Albania

Albania’s national residential price index rose 28% over a year in the second half of 2025, compared with 4.4% in Tirana. The capital and the coast need separate assessments. We consider who would rent the property, how much of the year it could be let and what it would cost to prepare and manage.

Different price trends in Tirana and on the coast

The Bank of Albania’s 2025 H2 property survey reports annual price-index growth of 28% nationally and 4.4% in Tirana, with the coast driving the national increase. Published in April 2026, the survey received 159 responses from 230 firms and agents contacted.

The survey reports average selling times of 8.1 months in Tirana and 9.9 months on the coast. Individual properties may sell sooner or take longer. Investors need a reserve for the period before a sale, rather than relying on a quick exit.

We assess long-term city letting separately from coastal accommodation. Expected rent is compared with similar apartments and an annual occupancy estimate. Management and maintenance costs are included. If the purchase, expenses and income use different currencies, we show how exchange rates affect the budget.

Tirana and long-term rental demand

For a Tirana apartment, we consider likely tenants, the length of a tenancy and why they would choose the neighbourhood. Work, education, transport and local services all matter. We compare homes with a similar layout and condition. A citywide average or a few high-priced listings is not enough to justify the expected rent.

Coastal letting needs an annual budget

In Durrës, Golem and other coastal locations, the summer nightly rate is only part of the calculation. We allow for the letting season, personal use, quieter months and guest changeover costs. Access, the immediate surroundings and services that stay open outside summer also affect demand.

What the official figures show

INSTAT’s December 2025 accommodation statistics distinguish coastal and non-coastal areas. They describe recorded tourism, rather than the occupancy or net income of an individual apartment. A purchase still needs local rental figures and a realistic management budget.

Ownership and technical checks

We gather the documents a local lawyer needs to check ownership and the proposed purchase. For new homes, the specification, payment schedule and handover commitments need particular attention. Technical inspections are carried out by the appointed specialist. We summarise unresolved questions before a decision is made.

The cost of running the property

The budget includes furnishing, initial work, property management, maintenance and periods without rental income. Short-term accommodation also needs cleaning and changeovers. Before appointing a provider, we clarify key handling, repairs, reporting to the owner and fees.

How we help in Albania

We help choose locations and properties, organise viewings, calculate costs and expected income, and coordinate the purchase. Appointed professionals carry out legal and technical checks. We discuss use, letting and local management from the start, rather than leaving those decisions until handover.