Located in Southeastern Europe, along the Adriatic Sea, is the country of Croatia which borders with Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, and Albania to the south.
Croatia has become one of Europe's most sought after luxury property and investment real estate markets, combining Mediterranean lifestyle, favorable taxes, and a growing international investor appeal.
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Croatia is a Central and Southeastern European country, bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, and benefits from being located along the Adriatic Sea with a long coastline.
Related to the coastal area, Croatia is one of Europe's top Mediterranean travel destinations, with millions of visitors each year which directly supports long- and short-term rental investments, with locations such as places like Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split being highly sought after.
Croatia's coastline stretches over 1,700 kilometers and includes more than 1,200 islands, making it one of Europe's most scenic and desirable coastal tourism destinations.
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, with Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, and Rijeka being very important economic drivers, greatly driven by tourism.
A member of the European Union since 2013 and the Eurozone since 2023, Croatia offers a stable investment environment with transparent property laws, easy transactions, and protection for foreign investors.
The Croatian luxury real estate market is much focused on waterfront villas and luxury apartments, with demand being driven by such areas as Europe, Middle East, and the United States.
Luxury property in Croatia tend to be cheaper than in Western Europe, and with new real estate projects along the Dalmatian coast, Istria, and Zagreb the property market could expand further.
Foreigners, EU citizens and non-EU nationals, are able to invest or purchase real estate with some provision that a real estate lawyer in Croatia can assist with.
Leading locations for real estate purchasing, whether for personal, as investment, or a mixture of both include Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar Island, Zadar, Sibenik, Istria Peninsula and Zagreb.
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