Nikolinka Dimitrova Ignatova
Study of Competitive Advantages of Residential Properties
Summary:
The study analyzes and compares the indicators characterizing the competitive advantages of residential properties in two regions of the country – the north and south-central region. The main criteria for the selection of the two regions are the average living area per occupant, the structure of the buildings, the location of both regions and the number of counties therein. Subject of analysis are the residential properties in the northern and southern central region and the counties therein – Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Razgrad, Ruse, Silistra, Kardzhali, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Smolyan, and Haskovo. The study is focused on following indicators: price and quality (range) of residential properties, characterizing their competitive advantages. The time period of the study is from 2010 to 2014. The study analyzes the impact of individual factors of micro and macroenvironment on the market and the competitive advantages of residential property.