Jayne
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Post by Jayne on Feb 15, 2005 18:15:27 GMT 1
On numerous attempts i have contacted estate agents selling properties/land on the Peljasac penninsula, conversed with them asked about building Zones permits etc which the estate agents assure are all in good order, except when i get my independent lawyer involved and then oh suddenly the owner doesn't want to sell but eh it still for sale on their website. how on earth do you buy somewhere I don't know. Anyway i will attempt again. Please does anyone know of a reputable property finder /land finder for the loviste, Viganj, kuciste, are or on korcula or knows of any genuine land/property for sale in those areas, thanks in advance Jayne  |
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Post by bheywood on Feb 15, 2005 19:24:26 GMT 1
Sorry to hear this - yours is far from an isolated case. Plenty of companies advertise properties for sale at low prices when they are not for sale or long since sold. Asking on this forum is a good way of getting reputable contacts, so you're on the right track. Don't lose heart - there are just as many genuine realtors out there; my wife and I found one, bought, and are now happily doing up an old stone townhouse... try www.realestatecroatia.com - most reputable agents with experience selling to foreign buyers are affiliated. Ben |
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 16, 2005 20:32:25 GMT 1
Hi there
Just thought I would let you know about the agent we used. Her name is Ljiljana and she is based in Milna on Brac. We met up with her about 18 months ago, she showed us a number of properties, we put in an offer which, after a bit of too-ing and fro-ing, was accepted. Our offer was accepted mid-September and by Christmas Eve we were the owner. It has taken the best part of a year to finalise all the Real Estate stuff, which wasn't a problem as it has also taken a year to get the refurbishment done.
We have now put the house on the market with her and feel very confident that she is a bona fide agent. Her website is milenkarealestate.com
Hope this helps
Giles
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Post by Andrea on Feb 19, 2005 1:53:36 GMT 1
Hi Jayne We have both property and land on the Peljesac Peninsula that truly is for sale. All property is listed on our website www.dreamcroatia.com, which also gives the contact details for our UK office. I'd be happy to help. Andrea Marston UK Manager Dream Property Croatia |
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Post by daisyroots on Mar 1, 2005 22:15:47 GMT 1
Hi Jayne, I have recently bought a house on the Peljesac Peninsular and can put you in touch with an English guy out there who has got about 6 houses for sale in a small hamlet. They have all got clean papers, and if you're interested, I'm sure you would be able to buy a house from him in a straightforward (non-croatian) way with none of the usual hassle. They are all old stone houses and need renovating, but have stunning views of the sea and Korcula and are just the other side of the peninsular from Loviste. Feel free to e-mail me if you want any further details.
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Post by Balustrade Estates on Mar 6, 2005 20:18:34 GMT 1
Jayne, I do sympathise with your experiences, and it is frustrating, however, I may be able to help! Having bought several properties myself in Croatia, I have experienced first hand many of the difficulties associated with purchasing a property here. I am actually living here now (Hvar) with my Croatian wife,and I am in the property business! I have recognised the need to help and advise buyers who are new to the market and unable to search for themselves, due to distance and time constraints and therefore I offer myself as a property finder/searcher. I have a great deal of experience in this bussines, having worked in the London Market for 15 years. My company is registered in Croatia, Balustrade d.o.o. and I cover the Dalmatian coast and islands, I also advertise on Visit Croatia's property page. My website is www.balustrade-estates.net where you can find out more about me and what I do! I have just come back from a two day visit to Peljesac looking on behalf of a couple of clients who use my services. I am happy to help and make your experience in buying a property more pleasurable and less time consuming! I look forward to helping you Rupert Dawnay Balustrade Estates  |
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Post by Martin on Mar 7, 2005 13:58:38 GMT 1
Hello Jayne, Croatia Holiday and Home is not an estate agent, but vets estate agents on behalf of Brits looking to purchase. We allow agents who have a track record of producing clean titled listings and have successfully completed to advertise on the site. Two such qualified agents advertise the Peljesac on my site. Happy House Hunting! Martin Westby Website www.Croatia-HolidayandHome.co.ukThe site to visit for buying property or holidaying in Croatia info@Croatia-HolidayandHome.co.uk Telephone 0871 2881978 Fax 0870 1693701 From outside the UK: Telephone 0044 1202 259155 Fax 0044 870 1693701 |
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Post by Culchie on Mar 9, 2005 2:25:41 GMT 1
Jayne, I do sympathise with your experiences, and it is frustrating, however, I may be able to help! Having bought several properties myself in Croatia, I have experienced first hand many of the difficulties associated with purchasing a property here. I am actually living here now (Hvar) with my Croatian wife,and I am in the property business! I have recognised the need to help and advise buyers who are new to the market and unable to search for themselves, due to distance and time constraints and therefore I offer myself as a property finder/searcher. I have a great deal of experience in this bussines, having worked in the London Market for 15 years. My company is registered in Croatia, Balustrade d.o.o. and I cover the Dalmatian coast and islands, I also advertise on Visit Croatia's property page. My website is www.balustrade-estates.net where you can find out more about me and what I do! I have just come back from a two day visit to Peljesac looking on behalf of a couple of clients who use my services. I am happy to help and make your experience in buying a property more pleasurable and less time consuming! I look forward to helping you Rupert Dawnay Balustrade Estates Yup, all very well, but your website (which is very nice by the way) has only two (2) properties on it ! |
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Post by irac on Mar 9, 2005 19:53:43 GMT 1
Culchie, did you, by any chance, catch House Hunters in the sun on RTE last Friday? It was a little embarassing to say the least. Only one of the properties they put on had 100% clean papers, and the poor agent guy seemed all at sea to know what was what. I don't know whether RTE did this as a deliberate trap, or to warn people off, but since ocming home I've had a lot of people now seriously suspicious of buying in Croatia (not alone the exorbitant prices, but the legal issues too!).
