Post by Ray on Apr 9, 2004 18:42:07 GMT 1
Jen,
Can you tell me what kind of price range for investing in property in Istria - can you get a house or apartment for about £40 ST ?? Am I really out of touch?!
Thanks
Ray
You really need to go there and form your own opinion - I think you'd be pleasantly surprised! Don't be put off by a few comments in guide books - I was lucky to have had the opportunity to travel there frequently with work so was able to see it for myself and fell in love with the place.
Yes there are plenty of Germans and Italians that go to Istria as they can easily drive there (another reason why the area is great for investment as they too are snapping up properties) but to be honest I'd rather holiday somewhere with lots of Italians and Germans than British - that's the whole reason for going on holiday - to get away from them!
Yes, there are new developments and apartments being built, but there are new properties cropping up all over Croatia - just check out the property websites - this is not unique to Istria.
The coastline is mainly rocky coves and inlets rather than sandy beaches (hence the bathing platforms in some areas) but there is so much more to see and do than sit and sunbathe so this is not a problem at all (unless sitting and roasting on a beach everyday for a fortnight is your ideal holiday).
Being so close to Italy, the region has a very Italian feel about it hence the frequent comparisons with Tuscany and Venice. Great food and wine, friendly people.
Try the tourist board for more info (www.croatia.hr) plus the following links I found on the internet:
www.vintagetravel.co.uk/croatia/croatia_info.html
www.istra.com/index.asp
Jen
Can you tell me what kind of price range for investing in property in Istria - can you get a house or apartment for about £40 ST ?? Am I really out of touch?!
Thanks
Ray
Guest-J said:
ChrisYou really need to go there and form your own opinion - I think you'd be pleasantly surprised! Don't be put off by a few comments in guide books - I was lucky to have had the opportunity to travel there frequently with work so was able to see it for myself and fell in love with the place.
Yes there are plenty of Germans and Italians that go to Istria as they can easily drive there (another reason why the area is great for investment as they too are snapping up properties) but to be honest I'd rather holiday somewhere with lots of Italians and Germans than British - that's the whole reason for going on holiday - to get away from them!
Yes, there are new developments and apartments being built, but there are new properties cropping up all over Croatia - just check out the property websites - this is not unique to Istria.
The coastline is mainly rocky coves and inlets rather than sandy beaches (hence the bathing platforms in some areas) but there is so much more to see and do than sit and sunbathe so this is not a problem at all (unless sitting and roasting on a beach everyday for a fortnight is your ideal holiday).
Being so close to Italy, the region has a very Italian feel about it hence the frequent comparisons with Tuscany and Venice. Great food and wine, friendly people.
Try the tourist board for more info (www.croatia.hr) plus the following links I found on the internet:
www.vintagetravel.co.uk/croatia/croatia_info.html
www.istra.com/index.asp
Jen
