Languages
Russian, English, Serbian
Education
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Economics and Business, programme in International Economics and Foreign Trade, 2010
Certificates
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®), Corporate Finance Institute, 2018
- Real Estate Financial Modeling Certification, Wall Street Prep, 2020
Awards
Investment Sales Excellence Award, Luštica Bay, 2024
Valeriy Tarenko is Hatamatata’s international real estate investment expert. He specializes in the property markets of Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro.
Valeriy evaluates investment opportunities, calculates potential rental yields and payback periods, and analyses rental demand, price trends, and property liquidity. He helps investors compare new-build and resale properties while considering purchase costs, taxes, ongoing expenses, and potential exit strategies.
Having received his economics education in Belgrade, Valeriy has an in-depth understanding of Serbia and the neighbouring property markets. He advises buyers on selecting countries and locations, building investment strategies, and choosing properties for rental income or future resale.
Experience
Working in investment and financial analysis since 2011
Specializing in international real estate since 2014
Working at Hatamatata since 2022
Completed more than 120 investment calculations and comparative property assessments
Conducted market research in Belgrade, Sofia, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Budva, and Kotor
Areas of expertise
Investment property in Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro
Rental yield and payback period calculations
Rental demand and property price analysis
Property liquidity assessment
Comparison of new-build and resale properties
Calculation of total purchase and ownership costs
Rental and resale investment strategies
