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Property prices increases in Bulgaria leads to mortgage credit increase

Mortgage crediting in November 2007 increased in number and amount, CreditCener data showed.

The average amount of credits raised by nearly 11 per cent to 42 600 euro, compared to the October 2007 figures, investor.bg said.

Property prices increased and faith that this increase would continue made Bulgarians apply for mortgage credits and buy real estate, despite the high interest rates, CreditCenter said.

The number of mortgage credits granted in November reached record heights, with a 42 per cent increase to nearly 6.4 million euro.

The number of credits above 50 000 euro increased by 200 per cent in November 2007, again because of property prices increases.

Mostly people aged between 25 and 35 took credits from January to November 2007. They accounted for 56.23 per cent of all the people who took out credits. The second biggest group pf mortgage credits takers were those aged between 35 and 40, with 26.43 per cent.

Mortgage credits taken were mostly above 50 000 euro.

Taking out new credits was expected to continue at least until mid-December, CreditCener said.

December 5 2007, source: www.sofiaecho.com

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Thursday, November 20 2008

Expat of the Week

mreynolds5000

Living in Sofia and trying to learn Bulgarian...well truthfully, I am not trying very hard. read more

What`s on in Bulgaria

Art

  • GONE WITH TIME
    What: Rada Tsankova has chosen this title for her solo exhibition because her paintings pose the following question: Are we the ones who go through time, or does time pass through us? It’s an eternal question and the discussion is intimate.
    When: Until November 20
    Where: Rakursi,4a Khan Kroum Str, Sofia
  • NEW YORK-BRUSSELS-SOFIA
    What: In Edmond Demirdjian's paintings the dynamics are evident as well as the unique rhythm of his colours that succeed in conveying the intensity of New York.
    When: Until November 28
    Where: Edmond Atelier,21 13-I March Str, Sofia

Live Music

  • HAGGARD and EXCITER in METAL MAYHEM
    What: For the first time in Bulgaria the symphonic thrash metal band from Germany, Haggard and the legendary Canadian outfit Exciter will hit the stage together. They will be joined by Remember Twilight and Balkanjii.
    When: November 20, 6pm
    Where: Blue Box club, Sofia
  • TEREN Music Parties
    What: Elements of Feelme Crew have been very active on the musical Tereni and there will be a lot more from them in the future. Teren (which translates into English as terrain) is Bulgarian slang for a house party.
    When: November 22, 10pm
    Where: Party Centre 4KM, Sofia
  • AL Di MEOLA QUARTET - NEW WORLD SINFONIA TOUR 2008
    What: The 2008 World Tour by guitar virtuoso Al Di Media and his quarter New World Sinfonia will culminate with two performances in Bulgaria.
    When: November 22 and 23
    Where: Plovdiv and Rousse
  • MIZIA: THE LISBON SONG (JAZZ)
    What: In her latest project, Susana Maria, aka Mizia, has returned to classical fado - the nostalgic, heartbreaking soulful sounds of the Portuguese capital’s dimmed and noisy taverns.
    When: November 29
    Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia