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Sunset over a bay on the Albanian coast, with a seafront promenade, wrought-iron railings and lamps in the foreground
Sea View Albania

Your connection tothe property marketon Albania's coast.

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Discover properties

We connect international buyers and investors with local market knowledge, personal contacts and selected property opportunities in Albania.

Early development phase

In many places, Albania's property market is still early in its development.

EU candidate country

Albania is moving ever closer to the European Union economically and in its infrastructure.

Accompanied purchase

With personal support from selection to the handover of keys.

The coastal village of Dhërmi on the hillside above the Ionian Sea
01Why Albania

Why Albania?

Because this country's future is only just beginning.

Albania is one of Europe's most exciting emerging travel destinations. Year after year, more international visitors discover the country. Tourist numbers have long reached the double-digit millions, and international attention keeps growing.

What was long considered an insider tip is developing at an impressive pace into one of the most sought-after destinations in the Mediterranean.

Palasë beach on the Albanian Riviera seen from above, turquoise water

And for good reason.

Clear water of Pulëbardha bay near Ksamil, framed by wooded slopes

Kilometres of beaches, crystal-clear water and the spectacular coastal landscape between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea are only part of what Albania has to offer. Inland, imposing mountain landscapes meet rivers, lakes, national parks and a natural environment that in many places has preserved its original beauty.

The bay and town of Sarandë from the air

Albania is therefore far more than a classic summer destination. Coast, nature, culture and year-round tourism create a range of opportunities for property and tourism investments.

At the same time, the country is in a special phase of its development. Albania is an EU candidate country and is moving ever closer to the European Union economically and in terms of infrastructure.

Therein lies the opportunity.

While established Mediterranean regions have already reached a very high price level, the Albanian property market is in many places still at an earlier stage of development.

Those who invest today position themselves in a market whose international profile, tourist demand and economic importance can continue to grow.

Albania is no longer an unknown destination. But it may still be early enough to become part of its next great phase of development.

02Your goal

What is your goal in Albania?

Buying a property

  • Apartment
  • holiday home
  • villa
  • investment property (Airbnb etc.)
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Investing & developing

  • Land
  • hotels
  • resorts
  • construction projects
  • property developments

We can also help with building and accompany the process.

Discover investment opportunities
03

Who we are

Two perspectives. One strong network.

Sea View Albania grew out of a shared passion for Albania and the wish to play an active part in shaping the development of this extraordinary country.

We want to open the doors to a country whose potential is only just being discovered internationally — for people, investors and entrepreneurs from all over Europe and beyond.

In doing so, we bring together two worlds: an international perspective and expectations on the one side, local market knowledge, personal relationships and a strong network in Albania on the other.

Our goal is not simply to broker properties. We want to get people excited about Albania, make investments possible and create long-term connections — from your own apartment by the sea to land, hotel complexes and large development projects.

We believe in Albania. In its development. And that now is the right time to become part of it.

What we stand for

  • Clarity

    You know at all times where your purchase stands — including costs, steps and open points.

  • Honesty

    We will also tell you when a property does not suit you. Better one purchase fewer than one bad purchase.

  • Guidance

    From the first conversation to long after the handover of the keys — you are never on your own.

Two founders. One shared vision.

Founder, Sea View Albania Real Estate

Hello, I am Sinan Bajrami.

„I accompany my clients not only up to the handover of the keys, but afterwards too.“

Sinan Bajrami

Founder, Sea View Albania Real Estate

Germany has been my home for many years. I live here, studied here and built my professional path here. At the same time, I have never lost my roots and my close connection to Albania and the Balkans.

For me, Albania is one of the most fascinating regions of Europe. A country with extraordinary nature, an impressive coastline and a potential that is increasingly being recognised internationally. Bringing together my personal bond with the country and my professional experience was therefore a decisive thought behind Sea View Albania.

After my studies I worked for many years in the mobile communications industry, before my professional path led me into the construction and finally the property industry. There I increasingly dealt with property, investments and larger transactions, and also accompanied large-volume off-market projects.

These experiences showed me what really matters in property and what owners, capital investors and professional investors expect: reliability, discretion, clear communication, access to the right opportunities and a contact who understands both sides.

It is exactly this experience and my connection to both worlds that I want to bring together today with Sea View Albania.

Founder, Sea View Albania Real Estate

Hello, I am Xhordan Biqiku.

„I know Albania not only as my home.“

Xhordan Biqiku

Founder, Sea View Albania Real Estate

Albania is my home. I was born and raised here, I live and work here, and I have witnessed the country's economic and touristic development up close over many years. I follow the development of the coastal regions, tourism and the property market with particular passion.

