There are many ways to find a property for sale in Croatia, whether its finding it online, through an agent or simply by speaking to a local. It all seems straight forward and logical but unfortunately it isn't that easy.

Njuskalo.hr is a website like facebook market place or gumtree where you can upload anything and everything that is for sale and rent. There are many properties on Njuskalo which is a good starting point for anyone who is looking. When I started searching for my first apartment, I sent out enquires to about 200 ads and in total receive about 6 responses. From those 6 responses, 2 were useful and the others sent me further pictures of the properties and it became quite clear that the ad didn't show the true state of the apartment that was for sale. Njuskalo is still a good tool to use when searching for a property, but it is good to do some further research on pricing of apartments in the area you're looking to buy and what to expect.

Another tool for finding a property in Croatia is going straight to various real estate agents and contacting them directly through ads on there website or via phone. I found this one of the more useful tools to use, as once I was connected to an agent it was easier to advise them what I was looking for and to receive ads directly from them that suited my preferences. I would recommend doing your research and searching who are the top real estates companies in your area and going directly to them/their website.

Knowing someone or hearing about a property through 'word of mouth' is always the cheapest and easiest way to find a property to purchase. Most people in Croatia don't want the hassle of dealing with an agent when selling their property and would rather a quick sale, it is normal for them to advise others they know that they are selling a property and to let anyone looking for a property know. This is easy enough if you are a local or have integrated into the local community, but if you are new to Croatia or looking for properties before you arrive in Croatia, this is not an option.

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