4.12.2025
This year brings numerous major projects to the Slovenian housing sector, promising a significant increase in the availability of residential units. From public rental housing to mixed-use neighborhoods and high-rise buildings in Ljubljana, these development initiatives are set to have a substantial impact on the real estate market.
Read more ...14.10.2025
The National Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Real Estate Cadastre Act (ZKN-A), introducing simplified cadastral procedures, reduced bureaucracy, and enhanced digital connectivity between institutions. The reform enables faster property registration, greater independence for surveyors, a new authorization system for land valuation, and stronger integration between the cadastre and the land register. Its main goal is to increase transparency, efficiency, and digitalization of Slovenia’s real estate records management system.
Read more ...16.9.2025
Apartment prices in Ljubljana reached a new record of €4,448/m² in Q2 2025, higher than last year, while the national average stands at €3,266. Transactions are rising, listings are fewer, and mortgage rates remain favorable, supporting demand. Housing affordability has slightly improved but remains low. Analysts do not expect significant price drops.
Read more ...17.7.2025
Have you noticed that property prices in Slovenia are currently cooling down? While residential property prices across the European Union continue to rise (+5.7% year-on-year), Slovenia recorded the largest quarterly price drop in the EU in the first quarter of 2025 – by 2%. Why is this important for you? Because the market now offers more opportunities for favorable purchases, especially for new apartments, where prices have temporarily fallen by as much as 10%.
Read more ...3.7.2025
The government has approved a draft amendment to the Building Act that will significantly affect many property owners as well as those involved in construction projects. Key changes include faster issuance of opinions, automatic legalization of older buildings, clearer requirements for investors, and digitalization of procedures.
Read more ...3.7.2025
The Constitutional Court has annulled Article 146 of the Building Act, which allowed the issuance of permits for so-called “long-standing structures” even if they had been built without a building permit. This decision affects numerous property owners across Slovenia, especially those seeking to legalize buildings constructed before January 1, 2005.
Read more ...1.7.2025
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in living in properties originally intended for holiday or occasional use. This trend is driven by changes in lifestyle, greater flexibility in work arrangements, and the desire for a more peaceful living environment. Another key factor is the rising cost of conventional housing, prompting many to seek alternative long-term living options.
Read more ...16.6.2025
The Slovenian government has approved a draft Spatial Planning Act, which introduces a new annual tax on unused, fully serviced building land, starting in 2027. If passed by parliament, the tax will amount to €0.30 per square meter of undeveloped building land.
Read more ...23.5.2025
17.4.2025
A lease agreement is a legal document that defines the rights and obligations of both the landlord and the tenant, while also precisely specifying the property that is the subject of the agreement. Since it provides legal protection and transparency, the contract should always be concluded in written form. A properly drafted agreement ensures that both parties clearly understand their obligations, helping to prevent potential disputes in the future.
Read more ...17.4.2025
In practice, a pre-contract is often used when purchasing real estate. It is a legal instrument that provides greater legal security for both the buyer and the seller, especially when the conditions for signing the main contract have not yet been fulfilled.
Read more ...17.4.2025
Inheritance of real estate in Slovenia is an important topic for anyone thinking about long-term wealth planning or dealing with inheritance. The inheritance process is mainly regulated by the Family Code and the Inheritance Act, with significant tax aspects governed by the Inheritance and Gift Tax Act. In this article, we will explain in detail how the inheritance process works, who the legal heirs are, what taxes apply, and how debts and burdens on real estate are inherited.
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