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A few apartments are shared over WhatsApp, a visit is arranged and, within a day, it is possible to move from a morning coffee in the centre of Vlorë to a balcony overlooking the bay. The pace is part of the appeal. It can also make the more formal side of the purchase seem further away than it really is."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000063","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000062","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For someone buying from abroad, most of the uncertainty tends to sit around the property rather than inside it. The documents are unfamiliar, the roles of the agent, lawyer and notary are not always clearly separated, and the sequence between reservation, payment and registration may differ from the one at home. None of this makes the process unusually difficult. It does mean that a buyer should understand each stage before money begins to move."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000065","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000064","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"A completed apartment in Tirana, an older home in Durrës and a new development on the Riviera will not follow precisely the same course. This guide sets out the usual shape of a purchase and highlights the points that deserve closer attention. Individual transactions should always be reviewed by an independent Albanian lawyer and notary."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000067","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000066","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"What foreign buyers can purchase"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en000069","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000068","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Foreign individuals can generally buy completed apartments and buildings in Albania in their own name. For the city apartments and coastal homes sought by most international buyers, the ownership rules are relatively open. Albanian citizenship, marriage to an Albanian citizen or permanent residence is not normally required simply to purchase an apartment."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Land is treated differently. Albanian legislation restricts the direct acquisition by foreigners of agricultural land, forests, meadows and pastures. Conditions also apply to undeveloped urban land. A foreign investor may acquire an urban plot where the permitted construction investment exceeds three times the value of the land. An Albanian company can also be relevant in certain cases, although this brings its own legal, accounting and tax obligations and should only be considered after professional advice."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The distinction is particularly important when looking at houses and villas. The building may be available for purchase while the classification, boundaries or ownership of the surrounding land require further examination. A lawyer should check the cadastral records and confirm that the intended form of ownership is possible for the particular buyer."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"With an apartment in a completed and properly registered building, matters are generally more direct. Even then, the legal status of the individual property and the building should be verified rather than inferred from the fact that neighbouring apartments are already occupied."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Preparing the search"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en00006j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Before arranging viewings, it helps to describe the property in terms of how it will be used. This produces a more useful brief than a list of bedrooms and a preferred distance from the sea."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006l","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006k","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Someone buying for long-term rental in Tirana will be interested in access to employment, universities, transport and everyday services. A holiday-home buyer may place greater value on a direct flight, reliable building management and the ease of leaving the apartment empty for several months. On the coast, a property intended for seasonal rental needs to be assessed with its quieter months in mind as well as its summer demand."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006n","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006m","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"It is also sensible to establish the available funding early. Mortgage finance for a non-resident buyer may not resemble the products available in their home country, and an existing lender may be unwilling to finance a property situated in Albania. Currency conversion, international transfers and the documentation required by the banks can all affect timing. These questions are easier to resolve before an offer has been accepted."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006p","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006o","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"A clear brief should include the preferred use, the total budget, the source of finance and any conditions that cannot be compromised. For some buyers, completed registration will be essential. Others may accept construction risk in exchange for staged payments on a new development. The search becomes considerably more focused once those differences are explicit."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006r","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006q","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The agent, lawyer and notary"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en00006t","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006s","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The purchase usually involves several local professionals, each with a different role."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006v","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006u","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"An estate agent introduces properties, arranges access, provides information about the local market and communicates with the seller or developer. A lawyer reviews the property documents and contracts on behalf of the buyer. The public notary authenticates the final sale, carries out the checks required for the notarial act and submits the change of ownership for registration."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006x","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"These roles can appear to overlap, particularly when one professional introduces another. It is worth asking at the beginning who appointed each person, who will pay their fee and whether they act for the buyer, seller or developer. A lawyer instructed by the buyer should be able to review the transaction independently, including where the property was introduced by a trusted agent."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00006z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00006y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The notary is a central part of the formal transfer, but does not take the place of the buyer’s own legal adviser. The lawyer has time to examine the wider history of the property, discuss the terms of a reservation or preliminary contract and identify protections that may be needed for that particular transaction."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000071","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000070","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Language should be considered at the same stage. A buyer needs to understand the documents being signed. Depending on the transaction, this may involve certified translations or an interpreter at the notary’s office. An informal summary from the person selling the property is not an adequate substitute."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000073","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000072","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Viewing the building as well as the apartment"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en000075","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000074","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The interior is only one part of a property purchase. In an apartment building, the lift, stairwell, façade, water system and parking arrangements often provide a clearer picture of daily ownership than the newly finished kitchen. Buyers should ask how the common areas are managed, what the regular charges cover and whether significant works are planned."