Cool Croatia

Drama is the only superlative that can describe the Croatian coast. Nearly 2000 km of coastline, more than 1,000 islands and a picture-perfect in the Adriatic Sea are all reasons to visit the country, and if you needed another, is the real estate market is not bad.

The former Yugoslavia, a stated goal for British tourists, has led the war in the early 1990s, tourism sad a halt. The collapse of Communism and the War of NationalThe survival culminated in the independence of Croatia and the country has once again secured a place among the British looking for a holiday destination and more. With the full entry into Europe is planned for 2010-11, this country back on its feet and traveling around Luckily, today we see little sign of a war that destroyed much of Croatian heritage.

Cushman & Wakefield, a body which was established in the United Kingdom, in operation since 1907, also has an international department andCroatia is the latest addition to its portfolio. Marketing Manager Victoria Doyle says: "We are based in the UK, but have everything to Croatia and we love it It 's very unspoiled and is a real pleasure .." How many sales offices throughout the country, Doyle believes that the war despite its high cost in human lives and the environment, partly protected Croatia: to develop "Because of the war, Croatia, as some countries have , so you do not see the mass development in other countries Mars'Coste. "

So sharply, the Government of Croatia to protect the inherent beauty in one place, which issued a moratorium on all new buildings, leading to the development of a setback, while a new zoning plan was introduced. Some developers are still sitting on large plots, but the moratorium was lifted to ensure that developments can only go on the government to strictly abide by stricter building codes. Cushman & Wakefield specializing in the sale of newDevelopments with strong investment potential. Project Charlie Winand feels that its development Kavanjin contains the island of Brac, Dalmatia all the elements to make a great investment: "It 's set built by a developer, we did all our due diligence and at a conservative estimate, we think that prices will rise by around ten per cent over the next 12 months. "

Connected to the most famous ferry to Split (a cosmopolitan city, often compared tocan a 45-minute ferry takes you to Split, but less than half an hour, one in Barcelona and Lisbon), is Kavanjin as "a development of luxury boutiques and Iceland Hideaway" markets thanks to its excellent location attempt to reach the islands of Korcula, Hvar and Vis are the rapid gains a reputation as a 'party island'. The first phase is already sold out, but the second stage consists of one-, two and three bedroom apartments, most with sea view, the small, exclusive developmentThere is also a café and community pool. With prices starting from € 85,000 gross rental yields should be around 6.5 per cent and the growth of tourism has continued to see favorable opportunities. "Currently, there are not enough beds to go around and this development has been a management company in place," says Winand. Of particular interest to investors, buyers who make a business as a vehicle from which they buy property in Croatia is entitled to a VAT refund of 22 percentPercent of the selling price. more incentives to buy in Croatia are not income, after three years of ownership.

Winkworth also recently opened an office in Croatia, Dubrovnik, managing director Dominic Winkworth Agache calls. "An important contribution to the growing international network, the new investment and second home for our clients with a strong infrastructure and large settings, Croatia, Dubrovnik, in particular, will continuegrow as a luxury destination for international travelers, and with this trend, the strength of the housing market will grow. "Winkworth is currently selling a resale three-story house in Orebic, Peljesac, Dubrovnik. Now divided into apartments, the property has sea views and is available for sale at EUR880, 000 (£ 630,000).

Often called the "Pearl of the Adriatic", Dubrovnik is a beautiful city and easily accessible. With a relatively small population of about 30,000, is situated along theCoastline for several miles, but the old town is surprisingly small and easily explored on foot. Walking the walls is a joy not to be missed, and a steady stream of tourists pouring the city's main thoroughfare, the Pile Gate, also known as Stradun in the summer months. A good basis for finding accommodation hopes Winkworth opportunities for buyers, investors and developers to offer in Croatia from Istria to the north of Split and Trogir in the heart of Dalmatia.

ManyBuyers looking for property in Croatia now know exactly where they want to be, says Savills' Jelena Cvjetkovic that give them lots of calls demanding and well documented. "Many come from a background and a sailing ship in search of a base from which the Their passion for, but like to look more and more investors hotspots such as split and, more recently, Zagreb, where prices are rising by about 15 percent for each year of the forecast. "It 's not a tourist destination, but is supported by astrong domestic market with prices significantly lower than most European capitals, "he adds Cvjetkovic also said that great importance be found on Lopud and Sipan in Elaphite between Dubrovnik and the Peljesac peninsula. current properties for sale in Zagreb Gramacho include apartments -. " town houses with an apartment on each floor, a popular concept in Croatia in recent years by award-winning architect Mark Piljak designed, the apartments are in an exclusive area of Zagreb, and havea beautiful view of Mount Sljeme, the year a World Cup ski hosts. Prices range from EUR248, 000 and EUR760, 000 (£ 195,000 and £ 600,000).

To the north of the country, Istria is fast becoming a rising star among real estate investors and this is where the golf course only decent country, even if they are different in the planning phase. Full of spectacular mountain villages and gentle valleys, this part of Croatia is oftenthan its more expensive counterpart of Tuscany to the Italian border and part of the attraction is the ease with which they can slip. Gourmet flock here, as well as Italian cuisine is based: pasta and pizza is plentiful, and you can enjoy the famous truffle for which this region. Istria is the most developed region of Croatia in terms of tourism, unfortunately, there are pockets of ugly development, the costs of catering for the hordes of Germans, Austrians, Italians andSlovenes, who flock here, but you will also find places like the smart Italian Rovinj, on the west coast, which is aimed at an audience elegant and exclusive.

Adriatic coast is currently on the market an exciting project Novigrad in Istria, 20 minutes from the famous tourist resort of Porec. The project Nautica is just minutes walk from the new five-star marina, the beach and the city center, the equipment offers many restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. AllApartments have a balcony and car parking and prices start from EUR123, 000 (£ 97,000) to EUR185, 000 (£ 146,000) for three bedrooms. The accessibility of this part of the country is good, and buyers can fly to Pula, just 45 miles away, Rijeka and Trieste and Treviso in Italy.