us to purchase our apartment in Pamprova. We would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of investing in property and very reassuring to be able to contact them anytime you need a question answered. We are very much looking forward to going out to visit our apartment upon completion. Our very grateful thanks to Amanda for all her help and we look forward to purchasing more properties through Pearl Property in the future.
Linda Walker-Rudd
29th June 2006
We have purchased appartments in Pamporovo and have found that the contact with amanda has been invalueable she has extensive knowledge of the area and we are able to get regular updates on progression due to her regular visits to Bulgaria. Carmen is very helpful and has answered many queries with the same efficiency as Amanda. The DVD's she has made brought everything alive and given us confidence in the properties we are purchasing.
David Holt
23rd June 2006
I contacted the uk office to request information on the pamprovo area and cannot speak highly enough of the advice Amanda gave me she gave me more help than any other source I have used it was very reasuring to speak to someone with local knowledge of the area thank you for the time and help.
Lee Plumridge
15th June 2006
A very big thank you to Amanda for some roaring good advice.I will be recommending Pearl Property uk to the whole of Denmark. Thanks again for the cheerful voices and the good advice.
Julian Powell
2nd May 2006
I have just exchanged on an apartment in Pamporovo, and would recommend using Pearl Property 100%. Amanda's legal expertise saved me plenty of time and money. They have always been totally professional and are contactable all hours of the day and night.

As for Carmen, she's very efficient and sounds like a right babe on the phone.

Frank & Jill Wheeler
Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire
10th April 2006
We have purchased an apartment in the Panorama complex in Stoikite last May and visited the site in February this year. It was such a relief to find that the complex is in such a beautiful position with unspoilt views from all directions, it is so difficult to know when you buy from a computer generated picture. We have visited Pamporovo 4 times and really love the area and find it to be a very welcoming village with plenty to do. The slopes have been upgraded and although there has been more development in the area since the first time we visited it has been done well and there are no awful eyesores. We are going back in July to get a taste of Bulgaria in the summer and have been told it is very beautiful. We chose Pearl Property for our purchase as they were the one's marketing the property and initally dealt with Albena who was very helpful and always responded to our enquiries. We have since made contact with Amanda and will contact her from now on as she is in this country and more accessible.
Karen Miller
5th April 2006
I came across Pearl Property through an advertisement in one of the national news papers, i phoned and have spoken to Amanda and Karman on numerous accasions they were both extremely helpfull. I was suprised that they had there own in house lawyer, this was very comforting, i have not as yet made a purchase but will be doing so in the near future. In the past i have spoken to atleast 20 different agents in england none of which have been as helpfull as Karman and Amanda.

Amanda has offered to travel 2 hours to meet me i found the service provided friendly proffessional and very comforting.

From my exstensive research Pearl Property is the most honist company i have ever come across. If you are thinking of purchasing property in Bulgaria this company i can highly recomend. This is most deffinately a five star company!

Robbie Williams
5th April 2006
My financial adviser and i had a discussion regarding future investments. I already have a large property portfolio but thought i would exspand and start a bullgarian portfolio this seems the coolest thing at the moment. I was told to contact Amanda as i have invested with her in the past in england. She has put me on the right track and when she has found me a large development i will be going ahead, Karman and Amanda are cool, cool, cool (wow female body guards). They are personally going to acompany me to bulgaria in the near future when i finish my tour. I can telephone them when everyone else is sleeping and they are always pleased to hear from me. These are great girls and i thank them.
Marcus and Angie Hickman
20th March 2006
Having purchased a property in the Panorama complex I had a number of issues and concerns regarding the purchase having not visited the area myself. After contacting Amanda at Pearl Property I was instantly put at ease as she explained the full process and the pitfalls to look out for. In addition to this Amanda has provided us with a short CD which gave a great insight into the property and the surrounding area.

We cannot thank Amanda enough for her help and advice.

Richard Masters
18th March 2006
I had been thinking about buying abroad for some time but have always found reasons for not persuing, Legal, don't know the system, horror stories etc.etc. I eventually decided to take some action and am so grateful that I found Pearl Property. Amanda has been fantastic (and still is). If I can't get hold of her straight away by phone she always calls back that same day - I don't know when she finds time to relax, but it is very comforting for me.

I think I have made the right decision in buying an apartment in the Panorama complex, Stoikite (Pamporovo) but I know I have made the right decision buying through Pearl Property.

Adrian Ellis
9th March 2006
I was interested in investing property in Bulgaria and seached the web and made a call to Amanda in the UK from Pearl Property, we talked at length, Amanda was very informative and helpfull, she was friendly but proffesional and she gave me confidence to buy not one but four appartments. i think that the seven day office hours and long hours are benificial to the prospective purchaser. I would recommend that anyone thinking of purchasing property in Bulgaria to contact Amanda.
Nicola Burke
9th March 2006
We are in the process, pending inspection viewing, of purchasing an apartment in Pamporovo. Purchasing properties abroad can be very daunting, especially for 1st timers!, but Amanda has made it all a lot simpler.

She is always willing to answer our questions, no matter what the time! In fact, I have bombarded her with emails, to which she always promptly replyes to - even at 1.30am!!

Amanda is very approachable and has gone to great lengths to meet all our requirements.

I would recommend Amanda to anyone thinking of buying a property in Bulgaria.

