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What is it that stands between the foundation and the details?
When talking about real estate, the conversation usually boils down to the price per square meter, location and cost-effectiveness calculations. We are also interested in what happens before and after: what kind of space has been created, how it will be used and whether anyone, while planning the project, also thought about how daily life would look like in it. This can best be seen in the details that are often taken for granted: how the space is used, how functional the object is, what materials have been chosen, how much will the maintenance cost. The same applies to residential buildings, hotels, offices and industrial facilities. It`s ideas, knowledge and decisions that make the difference which are brought in long before moving in or opening the facility. This is exactly why we want
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Big Picture
What does the Serbian real estate market expect by 2030? - Common ad base, control of the gray economy and energy passports
The real estate market in Serbia is entering a phase of relative stabilization, but prices are still at a record high, while demand is outstripping supply. One of the priorities in the coming years will be the suppression of the gray economy and unfair advertising, as well as the establishment of a
How much do properties in Montenegro really cost - Price register and mass valuation system are being prepared
The Real Estate Administration plans to establish a register of prices of real estate traded in the period until 2030 and a system of mass evaluation of their value, which should bring more systematic monitoring of the market, more available data on realized prices and a more standardized way of
The prices of new constructions in BiH increased by 100% in five years - Buyers are turning to houses and suburbs, what awaits the market in the coming years?
The real estate market in Bosnia and Herzegovina entered a phase of more stable, but still upward price movement. After a period of strong growth, when prices rose by more than 30% in 2022, the market adapted to new circumstances, and today growth is more moderate and to a greater extent aligned
The impact of airports, railways and roads on the choice of real estate in Nis
Better connectivity can increase the appeal of certain locations, but its real importance depends on the implementation of projects, the quality of the surroundings and the needs of future users. Author: Nemanja Lazović | Lazović Real Estate The city development can be seen in the locations
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How Marina Dorćol combines daring architecture, innovative technology and quality of life
Marina Dorćol is a project where architectural ambition meets complex construction and technical challenges. Specific construction, irregular shapes of buildings, large glass surfaces, greenery integrated into the architecture and modern systems for heating, cooling and ventilation they require much more than precise work execution. Every detail must be carefully planned, and numerous technical solutions,different professions and contractors aligned so that all elements function as a single
CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics properties by gross lettable area, is commencing construction of CTPark Belgrade Borča, a major new logistics and business park set to introduce new formats of industrial and storage facilities to the Serbian market. With 20,000 m² already pre-leased, the project is attracting interest even before its construction started, demonstrating demand for modern, flexible business spaces close to Belgrade.
The commercial real estate market is increasingly moving away from the concept of classic office spaces, and the focus is on complexes that combine modern infrastructure, flexibility, energy efficiency and facilities that improve daily operations. In such an environment, Delta Real Estate realizes an investment cycle that includes Delta Iron in Novi Sad, worth EUR 85 million, and the Delta District and Delta Land projects in Belgrade, whose total value exceeds 900 million euros. Delta Iron,
In the world of luxury real estate, it is no longer enough to have a sea view and a prestigious address, customers are increasingly looking for a complete life experience, from international hotel standards and personalized service to investment security and destination authenticity. Montenegro recognized this trend early on, and Porto Montenegro, Luštica Bay and Portonovi laid the foundation for the development of branded residences on the domestic market. In order to make a new breakthrough,
Buying real estate can still be one of the most rational ways of long-term preservation and increase of capital, but owning an apartment alone does not mean that money is well invested. The key to successful investment is sustainable demand, realistic calculation, risk control and a clear exit strategy, assesses Minet Musić, Founder & CEO at MM Real Estate, which warns that investors often overestimate future income, ignore costs and make decisions driven by emotions. Musić is an
In focus
Luštica Bay - A place to belong to
At the heart of Luštica Bay, Centrale brings together the essence of contemporary Mediterranean living, thoughtfully connecting the destination’s distinctive neighbourhoods. Conceived as a vibrant community where everyday life, work and leisure come naturally together, Centrale offers an
The Mirta residential collection marks the completion of Marina Village, presenting the final opportunity to own a home in Luštica Bay’s first neighbourhood. Panoramic Adriatic views, the privacy of a gently secluded setting and effortless access to the destination’s amenities define this
Set against a remarkable natural backdrop, with views stretching across the Adriatic Sea, the lush fairways of Montenegro’s first championship golf course and, from elevated positions, the Bay of Kotor, this new residential collection truly deserves to be described as an oasis. Located within The
Commerical Real Estate
In Belgrade, more than 130,000 m² of office space is currently under construction - New wave of supply to arrive from 2027.