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000077","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000076","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The immediate surroundings can change considerably between seasons and at different times of day. A walk to the beach may be steeper or less direct than it appeared on the map. Parking that is easy in April may disappear in August. In a developing neighbourhood, an empty plot can be as relevant to a sea view as the apartment’s orientation."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000079","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000078","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For older properties, an independent technical inspection may be appropriate. This is especially relevant where there are concerns about structural condition, unrecorded alterations or damage. Durrës was heavily affected by the earthquake of 2019, and the subsequent history of an older building should form part of the enquiry. In newer developments, attention turns towards construction permits, conformity with the approved plans and the standard of the completed work."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The legal review"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en00007d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Property rights in Albania are recorded through the State Cadastre Agency, usually referred to as ASHK. A registered property is supported by documents that include the ownership certificate, property card and cadastral map. The precise documents required will depend on the property, and they should be obtained and examined through the appropriate professional channels."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The review normally considers the identity and authority of the seller, the registered surface and boundaries, the ownership history and any mortgages, liens, seizures, easements or other rights affecting the property. Where there are several owners, the lawyer will need to confirm who must participate in the sale and whether any pre-emption rights arise. Construction and planning documents should also correspond with the property being offered."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"This is particularly important in a market where buildings and registration records have developed through several periods of legal and urban change. A document may be genuine but incomplete for the proposed transaction. The description in the cadastre may not match the apartment as presented, or an extension may never have been formally recorded. These issues need to be understood before the buyer accepts them as part of the purchase."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Before completing a sale, the notary checks the cadastral information and registered encumbrances required for the transaction. The buyer’s lawyer can carry out a broader review beforehand, compare the documents with the proposed contract and request clarification from the seller. In practice, this is the stage at which a promising property either becomes a transaction or returns to being a viewing."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007l","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007k","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Reservation and preliminary agreements"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en00007n","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007m","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Once a price has been agreed, the parties may sign a reservation document or preliminary agreement and the buyer may be asked to pay a deposit. The format varies according to the property and seller, so the document should be reviewed with the same care as any other contractual commitment."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007p","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007o","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"It should describe the property accurately, confirm the price and payment schedule, record what is included in the sale and set out the deadline for the next stage. The treatment of the deposit is particularly important. The agreement should explain when it is refundable, what happens if the legal review identifies a problem and how either party can withdraw."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007r","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007q","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"If the purchase depends on finance, completion of particular works or delivery of missing documents, those conditions should appear in writing. The recipient of the deposit and their connection with the property should also be clear, with every payment supported by an appropriate record."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007t","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007s","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"There is often commercial pressure to reserve an attractive apartment quickly, especially in a new coastal development. A short reservation period can be workable when it gives the lawyer sufficient time to review the essential documents and preserves the buyer’s right to recover the deposit if the agreed conditions are not met."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007v","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007u","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Buying in a new development"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en00007x","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"New developments form a significant part of the current offer in Tirana and on the coast. They can provide modern layouts, staged payment schedules and the opportunity to choose a unit before the building is complete. The nature of the legal review changes because the finished apartment does not yet exist as a separately registered property."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00007z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00007y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The review should cover the developer, its rights over the land, the construction permit, the approved project and any mortgages or third-party interests. The contract should identify the future apartment by floor, position, planned surface and specification, together with any parking space, storage or common facilities included in the price."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000081","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000080","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The payment schedule is usually linked to construction stages. The contract should explain how those stages are established, when the property is expected to be completed and what flexibility the developer has if the project is delayed or altered. It should also deal with differences in the final surface, the standard of finishes, handover, utilities and the eventual registration of the individual unit."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000083","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000082","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For a €100,000 apartment, an illustrative schedule might require €30,000 when the reviewed preliminary or off-plan contract is signed, a further €30,000 when an agreed construction stage is reached, and the remaining €40,000 at delivery. The percentages vary between developments, as do the milestones used to release each payment. The first instalment should follow the legal review of the land, permits, developer and contract; it should not be treated as an informal reservation payment."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000085","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000084","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Renders and brochures are useful for understanding the design, but the contractual documents determine what the developer has actually promised to deliver. Any feature that materially affects the purchase, from a parking space to a particular finish or view, should be identified formally wherever possible."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000087","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000086","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"An off-plan buyer accepts risks that are largely absent from a completed resale. Construction can be delayed, specifications may change and individual ownership registration takes place later. Those risks do not make every new development unsuitable, but they should be reflected in the price, payment structure and contractual protection."