Buying a flat or an apartment in Croatia in recent years is one of the most common investments made by many foreigners on the Adriatic. The great demand for real estate in Croatia in the immediate vicinity of the sea continues to grow at lightning speed from year to year. This is the result of Croatia's high positioning as a top tourist destination in the whole world. And it is precisely for this reason that today we can talk about the great trend of owning real estate, houses, land, and the always equally popular flats and apartments on the Adriatic coast.

Exceptional natural beauty, beautiful clear sea, favorable climate, Mediterranean vibe, and way of life along the coast of Croatia, from Istria to Dalmatia, are just some of the reasons why many foreigners choose Croatia as their "second home" destination for buying real estate. Even the constant increase in the prices of houses and apartments for sale in Croatia (which is still lower than the prices in the countries of Western Europe) is not an obstacle in the search for their ideal property. While the choice when buying a house is somewhat more limited, when it comes to flats and apartments for sale in Croatia, we have noticed a large increase in the offer in recent years.

Buying an apartment in Croatia guarantees a good return on investment

Apartments for sale in Croatia are in somewhat greater numbers than is the case with houses and other types of real estate. The reason for this is the daily construction of new apartments and flats, especially in the immediate vicinity of the sea. Buyers of real estate in Croatia most often decide on such a form of purchase so that, in addition to owning their own "second home" property in a beautiful tourist country, they also have the financial benefit of the flat or apartment itself when they are not staying there.

The function of long-term rental or tourist rental is precisely one of the most popular forms for a safe return on investment. Tourism, as one of the strongest branches of the economy and one of the most popular industries in our country, instills enormous confidence in the safe return of invested funds. This turned out to be a winning combination: owning your own property and making a profit at the same time. In larger cities, both on the coast and inland, buyers often decide to buy a flat or apartment for long-term rental to students, families, young couples, or singles, in addition to their own housing.

Procedure for buying an apartment in Croatia

No matter what kind of real estate you are looking for, a house, villa, apartment, flat, or land, before the actual purchase, pay attention to several important factors, such as discussing with your family and everyone else involved in the process that brings big changes to your life. That is why it is important that you consider all your wishes and needs, financial possibilities, and perhaps the most important part, real estate experts who will be with you at every step of this, according to many, the most important buying process in life. You have a desire and have been thinking about buying an apartment by the sea in Croatia for a long time, but you don't know where to start. We advise you to take care of the following process items:

• Check the documentation - the first, basic, and most important step in the process of buying real estate, a house, flat, or apartment in Croatia is certainly a detailed verification of the ownership of the desired property by inspecting the land register to make sure that there are no potential encumbrances or records on the property. There are many more important details in this step of the process, so if you are not an expert in the above activities and obligations, we recommend that you entrust the care to authorized experts for mediation in the sale and purchase of real estate. In this way, you will be safe and carefree in realizing your dream of real estate on the Adriatic.
• Check the costs of buying a property in Croatia - the fixed price of the property is not the only factor you should consider as in most countries, so we are talking about an average amount of additional costs of 5 to 8%. Costs include real estate sales tax, brokerage agency commission, and legal costs.
• Professional management of the buying and selling process with professional and educated people - every country has its own customs, laws, and procedures that are best understood by authorized real estate agents. To make sure that your buying and selling process is conducted in compliance with all Croatian laws and regulations, choose our professional team of trusted real estate agents who will facilitate all the procedures and administration.

Flats and apartments for sale in Croatia near the sea are the target of many foreigners

We already mentioned earlier that Croatia is a popular tourist country that is no longer interesting to tourists only in the summer months but throughout the year. Our most frequent guests and real estate buyers are also aware of this: Germans, Slovenians, and Austrians. It is enough to share the fact that more than 70% of real estate ownership on the islands, in cities, and towns on the coast is owned by foreign nationals.

The most popular destinations are Istria, Kvarner, Crikvenica, and the island of Krk, which are only a few hours away from the mentioned European countries. Therefore, a great role in the increase in demand for real estate by the sea is played by excellent traffic connections. For this reason, the Croatian coast is an ideal destination for a short or long stay, and it is not surprising that buyers from neighboring countries want to own real estate.

Istria, as our largest peninsula, located in the immediate vicinity of Italy and Slovenia, is the closest Mediterranean destination for many foreign citizens. It has been proud of the slogan "Green Mediterranean" for years, and is characterized by a rich tradition, cultural heritage, and untouched natural beauty with a crystal clear sea. Looking from the perspective of the real estate market in Istria, the most popular and sought-after type of real estate are old stone traditional houses where the sea view is not the most important factor when buying real estate. Namely, the interior of Istria offers a unique feeling of peace, tranquility, and freedom, and this is what has attracted many real estate buyers in Istria in recent years.

Istria, Kvarner, and Dalmatia are ideal regions to explore flats and apartments for sale in Croatia

That is why Istria is one of the most dynamic and popular real estate markets in Croatia. In addition to stone houses, which are the most sought after, flats and apartments near the sea in the area of Rovinj, Poreč and Pula recorded the greatest increase in value. They are mostly bought for the purpose of tourist rental, which is one of the fastest ways to return the investment.

The special and beautiful Kvarner is an increasingly common choice for buying an apartment in Croatia, both because of its excellent geographical location and because of the diversity of the region, from sea areas, and continental areas to forest climates. In recent years, Gorski Kotar has been the target of the majority of domestic guests and domestic buyers who have discovered this "green paradise" as well as all the advantages of owning a "second home" property in these forest areas, most often cottages or wooden houses. On the other hand, on the coast the most sought-after category of real estate are still apartments. Kvarner is a truly diverse real estate market, and the proximity to the sea and the quality of life attract more and more buyers.

Croatia apartments for sale in the area of Dalmatia, especially in the area of tourist centers such as Zadar and Šibenik, have experienced a "renaissance" in recent years. More and more flats and apartments are being built near the sea or with a sea view, which is one of the most important factors that buyers look for when considering the purchase of real estate, regardless of whether it is on islands in Dalmatia or coastal cities.

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