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How to Check a Seller and a Company in the Business Register: A Guide for 2026
Purchasing real estate from a legal entity – be it an investor, a construction company, or a commercial company selling business or residential premises – ... Read more
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What if the seller backs out of the property sale: earnest money, damages, and buyer's rights
The purchase of real estate takes place in several steps – from oral agreement and pre-contract to the main contract, payment of the price, and ... Read more
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Contract for Lifetime and Until-Death Support: Differences and Property Transfer
Many elderly property owners in Croatia wish to secure care for themselves in advance and arrange the transfer of their property in a legally sustainable ... Read more
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Documentation for real estate sale: what documents are mandatory in 2026.
Examples of Real Estate Sale Documentation in 2026. In short: Legal certainty in real estate sales in Croatia is ensured by a certified contract, ... Read more
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How to Check a Seller and a Company in the Business Register: A Guide for 2026
Purchasing real estate from a legal entity – be it an investor, a construction company, or a commercial company selling business or residential premises – carries risks that differ from purchasing from a natural person. The person signing the contract on behalf of the company must have valid authorization to represent it, the company must be registered ...
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What if the seller backs out of the property sale: earnest money, damages, and buyer's rights
The purchase of real estate takes place in several steps – from oral agreement and pre-contract to the main contract, payment of the price, and registration of ownership. During this period, which can last weeks or months, it is not uncommon for one party to change their mind. For the buyer, the situation when the seller withdraws is particularly ...
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Contract for Lifetime and Until-Death Support: Differences and Property Transfer
Many elderly property owners in Croatia wish to secure care for themselves in advance and arrange the transfer of their property in a legally sustainable and clearly defined manner. In practice, the most common instruments for this are the contract of lifelong maintenance and the contract of until-death maintenance, but these two institutions are often ...
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Documentation for real estate sale: what documents are mandatory in 2026.
Examples of Real Estate Sale Documentation in 2026. In short: Legal certainty in real estate sales in Croatia is ensured by a certified contract, ownership certificate, utility bills, and proof of paid tax. Lack of necessary documentation can prevent transfer of ownership or lead to legal disputes. Compiling accurate and complete documentation is ...
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Purchase of real estate for retirement and the third age
Buying Real Estate for Retirement and the Third Age In brief: Buying real estate for retirement requires a focus on location, accessibility, and security. Additional costs can amount to up to 12% of the price, including tax, commissions, and legal due diligence costs. Ensure legal security and documentation compliance to avoid financial losses ...
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What permits do you need for property reconstruction?
What permits do you need for property reconstruction In short: Property reconstruction in Croatia requires a building permit if it changes the statics, dimensions, or purpose of the building. Works such as interior decoration or minor repairs often do not require a permit, provided they are in compliance with the plan. Illegal interventions can ...
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Conceptual, Main, and Detailed Design Project: What's the difference?
Conceptual, Main, and Executive Project: What's the Difference? In short: Conceptual, main, and executive projects are three distinct phases of project documentation with different functions and requirements. Skipping any of them increases the risk of cost overruns and delays on the construction site. Conceptual, main, and executive projects ...
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Rental of a parking space and the building's common areas
Renting a parking space in a residential building depends on whether it is a separate property, an apartment unit, or a common area for all co-owners. If the parking space is registered as your ownership or an apartment unit, you can rent it out without the consent of other co-owners, with the obligation to report income to the Tax Administration. ...
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Building and Apartment Energy Renovation: Steps, Benefits, and Cost-Effectiveness
TL;DR: Energy renovation of multi-apartment buildings in Croatia in 2026 means a set of technical and organizational measures that reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling, improve living comfort, and increase the market value of the property. The process relies on the new Law on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (NN 155/25), energy audits, ...
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Exclusive agency contract: what you sign and consequences
Exclusive agency agreement: what you sign and the consequences In short: An exclusive agreement gives the agency the exclusive right to represent the seller during the agreed period. Such an agreement ensures greater agency involvement in the marketing and negotiation process. The owner must carefully define the duration, commission, and ...
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Land parcelization in Croatia: what it is, when it is needed, and how it is carried out?
Land partitioning in Croatia is a geodetic-legal procedure by which one cadastral parcel is divided into several new ones, or multiple parcels are merged into one, with changes implemented in the cadastre and land registry. In practice, it is most often important when you want to sell a part of the land, form a building plot, resolve co-ownership ...