Start with a stay
build towards your place in Bulgaria
Start with a stay
build towards your place in Bulgaria.
Explore the region. Rent. Get a feel for it. Then decide what’s next. We’re based in Balchik and help you navigate renting, buying or renovating, step by step, without rushing into decisions that don’t fit.
Our Approach
Trust.
Simplicity.
Local Knowledge.
No Nonsense.
Find a place, with people who actually know the area
We’re based in Balchik and work directly with what’s available here. No polished listings that don’t match reality. No guesswork from a distance.
Some people start with a stay to get a real feel for the region. Others already know they want to rent, buy or renovate.
Both are fine.
There’s no fixed path, but there is a smarter way to move forward. We help you navigate what’s here, what works, and what doesn’t, so you can make decisions that actually hold up once you’re on the ground.
Why Your Next Place exists
Homes that stand empty
Living in the Balchik region, I quickly noticed that many foreign homeowners only stay here part of the year. When they leave, their house or apartment often stands empty for months. Some owners simply need someone reliable to check the property, take care of the house and make sure everything stays in good condition while they are away.
Homes that could be lived in
Other owners have a second property here that is not being used most of the time. Instead of leaving it empty, some prefer to rent it out for longer periods to people who want to stay in the region for several months or longer.
People who want to live here temporarily
At the same time, many foreigners are interested in spending several months or longer in Bulgaria. Not as tourists, but to truly experience life in the region. Some homes remain empty for longer periods because the owner lives elsewhere or is temporarily away. In such cases, it can be a good solution for someone to stay in the house for a period of time and look after it until the owner returns.
Choose your starting point
Whether you’re looking for a place or offering one, this is where you start.
I have a property
You own a place in Bulgaria and want to rent it out or sell it, but in a way that actually fits the region and the people coming here. We help you position it right and connect it with the right audience.
I’m looking for a place
Looking to stay,
rent longer or eventually buy in Bulgaria? We help you find places that make sense,
not just online,
but in real life.
I want to renovate
Thinking about renovating or building in Bulgaria?
We give you honest guidance on what’s realistic here,
before you make costly mistakes.
Local, on the ground,
not from a distance
We live in the Balchik region and work from here. Not as a platform or an agency, but as people who deal with this reality every day. What you see online is often not the full picture. We help you understand what’s actually going on.
Based in Balchik
We know how life here really works,
the rhythm, the seasons, the small details you only see when you’re here.
Carefully selected properties
We don’t work with volume.
Only places that make sense for real living, not just for a nice listing.
Honest, local insight
No sales talk.
Just a clear view of what works, what doesn’t, and what to watch out for.
Renovation guidance
Thinking of renovating or building?
We help you understand what’s realistic here,
before you start and run into surprises.
About the founder
Samia
Your Next Place was started by Samia, who moved to the Balchik region in search of a simpler way of living, closer to nature and with more freedom.
Her journey here began when she started helping Venke, a Norwegian homeowner who wanted to remain in her home in Bulgaria for as long as possible. By looking after the house when Venke was away, Samia experienced first-hand how important it is for homeowners abroad to have someone reliable nearby.
Living in the region and seeing both sides, empty homes and people looking for a place to stay, inspired the creation of Your Next Place.
Living in Balchik, and the people behind it
You’re not just choosing a property.
You’re choosing a way of living, and the people guiding you into it.
Living in Balchik
Life here moves differently.
The coastline, the space, the slower rhythm,
it’s something you need to experience before making decisions.
This is where most people start.
About Samia
Belgian, based in Balchik.
With a background in business and strategy, Samia helps you make clear decisions about where and how you want to live here.
Not by selling you something,
but by helping you see what actually fits your life.
About Koen
Belgian architect with 20+ years of experience in ecological building and renovation.
Koen brings a realistic view on what’s possible here,
whether you want to renovate, build, or rethink how you live.
Not sure yet?
That’s exactly the point.
Most people don’t start with a decision. They start by getting a feel for the place.That’s why we always recommend starting here, seeing the region, exploring what’s available, and only then deciding what comes next.
Not sure yet?
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Our Mission
We believe in a different way of living,
one that is more grounded, more intentional and less rushed. That’s why we help people find a place where they can truly settle, take their time to explore and make decisions that fit their life.
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