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000089","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000088","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Final signature and registration"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en00008b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The final sale and purchase agreement for a completed, registered property is signed before an Albanian public notary. The notary verifies the parties and the information required for the transaction, authenticates the agreement and submits it to the State Cadastre Agency for the change of ownership."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The payment arrangements should be settled before the appointment. Current Albanian practice provides for the purchase price to be deposited in the notary’s escrow account and released after ownership has been registered. The notary and lawyer should confirm how this will operate for the individual sale, including the currency, banking details and evidence required for the source and transfer of funds."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"After submission, the buyer should receive confirmation of registration and the updated ownership documents in their name. The timing varies with the property and administration involved, so this should be followed through rather than assumed to have happened with the signing."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"A buyer who cannot attend may be able to appoint a representative through a power of attorney. The wording and formalities should be agreed in advance with the Albanian lawyer and notary. A document prepared abroad may require notarisation, an apostille or legalisation, followed by an Albanian translation."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"A realistic timeline for a completed apartment"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"en00008l","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008k","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Where the apartment is already registered and its documents are in order, an international buyer should allow approximately three to six weeks for the full process. A particularly simple transaction may move faster, while missing records, finance or a power of attorney can extend it considerably."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008n","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008m","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Stage: Price agreement and preliminary terms — Indicative timing: A few days"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008p","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008o","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Stage: Independent legal review — Indicative timing: Approximately 1 to 3 weeks"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008r","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008q","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Stage: Contract preparation, banking and signing — Indicative timing: Approximately 1 week"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008t","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008s","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Stage: Standard cadastral registration — Indicative timing: 8 working days"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008v","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008u","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Stage: Accelerated cadastral service, where available — Indicative timing: 24 hours"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008x","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"These periods can overlap and are not guaranteed statutory completion times for the entire purchase. An off-plan transaction follows the construction and registration schedule in its own contract and should not be compared with the timeline for a completed resale."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00008z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00008y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Costs surrounding the purchase"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en000091","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000090","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"In addition to the agreed price, a buyer may need to budget for legal advice, notarial work, cadastral registration, certified translation or interpretation, bank transfers, currency conversion and a technical inspection. Agency fees, where applicable, should be disclosed before the buyer commits. 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A written estimate from the lawyer or notary, prepared for the specific property, provides a better basis for the budget."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en000099","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en000098","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"An indicative budget for a €100,000 apartment"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"en00009b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00009a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Using an exchange rate of approximately ALL 93.6 to the euro, close to the Bank of Albania reference rate in July 2026, a €100,000 purchase represents about ALL 9.36 million. 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A figure of around 10% is common in preliminary agreements for completed properties, but it is a commercial convention rather than a fixed legal percentage. Its amount, recipient and refund conditions must be agreed in the contract."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00009v","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00009u","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The example excludes any commission charged directly to the buyer, currency-conversion and banking charges, technical inspections, mortgage-related costs, furnishing and rental setup. It also excludes the legal and accounting cost of establishing a company where a land purchase requires a different ownership structure."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00009x","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00009w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Residential buildings are subject to an annual property tax at 0.05% of the applicable registered value or statutory minimum value where that is higher. If the relevant tax base were €100,000, this would represent approximately €50 a year. The actual base and municipal collection should be confirmed for the property. A separate 15% tax applies to the taxable capital gain realised by an individual seller; it should not be presented as a 15% acquisition tax added to the foreign buyer’s price."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en00009z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en00009y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For a rental purchase, the calculation continues after completion. Management, cleaning, maintenance, platform commissions, utilities during vacant periods, local taxes and replacement of furniture all affect the net result. Coastal properties also need an allowance for the difference between high-season income and the rest of the year."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en0000a1","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en0000a0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Once the property is yours"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"en0000a3","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en0000a2","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The practical handover includes transferring utilities, notifying the building administrator, obtaining keys and access devices, and arranging insurance where appropriate. Any furniture, equipment or outstanding work included in the sale should be checked against the agreement."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en0000a5","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en0000a4","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Owners who live abroad will usually need someone local who can enter the property if there is a leak, loss of power or building issue. If the apartment is to be rented, the management arrangement should define responsibility for listings, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance, reporting and expenditure."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en0000a7","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en0000a6","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The rental’s registration, tax and reporting requirements should be confirmed according to the chosen model. A long-term tenancy and a frequently serviced holiday apartment involve different obligations and levels of work."