{"id":28816,"date":"2023-08-26T09:43:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanis-nekretnine.hr\/?p=28816"},"modified":"2023-08-26T09:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:49:23","slug":"first-time-home-buyer-guide-for-the-croatian-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanis-nekretnine.hr\/en\/2023\/08\/26\/first-time-home-buyer-guide-for-the-croatian-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"First time home buyer guide for the Croatian Coast!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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So, you are ready to take that step, become a home owner. Destination \u2013 Croatia, or more specifically, Croatian part of the Adriatic coast. What to expect and what should you know?<\/p>

If you are a first-time home buyer and are looking for a home on the Croatian coast, read on. Out expert agents bring you the detailed tour on first time homebuyer guide!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Home buying tips for Croatian coast & islands<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are the ultimate home buying tips when it comes to Croatian coast?<\/p>

As you already know, Croatia is a true beauty, it is a well-known tourist destination which is why there is a large demand for the property on the coast<\/strong>.<\/p>

There are shouted destinations such as Split, Hvar, Zadar and Dubrovnik, but there are also smaller places, hidden gems of the coast<\/strong> such as Sv. Filip i Jakov<\/a>, situated in Zadar County.<\/p>

And then there are islands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Living in the island<\/strong><\/a> has its allure, but also its shortcomings. For example, there is no place you would rather be during the hot summer months then on one of Croatian islands. The crystal-clear sea, evening breeze that helps you sleep better, the cricket song.<\/p>

On the other hand, certain islands can be crowded during the summer. If you prefer more peaceful surroundings look for not so popular island towns or some less inhabited islands<\/a>.<\/p>

The problem can also be the transportation and infrastructure, especially during the off-season months. Good news is that the tourist union is making an effort the expand the touristic season in Croatia which should take some pressure off from summer months.<\/p>

Let\u2019s move further on our homebuying tips for Croatian coast. There are several types of properties<\/strong><\/a> in Croatia, such as apartments, family houses, agricultural lands, construction lands.<\/p>

\u00a0You can buy property in Croatia even as a foreigner<\/strong>, but there are certain rules and procedures you need to follow (read <\/strong>our guide for buying a property in Croatia as a foreigner<\/strong><\/a>). For example, in order to buy a property in Croatia you need to have OIB \u2013 a personal identification number.<\/p>

Also, it is very important to check if the property \u201cpapers\u201d are all right. That is to say \u2013 to check that the ownership of the property is clear and that there it has no liability. Our agents are happy to help you with that!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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First-time homebuyer guide \u2013 a must do checklist, straight from experts!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There is no place like home, and now you will have your own home on the Croatian coast. Fresh sea breeze, tasty food, a lot of sunny days, and numerous islands for you to visit on your weekends. Amazing, yes!<\/p>

Before you step into our paradise (remind yourself <\/strong>why Croatia truly is an amazing country to own a home in<\/strong><\/a>), you need to find the right property for you.<\/p>

What are \u201cthe must do\u201d steps for you a s a first-time home buyer in Croatia?<\/p>

We bring you a first-time homebuyer guide<\/strong> created by our experienced agents, just for you.<\/p>

Ready, set \u2013 read!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Location, location, location!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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First thing\u2019s first \u2013 you need to know in which coastal region can you see yourself living.<\/p>

Is it the northern Adriatic<\/strong> with Istrian peninsula, close to Italy and Slovenia?<\/p>

Is it the middle Adriatic<\/strong>, with towns such as Zadar, famous for its divine sunset and Split, known for Diocletian\u2019s Palace?<\/p>

Or you prefer the southern part of the Adriatic<\/strong>, where the famous city of Dubrovnik and the island of Peljesac are situated?<\/p>

Once you decide on the region, you need to sea in which part of that region would you prefer to live.<\/p>

What are the most important things to you and your family? Closeness to the beach, stores, restaurant, medical facilities? Do you want peace and quiet or maybe you prefer to be in the more urban area?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Defining the budget is at the top of homebuyer process checklist <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before you start searching real estate, define your budget.<\/p>

It is essential that you know what amount of money is at your disposal<\/strong>. Once you define the budget, search the market and see what can you get for your money\u2019s worth.\u00a0<\/p>

Don\u2019t forget to include the following costs in the budget part of your homebuyer process checklist:<\/p>