Luxury Real Estate in Croatia: A Partner Dedicated to Beauty
Between sea and stone, San Patrik Real Estate embodies a different idea of luxury on the Adriatic coast.
A boutique agency founded by Ivan Varat, who was interviewed for this occasion, it prioritizes quality over quantity and advocates for a tailor-made, sincere, and demanding service. Rooted in Croatian culture, yet open to the world thanks to its membership in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, it attracts an international clientele in search of authenticity and serenity.
 Ivan Varat, Founder of San Patrik Real Estate. ©San Patrik Real Estate |
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San Patrik Real Estate is a major player in the Croatian real estate market. What sets you apart in this market ?
San Patrik Real Estate is a boutique agency whose mission prioritizes quality over quantity. Every property and every partner is carefully selected. We prioritize long-term relationships and support each client through a process that is both precise and personalized. We collaborate only with trusted developers and owners, demand complete and transparent documentation, and rely on data to define our pricing and communication strategies. Clients benefit from expert follow-up, from the first call until the handing over of the keys—and well beyond.
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As a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, how does this affiliation enrich your offering?Leading Real Estate allows us to offer our clients global reach while maintaining the precision of a local player. With a single contact, we can activate a network of experts present in more than seventy countries. This helps us obtain reliable market information, reach the right buyers, and support relocation projects.The sharing of best practices, continuous training, and the network’s exchange platform elevate our level of standards and service every day. |
How do you support your international clients with their projects?
At San Patrik, we guide our clients with calmness and transparency so that they feel confident at every stage. We select the best options for them and have all documentation verified by our legal partners. We provide realistic advice based on comparable sales and handle all practical aspects: obtaining a tax number, opening a bank account, notarial procedures, or certified translations. After the purchase, we continue the support: furnishing, rental management, authorizations for tourist rentals… Everything is designed to offer a fluid journey, without stress or surprises.
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What are the main trends in the high-end real estate market in Croatia?
The premium coastal segment remains strong: the supply of quality remains rare, demand constant. While the DACH markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) dominate, the French clientele maintains a loyal but discreet presence, around 1% of foreign purchases.
The adoption of the euro and entry into the Schengen area have facilitated cross-border property ownership and mobility for European buyers. Properties located in sought-after locations, with high heritage value and high energy performance, retain their value better over time.
According to official figures: share of French buyers in Croatia 2020: 1.76% | 2021: 1.04% | 2022: 1.09% | 2023: 1.05% | 2024: 0.97%
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What are your development plans?We aim for organic, measured, and selective growth. The goal: to develop a small number of exceptional coastal and urban projects for clients who value architecture, quality of execution, and the singularity of the location.
We will strengthen our consulting services, broaden our visibility with international buyers, and continue our collaboration with marketing specialists to design tailor-made campaigns adapted to high-end projects. |
| Finally, what does Vivre Autrement (Living Differently) mean to you?It is an invitation to live with more quality, less haste, and less noise. Homes must serve the people and their environment. True luxury is clarity, quiet confidence, and time spent with loved ones.
In Croatia, this translates into restored stone houses in Istria with contemporary design, modern villas perfectly integrated into nature, and urban apartments where craftsmanship and comfort meet. For our clients, Vivre Autrement (Living Differently) means living better rather than bigger. Our role is to make this path clear, serene, and trustworthy. |
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To go further
Find the interview with our partner in Mauritius, with Philippe de Beer, Founder & General Manager of Park Lane Properties, a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network.
Are you looking for a property abroad? Espaces Atypiques supports you in your search thanks to our partnership with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, which brings together the best independent networks of high-end real estate agencies across the globe.
