In recent years, Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, has experienced an exceptional growth in real estate prices. However, the trend has somewhat shifted in the recent period. According to the data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, real estate prices in Ljubljana stabilized in 2022, with no significant changes. This is partly due to market conditions, as there has been an...
Step into a world where real estate transcends its purpose, becoming a catalyst for positive change. Join us on an exhilarating journey into the captivating realm of sustainable real estate investments, where environmental consciousness and financial prosperity intertwine. The Advancement of Sustainability: A Greener Path to Prosperity Imagine real estate investments that go beyond providing...
Last week, members of the Levica party submitted to the National Parliament a bill on the Tax on Empty and Large Real Estate, which would bring progressive taxation of empty, larger and more expensive real estate. The Chamber of Real Estate (Zbornica za poslovanje z nepremičninami) is not in favor of the proposal, as in their opinion it cannot bring improvements, and the tax...
When you purchase a company's stock certificates, you're looking for appreciation in the stock value, and perhaps dividend income, if the company pays it. With bonds, you're looking for income yield on the interest rate paid by the bonds. With real estate investments, there are even more ways in which to realize a superior return on investment. Here’s an overview of how real estate investments...
DOING IT ON YOUR OWN You might think you can save a lot of money by not paying commission, but in reality, you will miss out on a real estate agent’s market knowledge, contacts and help with the process. You have to remember that an agent will dedicate more time and effort into selling your home since that is his job. Not only for-sale-by-owner properties tend to sell for a lower price overall but...
Why liquidity-bursting banks would raise upright loans, and what is the effect of more expensive real estate on the loan market. Although the European Central Bank (ECB) - unlike the US Fed - has not yet announced an increase in interest rates, EURIBOR, the average interest rate at which a group of selected European banks lend money to each other, is already rising. If it continues to rise, sooner or...
If you want to sell your property, now is the perfect time. The housing market is favoring sellers. Demand for houses is high and supply is low, so many houses are going off the market as quickly as they enter. Factors such as the growing amount of funds in bank accounts and favorable bank loans suggest that the growing trend could continue. Those who do not want to bet on it and the property they...
Many flats, and in the case of smaller housing projects the majority, have been sold, and the average prices have risen from 3,500 to well over four thousand euros per square meter. The residential real estate market started to heat up three years ago, and last year, in 2021, and upcoming year 2022, we are witnessing a real euphoria in the housing market. Apartments, new and old, are going on the...
It may seem that when you sell your home yourself you can save a lot of money, but while this does look tempting, in most cases the risks of doing it alone likely outweigh the benefits. Those risks include having less potential buyers (let alone qualified buyers), making emotional decisions, not knowing how to negotiate properly, not having enough free time to decide and work on your sale, and not having...
This year has been a bit better for European real estate, since Covid-19 vaccines restored confidence among occupiers and investors. Even though new variants are emerging, businesses have become skilled at adapting to government restrictions. In 2022 demand will remain high, which means prices will continue to rise or at least become stagnant. Investors predict that eurozone and UK GDP will grow by...