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"en0000a9","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"en0000a8","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Property ownership should also be considered separately from immigration and tax residence. A purchase may be relevant to a residence application, but does not settle every question concerning the right to live or work in Albania. 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It does not constitute legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Rules, administrative practice and costs can change, and each property should be reviewed by qualified independent professionals before any commitment is made.*"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"}],"fr":[{"_key":"fr000002","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000001","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les premières démarches pour acheter en Albanie donnent souvent une impression de simplicité. Quelques appartements circulent sur WhatsApp, une journée de visites s’organise et l’on peut passer, en quelques heures, d’un café dans le centre de Vlorë à un balcon ouvert sur la baie. Ce rythme fait partie du plaisir. Il ne faut simplement pas le confondre avec celui de la transaction elle-même."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000004","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000003","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour un acheteur étranger, les principales interrogations apparaissent rarement pendant la visite. Elles arrivent ensuite, lorsqu’il faut comprendre des documents rédigés dans une autre langue, distinguer le rôle de l’agent de celui de l’avocat ou du notaire, puis savoir à quel moment signer et transférer les fonds."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000006","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000005","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le parcours reste assez lisible dès lors que chaque étape est prise dans le bon ordre. Il varie cependant selon le bien. Un appartement achevé et déjà enregistré à Tirana ne s’achète pas exactement comme un logement ancien à Durrës ou un appartement encore en construction sur la Riviera. Les règles générales présentées ici permettent de comprendre le cadre, mais chaque dossier doit être examiné par un avocat albanais indépendant et par un notaire."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000008","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000007","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ce qu’un acheteur étranger peut acquérir"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00000a","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000009","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un ressortissant étranger peut, en règle générale, acheter en son nom un appartement achevé ou un bâtiment en Albanie. Pour la majorité des logements recherchés par les acheteurs internationaux, qu’il s’agisse d’un appartement en ville ou sur la côte, il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir la nationalité albanaise, d’être marié à un citoyen albanais ou de résider de façon permanente dans le pays."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000c","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000b","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La situation est plus encadrée lorsqu’un terrain entre dans la vente. La législation albanaise limite l’acquisition directe, par des étrangers, de terres agricoles, de forêts, de prairies et de pâturages. Des conditions existent également pour les terrains urbains non bâtis. Un investisseur étranger peut notamment acquérir un terrain urbain lorsque l’investissement de construction autorisé représente plus de trois fois la valeur du terrain."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000d","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Dans certains dossiers, la création d’une société albanaise peut être envisagée. Elle entraîne toutefois des obligations juridiques, comptables et fiscales qui dépassent largement la seule signature d’un acte de vente. Cette structure ne se décide qu’après avoir étudié le bien, l’usage prévu et la situation de l’acheteur avec des professionnels compétents."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000g","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000f","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La question du terrain concerne particulièrement les maisons et les villas. Le bâtiment peut être cessible tandis que la catégorie cadastrale, les limites ou le régime de propriété de la parcelle demandent des vérifications supplémentaires. L’avocat doit alors examiner les données du cadastre et confirmer que le montage proposé permet bien à l’acheteur de détenir ce qu’il pense acheter."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000i","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000h","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour un appartement situé dans un immeuble achevé et correctement enregistré, le dossier est généralement plus direct. L’occupation des appartements voisins ou l’ancienneté du bâtiment ne suffisent cependant pas à prouver que le lot visité et l’ensemble de l’immeuble sont en règle."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000k","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000j","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Définir le projet avant les visites"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00000m","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000l","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un cahier des charges utile précise d’abord l’usage du logement. Le nombre de chambres, la surface souhaitée et la distance de la mer viennent ensuite."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000o","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000n","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"À Tirana, un appartement destiné à la location longue durée sera jugé sur sa proximité avec les bassins d’emploi, les universités, les transports et les services du quotidien. Pour une résidence secondaire, l’accès depuis l’aéroport, la gestion de l’immeuble et la possibilité de laisser le logement vide pendant plusieurs mois peuvent compter davantage. Sur la côte, un projet de location saisonnière doit être évalué en tenant compte de l’hiver autant que des semaines les plus actives de l’été."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000q","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000p","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le financement mérite d’être clarifié tôt. Les crédits proposés aux non-résidents ne reprennent pas nécessairement les conditions que l’acheteur connaît dans son pays, et une banque française ou étrangère peut refuser de financer directement un bien situé en Albanie. Les délais bancaires, la justification de l’origine des fonds, la conversion de devises et les virements internationaux peuvent avoir une incidence concrète sur le calendrier."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00000s","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00000r","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Avant les visites, il est donc utile de fixer quatre éléments : l’usage du bien, le budget total disponible, l’origine du financement et les critères sur lesquels aucun compromis n’est possible. Certains acheteurs voudront exclusivement un appartement terminé, enregistré et immédiatement habitable. D’autres accepteront le risque d’un chantier en échange d’un paiement échelonné. 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L’avocat choisi par l’acheteur doit pouvoir examiner le dossier librement, même lorsque le bien provient d’un agent ou d’un promoteur de confiance."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000012","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000011","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le notaire occupe une place centrale dans le transfert de propriété, mais son intervention ne remplace pas l’analyse juridique menée pour le compte de l’acheteur. L’avocat peut reprendre l’historique du bien, étudier un contrat préliminaire avant sa signature et négocier des clauses adaptées aux risques du dossier."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000014","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000013","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La langue doit être abordée au même moment. L’acheteur doit comprendre les actes qu’il signe. Selon sa situation, une traduction certifiée ou la présence d’un interprète chez le notaire pourra être nécessaire. 