Guides and news
Practical guides to the cadastre, legalization and surveying procedures — without unnecessary jargon.
Drones in surveying: what aerial imaging really gives you
A drone is not a toy for pretty pictures — in surveying it measures in a few hours what classic methods would need days for.
Read the guideThe new rulebook on survey reports: what changes for you
Since 1 February 2026 survey reports are prepared under a new rulebook — digitally and to uniform rules. For clients the changes are mostly good news.
Read the guideWhat surveying services cost in Croatia — and what drives the price
Why do surveyors not have a simple price list? Because two seemingly identical parcels can mean completely different amounts of work. Here is what the price really consists of — and how to get a fixed quote.
Read the guideBuilding a house? The surveying steps from parcel to move-in
You need a surveyor at least four times during construction. Here is the whole sequence — so nothing gets forgotten.
Read the guideUse permit for an old house: when you need one — and when not
Selling or inheriting an older house and everyone mentions the use permit? For many old houses it is replaced by simpler documents.
Read the guideAccess to your parcel: right of way and how to secure it
A parcel without access to a public road is worth much less — and many discover it only when applying for a building permit.
Read the guideInheritance and real estate: sorting the papers after probate
The probate decision is often just the beginning — inherited properties tend to be unregistered, mismatched and divided on paper differently than in reality.
Read the guideSubdividing agricultural land in Croatia: rules and exceptions
Planning to divide a meadow or field? Outside the construction zone a 1 ha minimum parcel size applies — with two statutory exceptions. Check before ordering a survey.
Read the guideCondominium division: when you need it and how it works
Without condominium division you do not formally own your flat — you own a share of the building. Here is when that becomes a problem.
Read the guideBuying land in Croatia? 6 checks before the deposit
Price and location are only the beginning. These six checks save buyers from expensive surprises — and most can be done in a day.
Read the guideLiving abroad: sorting out your Croatian house without travelling
Inherited a house or building in the old country while living in Germany or Austria? Almost all the paperwork can be handled remotely.
Read the guideRegistering a house built before 1968 in Croatia
For houses built before 15 February 1968 no building or use permit is required — legality is proven with a certificate of construction time. Here is how it works.
Read the guideI legalised my house — now what?
The legalization decision is in hand, but the job is not finished. Here is what follows to make the property fully in order.
Read the guideThe 5 most common mistakes in legalization applications
Most rejected applications fail on formalities, not on merit. These five mistakes are the ones we see most — and all are avoidable.
Read the guideVisibility on the 2011 imagery: check your building yourself
The key legalization condition is that the building exists on the orthophoto of 21 June 2011. Here is how to check from your armchair.
Read the guideWhat the new Croatian legalization law brings (2026)
Legalization applications are open again — this time with no deadline and fully digital. An overview of the changes and what they mean for owners of unpermitted buildings.
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