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Real estate auction sales - the complete guide

Auction sale of real estate is not a big news, but it is still not well known in our region. This is precisely why we often receive inquiries from potential customers who are unsure about the process itself. And as you know, we like to write, so in this blog we decided to deal with the topic of real estate auction sales. And so let's …

Credit verification by a notary public - price and procedure

Whether you are a citizen of the Republic of Croatia or a foreigner, whether you are buying or selling real estate, you are waiting for that specter that everyone warns you about: the hassle of paperwork. The paperwork and procedures that we will talk about in this blog relate to the entire buying and selling process. This includes signing the preliminary contract, notarizing the loan, …

Real estate auction sales – everything you need to know

Are you thinking about buying a property through an auction, but you have a number of questions that you have not yet found answers to? Below we provide a detailed overview of the auction process, from registration to the purchase itself, with the aim of making your decision easier and bringing the entire process closer to you. How long does an auction last? The duration …

What is a use permit and how to obtain one?

We know, we know. You’ve probably come to this article because you’re tearing your hair out over all those rules, regulations, documents, requirements, declarations, and permits. And now you’ve heard that you also have to get an occupancy permit, even though you already have a building permit. Yes, unfortunately, we have to inform you – a building permit means you can build something (and it …

Understanding area coefficients in real estate – What do buyers in Croatia need to know?

When buying a property in Croatia, you will often come across terms such as net area, gross area and useful area coefficient. But what do these concepts actually mean? How is the effective useful area of an apartment or house calculated? This guide will help you understand how property areas are determined and what to watch out for when purchasing — especially when different surface …

Pula and Istria Apartment Sales — The Market Has Spoken: “Enough!

Are you thinking about selling an apartment or another type of property in Pula or Istria? Do you believe you’ve struck gold and are about to cash in handsomely? Well, think again. Hidden behind the property listings is a reality that more and more people are starting to notice. Market data clearly shows a growing number of properties — particularly villas with pools — languishing …

Housing loans for foreigners in the Republic of Croatia and Croatians living abroad – everything you need to know!

We previously wrote a blog about how foreigners , or EU citizens, can get loans from Croatian banks. As our coast, and recently the interior, are increasingly popular destinations, this is becoming an even more interesting topic. However, we have also received many inquiries from those who are EU citizens residing in Croatia, as well as Croatians living in the European Union. How can they …

Analysis of real estate sales in Istria 2024

This blog brings an analysis of real estate sales in Istria during 2024, with a focus on the cities and municipalities in which Maris operates. The goal was to compare the number of properties sold with the number of currently advertised properties, in order to get a clearer picture of the average sales realization on the market. Areas we monitor The analysis includes the cities …

Is it worth investing in a rental house? Here's how you can calculate your return on investment (ROI) based on all costs!

Recently, it has become more than obvious that in a tourist country like Croatia, more and more people are looking at real estate as a way to earn extra money (but also as a hedge against inflation). In other words, the properties that are springing up along our coast are most often not designed as a family home, but as vacation homes to be rented …

Istrian villas with swimming pool - how much does this add-on mean when renting?

Do you have a villa in Istria that you would like to rent or are you looking for something for your vacation? One of the most common terms when searching for real estate for rent or sale is certainly "Istrian villas with swimming pool". Regardless of whether it is the coast of the peninsula or its interior, these exclusive properties are the sought-after destination of …