2025

5 things to pay attention to when buying real estate Buying real estate in Podgorica or anywhere else is an important life decision. To avoid unpleasant surprises and made a safe decision, pay attention to the following five things: 1. Real estate certificate of recent date Always ask for a real estate deed that is not older than a few days. It clearly shows the ownership structure, the exact square...

Terrace, balcony or loggia - what's the difference? If you are looking for an apartment in Podgorica, you must have come across different descriptions - terrace, balcony, loggia. Although they seem similar, the differences are important, especially when buying, selling or renting real estate. A terrace is a spacious, open part of an apartment or house, perfect for relaxing and socializing...

The rivers of Podgorica are a gift from nature and what makes the city a more pleasant place to live. Moraca The Morača River divides the city into two parts, so that is the reason why we have the term, and now the neighborhood "Preko Morača". When you say Preko Morača, you used to mean the larger part of Podgorica west of the Morača river, and now you know exactly which part of the city you mean and...

The terms urban plot and cadastral plot are often used in the context of spatial planning and land management. Although at first glance they seem similar, in practice they mean completely different things. Understanding their difference is crucial for any landowner, investor, or developer. What is a cadastral parcel? The cadastral plot is the basic unit of land in the cadastre. It defines: land...

Buying or selling real estate is not possible without checking the real estate list - a document that confirms the legal status of a particular plot, building or apartment. Many perceive it as complicated and full of technical terms, but actually, once you understand its structure, reading becomes simple and clear. The real estate list, apart from the basic data about the city and cadastral...

When we talk about the quality of housing, more and more attention is paid to energy efficiency. It is a term that indicates how well an apartment or building uses energy - whether it is heating, cooling, lighting or thermal insulation. An energy-efficient apartment not only means saving money, but also a better quality of life and less negative impact on the environment. Advantages of an...

Renting out office space can be a great way to make extra money, but before you sign a contract with a tenant, it's important to know who pays the rent tax and how it's calculated. In practice, doubts often arise because the obligations depend on whether you rent the office space to a natural or legal person. When you rent business premises to a natural person If you are a natural person and you rent...

Many real estate owners who rent out an apartment or business premises often ask themselves: why is the rental tax calculated at 10.5% and not 15%, as stated in the law? The answer lies in the method of tax calculation and in the law on personal income tax itself. Basic tax rate is 15% The law prescribes that the income from the sale of real estate is taxed at the rate of 15%. However, this does not...

When the owner decides to sell his real estate, one of the key questions is: should he engage several agencies or entrust the sale exclusively to one? Although at first glance it seems that a larger number of agencies means a greater chance for sales, practice shows that exclusive cooperation is the best and most efficient way to a successful transaction. Negative sides of open sales Many owners think...