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New Properties added
We have been out and about over the past few weeks seeing and adding new properties to our website. Over the next few weeks many more will be added so its a good idea to register for updates if you wish to be kept informed of whats new in Slovenia real estate.
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Another Beauty - Karst Project
We are pleased to announce another superb development in the popular Karst region. Beautiful, modern villas in a rural setting, super views and highly energy efficient, these represent Slovenia real estate at its best. For details click here, a full presentation of visuals will also be found here. For more details just contact us.
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Lipica Villas
Together with a partner agency we are soon to be launching a beautiful new development in Lipica, just opposite the entrance to the famous Lipica Estate where the famous Lipizzaner horses are from. This represents Slovenia real estate at its finest...Click here for a sneak preview
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Summer Here!
The good weather has arrived just in time for the holidays and the three public holiday days here in Slovenia. Blue skies 26 degrees, everything green its a very beautiful time!
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Good Weather means enquiries
Its always interesting to see the corallation between good weather and increased enquiries for Slovenia real estate. Over the past few weeks when its been cold and rainy enquiries were low, now people see the sun is coming back and the enquiries have risen. Forget the moon! We are ruled by the sun!
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Success in Moscow
We are happy to report that our attendance at the Moscow Real Estate fair was a great success, we were the only representation Slovenia had and that proved effective. There was much interest in Slovenia especially in the €150-€250,000 price range. Many of the visitors to the Croatia stands were also coming our way so its good to know that many consider Slovenia as an alternative to Croatia.
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Soca Interest
Interest in the Soca region of Slovenia has reached the highest level in two years. People have always loved this area for Slovenia real estate for its beauty but it seems people are really seeing all the benefits of this popular area and preferring it to other areas.
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Karst Interest, new stone villas
We have seen a marked increase in enquiries for the Karst (Kras) region of Slovenia, we will soon be selling stone villas in a new exclusive development in Lipica, home of the famous Lipizzaner horses. We will publish more information once we start the marketing campaign
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Moscow Fair
We will be promoting 4 fabulous new developments at the fair as well as all our beautiful properties on our books. As well as meeting all the agencies we work with and several we will hopefully be working with in the future.
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New Site Comments
We have recieved many kind comments about our re designed site, Thank you to all those that sent emails with such great comments. We also received some great suggestions about what people would like to see on the site and we will be working on including many of these suggestions!
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Katja to get Licence
Our Office general manager Katja Keber is studying for her real estate licence, let's hope she gets it soon!
Katja has been with SE for 4 years and has a great understanding of how Slovenia real estate Market works so we expect her to pass first time!
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Off to Moscow
The SE team will be attending the International Real Estate Fair in Moscow in April, we will be promoting selected properties and projects on our books.
The show is Russia's largest real estate show and in the past Slovenia real estate has not been presented before, so a first for Slovenia and Elite!
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maribor
Maribor is Slovenia’s second city and is situated 270 meters above sea level beside the Drava River at the transition from the Drava River Valley to the Maribor and Drava plains. The Municipality of Maribor is relatively small and has a population of around 133,000. The city is surrounded by forests, open plains and vineyards.
There are numerous small parks dotted around the city giving it an open and spacious feel. The main city park with its ponds, swans and ducks is a tranquil and beautiful oasis of calm in the city.
In the center of Maribor there are numerous shops and boutiques and there are many small bars and restaurants to cater for all tastes. While distinctly Slovenian the city is cosmopolitan reflecting the growing number of tourists who come to visit and use the city as a base to explore the surrounding areas.
History and Sights
Maribor’s original castle stood on Piramid Hill and was first mentioned in 1164; but demolished in 1784. The present castle, which now houses the Regional Museum, was built between 1478 and 1780. Among the oldest buildings is the parochial church of St. John the Baptist which was built in the second half of the 12th century. as a simple Romanesque building.
A special site worth seeing is the old Jewish quarter squeezed around Zidovski stolp (“Jewish Tower”) and the synagogue that was built in the 14th century.
Lent, the redeveloped center of the old town which nestles along the Drava River, boasts what is probably Maribor’s greatest attraction, a vine more than four hundred years old that is reputed to be the oldest in the world.
One of most important buildings is the Renaissance City Hall or Rotovz, built in 1515; the city’s coat of arm is displayed on the balcony.
In front of City Hall stands a plague monument pillar which remembers those who perished in the devastation caused by the 1680 -1681 plague which wiped out approximately one fifth of Maribor’s population.
Numerous art galleries are dotted around the city, and the Maribor Theatre has spread Maribor’s name throughout Slovenia and overseas and. Maribor has hosted the Borstnik Festival every October, a major gathering of Slovene and foreign theatres and theatre ensembles.
Other Attractions
Maribor has attractions in its own right and is a great place to explore Slovenia and neighboring countries.
Maribor is located at the intersection of five natural geographical regions:
- The hills of Slovenske gorice
- The Kozjak mountain range
- The Drava Valley
- The Pohorje mountain range.
- The Drava plain.
Transport
Maribor closest airport is Graz International (Austria), 40 km Northwest of the city. (Maribor has its own international airport with regular servicesfrom London Stansted with Ryanair, but also Graz International (Austria), 40 km Northwest of the city.
There are other air services via Ljubljana International Airport (Brnik), 100 km west of Maribor, Klagenfurt (Austria) 90 km north of Maribor and Zagreb (Croatia) 100 km Southeast of Maribor.
It has a great location for exploring not only Slovenia but other countries for example, Maribor lies just 10 miles from the Austrian border.
It is located at the juncture of roads and railways from Vienna to Trieste and Zagreb and through the Drava Valley toward Lendava, Ptuj, and Klagenfurt.
An Excellent Location To Buy Property
The Municipality of Maribor has a population of around 133,000 making it a small compact city. Buying property in Maribor is becoming more popular - not just to enjoy the delights of Maribor itself but also so explore Slovenia and and other countries close by such as Austria.
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