"How to buy property in Croatia"
By Martin Westby
Contents:
Section 1 - Introduction to Croatia
Why buy in Croatia?
Landscape and Geography
Climate
Population
The Croatian People
Sport and Leisure
National Holidays
Croatian Food and Drink
Transportation Infrastructure inc. Airport Map
Politics and Economics
Croatia and the European Union
Tourism
Choosing a Region in which to buy
County Guide and Map
Getting There inc. Croatian National Parks Map
Section 2 - Property Search:
Introduction - why is it so difficult to buy in Croatia?
- Croatian Housing Market
- Land Registration
- The state of the cadastral in 2004
- The civil war
- Clean Title
- Applying for permission
- Corrupt and inefficient intermediaries
- So is all this trouble worth it?
Commencing the Property search:
- Do you have funds in place?
- UK Finances
- Currency Transfers & Bank Accounts
- Finding a reliable intermediary
- Is the property price realistic?
Finding properties:
- Estate Agents
- Solicitors
- Internet
- Private Sales
- Croatian Privatisation Fund
- What Type of Property/Land?
Section 3 - Buying the Property
Surveys
Clean Title
How can I check title from the UK?
Making an Offer
Methods of Purchase:
- 10% Pre Contract
- Full Payment, immediate occupation - No permission yet
- Croatian Company
Applying for Permission to own a property:
- Speeding up the process
- RETT
Section 4 - Now you have the Keys
Cost of living
Schools and Education
Health services
Speaking the Language
Childcare
Credit cards
Customs
Motoring in Croatia
Opening Hours
Internet
Permits and Visas
TV, Video and Satellite
Phone Area Codes inc. Map
Postal service
Security and Crime
Pets
Residence and personal taxation in Croatia
Tax-free yachting
Bringing your Boat from the UK
UK Pensioners living permanently in Croatia
Electricity Supply
Refurbishing your house
Architects and Builders/Refurbs/DIY
Removals
Fittings and Furnishings
Building and Contents Insurance
Starting a business
Selling your property
Inheritance Planning
Section 5 - Letting your Property
Access-The most important Factor in renting
Calculating the Yield
Pre-visit information pack
The Welcome
Equipping your Property
Furniture
Tourist Tax
Marketing
Property Management
Taxation implications for letting
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix 1 - Recommended Estate Agents and Consultants
Appendix 2 - Permits and Visas
Appendix 3 - Croatian Chamber of Economy
Appendix 4 - Chartered Surveyors by County
Appendix 5 - Useful translations when house hunting
Appendix 6 - Cadastral Offices addresses
Appendix 7 - Croatian for travellers
Appendix 8 - Establishing a business in Croatia
Appendix 9 - How to Buy Land
Appendix 10 - Property Inspection Checklist
Appendix 11 - Building Consultancy Services
Appendix 12 - Package Holiday Providers 2005
Useful Addresses
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