If you buy a property in Croatia that is in an area that is under the protection of the Cultural Heritage and you intend to renovate the house or make exterior changes to it, you must seek permission from the county Cultural Heritage department as part of the planning application process Many old towns in Croatia are protected and in some cases individual properties, with different rules applying to both

As a general guide the price of property in Split old town is on average somewhere between €2200 to €3000 per m2 for a period stone property depending on location and condition However, 99% of Split properties located in the old town require complete renovation of the interior, most need exterior touching up and a few need structural work to be carried out

Real estate investment is fast becoming an option for making money, and buying property in Croatia is being seen as a good investment choice Croatia has a strong market economy and is considered to be one of the most advanced economies of South Eastern Europe since it became an independent country

Dubrovnik with its crystal clear sea, white pebble beaches and warm Mediterranean climate is one of the most sought after destinations in the Adriatic coast. It is a small fortified city with a population of about 43,000. Situated on the Dalmatian coast in southern Croatia and is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’.