Entrepreneurship has been part of my life since childhood. My family has been active in Albania for many years in gastronomy, hotels and the construction and property sector. That taught me early on how important trust, personal relationships, reliability and a good understanding of the local market are.

Today I work in property and business development myself. I deal with property transactions, project developments and investment opportunities, and I have a well-established network of owners, project developers, investors as well as experienced lawyers, notaries and other local partners.

I know Albania not only as my home, but also from an entrepreneurial and property-industry perspective. I know how the local market works, which regions are developing and which factors can be decisive for an investment.

With Sea View Albania I want to use this local experience, my network and my knowledge of the Albanian market to give our clients and investors reliable access to selected properties and investment opportunities in Albania.

04Properties

Selected properties

A selection of our current listings on the Albanian Riviera.

New properties are currently being prepared — please check back shortly.

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05Investing

Property & investment opportunities

An early market with growing interest: in Albania you buy at entry prices that are hard to find anywhere else on the Mediterranean.

Low entry prices

While established Mediterranean regions have already reached a very high price level, the Albanian market is in many places still at an earlier stage of development.

Potential for value growth

New roads, growing air traffic and the prospect of EU accession: the general conditions are developing — and with them interest in the market.

Tourism & holiday letting

Albania's visitor numbers have been growing for years. Sought-after places such as Saranda and Ksamil are suitable for seasonal holiday letting — on request with management through our local network.

Taxes & incidental costs

Besides the purchase price, costs arise around the notarial deed and registration, plus the running costs of the property. What arises in your case we work through with you before the purchase; for tax questions we introduce an adviser.

This website is for information purposes and does not replace investment, legal or tax advice. Binding information is provided by notaries, lawyers and tax advisers.

06Who it's for

Two routes to a property in Albania

Your place in the sun

Owner-occupiers & expatriates

A holiday home for the family, a retirement home by the sea or a fresh start in the south: we help you arrive — with a purchase in a familiar language and support with everything that follows.

  • Holiday home, retirement residence or emigrating
  • Purchase and advice entirely in German, English or French
  • Help with everyday matters: authorities, bank account, tradespeople

Investing with a clear view

Investors

Apartments and houses to let in sought-after coastal locations. Existing tenancy agreements are part of what we review before the purchase, and for care from a distance we introduce partners from our local network.

  • Existing tenancy agreements reviewed before the purchase
  • Sought-after coastal locations such as Saranda and Ksamil
  • Network for conversion, management and letting services

Hotel & development projects

Thinking bigger? For investors we also broker hotel properties and larger projects along the coast — discreetly and with direct access to owners and developers.

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07Service

What you can expect from us

Four languages

German, English, French and Albanian — negotiations, contracts and dealings with authorities without a language barrier.

Insider knowledge

We know the culture, the authorities and the processes in Albania — and how decisions are really made there.

Avoiding pitfalls

Contracts, agents, land registry: we know where things get tricky for buyers from abroad — and guide you past them.

Individual advice

No platform business, no mass market: we look after a manageable number of clients — personally and throughout.

Reachable in Germany and Albania

One founder based in Germany, one on the ground in Albania. You can reach us in your time zone, in your language — even after the purchase.

„I don't just translate language, but also ways of thinking.“

Sinan Bajrami

08Buying process

Five steps to your own property

From the first conversation to the handover of the keys — and beyond.

  1. 01

    Initial consultation & needs analysis

    We clarify your goals: own use or investment, region, budget, timeline. Free of charge and without obligation.

  2. 02

    Property selection & viewing

    We put together suitable properties and show them to you on site or by video tour. We accompany and translate.

  3. 03

    Review by lawyer and notary

    The ownership situation, register entry and documents are gone through by a lawyer and the notary — not by us.

  4. 04

    Deed & registration

    The purchase contract is notarised. The entry in the Albanian property register follows.

  5. 05

    Handover & aftercare

    After the handover of keys we stay at your side — for renovation, letting and management.

09FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions that buyers from across Europe ask us most often.