James Ditchfield
30th January 2006
Recently decided to look at a purchase in Bulgaria. Searched lots of websites and spoke to various people about it. I came accross Pearl Propertys website and made a phone call, and spoke to AMANDA. She was a great help, always making contact regarding every stage of the process. AMANDA has guided myself nad my brother-in-law through the maze that is foreign property purchase wonderfully. I have already reccommended her to other friends of mine, and I would not hesitate in reccommending AMANDA again.

Thanks AMANDA for everything.

John Eldridge
England
16th January 2006
This is my first purchase abroad and could not have found a better UK agent than Amanda to guide me and my wife through the buying process.

Although this is early days in my purchase i am glad i have Amanda on the other end of the telphone should i get any queries or problems.

A true professional thank you.

Claire Taylor
Stoke-On-Trent
16th January 2006
I can't thank Amanda enough, i spoke to many other Uk agents and there was no personal touch and i could not get hold of anyone after office hours, i then found Pearl Property on New Years day, i called expecting to hear an answer message, but no i got Amanda on the phone and i spoke at length, i have called her at 10pm on Sundays, she is always there to help seven days per week, she works very long hours and is simply the best. Wow finally a company with a personal touch and very proffesional, late office hours. What more can i say, i will recomend Amanda at Pearl Property to all my collegues, she really is a breath of fresh air. Pearl Property you really have got it right. I am going to use Pearl Property for sure for all my Bulgarian property purchases. Amanda will be the sales woman of the year, this i am sure of. Pearl Property is by far the best UK company selling property in Bulgaria. Thank-you Amanda you are simply the best.
Alan Walton
England
16th January 2006
Some months ago I searched the Internet for property in Sofia, Bulgaria and came across the Pearl Property website which I found to be very informative. I chose an apartment and called the Pearl Property office and asked many questions regarding the purchase. Prior to this, I asked similar questions to other agencies regarding purchase,but I found Pearl Property to be by far the best from the rest. I strongly recommend Pearl Property to any potential purchaser who wishes to receive the best advise on the procedures of buying property in Bulgaria on the internet, and especially to AMANDA from Pearl Property, who strives relentlessly and tirelessly to provide a personal touch and give the best possible advice and ensure a 100% satisfaction rate. Her friendly voice and polite manner on the telephone is always a pleasure to be acquainted with.
Denver and Patricia Newhill
England
2nd January 2006
We,that is my wife and I first met Ilia in November 2004 after contacting their email and arranging to go and look at properties, our first impression was of a very rundown country and my wife asked what on earth are we doing here and I had no answer.

Then Ilia took us on a fantastic journey around Bulgaria and gave us a History lesson as well,we were overwhelmed with the beauty of the country and the friendliness of the people. We have now bought three properties through Pearl Property and can only say that they have gone from being agents selling properties to Friends that we respect very deeply. Our properties are in the Pazardjick and Samakov areas but are now looking at other areas including their developement near Varna.

Gaye Blewitt
Northumberland UK
2nd December 2005
We bought from Pearl Property about 18 months ago but would just like to add a couple of informative comments which may help others! We have just discovered that as uk citizens we are only supposed to visit bulgaria for a maximum of 30 days in a six month period thereafter we need a visa - currently trying to find out when each period begins and apparently there is supposed to be a gap in between visits but we are yet to find out about this - and the other thing we have learned - if you enter bulgaria by car you must leave by car or the car must stay under customs control in bulgaria until you return you cannot leave car at your house even if green card and road tax (bulgarian) are current. We have learned these lessons to our cost having been refused permission to fly at passport control so the authorities do enforce these rules!!
Paul Raworth
West Midlands
20th September 2005
Has anybody set up a company in Bulgaria to help with tax and vat reclaiming? We've bought property in Sofia and are considering doing so - wondered if anyone has any experience of it?
Mr Terry Savage
Scotland
7th August 2005
If you are looking for an excellent company that looks after you right through the viewing and purchase process, look no further. Ilia and Margarita were always there to help and deal with any concerns I had. You get a genuine feeling that they are not just after your money, something that I found personally very reassuring . I purchased a lovely property near the town of Dolna Banja thanks to Illia & Margarita. Thanks very much for your help and continuing support.
Frank & Jill Wheeler
15th July 2005
We are currently in the process of purchasing an apartment in the Panorama complex, Stoikite, near Pamporovo and would like to contact anyone else doing the same.
Lawrence & Gaye Blewitt
Northumberland UK
11th October 2004
We have now completed our second property purchase with Pearl Property again totally stress free!! In our experience you can trust Pearl Property - no problem
Justine and Tony Hollington
24th July 2004
In January 2004, my husband viewed various properties with Ilia and Margarita. His viewing trips with them resulted in a purchase of house in Tryavna, unfortunately we were unable to get out and complete the purchase ourselves. Margarita did all the hard work for us and we can't believe how easy and stress free the whole process has been. Ilia and Margarita were extremely helpful and friendly, thankyou so much for all your help.
L J Blewitt
Northumberland UK
5th July 2004
We are currently in the process of purchasing land via ilya & Pearl Property and are returning to sign the final contract on 22 july - cant recommend Pearl Property highly enough for the friendly professional service - from arranging accomodation/bank accounts etc to viewing so many properties - so much easier than our last foreign purchase in spain!
Steve Proud
Kent, UK
16th April 2004
We purchased a property near sofia from Pearl Property in feb 2004. We were introduced to them by a uk company. We found ilia & margarita very helpful in our search for property, they pulled out all the stops to find us the right house. They contacted other partners that they deal with until they found the house we finally purchased. We would recommend using Pearl Property to anyone thinking of buying in bulgaria.

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