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Un chemin vers la plage peut se révéler plus raide qu’il n’en avait l’air sur une carte. Une place de stationnement disponible en avril peut devenir introuvable au mois d’août. Dans un quartier en construction, un terrain encore vide peut avoir autant d’importance que l’orientation du balcon, surtout lorsqu’il se trouve entre l’appartement et la mer."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001c","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001b","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour un logement ancien, une inspection technique indépendante peut être utile, en particulier si l’état de la structure, des transformations non déclarées ou des dommages antérieurs soulèvent des questions. Durrës ayant été fortement touchée par le séisme de 2019, l’historique d’un immeuble ancien fait légitimement partie des vérifications. 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La liste exacte varie selon la nature de l’opération, et les pièces doivent être obtenues puis vérifiées par les voies professionnelles appropriées."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001i","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001h","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’analyse porte habituellement sur l’identité du vendeur et sa capacité à vendre, la surface et les limites enregistrées, l’historique de propriété, ainsi que l’existence éventuelle d’une hypothèque, d’une saisie, d’une servitude ou d’un autre droit attaché au bien. En présence de plusieurs propriétaires, il faut déterminer qui doit intervenir à l’acte et vérifier l’existence de droits de préemption. Les permis et documents d’urbanisme doivent également correspondre au logement présenté."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001k","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001j","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le marché albanais s’est construit à travers plusieurs périodes de transformation urbaine et juridique. Un document authentique peut ne pas suffire à sécuriser la transaction. La description cadastrale peut différer de l’appartement visité ; une extension, une fermeture de balcon ou une modification de surface peut ne jamais avoir été enregistrée. Ces écarts ne signifient pas systématiquement que la vente est impossible. Ils doivent être identifiés avant que l’acheteur n’accepte d’en supporter les conséquences."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001m","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001l","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Avant l’acte définitif, le notaire consulte les informations cadastrales et les charges nécessaires à la vente. L’avocat de l’acheteur peut intervenir en amont, comparer ces pièces au contrat proposé et demander les explications ou documents manquants. C’est souvent à cette étape qu’un appartement séduisant devient un dossier suffisamment solide pour être acheté, ou qu’il est plus raisonnable de poursuivre les recherches."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001o","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001n","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Réservation, avant-contrat et dépôt"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00001q","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001p","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Une fois le prix convenu, les parties peuvent signer une réservation ou un contrat préliminaire. Le versement demandé pour un appartement achevé se situe souvent autour de 10 % du prix, mais ce pourcentage relève de la pratique commerciale : il ne s’agit pas d’un taux imposé par la loi."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001s","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001r","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le document doit identifier précisément le bien, reprendre le prix et l’échéancier, indiquer ce qui reste inclus dans la vente et fixer la date de la prochaine étape. Les conditions liées au dépôt sont essentielles. Le contrat doit préciser qui reçoit les fonds, dans quels cas ils seront restitués, ce qui se passe si l’analyse juridique révèle un problème et quelles sont les conséquences d’un désistement de chaque partie."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001u","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001t","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Si l’achat dépend d’un financement, de l’achèvement de certains travaux ou de la remise d’un document manquant, cette condition doit apparaître par écrit. Chaque versement doit être traçable et accompagné d’un justificatif adapté."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001w","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001v","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Dans les secteurs côtiers et les programmes neufs, la pression commerciale peut être forte lorsqu’un appartement paraît particulièrement bien placé. Une courte période de réservation peut être acceptable si elle donne réellement à l’avocat le temps d’examiner les pièces indispensables et si le contrat protège le remboursement du dépôt lorsque les conditions prévues ne sont pas réunies."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00001y","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001x","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Acheter dans un programme neuf"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr000020","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00001z","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les programmes en construction représentent une part importante de l’offre actuelle à Tirana et sur le littoral. Ils proposent des plans contemporains, un choix plus large au début du chantier et la possibilité d’étaler les paiements. L’appartement n’existant pas encore comme lot achevé et enregistré séparément, la vérification juridique porte d’abord sur le projet qui doit le faire naître."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000022","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000021","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’avocat examine le promoteur, ses droits sur le terrain, le permis de construire, les plans approuvés et les éventuelles hypothèques ou droits détenus par des tiers. Le contrat doit permettre d’identifier sans ambiguïté le futur appartement : étage, position, surface prévue, niveau de finition, ainsi que la place de stationnement, la cave ou les équipements communs compris dans le prix."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000024","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000023","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les paiements suivent généralement l’avancement du chantier. 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La première tranche de 30 000 € ne devrait pas être traitée comme une réservation informelle. Elle intervient après l’examen du terrain, des permis, du promoteur et du contrat, avec une définition claire des obligations de chacun."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002d","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le contrat doit aussi préciser la date de livraison prévue, les reports possibles, la manière dont chaque étape de construction sera constatée et le traitement d’un écart entre la surface annoncée et la surface finale. Les finitions, les raccordements, les modalités de remise des clés et l’enregistrement futur du lot doivent y figurer avec suffisamment de précision."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002g","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002f","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les rendus 3D et les brochures aident à se représenter l’ensemble. Ils n’engagent toutefois le promoteur que dans la mesure où leurs promesses sont reprises dans les documents contractuels. Une vue, une place de parking ou un niveau de finition qui joue un rôle déterminant dans l’achat mérite une mention formelle."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002i","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002h","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un achat sur plan comporte des risques absents d’une revente achevée. Le chantier peut prendre du retard, certaines caractéristiques peuvent évoluer et le titre individuel n’est enregistré que plus tard. Cela n’écarte pas automatiquement les programmes neufs, mais ces risques doivent être pris en compte dans le prix, l’échéancier et les protections contractuelles."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002k","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002j","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Signature définitive et enregistrement"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00002m","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002l","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour un bien achevé et enregistré, l’acte de vente définitif est signé devant un notaire public albanais. Celui-ci vérifie l’identité des parties et les informations nécessaires à l’opération, authentifie l’acte, puis le transmet à l’ASHK pour enregistrer le nouveau propriétaire."