Insights
Notes from the Montenegrin property market.
Written from day-to-day work with buyers, owners and investors. General information, never a substitute for qualified professional advice.
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Buying Property in Montenegro? 4 Legal Traps That Cost Foreign Buyers Thousands
Legalization, hidden encumbrances, cadastre errors and disputed owners. How foreign buyers protect themselves when buying property in Montenegro.
Bay of Kotor
Real estate in Kotor and Tivat: what buyers actually need to know
Kotor and Tivat sit in the same bay, but they behave like different property markets. Here is how I explain the difference to buyers who are comparing the two.
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9 things foreign buyers often overlook when buying property in Montenegro
Can foreigners buy property in Montenegro? Yes — and that is the easy part. These are the nine things I see international buyers miss most often.
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Property taxes and fees in Montenegro, in plain terms
The purchase price is not the whole cost. Here is how I walk buyers through the taxes and fees — before anyone falls in love with a property.
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The difference between a beautiful view and a good investment
A view sells a property. It does not, on its own, make it work financially.
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What makes a reliable property partner
Availability, honesty about problems, and a network that does not disappear after signing.
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What happens after buying a property
The transaction is a moment. Ownership is a long relationship with a place.
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Common communication mistakes between buyers and local contractors
Most renovation problems are not technical. They are conversations that never happened.
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New construction versus resale property
Different risks, different advantages, and one thing both require: verification.
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How to prepare a property for rental
Small, unglamorous preparations decide how a rental season actually goes.
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Buying versus building in Montenegro
Building can give you exactly what you want. It also asks for time, presence and tolerance for the unexpected.
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What international buyers should clarify before purchasing
A short list of things that are easy to check early and expensive to discover late.
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How to choose a location in Montenegro
The right location is rarely the most photographed one. It is the one that matches how you will actually use the property.
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Questions to ask before buying land
Land looks simple and rarely is. These are the questions I ask before anyone gets attached to a plot.