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Real Estate Cadastre: How can I register my property?

25.12.2023 Advice

The Real Estate Cadastre is a public registry containing all relevant data about properties in Serbia. Although often a mystery for citizens and a cause of headaches, this registry and the accompanying laws are organized to establish and maintain accurate records of real estate for the security of legal transactions.

Five tips for your first apartment rental!

07.12.2023 Advice

Pet saveta za prvo iznajmljivanje stana u životu!

Searching for a new apartment and moving in can be exhausting, and when it comes to renting your first apartment, the task is particularly challenging. If you're not experienced, there's a chance something unpleasant might surprise you. To avoid complications, we've prepared a checklist for you to go through before you take the final jump into your independent life. An exciting phase is ahead of you, so we want you to enjoy the process!

Finding the perfect family home - Five key factors!

01.12.2023 Advice

One of the most crucial decisions for any family is choosing a place to live. In their future home, family members will spend the majority of their time, creating countless memories, which makes a thoughtful decision of utmost importance.

How to properly recycle in your home and city: A guide for Serbian citizens

30.07.2023 Advice

Recycling is a key process in preserving the environment, and while governments and larger communities must address this issue, a significant responsibility lies with the citizens. In Serbia, despite challenges and a lack of education on the subject, citizens have opportunities to contribute to waste reduction and environmental protection. This guide reveals some of the basics when it comes to recycling and offers practical advice on handling different types of waste.

Cheap electricity in Serbia – How to save 3 to 4 times on your energy bill?

01.11.2022 Advice

Cheap electricity - When is electricity more affordable, and how to use it?

In the era of increasing global energy uncertainty and rising energy prices, saving is one of the mechanisms for overcoming the crisis. Affordable electricity and its use is a way to lower electricity bills.

Infostan accounts: What does infostan include, and how is the price formed?

31.08.2022 Advice

The public utility company "Infostan tehnologije" is part of the utility system of the City of Belgrade, whose activity is the unified collection of utility services. The method of unified billing (SON) of communal services in Belgrade was established on January 1, 1977. The price is determined by public companies that deliver their services to users and the Assembly of the City of Belgrade, which gives consent to price changes. At the same time, PUK "Infostan tehnologija" only makes the payment. There are currently more than 800,000 users in the unified billing system.

How to protect yourself while buying an apartment under construction?

26.04.2022 New build homes / Advice

Buying an apartment under construction is a cost-effective solution for those who can wait with moving in and want to save money by paying a lower price per square meter.

Housing loans for foreigners

15.06.2021 Advice

With the real-estate market growth in our country came an increased interest in real-estate purchase here from foreign citizens. In their years of work in the real-estate market, City Expert has encountered various dilemmas that their clients from abroad have faced when it comes to purchasing real-estate by means of housing loans. For this reason, we’ve decided to answer some of the most commonly asked questions in this article.

Manager or professional housing community manager - which is better?

10.06.2021 Legal advice / Advice

The Law on Housing and Building Maintenance from 2016 was introduced by a new institute - Professional Manager. These changes affected the tenants and created doubts. Who is a Professional Manager? How is it chosen? Will this service be charged extra to the tenants? These questions were asked by all and many remain unclear to this day.

6 reasons why it’s better to purchase newly constructed apartments

31.03.2021 Advice

Purchasing an apartment is a major decision in anyone’s life, influenced by many factors. Starting with the location, finances, square footage, the proximity of schools, shops, and kindergartens, selecting the ideal apartment for us and our family is always a time-consuming affair that requires a lot of consideration. You must make the best decision, balancing what we need with what we have at our disposal.

Calculate your creditworthiness

29.03.2021 Advice

“How much debt can I have?” This is the question we have all asked ourselves at some point of our lives. Usually right before an important life event, such as taking out a housing or car loan. This article will reveal how you can calculate your creditworthiness and things to pay attention to during this process.

Easy way to sell an apartment

02.06.2020 Advice

The question we hear a lot lately is, "Should I sell the apartment now or wait?". During the state of emergency, everybody was speculating the changes in the prices on the real estate market. Based on our knowledge, the price per square meter of sale properties in Serbia has not changed compared to the situation before the coronavirus, and there are no indications that it will change soon.

How to rent an apartment in Belgrade or Novi Sad?

19.05.2020 Advice

With life slowly returning to normal, we hope the uncertainty we have lived for more than two months is behind us. But every crisis, no matter how unpleasant, is an opportunity to learn something new. This crisis shed light on a topic we're very interested in: the most efficient and safest way to rent an apartment. So, here is what we've learned so far:

Long term solution for short term renting problem

12.05.2020 Advice

The news that Airbnb, the most popular platform for short-term rentals, laid off 1,900 people, a quarter of the total number of employees, stunned the world.

Life in the state of emergency - Easter edition

16.04.2020 Advice

This year, Easter will be a little different because we will celebrate it without relatives and friends. Still, after all these days spent in the weekly quarantine routine, Easter will be a welcome change. Here are some ideas on how to make great Easter decor and have fun with your family while doing it.

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