As the 16th country to adopt the Euro, Slovakia is hoping that becoming part of the Eurozone will help bring economic stability during the global economic crisis. Economists and speculators alike will eagerly be watching the Slovak financial markets when they open for business January 5th.

With annual price hikes of 15% and rental yields of between 8% and 10% in its capital, Slovakia already ticks plenty of boxes for successful overseas property investment. With Obelisk’s recent introduction of mortgages for non-resident home buyers, property investment in Slovakia is even more attractive.

When it comes to sound buy-to-let investments, Bratislava – Slovakia’s capital city – is a winner all the way. Recently ranked by Knight Frank as “the place to go for rental property”, Bratislava property investment is currently one of Central Europe’s letting hot spots.

The launch of the Sunrise Ski and Spa Resort in the Tatras region of Slovakia is an exceptional 4* congress and holiday resort located on the shores of Liptovska Mara water reservoir, set in a fairy-tale scenery of river Vah valley. To the north and north east, snow-covered mountain range of High Tatras poses powerful contrast to idyllic views of crystal blue lake to the west from the site. Across the valley, to the south, the picture is framed by National Park of Low Tatras. It is the first 4* development in this ...

British and Irish tourists started to discover Slovakia only 5-6 years ago. Most of the mass tourism focused on the winter season initially. Convenient transport links (direct flights from London to Poprad-Tatry international airport in the heart of Slovak mountains), great skiing and affordable price managed to attract increasing numbers of tourists from the islands and inspire their return to Slovakia in following season.The number of British and Irish nationals visiting Slovakia doubled since 2002 and they move onto discovering another of Slovakia’s numerous attractions – spa, thermal and water parks.

The real estate market in Slovakia has been growing dynamicaly and residential property reached an average yearly growth rate of 15 % in several consecutive years. Similar results are expected yearly over the longterm period. The majority of new developments are located in Bratislava and surrounding municipalities. Other regions of Slovakia, such as Telgárt are recording growth in the numbers of apartments under construction.

Slovakia is becoming more and more popular with tourists from all around the world. Excellent transport links, outstanding natural beauty, high level of services, great skiing conditions and multitude of spa resorts attract more and more tourists to the country every year. With Slovakia joining Eurozone in 6 months time, its popularity with Eurozone tourists is set to sky-rocket.

There’s silver in them mountains, literally! A new year-round holiday village, the Silver Resort nestled high in the Tatras Mountains in northern Slovakia, has just launched with studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom villas at prices starting from €58,590, it offers true alpine skiing at a fraction of the usual price.

Central 22 is a Slovak real estate investment opportunity not to be missed. Enjoying a strategic city location in the desirable commuter belt of Bratislava, this brand new release offers city investors the opportunity to buy into Central 22 at 21% below market value.

Slovakia’s star has been on the rise since it joined the European Union in 2004 and this former communist country has been giving investors plenty of reasons to take note of the potential that it has to offer ever since.