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What happens to real estate when the infrastructure in its vicinity changes
Changes in infrastructure near a property are one of the most powerful external factors that can raise or lower its value — and the direction of the ... Read more
Lifestyles
The best city to live in Croatia: How to choose according to yourself
The question "which is the best city to live in Croatia" is one of those that seems simple but actually doesn't have a straightforward answer. Various ... Read more
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Micro-apartments: Is it worth buying an apartment up to 35 m²?
Micro-apartments are one of the more prominent trends in the real estate market, driven by rising prices, changes in lifestyle, and an increasing number ... Read more
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Tabular document and clausula intabulandi: what are they and what are they used for?
When purchasing real estate, many buyers think that signing the sales contract and paying the price completes the transaction. However, between the ... Read more
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What happens to real estate when the infrastructure in its vicinity changes
Changes in infrastructure near a property are one of the most powerful external factors that can raise or lower its value — and the direction of the effect depends on the type of change. A new road, public transport line, school, park, or shopping center generally increases value because they improve accessibility and amenities; on the other hand, a ...
Lifestyles /
The best city to live in Croatia: How to choose according to yourself
The question "which is the best city to live in Croatia" is one of those that seems simple but actually doesn't have a straightforward answer. Various indexes and rankings rate cities according to quality of life, but the "best" city largely depends on who is asking: what makes a city ideal for a young family differs from what a single person at the ...
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Micro-apartments: Is it worth buying an apartment up to 35 m²?
Micro-apartments are one of the more prominent trends in the real estate market, driven by rising prices, changes in lifestyle, and an increasing number of single-person households. As buying larger apartments becomes increasingly difficult, especially for young people and first-time buyers, micro-apartments — compact apartments up to approximately 35 ...
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Tabular document and clausula intabulandi: what are they and what are they used for?
When purchasing real estate, many buyers think that signing the sales contract and paying the price completes the transaction. However, between the contract and actual ownership lies another necessary step — registration in the land registry, by which the buyer becomes the registered owner to all. And for this registration to be carried out at all, a ...
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Lien and mortgage: what do they mean for a real estate buyer
The terms "lien" and "mortgage" are often mentioned when buying real estate, but for many buyers, they remain unclear — and it's important to understand them because they directly affect the security of the purchase. These are legal mechanisms that ensure the payment of debt, and buyers encounter them in two ways: when taking out a loan secured by a ...
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Gifting real estate: who pays the tax and what is the tax base?
Donating real estate is a common way to transfer property within a family — from parents to children, between spouses, and from grandparents to grandchildren. Unlike buying and selling, there is no price payment here: the property is transferred free of charge, out of a desire to transfer assets during the donor's lifetime. However, even a free ...
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Wellness at Home: Why Saunas, Spa Areas, and Private Pools Are No Longer Just Hotel Luxury
Saunas, spa areas, and private pools are increasingly moving from hotels and wellness centers into private homes — they are part of a growing trend in which the home is transformed into a place of rest and self-care. This is driven by changes in lifestyle: working from home, greater appreciation for health and privacy, and the desire to not have to ...
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Olive grove, vineyard and agricultural land: purchase
The purchase of agricultural land in Croatia is subject to a special legal regime as it is a public interest asset. For investors, two rules are crucial: who is allowed to buy — citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area can do so from July 1, 2023, while restrictions for third countries still apply — and the state's pre-emption ...
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Climate migration: how a milder climate increases demand on the Adriatic
The thesis that climate migration is increasing demand for real estate on the Adriatic is becoming increasingly popular, but for now, it is more of a hypothesis than a proven fact. Climate migration is a real and measurable phenomenon — according to the World Bank, by 2050, there could be up to 216 million internal climate migrants — but it mainly ...
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Buying an apartment for a student child: home and investment
When a child goes to study in another city, many families face the same question: pay rent for student accommodation or buy an apartment? When months and years of study are added up, the amounts spent on rent become significant, and none of it remains with the family. That's why more and more parents are considering buying an apartment that ...