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What parameters to look for when buying a property in Prague for short term rentals
If you're considering buying a property in Prague with a view to rent it out on a short term basis, this article should assist you in…
Read moreHow tenant bills are handled in Bulgaria?
We're often asked by our foreign property management clients, who are not familiar with the Bulgarian system, how the utility bills connected with their property are handled when a…
Read moreCan foreigners buy property in Bulgaria?
The simple answer is that anyone can buy property freely in Bulgaria, no matter what your nationality. Previously there were various restrictions which meant that foreigners…
Read moreHow tenant bills are handled in the Czech Republic
We're often asked by our foreign property management clients, who are not familiar with the Czech system, how the utility bills connected with their property are handled when…
Read moreCan foreigners buy property in Poland?
EU citizens can freely buy properties in Poland, except from agricultural land and forests. Non EU citizens (apartments) who have a visa or permission for long term stay in…
Read moreNegative equity in Poland and how Polish banks deal with it
Primarily as a result of the popularity of Swiss Franc (CHF) mortgages during the Polish property boom of 2004-2008, the subsequent increasing exchange rate between the CHF…
Read moreSpeed vs Caution when investing in property – how fast to buy?
We always recommend investors to take their time when investing in property and to do as much diligence as possible. Getting a property investment wrong can…
Read moreWhat is the Sim Property “Reserve fund” for property management clients?
For all of the properties Sim Property (SIM) manages on behalf of our clients we retain an amount of money, which we call the Reserve fund. This…
Read moreWhy SIM charges property management fees on parking / garages spaces
Sim Property manages a lot of parking and garage spaces. In many cases new build apartments are bought with a garage space, sometimes these garages are rented…
Read moreOld vs new property – which is a better investment?
We're often asked by investors whether they should be buying a new or old property, and which is the better investment. So lets take a look at…
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