WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

The process for EU nationals to buy property in Slovenia is relatively easy and straightforward.  The sale of property can be completed within a month, although if it includes agricultural land the process can take slightly longer.

After looking through all the possible properties on this site, make a list of those that are of interest.  A viewing schedule can then be drawn up so your time here can be used to your best advantage.  
Once you have chosen your property and the offer has been accepted, we then provide help in the organisation of all documents and lead you through the necessary steps to complete your purchase. You will be required to pay a 10% deposit to secure the property.  Under Slovenian law, if you back out the seller will then keep this 10%, but if the seller backs out for any reason this deposit will be returned to you doubled (20%).

A copy of your passport will be needed for the acquisition of a tax number and registration number (EMSO), which are required for property transactions in Slovenia. The necessary land registry searches will also be made, and all the correct and relevant paperwork will be obtained and approved. 

It is vital to secure ´legal title´ to a property in Slovenia, so we will undertake to ensure that there are no previous owners that still have claims on the property, or past debts secured on it that may be transferred to you.

We advise that you budget for an extra 5% of the purchase price to cover various fees and costs, which includes land registry searches, the drawing up of contracts, legal costs, the translation of documents, etc.  Having a bank account in Slovenia is useful, and can be easily opened with your passport and EMSO number.  A Slovene account can help facilitate the purchasing process, and will be necessary for the future payment of utility bills, standing orders, etc.

As part of the buying process we also recommend that your current and future property tax status be checked, as you may be liable for certain local taxes in Slovenia.  Taxes may also be payable when selling your property, e.g. capital gains tax.