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Browse the best properties in Tirana, Durres, Vlore and Sarande - always verified and with current prices
Investment property in Albania — stable returns
Choose apartments, villas and property near the sea for short-term and long-term rentals. Invest in areas with high demand and price growth.
- High rental income
- Demand from tourists and expats
- Property value growth
4-6 %
Avg rental yield
Indicative gross yield in active city zones.
3-6 months
Liquidity horizon
Typical sale period for correctly priced listings.
City + Coast
Capital growth focus
Balanced strategy between stable demand and seasonal upside.
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Domlivo helps you buy property in Albania - apartments, houses, villas and commercial space in Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë, Sarandë and along the coast. Listings come directly from owners and trusted agencies, with no buyer commission. Foreign buyers are welcome: non-residents already make up a meaningful share of purchases, and a lawyer plus an independent ASHK (cadastre) extract keep every deal safe.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Foreigners can freely buy apartments and buildings; only agricultural land is restricted (usually held through a locally registered company). Non-residents already account for roughly 15-25% of purchases across the country, most of them EU citizens.
Plan for roughly 3-4% of the price in transaction costs: notary about 0.35% (min 3,000 lek, capped near 150,000 lek), ASHK registration 5,000 lek, agent about 1% from the buyer, an independent lawyer €500-2,000, and a sworn translator €50-150 if needed.
Check the property card (kartela e pasurisë) and cadastre extract from ASHK, any encumbrances, the indicative map (harta treguese) and the title history. Get an independent lawyer and pull your own ASHK/e-Albania extract - no extract, no money transfer.
A lawyer is not required by law, but it is strongly recommended: an independent title check is the single most effective protection against cadastre, inheritance and unregistered-construction problems. The typical fee is €500-2,000.
A deposit (kaparo) is followed by 2-4 weeks of due diligence, the notarial deed, and ASHK registration. The full cycle usually runs 2-8 weeks with clean documents, fast by European standards, and a power of attorney is possible if you cannot attend.
Mortgages are nearly unavailable to non-residents, so most foreign buyers pay cash or use a developer’s 0% installment plan until handover - a standard closing tool. Residents can borrow at roughly 3.5-5.5% on EUR loans (2026), subject to Bank of Albania limits.
Rental income is taxed at 15% (both long- and short-term from 2026). The annual property tax is about 0.05% of the fiscal value for housing. Capital gains on a sale by an individual are taxed at 15%. Always confirm the current figures with your notary or lawyer.
Albania has no escrow, so off-plan money goes straight to the developer. Prefer completed units with a registered title, check the developer’s track record, and make sure a kontrata porosie is registered with ASHK (mandatory since 2024). When in doubt, buy finished.
It can be, but use conservative numbers. Coastal rental income is seasonal, while Tirana’s centre has strong year-round demand. Model the yield honestly with our ROI calculator, budget the 3-4% transaction costs, and treat any promised “10-16%” return with caution.
Send us a request through the contact form and our team will reply with options that match your budget and goals. Listings on Domlivo come directly from owners and trusted agencies, with no buyer commission, so you talk to the right people from the start.