Ivan Varat, Managing Director of San Patrik Real Estate, participated as a speaker at the Global Symposium of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), held from September 27-29, 2023 in Dubai, UAE. The event brought together representatives of leading independent real estate firms from 31 countries within the LeadingRE network.During his presentation, Varat provi...
San Patrik Real Estate became a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) in 2023, a global network of independent real estate firms recognised for strong local expertise and high professional standards.The network includes more than 550 selected companies, 4,900 offices and approximately 138,000 agents across over 70 countries. Membership is extended by...
Sellers often form expectations based on headline news, asking prices in the neighbourhood, or personal needs. However, every property has its own context: condition, micro-location, legal status, energy performance and the level of demand at that moment.Setting a realistic price does not mean setting a lower price.It means starting from a strong market position. What happens...
Buying or selling a property is one of the more significant financial decisions most people will make. While the process may appear straightforward at first glance: a buyer, a seller and a property, in practice it involves market positioning, negotiations, legal details and timing.In more mature markets, working with a professional representative is standard. Locally, some hesi...
A successful property sale is rarely a matter of luck. In most cases, the outcome depends on three elements: accurate market positioning, high-quality presentation and structured process management. When these components are aligned, properties tend to sell more efficiently and with more stable final results. 1. Strategic Pricing from the Start The initial pricing strategy la...
The Croatian real estate market continued its expansion in 2022, with property prices reaching record levels. The market remained strongly seller-driven, characterised by demand exceeding supply. As a result, sellers were able to dictate prices and conditions, while buyers often found themselves in a more challenging position. According to data from the Crozilla portal, averag...
Understanding the real value of a property is one of the first steps before deciding to sell. Owners often have a perception of value, while the market may indicate something different. This is why a professional valuation plays a crucial role in making informed decisions.Property valuation generally serves two purposes. The first is a market valuation, which helps determine a...
Small apartments in Zagreb have long been one of the most liquid segments of the residential market. Units between 35 m² and 50 m², especially those with a separate bedroom and good public transport access, often sell quickly after entering the market. Why demand remains strong The reasons are practical. Smaller apartments require a lower overall investment compared...
On this earth, nothing is certain except death and taxes, as Benjamin Franklin famously said. Many people still forget about that certainty, fail to check how much property tax actually is, and are surprised when the payment notice quickly arrives at their new address. Property transfer tax is often overlooked in the financial plan, especially when buying a first home. In the...
If you have ever asked experts when the best time to buy an apartment or other property is, you have probably received the quick and simple answer: now. In other words, the market is unpredictable, so if you find an apartment you like, which is not easy, you should buy it. However, as prices per square meter have recently been soaring, anyone structuring financing is understan...
resenting a luxury property differs significantly from marketing a standard residential home. In this segment, the focus extends beyond square footage and location, it includes lifestyle, privacy and long-term value.A successful luxury property sale is typically built on three elements: a clearly defined target audience, strategic market positioning and professional representat...
Although 2020 was a year full of challenges, with ups and downs, the fact remains that the Zagreb real estate market exceeded experts’ expectations. Demand for property, and consequently prices per square meter, have been rising since 2015. Records were broken in 2019, while the challenging year of 2020 indicated the trends that are likely to follow. With all of this in...
