Real estate investment in Slovenia

Selling real estate to non-EU citizens is prohibited in Slovenia. A legal entity can buy real estate if it’s a Slovenian company.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow every quarter by an average of 2,2%. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €188,000, and today it is sold for €281,000.

€2,809

Average price per 1 m²

2,2%

Average price growth per quarter

2,35—29%

Associated costs, of the property value

How the residential property price index is growing in Slovenia

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Slovenia

€1.2 million

Penthouse or attic apartment in the centre of Ljubljana

€800,000

Apartment in the centre of Ljubljana

€200,000

Apartment closer to the outskirts of Ljubljana

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Elena Kozyreva
Elena Kozyreva

Managing Director for Real Estate projects

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Slovenia residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Obtaining a Slovenia residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate.

Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

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Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Taxes and associated costs

Check if real estate in these countries suits your goals

The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates76 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal78 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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40+ guides on European countries

Learn the prices for purchasing and renting a property in each country, the market dynamics and taxes on buying and selling real estate.

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Real estate investment in Belgium

Selling real estate to foreigners in Belgium is not limited: you can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

€3,047

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Albania

The sale of real estate to foreigners in Albania is not restricted: you can buy, lease and sell housing or commercial real estate.

€1,171

Average price per 1 m²

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Real estate investment in Switzerland

The sale of real estate to foreigners without a residence permit is restricted in Switzerland: permission to purchase is required....

€10,624

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in San Marino

The sale of real estate to foreigners is not limited in San Marino: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial properties.

€2,669

Average price per 1 m²

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Real estate investment in Poland

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out apartments in Poland. You need permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Poland...

€2,697

Average price per 1 m²

2,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Netherlands

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in the Netherlands. Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments:...

€4,670

Average price per 1 m²

2,6%

Average price growth per quarter

A guide about investing in real estate was prepared by our expert

Zlata Erlach

Zlata Erlach

Head of the Austrian office

Updated:
April 13, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Slovenia?

    European Union non-citizens can not buy property in Slovenia. However, real estate can be bought by a legal entity registered in Slovenia.

  • How much does a house in Slovenia cost?

    The average cost of 1 m² of real estate in Slovenia is €2,809 per 1 m². The most expensive real estate in Slovenia is in the capital, Ljubljana.

  • Can Americans purchase property in Slovenia?

    No, since European Union non-citizens citizens can not buy property in Slovenia. However, real estate can be bought by a legal entity registered in Slovenia.

  • How much is property tax in Slovenia?

    Buyers of real estate in Slovenia pay:

    • for new buildings — a 20% value-added tax;

    • for secondary real estate — a 2% transfer tax.

    Property owners in Slovenia pay an annual tax at a progressive rate from 0,1% to 1% of the cadastral value. Owners who rent out real estate in Slovenia pay a 27,5% income tax.

    Real estate sellers in Slovenia who have owned the property for less than twenty years, pay capital gains tax from 10% to 27,5% on the difference between the sale and purchase price. The tax rate depends on the ownership period: the longer the owner held the property, the lower the rate.