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Everything you need to know – Buying a plot of land in Croatia

Purchasing a building plot and building a house requires thorough preparation, including checking the location, infrastructure and financial options to ensure a profitable and safe investment.

Owning your own home is a dream for many people. Smaller single-family homes are popular these days, often featuring a ground floor with a kitchen, dining room and living room open to the garden. This is an ideal place for everyday parties and family gatherings. The upper floor is usually reserved for bedrooms and bathrooms, providing privacy and convenience.

However, the supply of such houses on the real estate market is limited. Therefore, many people decide to buy a building plot to build a house according to their own preferences and needs. In this way, they can provide a functional layout of the rooms that maximizes space and allows for easier adaptation to changing life circumstances, for example, in the case of a family expansion.

Before you buy: The key element is location information – Location information

Before you decide to buy land, it is important to obtain information about the location from the relevant spatial planning office. This information contains important data about the purpose of the land, construction possibilities, conditions, as well as the current spatial plan for this plot. Our agency can help you obtain this information. 

It is also recommended to check the distance of the land from important points that you will use frequently, such as shops, schools, hospitals and public transport.

Important tips for purchasing a building plot

Before you buy land, it is important to check whether it is a building plot or, according to the urban plan, is located in a building zone. It is important to know on which part of the plot construction is permitted.

For example, a plot of land may have an area of 1,050 m², but only 500 m² may be in a construction zone, while the remaining 550 m² is in a green zone where construction is not permitted.

You should also find out what the minimum size of the plot is, what the allowable level of development is, and the minimum distance of the building from the neighboring plot. All this is key information that you need to know before making this investment.

In order to be able to build freely on a building plot, it is also important to have access to it, i.e. that it is connected to a public road marked in the cadastre or that there is an easement right of way through the land located between your plot and the public road.

Pay attention to the slope of the terrain, as it can significantly affect the construction costs. Additionally, check the drainage possibilities and the stability of the ground.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is also crucial. Check the availability of municipal services, such as water, electricity, gas and internet. The value of a building plot is largely influenced by its proximity. If the connections to electricity, water and sewage are not located directly on the plot, you should check where the nearest connection is, and estimate the approximate cost of providing infrastructure, which can sometimes be significant.

Orientation plots and access to the terrain also play an important role. Good home orientation allows for maximum use of natural light, which can reduce the need for artificial lighting and increase energy efficiency. Proper home positioning can help regulate internal temperatures.

Good access to the site is crucial not only for transporting building materials and equipment, but also for making everyday life easier after moving in.

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Now that you know what you are looking for, we recommend that you take a look at the building plots available in our offer.

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