Real Estate Law and Real Estate Acquisition in Croatia
BORIĆ & PARTNER is a legal practice based in Croatia specializing in real estate law. We offer our clients comprehensive legal advice and support in the purchase or sale of real estate in Croatia.
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The real estate market in Croatia is a thriving market for foreign investors. Croatia offers a wide range of properties, from apartments to villas and country homes, which are available at an affordable price. Our law firm is dedicated to providing our clients with comprehensive advice and support in the purchase or sale of real estate in Croatia.
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Our team of experienced lawyers has extensive experience in real estate law in Croatia. We can help you review legal documents and contracts to ensure that the property you wish to purchase is legal and has all necessary permits and licenses. We also assist with registering the property in the land registry to ensure that you are the legal owner of the property.
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As a foreign investor, you need to be aware that there are certain restrictions on the purchase of real estate in Croatia. We can help you review local laws and regulations to ensure that you understand all aspects of the purchasing process and make the right decision.
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Our law firm also provides assistance with payment of taxes and fees associated with the purchase or sale of real estate in Croatia. We help you understand the costs in advance to ensure that you have sufficient financial resources to complete the transaction.
Reform of spatial planning, construction and energy efficiency law in Croatia
As of 1 January 2026, a comprehensive reform of spatial planning, construction and energy efficiency law has entered into force in Croatia. The reform comprises three interlinked acts adopted by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets: the Spatial Planning Act, the Construction Act and the Act on the Energy Efficiency of Buildings.
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Together, these three acts establish a unified, digitally connected and reform-oriented framework designed to protect space as one of the country’s most valuable national resources, fully digitalise spatial planning and construction procedures, simplify administrative processes and promote construction activity, with a particular focus on affordable housing.
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A central pillar of the reform is the significant acceleration of permitting procedures through full digitalisation, including the mandatory use of BIM (Building Information Modelling) in project planning and execution. At the same time, supervisory mechanisms are being tightened: buildings constructed without the required permits after 2011 can no longer be legalised.
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The reform further introduces new standards for building management and sustainability. For the first time, multi-annual maintenance plans become mandatory, while energy-efficient refurbishment, the use of renewable energy sources and improved thermal insulation are specifically encouraged, in line with the European Union’s decarbonisation objectives.
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The new legal framework has far-reaching implications for real estate development, project planning and building management in Croatia and is of particular relevance to developers, investors, property owners and public authorities.