About This Portal

Why Xonvido Exists

Buying a new-build apartment is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. Yet many buyers sign contracts without fully understanding what they're agreeing to or what protections exist.

Information Asymmetry in Property Purchases

In any new-build property transaction, the developer holds a significant informational advantage. They know the building regulations, the legal requirements, the typical warranty provisions, and the significance of every document presented for signature.

The buyer, often making their first or second property purchase, may not know what questions to ask, which documents to request, or what their rights are if problems emerge after moving in.

Xonvido exists to reduce this gap. We provide clear, accessible educational content based on Croatian law, so that buyers can approach the process with a clearer understanding of the landscape.

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Informed Decisions

How We Approach Buyer Education

Independent Perspective

Xonvido is not affiliated with any developer, real estate agency, or legal firm. Our content is produced independently, without commercial interests that could influence the information provided.

Law-Based Content

All educational content is grounded in Croatian legislation, including the Civil Obligations Act (Zakon o obveznim odnosima), the Consumer Protection Act, and relevant construction regulations.

Accessible Language

Legal language can be dense and difficult to navigate. We translate the relevant provisions into plain language that anyone can understand, without distorting the meaning or oversimplifying.

Clear Limitations

We are transparent about what this portal does not provide: legal advice for specific cases. Every situation is different, and for individual legal guidance, a qualified Croatian lawyer should be consulted.

Regularly Reviewed

Croatian property law and regulations evolve. We review our content periodically to ensure it remains consistent with current legislation and reflects any relevant changes in law or practice.

Buyer-Centred

Everything on this portal is written from the buyer's perspective. We aim to help buyers understand what they can ask for, what they are entitled to, and how to protect their interests through the process.

Topics on This Portal

Our educational content covers the full journey of a new-build property purchase in Croatia, from first contact with a developer to post-move-in defect management.

Pre-Contract Phase
What documents you can request before signing, how to read a draft purchase agreement, what a land registry extract tells you, and what the building permit confirms.
Contract Review
Understanding the key clauses in a new-build purchase contract, what to look for regarding delivery dates, specifications, and defect remediation obligations.
Construction Phase
Your rights during construction, access to the site, progress updates, and what happens if the developer changes specifications or delays completion.
Handover (Primopredaja)
The handover process step by step, what to inspect, how to document defects, the significance of the handover protocol, and your rights if defects are found.
Post-Handover Period
Warranty periods, hidden defect rules, how to notify the developer of defects, what remedies are available under Croatian law, and where to seek information if the developer is unresponsive.

A Note on Legal Advice

Xonvido provides educational information — not legal advice. The content on this portal describes how Croatian law generally operates in the context of new-build property purchases. It does not constitute advice for any specific situation. For guidance on your individual case, please consult a qualified Croatian lawyer or notary.

Contact Us
+385 51 214 795 info@xonvido.com