Main expense items:
— Annual maintenance fee (if any);
— Utilities;
— Local taxes and fees;
— Additional services.
The maintenance fee is a fixed annual amount for apartment owners in residential complexes.
It usually includes maintenance of the grounds, swimming pools, common areas, elevators, security and management.
In Bulgaria, there are buildings without maintenance fees, but most often these are buildings without infrastructure.
Utility costs include electricity, water, internet and television.
Payment is based on actual consumption. If no one lives in the apartment, expenses are minimal.
Owners pay an annual property tax and a waste removal fee.
The amount depends on the municipality and the assessed value of the property,
Additional costs include cleaning, minor repairs, rental management and insurance.
If the apartment is used for vacation use or as a backup, the main expenses are the maintenance fee, minimum utility bills, and taxes.
— consider only the purchase price;
— do not specify the annual fee;
— do not include management costs;
— compare complexes without considering the level of service.