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002o","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002n","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les modalités de paiement doivent être fixées avant le rendez-vous. La pratique albanaise prévoit le dépôt du prix sur le compte séquestre du notaire, puis sa libération une fois la propriété enregistrée. L’avocat et le notaire doivent confirmer le fonctionnement retenu pour la vente concernée, la devise utilisée, les coordonnées bancaires et les justificatifs relatifs à l’origine des fonds."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002q","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002p","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Après le dépôt du dossier, l’acheteur doit obtenir la confirmation de l’enregistrement ainsi que les documents de propriété mis à jour à son nom. La signature de l’acte ne dispense pas de suivre cette dernière formalité jusqu’à son terme."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002s","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002r","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un acheteur qui ne peut pas se déplacer peut, dans certains cas, donner procuration à un représentant. Le contenu et la forme du document doivent être validés à l’avance par l’avocat et le notaire albanais. Une procuration établie à l’étranger peut nécessiter une authentification notariale, une apostille ou une légalisation, puis une traduction en albanais."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00002u","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002t","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Quel délai prévoir pour un appartement achevé ?"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"fr00002w","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00002v","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Lorsque l’appartement est déjà enregistré et que son dossier est complet, il est raisonnable de prévoir environ trois à six semaines pour l’ensemble de l’acquisition. Une vente très simple peut aller plus vite. 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Ces délais restent des indications, et non une garantie pour l’ensemble de la transaction. Un logement acheté sur plan suit le calendrier du chantier puis celui de son enregistrement individuel ; il ne peut pas être comparé à une revente déjà achevée."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003a","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000039","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les frais à prévoir autour du prix d’achat"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00003c","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003b","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Au prix convenu peuvent s’ajouter les honoraires juridiques, les frais notariés et cadastraux, les traductions certifiées ou l’interprétariat, les frais bancaires, le change de devises et, si nécessaire, une inspection technique. Les honoraires d’agence éventuellement facturés à l’acheteur doivent être annoncés avant tout engagement. Dans un logement neuf ou non meublé, le mobilier, les luminaires, l’électroménager et la climatisation peuvent aussi représenter un budget sensible."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003d","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les émoluments du notaire sont réglementés en fonction de la valeur de l’opération. Le barème va de 0,35 % pour une transaction comprise entre 100 000 et 6 millions de lekë à 0,23 % au-delà de 100 millions de lekë. Entre 6 et 15 millions de lekë, tranche dans laquelle se situent de nombreux achats résidentiels réalisés par des étrangers, le taux est de 0,30 %."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003g","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003f","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’ASHK affiche actuellement 5 000 ALL pour l’enregistrement standard d’un contrat de vente, avec un délai annoncé de huit jours ouvrés. La procédure accélérée en 24 heures est facturée 10 000 ALL. 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Il relève donc, à titre indicatif, du taux notarial de 0,30 %, soit environ 300 €."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003o","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003n","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Prix du bien — Montant indicatif: 100 000 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003q","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003p","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Dépôt usuel de 10 %, compris dans le prix — Montant indicatif: 10 000 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003s","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003r","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Solde du prix — Montant indicatif: 90 000 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003u","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003t","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Émoluments du notaire à 0,30 % — Montant indicatif: Environ 300 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003w","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003v","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Enregistrement cadastral standard — Montant indicatif: Environ 53 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00003y","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003x","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Avocat indépendant et vérification juridique — Montant indicatif: Environ 500 à 1 500 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000040","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00003z","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: Traduction, certification ou apostille, selon le dossier — Montant indicatif: Environ 100 à 300 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000045","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000041","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Poste: "},{"_key":"fr000042","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Frais supplémentaires indicatifs pour l’acheteur"},{"_key":"fr000043","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" — Montant indicatif: "},{"_key":"fr000044","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Environ 950 à 2 150 €"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000047","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000046","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le dépôt de 10 000 € fait partie du prix de 100 000 € ; il ne s’y ajoute pas. Le taux de 10 % est courant dans les avant-contrats portant sur des biens achevés, mais il reste négociable. Son montant, son bénéficiaire et ses conditions de remboursement doivent être inscrits dans le contrat."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000049","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000048","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’estimation de 950 à 2 150 € ne comprend pas une éventuelle commission due par l’acheteur, les frais de change et de virement, l’inspection technique, les coûts d’un crédit immobilier, l’ameublement ou la mise en location. Elle ne couvre pas non plus la création et le suivi d’une société si la détention d’un terrain impose une structure différente."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les bâtiments résidentiels sont soumis à une taxe foncière annuelle de 0,05 % de la valeur enregistrée applicable, ou de la valeur minimale prévue par la réglementation lorsque celle-ci est supérieure. Avec une base fiscale de 100 000 €, la taxe représenterait environ 50 € par an. La base réellement retenue et le mode de recouvrement municipal doivent être confirmés pour le bien concerné."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Une taxe distincte de 15 % s’applique à la plus-value imposable réalisée par un vendeur personne physique. Ce taux concerne le gain du vendeur ; il ne doit pas être présenté comme une taxe d’acquisition de 15 % ajoutée au prix payé par l’acheteur."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour un investissement locatif, le calcul se poursuit après l’acquisition. La gestion, le ménage, l’entretien, les commissions des plateformes, les consommations pendant les périodes vacantes, les impôts locaux et le remplacement du mobilier réduisent le revenu brut. Sur le littoral, il faut également intégrer l’écart entre les recettes de haute saison et le reste de l’année."