This boom-time Balkan hot spot has learnt lessons from those early days of frenetic speculation, says Richard Webber.
Whether you seek a mountain, beach or country home, Bulgaria offers an affordability that is hard to beat and market stability has returned.
It's still possible to bag a bargain property in Bulgaria, especially if you're looking for a longer-term investment.
Crawford Mack divides his time between homes in Sale, Manchester and Bansko in Bulgaria.