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More and more property owners in Croatia today are facing a simple question: how much does an empty property actually cost me, and what can I do with it? If a property sits vacant, it generates expenses. In 2025, a new property tax is being introduced, which has further increased the level of concern among owners.

Croatia has once again been recognized as a top destination by the most influential promoters of tourism and travel. According to the prestigious Virtuoso Luxe Travel report for 2026, as reported by Forbes Travel Guide, Croatia has been ranked among the top five destinations to visit this year. This is great and happy news that everyone should be extremely proud of, given the strong competition from countries around the world.

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) has named Split-Dalmatia County the European Region of Gastronomy for 2027. What does this mean for Dalmatia, and what does gastronomy have to do with real estate? Let’s explore in the text below.

In everyday language, when we talk about a deposit, we usually consider it an amount used to confirm a reservation in the purchasing process, in this case when buying real estate. However, it is not merely a reservation, as a deposit also has legal significance. According to the Law on Obligations, a deposit is a sum of money or a fungible item that one party gives to the other at the time of concluding a contract, as a guarantee of the contract’s performance.

Hvar is not only one of the most famous destinations in Croatia, but it can also be described as one of the most prestigious destinations in the Mediterranean, alongside Ibiza, Capri, and Santorini. Thanks to its global prestige, it attracts the attention of numerous investors. Hvar is not just a tourist destination, real estate on Hvar has become increasingly fertile ground for the luxury property market. In the following sections, we explore why this is the case.