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Post by Culchie on Mar 10, 2005 10:11:08 GMT 1
Yes, I seen it. Friends of mine thought that Croatia came accross very well...all very envious.  I thought that RTE did a reasonably good job, it highlighted the issues involved in buying old properties, and I thought the agent was straight up about the legal status of the properties. It just concentrated on one person who was looking for a 'retreat', I thought they could have used some of the airtime looking at new property, where the legal work is simply, to give a more balanced view. The fact that this person was only interested in old properties was inevitably going to keep throwing up the 'clean papers' issue. However the program centres around the individuals search for a specific property rather than the property scene in general of the different countries. That is their formula, so who am I to say different, it's proved very popular for RTE.......but I will  Culchie's ReviewIt's a good program, but they should make it an hour long and give more information, rather than squashing it into 25 mins airtime, spending 10 minutes of that talking about the property hunters personal life.  |
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Post by irac on Mar 10, 2005 13:51:45 GMT 1
I agree on spending too much time on the person, but I guess they were trying to find a customised property, and guess what, I "heard" she bought in Slano, I don't know whether to say poor woman or Slano ;D
The country did look good, but reviews were mixed about whether it was safe to buy there, but as you say, clean papers is a thorny issue. Still, the one she "fell for" seemed a little more to handle and it was felt that the presenter was trying to steer her away from it, damp falling and the work to be done on it, but then again, it's like men with cars and women, once they decide, it's no use trying to change their mind! Beware big brother though
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Post by Culchie on Mar 10, 2005 14:03:31 GMT 1
Poor Slano methinks ! They should have gone and spoken to a property expert in Knin really, shouldn't they ? |
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Post by irac on Mar 10, 2005 19:07:48 GMT 1
;D I hardly think that woman would last a minute in Knin, or at least it wouldn't be expensive enough for her taste haha! No, she was a stragne midlife lady, I think they're getting more popular in Ireland, or am I totally out of step with it I think she more needed, well, let's not go there, but lump hammers and slaps come to mind! |
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Post by alsdoubles on Mar 11, 2005 1:38:14 GMT 1
On numerous attempts i have contacted estate agents selling properties/land on the Peljasac penninsula, conversed with them asked about building Zones permits etc which the estate agents assure are all in good order, except when i get my independent lawyer involved and then oh suddenly the owner doesn't want to sell but eh it still for sale on their website. how on earth do you buy somewhere I don't know. Anyway i will attempt again. Please does anyone know of a reputable property finder /land finder for the loviste, Viganj, kuciste, are or on korcula or knows of any genuine land/property for sale in those areas, thanks in advance Jayne Jayne. There are NO estate agents in Croatia. NONE. Absolute zero. They are all, those who pretend to be, chancers. You want a house, contact someone with no money interest who may guide you. Anyone who comes from outside the country. They will only be out to EARN from you. No other motive. Such is the nature of 'the human being'. My Croatian house, which I bought a year ago is STILL for sale with a dozen agents. Because all those agents 'were never actually involved' Most never even visited the property. We have potential buyers, who knock on the door. You NEED someone genuine. And, few people ARE, genuine. Very very few. TRUST NO-ONE, ever. But do not despair, there are millions of properties and prices are not UP. No matter what people may tell you. Go there, walk the streets, meet the chancers. It will take a while. Let it take as long as you need. |
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Mery
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Post by Mery on Mar 11, 2005 8:45:21 GMT 1
Alsdoubles-''Albert Einstein'' is again throwing his rubibsh at you.
If you have such an opinion on Croats, why did you even bother coming to Croatia? Croats that live in UK have much more culture than you do, because they accept the laws and the customs, and not invent their own. How can you even think about saying that people who have been working for 15 years are not real estate agents? There's only one dilemma: how to find a good real estate agent, not whether there are any.
What can you say about people from other countries who come to Croatia, introduce themselves as buyers, viewing properties and gathering information, and then opening their own real estate agncies. Are they perhaps good real estate agents? There's a saying that goes, the one who does not know but think he does, is the one who you should be aware of, he's dangerous. This goes for you Alsdoubles. Croatia is a small and proud country, with centuries old culture, with hard-working and honest people. And whoever thinks otherwise is not welcomed here. Fortunatelly, very few dissagree.
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