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Après la remise des clés"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00004j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La prise de possession comprend le transfert des abonnements, l’information du gestionnaire de l’immeuble, la récupération de toutes les clés et moyens d’accès, ainsi que la souscription d’une assurance lorsqu’elle est pertinente. Le mobilier, les équipements et les derniers travaux compris dans la vente doivent être vérifiés par rapport au contrat."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004l","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004k","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un propriétaire qui réside à l’étranger aura généralement besoin d’un contact local capable d’intervenir en cas de fuite, de coupure de courant ou de problème dans l’immeuble. Si le logement est loué, le mandat de gestion doit répartir clairement les tâches : publication des annonces, échanges avec les locataires ou voyageurs, ménage, maintenance, comptes rendus et autorisation des dépenses."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004n","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004m","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les obligations d’enregistrement, de déclaration et d’imposition liées à la location dépendent du modèle retenu. Une location à l’année et un appartement exploité à la nuitée n’impliquent ni la même organisation ni la même charge de travail."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004p","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004o","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Enfin, l’achat d’un logement ne règle pas à lui seul les questions de séjour et de résidence fiscale. La propriété peut entrer dans un dossier de titre de séjour, mais elle n’accorde pas automatiquement tous les droits permettant de vivre ou de travailler durablement en Albanie. Une personne qui prépare son installation doit demander un conseil adapté à sa nationalité, à ses revenus et à la durée prévue de son séjour."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004r","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004q","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les situations qui justifient de prendre plus de temps"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr00004t","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004s","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les difficultés se présentent souvent de façon assez banale. Un document tarde à arriver. La surface enregistrée ne correspond pas au plan. Un équipement promis n’apparaît pas dans le contrat. Le vendeur demande que le dépôt soit viré à une autre personne. Chacune de ces situations peut avoir une explication valable, à condition que celle-ci soit documentée et vérifiée avant de poursuivre."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004v","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004u","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Une vigilance particulière s’impose lorsqu’un vendeur ou un promoteur décourage l’intervention d’un avocat indépendant, refuse de communiquer les titres de propriété ou les permis, ou propose de déclarer dans l’acte un prix inférieur au prix réellement payé. Il en va de même pour les rendements locatifs présentés comme garantis sans contrat précisant l’identité de celui qui s’engage, la durée de l’engagement et les conditions d’application."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004x","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un marché actif crée inévitablement un peu d’urgence. Elle doit rester compatible avec le temps nécessaire aux vérifications. Lorsqu’une vente ne peut avancer qu’en écartant les contrôles ordinaires, le problème ne disparaîtra probablement pas une fois le paiement effectué."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00004z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00004y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un parcours assez simple lorsqu’il est bien préparé"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr000051","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000050","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour la plupart des acheteurs étrangers qui recherchent un appartement enregistré, les étapes sont connues : définir le projet, choisir le bien, en examiner l’état juridique et physique, convenir des conditions, signer devant le notaire puis vérifier l’enregistrement du nouveau propriétaire."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000053","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000052","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le dossier devient plus technique lorsqu’il comprend un terrain, une construction en cours ou une situation cadastrale incomplète. Ces cas sont courants, mais ils demandent une analyse liée au bien lui-même. Une affirmation générale sur la facilité d’acheter en Albanie ne suffit pas à les résoudre."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000055","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000054","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Consacrer quelques semaines à ce travail enlève rarement quoi que ce soit au plaisir d’acheter. Cela permet surtout de profiter ensuite du logement, de la ville et de la vue sans découvrir trop tard ce que les documents auraient pu montrer plus tôt."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr000057","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000056","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le rôle d’Illyrian Partners"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"fr000059","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr000058","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Illyrian Partners aide les acheteurs francophones et internationaux à préciser leur recherche et à entrer en relation avec des professionnels locaux adaptés à leur projet immobilier en Albanie. Nous facilitons les premiers échanges et le parcours de recherche. Les avocats, notaires, conseillers fiscaux et experts techniques indépendants restent responsables de leurs domaines respectifs."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"fr00005b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"fr00005a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Si vous envisagez un achat, indiquez-nous le type de bien recherché, l’usage prévu, la ville ou la région qui vous intéresse et votre budget. 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Chacun répond à une manière différente d’habiter, de louer et d’investir."},"body":{"_type":"localizedBody","en":[{"_key":"article0007","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0006","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"There is no single Albanian property market."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0009","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0008","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"An apartment in central Tirana, occupied throughout the year, answers a very different need from a sea-facing home in Sarandë that comes alive between June and September. Durrës and nearby Golem may share the same stretch of Adriatic coast, yet their pace, housing stock and rental audiences are not quite the same. Vlorë is a working city as well as a gateway to the Riviera. 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It is more substantial than that. Albania's principal port city has its own permanent population, commercial life and history, while remaining close enough to the capital and its airport to attract weekend visitors and second-home buyers."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0010","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000z","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"That combination gives Durrës several overlapping property markets. The centre and waterfront appeal to residents who want an urban home near the sea. The long beach south of the city contains a much denser landscape of apartments, hotels and seasonal businesses. Further along the coast, the urban fabric gradually blends into the resort areas around Golem."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0012","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0011","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For an investor, accessibility is Durrës's strongest argument. 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Although commonly grouped with Durrës, it behaves more like a resort market. Hotels, apartment complexes and beach businesses line an accessible stretch of coast, attracting Albanian families, visitors from Kosovo and organised international tourism."