Overview of Croatia

On this page you will find links to details of Croatia holiday homes for sale and Croatia rental accommodation. Croatia is fast becoming a popular destination for seekers of holiday homes and second homes. Often attracting people who do not want to move to over developed Southern Spain, many consider Croatia to be one of the last unspoilt areas of Europe and certainly somewhere will your money will travel further. The Croatian Government has taken steps to preserve the country’s unspoilt coastline, which means planning regulations are tight and you should be aware that you may not be able to develop your property as you wish. If you are considering the purchase of a property that is need of complete renovation, enquiries will have to made initially to check that you can renovate in the way you wish. Despite a chequered past, the country is very beautiful and can boast some breathtaking scenery. The coastal areas are very popular and the tourist industry and holiday home seekers tend to focus on the wonderful Dalmatian coastline, which features, rocky cliffs, peninsulas and small inlets. This coastline is popular with yachting enthusiasts as well as the waters on the Adriatic coast are crystal clear and offshore there are many islands that can be visited. Split, this is the second largest city in the Republic and possesses a modern harbour and an old town whose state of dilapidation is very appealing; The Dalmatian Islands number over a 1000 in total situated off the Adriatic coast, with prices not as high as you would expect for such a location and Istria, the western most region of Croatia and the largest peninsula on the Adriatic.. This peninsula is one the most popular areas in which to buy a holiday home, it has wonderful beaches and has been popular for many years. At the present moment, purchase of property in Croatia can seem a little confusing but it is expected that in the coming years, the laws will become relaxed. Direct ownership by foreigners of Croatian property is highly regulated by Croatian Property Law (amended in July 2006) which generally requires approval from the Ministry of Justice before a purchase can be made. Quality legal advise is of paramount importance in Croatia where titles of properties can be difficult to establish and in some cases the sale of property is not possible as title cannot not be confirmed. If you intend to purchase property for letting purposes, this too comes with many difficulties and a solicitor will be needed to explain the process to you, in essence, Foreign nationals are not permitted directly to own their property if they wish to let it out to tourists.