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Capital gains tax

15.06.2021 Legal advice

During real-estate sale, the selling parties should pay attention to the capital gains tax. Oftentimes the sellers will disregard this tax obligation, usually out of ignorance of its existence. However, the Tax Administration will account for these taxes and the taxpayer will then risk having misdemeanor proceedings filed against them due to tax evasion.

Who actually pays the absolute rights transfer tax?

15.06.2021 Legal advice

In order to answer this question of whether the absolute rights transfer tax is paid by the seller or the buyer, we have to look at legal regulations which define this matter of practice in the domain of real-estate sale.

How to register your apartment

15.06.2021 Legal advice

Non-registered apartments can’t be sold at this moment, or be the subject of any kind of trade process (like a gifting contract for example). This is why it’s important to register your apartment if you are planning to sell it.

Manager or professional housing community manager - which is better?

10.06.2021 Legal advice / Advices

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.

5 ways to rent out your apartment at a higher price

26.04.2021 Tips for owners

There are several ways to increase the rental value of your real estate. But there’s no need to worry, because this doesn’t always involve expensive investments in renovations and furniture. This article will discuss smart investments and ideas that can make a big difference for your private budget when it comes to the monthly rent. Here are five ways you can increase your rent value without too much investment.

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

31.03.2021 Advices

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 Advices

“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.

Municipality of Stari grad

22.03.2021 Municipalities of Belgrade

The central city municipality is the keeper of the rich history and tradition of Belgrade. At the same time it is the center of modern urban happenings and tourist attractions. If the sentence "Belgrade, the city that does not sleep" describes any part of the city, it is Stari Grad.

Municipality of Vračar

10.03.2021 Municipalities of Belgrade

Vracar is the smallest, but the most populous municipality of Belgrade. It is famous for local activism, many magnificent monuments, the biggest and most beautiful Christian temple, bars with the best coffee and the always present good vibes on the streets of Vracar.

Municipality of Zemun

17.02.2021 Municipalities of Belgrade

From a shopping centre and a city in the hands of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, Zemun became one of the most beautiful Belgrade municipalities. You have surely heard numerous jokes about Zemunians but this municipality, besides entertainment, offers you the opportunity to enjoy nature, historical heritage and bohemian spirit that has been its main feature for many years. Take a walk with us along the riverside and discover the hidden beauties of Zemun

Gnezdo Vračara update: News from the construction site and a special offer!

31.08.2020 Cityexpert

The construction of Gnezdo Vračara is going according to plan. 50% of the building is completed, a move-in is expected in 6 months, in February 2021. All this is good news, but wait, there's more: until the end of September, you can buy an apartment in Gnezda Vračara at a special price!

New feature for owners: show the apartment via video call!

17.08.2020 Cityexpert

Searching for property buyers or tenants has never been an easy job, and now, at a time of a global Covid-19 pandemic, seems especially tricky. How to sell an apartment and limit physical contacts? How not to expose your health to unnecessary risks while meeting with interested tenants?

New feature for buyers and tenants: visit the apartment via video call!

17.08.2020 Cityexpert

If you are looking for an apartment to buy or rent in Belgrade or Novi Sad, you may feel that you are facing a more significant challenge than before, primarily due to the general fear of Covid-19. Is it even possible to find an apartment safely now?

Instructions for a contactless apartment viewing

04.08.2020 Cityexpert

You have just received a text message confirming the date and time of the scheduled video call. The next step is to agree on the video calling application you will use.

The safest real estate agency in Serbia

03.08.2020 Cityexpert

Social distancing is our reality. Belgrade's Institute of Public Health advises it as an essential measure against the spread of the Covid-19 virus. But keeping a physical distance does not mean that you should be alone – it's just the opposite. Experts recommend maintaining social contacts by phone or social media and arranging meetings online.

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The aim of these texts is to inform you and refer to details related primarily to the sale of apartments or houses, renting apartments, but also to provide you with other useful information about real estate. This site is conceived as a library of useful texts, where you will be able to find answers to many questions from the real estate world and keep up-to-date with the latest housing laws, as well as advice on trends in architecture, interior design and everything related to your existing or home that you wish. We do this, among other things, because it is easier for us to cooperate with educated clients, so we reach a common goal faster. Welcome to the City Expert blog and enjoy reading!