Real estate in Istria: why buying a property or villa is a good investment
Real estate market has opened to the foreign citizens in the late 90s after the defined private property and adopted a number of legal acts.
Apartments, houses and luxury villas in Rovinj, Poreč, Umag, Pula and other Istrian cities, attracted mainly Italian customers.
Inland Istria become popular much later, a customer mostly British and Germans bought the stone house or new versions of the same.
All of that was followed by significant increase in supply of flats and houses by the sea and in the interior resulting by a real estate boom.
Despite the obstacles and challenges, the Croatian real estate market seems to be on the rise. The average property price is expected to increase due to the improving economic situation and a greater interest in investing in tourism and other sectors.
These are a few of the reasons why Istria should be at the top of the list of locations for real estate investment.
Stable real estate price
Investing in a house in Istria would be a smart idea. The first reason for this is the stable price of real estate compared to other regions, especially with foreign destinations. In last decade prices have doubled, but with lot potential for significant growth. First one is adopting Euro and entering Schengen zone which both is expected in next 2 or 3 years.
All of EU is accessible within two hour
Istria and Croatia has geo-strategic location in Central and South East Europe, on the border between the east and west. International airports in cities such Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and Pula have experienced significant increases in activity in recent years, and all of Europe is reachable in approximately two hours.
Amazing eno-gastro offer
Istria is especially known for the production of vines and olives. Best olive oil and truffles in the world and local sort of wine “malvazija” are one of the gourmet champions.
Istrian cuisine is passionate, intense and aromatic and leaves no one indifferent. Truffles, pasta, seafood, olive oil, varieties of wine, asparagus, shellfish, prosciutto … the list could go on and on.
e east and west. International airports in cities such Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and Pula have experienced significant increases in activity in recent years, and all of Europe is reachable in approximately two hours.
Istria Wonders: your Istrian guide
Istria Wonders provides a guide for your vacation with recommendation for accomodation, art and history, restaurants, outdoor activities, travel and business services and things to do in Istria and Croatia. It is first specialized tourism portal for Istria on English.
