Post by Anna on Mar 8, 2006 20:22:48 GMT 1
Yesterday I mainly talked about the property market in the Sibenik region. Today I'll begin with the Zadar area.
Region of Zadar
The property market in Zadar area is not as buoyant as it is in the Sibenik area. In the last 12 months or so, sales fell by 25% because, as Jutarnji mentions, prices went through the roof. It also seems that the local authorities are quite strict in dealing with illegal builds - some of these have even been demolished.
A Croatian building developer, Tomislav Galic, had 10 buildings (totalling 120 apartments) pulled down in Kozino, which is near Zadar. Galic received planning permission for smaller apartments (of about 30 sq. m. each), which he built on the same plots and which are now for sale at €1100 per sq. m. Not far from Kozino, another developer has larger apartments for sale and in a better location - the asking price is up to €3000 per sq. m.
The most popular places to buy in Zadar area are Kozino, Petrcane, Punta Skala and Drage. Building plots right by the sea in this region are priced between €250 - €300 per sq. m. New build apartments are available on the islands of Pasman and Ugljan (both very close to Zadar) and prices range between €1500 to €2000 per sq. m.
In Zadar itself, apartments in district of Diklo go for €1300 - €2000 per sq. m. Luxury apartments in the popular Sukosan go for €3000 per sq. m.
Region of Dubrovnik
Apartments blocks are not available in this area. Apartments in the Old Town are extremely expensive - on Stradun, the asking price can be €7000 - €8000 per sq. m. In side streets close to Stradun, prices can be up to €4000 per sq. m.
Building plots in the region, such as in Lapad, Gruz and Nuncijata go for €500 - €1500 per sq. m. The most popular location is Sveti Jakov, where plots go for a minimum of €1800 per sq. m.
Gorski Kotar
Jutarnji List is particularly keen on this area, which has been nicknamed "Croatia's Switzerland". [More info on it can be found at this Gorski Kotar website. This area is close to the Zagreb - Rijeka motorway, and has easy access from both cities (about a 1 hour drive from either). Property is still relatively inexpensive, although prices have increased by 30% since last year.
And finally, Jutarnji's hot tip for 2006:
Lastovo!
Lastovo is one of the most isolated islands (although it still has good ferry connections). The island was formerly a Yugoslav military base, and was closed to foreigners until 1989. As such, it is one of the most unspoilt of all of Croatia's islands. Even more, it has only one proper town (Lastovo Town) which is largely made up of houses built prior to the start of the 20th century.
Houses and apartments are priced between €500 to €1500 per sq. m.
More on the island from the Lastovo Tourist Office.
Part III tomorrow: (salsa class permitting!)
Region of Zadar
The property market in Zadar area is not as buoyant as it is in the Sibenik area. In the last 12 months or so, sales fell by 25% because, as Jutarnji mentions, prices went through the roof. It also seems that the local authorities are quite strict in dealing with illegal builds - some of these have even been demolished.
A Croatian building developer, Tomislav Galic, had 10 buildings (totalling 120 apartments) pulled down in Kozino, which is near Zadar. Galic received planning permission for smaller apartments (of about 30 sq. m. each), which he built on the same plots and which are now for sale at €1100 per sq. m. Not far from Kozino, another developer has larger apartments for sale and in a better location - the asking price is up to €3000 per sq. m.
The most popular places to buy in Zadar area are Kozino, Petrcane, Punta Skala and Drage. Building plots right by the sea in this region are priced between €250 - €300 per sq. m. New build apartments are available on the islands of Pasman and Ugljan (both very close to Zadar) and prices range between €1500 to €2000 per sq. m.
In Zadar itself, apartments in district of Diklo go for €1300 - €2000 per sq. m. Luxury apartments in the popular Sukosan go for €3000 per sq. m.
Region of Dubrovnik
Apartments blocks are not available in this area. Apartments in the Old Town are extremely expensive - on Stradun, the asking price can be €7000 - €8000 per sq. m. In side streets close to Stradun, prices can be up to €4000 per sq. m.
Building plots in the region, such as in Lapad, Gruz and Nuncijata go for €500 - €1500 per sq. m. The most popular location is Sveti Jakov, where plots go for a minimum of €1800 per sq. m.
Gorski Kotar
Jutarnji List is particularly keen on this area, which has been nicknamed "Croatia's Switzerland". [More info on it can be found at this Gorski Kotar website. This area is close to the Zagreb - Rijeka motorway, and has easy access from both cities (about a 1 hour drive from either). Property is still relatively inexpensive, although prices have increased by 30% since last year.
And finally, Jutarnji's hot tip for 2006:
Lastovo!
Lastovo is one of the most isolated islands (although it still has good ferry connections). The island was formerly a Yugoslav military base, and was closed to foreigners until 1989. As such, it is one of the most unspoilt of all of Croatia's islands. Even more, it has only one proper town (Lastovo Town) which is largely made up of houses built prior to the start of the 20th century.
Houses and apartments are priced between €500 to €1500 per sq. m.
More on the island from the Lastovo Tourist Office.
Part III tomorrow: (salsa class permitting!)
- Istria
- Rijeka area
