Croatia, Opuzen - House in the Neretva valley, for sale
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- It has an Energy Certificate
The house is situated in a quiet location, in the valley of the Neretva river, 4 min from the sea. The property price includes 2800 sqm of
land with a small detached property that serves as a storage room for tools, with 250 of tangerine trees that are ready to pick in the month of October
and a significant number of seasonal fruit trees such as cherry, figs, kiwi, apples, pears ...
The house itself has a living space of 280 m2 and consists of:
- Large ground floor with living room and kitchen, hallway and wc and exit to the yard
- First floor with 3 bedrooms, two of which have large balconies and bathrooms
- Large attic with separate entrance, with 2 double balconies offering a beautiful view of the Neretva Valley. It consists of a large living room, a bathroom, a bedroom with a large double bed made of wrought iron, a hand-made kitchen and a large enclosed fireplace.
In front of the house is a small river called Crepina, which gives a certain charm to the real estate. The area where the property is located is only 80 km
away from beautiful Dubrovnik, 70 km from the historic city of Mostar and only a couple of minutes drive from the Neretva river, which offers a wealth
of opportunities for sports and entertainment (kitesurfing), as well as a peaceful and relaxing family holiday.
Opuzen (Italian: Forte Opus) is a small town in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in Croatia. The town is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) upstream from the mouth of the river Neretva, in southern Dalmatia. This settlement is known as a major center of tangerine production in Croatia. Click for more
FAQ
These are questions and answers on some frequently asked questions about real estate in Croatia, for any other questions feel free to contact us or come to our office and we will be glad to help you.
1. Can foreign nationals buy real estate in Croatia?
Foreign nationals belonging to EU Member States can purchase real estate in the same way as Croatian nationals. Foreign nationals belonging to non-EU countries can purchase real estate in Croatia with cumulatively fulfilled two conditions: reciprocity agreement with the Republic of Croatia and consent of the Ministry of Justice.
2. What is the real estate tax in the Republic of Croatia?
The Republic of Croatia has a unique real estate tax rate of 3%. The amount of tax is determined on the basis of the price from the contract of sale and the assessment of the competent tax administration. According to the law, the buyer pays tax on the received solution only once.
3. What is the tax on real estate swap?
The tax is also 3%, so each property owner pays 3% of the estimated value of the property for the new property when swapping.
4. In what time span real estate sales tax must be paid?
The tax liability arises at the time of the conclusion of the contract or other legal transaction that acquires the real estate. The notary is obliged to submit one copy of the document to the Tax Administration within 30 days from the signature on the sale documents. The taxpayer is obliged to pay the determined tax within 15 days from the delivery of the decision on determining the real estate sales tax.
5. What is a down payment and how much is it?
A down payment is an insurance that the buyer pays to the seller as a sign that the contract has been concluded and a certainty that the obligation will be fulfilled. In practice, the down payment is given on the Pre-contract and is usually 10% of the agreed purchase price. In case of fulfillment of the contract, the down payment is calculated in the total amount of the agreed purchase price.
6. Can the amount of real estate purchase be paid in foreign currency?
In principle, no. Every sale in the Republic of Croatia must be paid in HRK. If a foreign currency payment is made, the bank will convert to HRK.
7. Is it possible to conclude and certify a contract of real estate sale abroad?
Yes, if it is a citizen of the Republic of Croatia then it is best to certify the contract with our diplomatic mission. If it is a foreign national then with the notarization of the purchase contract with a public notary, the Apostille of public document issued in that state is required.