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Popular with investors

Istria is rapidly becoming the most popular part of Croatia for British buyers to begin their search for overseas property. It is the biggest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, and separates the Gulf of Trieste from the Bay of Kvarner, home to some of the largest islands of Croatia. Istria is also the easiest of Croatia's regions to reach from outside the country. Low-cost flights arrive nearby and it is possible to get to Istria by using public transport from Venice, Trieste and Treviso in Italy.

Croatian Tuscany

The region is often referred to as the 'Croatian Tuscany'. The historic cities of Pula, Porec and Rovinj line the coast and the interior is considered to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque parts of the country. The region has a typically Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny summers and cooler winters, making it an ideal destination for a second home, and this is reflected in Istria's popularity with British and other overseas buyers.

Choice of new and old

As a result of this popularity, Istria has become one of the most expensive regions of Croatia in which to buy a property, as well as one of the areas with the highest proportion of new-build properties and developments. However, it is still possible to find good traditional houses for renovation in both the coastal towns and villages or in the interior.

Older properties

There is a huge variation in the type and condition of these older houses, and the buyer is advised to select their property on location and plot size as much as the building itself. Buying a traditional village property will also allow buyers to integrate into community life. Many of the new-build developments are located slightly further away from the current settlements and, although small in size compared to developments found in other countries, will have a more separate and distant feel than the majority of traditional village houses.

Price range

Variations in price can be huge. A full renovation project situated in inland Istria can often be bought cheaply, while at the other end of the scale, buyers can choose to invest in a luxurious new-build villa in a private community, for which they will pay a premium. However, traditional houses are not always cheaper than new-build properties. A well-located and well-maintained property in a traditional village can rise well above the normal price brackets.

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