The offer of high-quality office space in Belgrade fails to meet the needs of tenants, while the difference between modern office buildings and older buildings is deepening. There is only 1.9% of class A free space, rents in first-class buildings reached 19 euros per square meter per month, and after the record weak delivery of new offices in 2026, a larger number of projects is expected from
Mall of Okov – Details of the Modern Shopping Centre Planned for Podgorica
Okov plans to build a shopping centre in Podgorica covering nearly 25,000 square metres. The facility has been designed as a large commercial complex comprising several functional units. In addition to retail space, the project includes catering, business, healthcare, entertainment and public amenities, as well as a House of Culture, designed as a separate functional unit integrated into the
Trends
New look of Tarkett showroom in Block A - more space for ideas, collaboration and projects
Floor coverings are often selected in the final stages of decoration, but their impact on the space begins much earlier - still in the design process. The recently renovated Tarkett showroom in Belgrade`s Block A and the Tarkett Academy in Bačka Palanka bring a new way of presenting floor coverings, new collections and refreshed interior. The change is not just aesthetic. The new exhibition
Coreside presented report for the first half of 2026: Stable sales and increasing share of loans on Belgrade housing market
Coreside, a real estate brokerage-consulting company operating within the Marera company, presented a report on the market of apartments and residential construction in Belgrade for the first half of 2026. Findings show that the market maintained a stable level of sales, with the continued growth of credit financing and market shift towards higher price segments. 8,538 apartments were sold in
Luxury real estate must not erase the heritage of Boka Kotorska - Reconciling the 18th and 21st centuries is the biggest challenge in the restoration of historical palaces
The historical palaces and villas of Boka Kotorska can get a new purpose and continue to live through modern facilities, but only if their restoration is based on the principles of cultural heritage protection. The biggest challenge for architects is to adapt historical buildings to modern housing and hotel standards, while preserving their authenticity, architectural values and
Apartments from socialism or new construction - What are we willing to give up for one room more?
What makes a flat a good place to live? Square footage, modern equipment and energy efficiency or the way the rooms are laid out and how easily they are adapted to the needs of the family? Research on housing in Serbia has shown that in some aspects, apartments that are several decades old still have an advantage over new construction. Apartments built from 1975 to 1990 in certain aspects of
Interesting Facts
Purchasers of luxury apartments in Beverly Hills lending money to developer for construction - One of the most expensive real estate projects in the US introduces an unusual financing model
The developer behind one of the country’s most expensive real-estate projects has an unusual request for its condo buyers - to lend them money for construction. Namely, purchasers of luxury apartments in the One Beverly Hills complex in California can finance part of its construction by lending money to the investor through a special bond program, with an annual yield of 5%. It is an unusual
London received a residential building whose supporting structure consists of more than 1,000 tons of stone -
Ten floors with no steel reinforcement and no concrete core
Architecture studio Groupwork and engineering company Webb Yates have completed the Petra Heights residential complex in London`s Finchley Road, whose supporting structure consists of more than 1,000 tons of stone. According to the designers, it is the first project of this kind in the world. The apartment building at 317 Finchley Road consists of three blocks ranging from six, seven to 10
Saudi Arabia is building a tower nearly a kilometer high - The Burj Khalifa could soon lose its title as the world's tallest building
The Jeddah Tower, which is being built in the city of the same name in Saudi Arabia, has exceeded the height of New York`s Central Park Tower and has approached a height of 500 meters, said John Peronto, engineer and project manager. According to him, the tower surpassed the Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world, which is located in New York and is about 472 meters