Can EU citizens buy property in Albania?
Buyers from abroad regularly acquire apartments and houses in Albania — along the coast this is everyday practice, and we accompany such purchases. What applies to a particular property, however, only the review will tell: before every purchase we have the ownership situation, the register entry and the seller's documents examined by a lawyer and the notary. With undeveloped land we look especially closely, because the conditions differ from property to property. Whatever comes out of that, we discuss with you before you decide.
How does a purchase actually work?
The sequence is always the same with us. First we clarify in conversation what you are looking for: own use or letting, region, budget, timeframe. Then we put together a selection and show it to you on site or by video. Once you decide on a property, a lawyer and the notary go through the documents and the ownership situation. After that come the notarial deed, the entry in the Albanian property register and the handover. The five steps are described in detail further up this page under “Buying process”.
What additional costs come on top of the purchase price?
Besides the purchase price, costs usually arise around the notarial deed, the entry in the property register and, where needed, certified translations; depending on the case, a lawyer's involvement is added. How high these items turn out for your property depends on price, location and procedure — which is why we only name figures once a specific property is on the table. Before you decide, we set out the expected costs together with the notary, so you know what you are getting into.
How does a viewing trip work?
We put together a selection matching your ideas in advance and arrange the appointments with the owners — that way several viewings fit into a few days. You organise travel and accommodation yourself; on request we give recommendations on places and connections. On site we accompany you personally to every viewing, translate the conversations with owners and neighbours, and show you the surroundings: access, connections, utilities, water and electricity. What you see we record, so the properties can be compared afterwards.
Can I let my holiday home while I am not there?
Yes. Holiday properties on the Albanian coast are frequently let for part of the year, and few owners are on site for it. What is needed is someone who takes care of things: key handover, cleaning, laundry, small repairs, a contact for guests. For that we introduce you to partners from our local network, and we remain reachable after the purchase when something needs clarifying. How well a property lets depends on location, fittings and season — we look at that together before you buy, rather than promising you figures beforehand.
How is it checked before the purchase who owns the property?
Before every purchase, who is registered as the owner, what the Albanian property register says about the property and which documents the seller can produce are examined. This review is not done by us but by the notary and, if you wish, additionally by an independent lawyer of your choosing — we make the contact, obtain the documents and translate them. If anything unclear emerges, we tell you and, where appropriate, advise against. Properties whose ownership situation cannot be traced do not go into our selection.
Do I need an Albanian bank account?
How the purchase price is transferred we settle together with the notary before the deed — it is one of the points clarified in advance, and it does not look the same for every property. Whether an account in Albania is necessary or simply practical for that, we clarify in the same step for your case; the binding answer comes from the notary and the bank. If you would like to open a local account, for electricity, water or building management, we accompany you and translate.
What running costs does a property in Albania have?
The usual items may arise: property tax, electricity, water, refuse, in apartment complexes a contribution to the building management, plus insurance and, if you let, the care of the property. How much that adds up to depends on size, fittings, place, and on how often the property is used. That is why we name figures per property: before you decide, we put together an overview for the specific property — with the values the seller and the management can document for us.
In which currency is the purchase price paid?
On the coast, purchase prices are usually quoted in euros, and the transaction often runs in euros as well. You should only rely on that, though, once a specific property is involved. What applies in the end is in the notarial purchase contract: currency, amounts, payment dates. We clarify this point with you and the notary before the deed is drawn up, and translate the contract for you in advance — so you can read it calmly instead of seeing it for the first time at the appointment.
Will I be looked after in my own language?
Yes. We advise in German, English, French and Albanian — from the first enquiry through the viewings to the appointment at the notary. Sinan Bajrami is your contact in Europe, Xhordan Biqiku the one on the ground in Albania; which language you speak is up to you. At viewings we translate the conversations with owners, managers and neighbours, and you receive documents translated before you sign anything. After the purchase, too, contact continues in your language.
Can I let my property through Airbnb or similar platforms?
Short-term letting through platforms is widespread on the Albanian coast, particularly in the summer months. Which registrations and requirements apply to a particular property, however, we cannot tell you across the board — it depends on place, building and use, and it changes. That is why we clarify it before the purchase for your chosen property together with a local lawyer, so you know what to expect. For registration, guest care and management we then introduce you to partners from our network.
Which taxes apply to foreign owners?
On this we deliberately give no information. Which taxes arise for you — on purchase, during ownership and on a later sale — depends on the use, your personal situation and your country of residence. Answering that bindingly is a matter for a tax adviser, not an estate agent. We make contact with an adviser familiar with cross-border cases, prepare the documents on the property and, on request, sit in on the conversation. That way the question is settled before you decide.
Can I handle the purchase from abroad?
Much can be done remotely: we show properties by video tour, send documents and translations in advance and coordinate by phone. Whether you have to be in Albania yourself for individual steps or can be represented depends on the property and the procedure — we clarify that with the notary and your lawyer before scheduling, so the trip does not fall on the wrong day. Our recommendation remains to have seen the property and its surroundings once yourself before you sign.

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