Initial Budgeting
Buying in Croatia: Budget Smarter, Live Like a Local
Fall in love with coastal mornings in Croatia—then budget like a local: factor in renovation, seasonal running costs, and new rental/tax rules that change the math.
KA
Kai Andersen10/12/2025
Offer & Closing
Offer & Close in Croatia: Lifestyle‑First Strategies
Practical, lifestyle-led steps to make confident offers and close in Croatia’s fast-moving market, backed by recent price data and nomad visa changes.
KA
Kai Andersen10/11/2025
Initial Budgeting
Why coast prices lie: Budget for a real Croatian home
Fall for Croatia’s lifestyle, not a listing. Budget realistically: add 7–12% transaction costs, 5–15% renovation buffer, and season-driven running costs to avoid surprises.
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Elsa Nyström10/9/2025
Offer & Closing
Make an Offer in Croatia Without Losing the Lifestyle
Fall for Croatia’s everyday magic — then make an offer that protects it: use off‑season leverage, budget transfer tax/VAT, and demand registry checks and conditional contracts.
MvB
Maarten van Berg10/8/2025
Offer & Closing
Why Summer House‑Hunting in Croatia Backfires
Summer house‑hunting in Croatia often inflates offers. Use off‑season visits, targeted contingencies and local legal checks to win a fair deal backed by current market data.
EN
Elsa Nyström10/7/2025
Due Diligence & Legal
Croatia: Title, Taxes & a Move‑Ready Checklist
Fall in love with Croatia’s coast and cities — then buy with confidence: key title checks, taxes (transfer tax vs VAT), and a practical lawyer‑led checklist.
KA
Kai Andersen10/6/2025
Financing & Banking
Croatia: Financing, Banking & Buying Steps
How to finance and bank your move to Croatia: budgets, taxes, mortgages and nomad-friendly banking steps with local market citations.
MvB
Maarten van Berg10/5/2025
Due Diligence & Legal
Croatia Title Checks: Contracts, Taxes & Red Flags
Practical, lifestyle-first due diligence for buying property in Croatia: title checks, Ministry consent, taxes (VAT vs 3% transfer), and local red flags to avoid costly surprises.
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Freja Sørensen10/4/2025
Due Diligence & Legal
Legal red flags & title checks for buying in France
Practical legal checks for buying in France: title searches, diagnostics, notaire roles, tax basics and clear contract clauses to protect your lifestyle and investment.
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Oliver Bennett10/3/2025
Financing & Banking
Hidden Costs & Smart Financing in France
Plan for lifestyle and hidden costs: transfer tax increases, notaire fees, mortgage rules for non-residents, and fibre coverage—so you buy the life you want in France.
FS
Freja Sørensen10/2/2025
Offer & Closing
Offer & Closing Strategy for Buyers in France
Practical guide for international buyers in France: pick local agents who model total costs, write protective offers, and coordinate notaires to avoid surprises.
KA
Kai Andersen10/1/2025