According to Croatian authorities, tourism in the country is rapidly increasing. With an influx of new visitors, there appears to be further scope for property investment opportunities, consequently Croatia is shaping up as a front-runner in the eastern European battle to become the most popular country with the West.

Already Croatias property market is attracting increased interest, particularly from the British and Irish investors. Martin Westby, author of How to Buy Property in Croatia, says: "Croatia has emerged as an attractive property investment market, both for capital growth and rental income properties. "The investment potential is best illustrated by the fact that prices in the area of Dubrovnik have increased 20% to 30% in the last 12 months."