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The proposition is easy to understand: a furnished apartment near the beach, used personally for part of the summer and rented during the remaining weeks. It can be a sensible format, particularly for buyers who prioritise convenience over exclusivity. Entry points have historically been more approachable than in the most fashionable parts of the southern Riviera, although each development must now be assessed on its own merits."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Seasonality is the central risk. A busy July promenade says little about demand in November. Before buying, ask who will manage arrivals, cleaning, repairs and guest communication; how much similar accommodation is available nearby; and whether the building remains functional outside the main season. 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C’est aussi trompeur."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0009","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0008","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un appartement à Tirana, occupé toute l’année par un jeune actif, ne répond pas à la même logique qu’un logement avec vue sur la baie de Sarandë, dont l’activité se concentre entre juin et septembre. Durrës et Golem partagent le même littoral, mais pas tout à fait la même clientèle ni la même saisonnalité. Vlorë est à la fois une ville où l’on vit et une porte d’entrée vers la Riviera. Quant à Ksamil, son image voyage désormais bien au-delà de la petite station qu’elle est réellement."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ces différences sont essentielles. La visibilité internationale de l’Albanie a progressé à une vitesse remarquable. L’aéroport de Tirana a accueilli environ 11,6 millions de passagers en 2025, contre 3,3 millions en 2019. Cette ouverture a élargi le cercle des voyageurs, puis celui des acheteurs. Elle a aussi fait naître des discours parfois trop simples sur les rendements faciles et la hausse inévitable des prix."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le marché mérite davantage de discernement. En mars 2026, la Banque d’Albanie relevait que les prix d’achat augmentaient plus vite que les loyers depuis plusieurs trimestres. Autrement dit, une destination peut attirer toujours plus de visiteurs sans que chaque appartement constitue un bon investissement. Un logement surévalué, mal construit ou vide hors saison reste un mauvais achat, même face à une eau turquoise."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Avant de choisir une ville, il faut donc répondre à une question moins séduisante, mais plus utile : que devra réellement accomplir ce bien ?"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Tirana, le marché qui ne s’arrête pas en septembre"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article000j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour un investisseur qui privilégie une demande locative régulière à la proximité de la mer, Tirana constitue le point de départ le plus évident. Capitale administrative, économique et culturelle, elle concentre les emplois, les universités, les institutions et une part importante de la vie internationale du pays. Étudiants, jeunes actifs, entrepreneurs, expatriés et membres de la diaspora revenus en Albanie y entretiennent une demande qui ne dépend pas uniquement de l’été."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000l","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000k","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La ville a beaucoup changé en une dizaine d’années. Les tours redessinent le centre, de nouveaux immeubles prolongent les quartiers résidentiels et des zones autrefois considérées comme périphériques sont progressivement absorbées par la capitale. Mais Tirana ne se comprend pas à l’échelle d’une brochure immobilière. Elle se lit rue par rue, parfois même immeuble par immeuble."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000n","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000m","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Blloku et le centre offrent une vie urbaine établie, entre bureaux, restaurants et commerces, avec des prix qui reflètent cette centralité. Komuna e Parisit s’est imposée comme un quartier résidentiel dense et recherché, où la plupart des besoins du quotidien se trouvent à proximité. Les secteurs autour du Grand Parc séduisent davantage ceux qui recherchent de la verdure et un environnement plus résidentiel. Plus loin du centre, les prix peuvent paraître plus accessibles, mais la circulation, les transports et la qualité des alentours prennent davantage d’importance."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000p","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000o","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La stratégie la plus naturelle y reste la location longue durée. La location courte durée peut fonctionner dans un appartement central, bien présenté et facile d’accès, mais elle suppose une gestion active et fait face à une concurrence croissante. Pour un rendement durable, un logement simple et fonctionnel, proche des pôles d’emploi, des universités ou des services, peut se montrer plus solide qu’un appartement spectaculaire conçu pour un touriste hypothétique."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000r","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000q","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les candidats à l’installation doivent, eux, tester le quartier à plusieurs moments de la journée. Tirana est vivante, sociale et de plus en plus cosmopolite. Elle est aussi bruyante, congestionnée et en chantier permanent. L’isolation, le stationnement, l’approvisionnement en eau, la gestion de la copropriété et le temps de trajet réel méritent autant d’attention que les finitions intérieures."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000w","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000s","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"À privilégier pour :"},{"_key":"article000t","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" la location à l’année, l’installation durable et l’accès au marché résidentiel le plus profond du pays. \n"},{"_key":"article000u","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Point de vigilance :"},{"_key":"article000v","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" des prix élevés dans les quartiers établis et de grandes différences de qualité entre deux rues voisines."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article000y","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000x","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Durrës, une ville tournée vers l’Adriatique"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article0010","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article000z","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Durrës est parfois présentée comme la plage de Tirana. La formule dit quelque chose de sa proximité avec la capitale, mais elle réduit une véritable ville portuaire à sa fonction estivale. Durrës possède une population permanente, une économie propre, un patrimoine ancien et le principal port du pays. Elle reste toutefois suffisamment proche de Tirana et de son aéroport pour attirer les week-ends, les résidences secondaires et une clientèle de passage."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0012","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0011","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Plusieurs marchés se superposent. Le centre et le front de mer intéressent ceux qui souhaitent vivre en ville tout en restant près de l’eau. La longue bande littorale située au sud rassemble une offre beaucoup plus dense d’appartements, d’hôtels et de commerces saisonniers. En continuant vers le sud, la ville se transforme progressivement en zone balnéaire jusqu’à rejoindre Golem."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0014","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0013","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’accessibilité constitue le principal avantage de Durrës. La ville peut répondre aux besoins des habitants permanents, des vacanciers albanais, des visiteurs étrangers et de personnes dont l’activité professionnelle reste liée à Tirana. Mais la proximité ne suffit pas à garantir une bonne location. La distance réelle jusqu’à la plage, le stationnement, l’état de l’immeuble, l’activité hivernale et la qualité précise du littoral peuvent séparer deux biens pourtant très proches sur une carte."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0016","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0015","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La qualité du bâti doit faire l’objet d’une attention particulière. Durrës a été fortement touchée par le séisme de 2019. Pour un immeuble ancien, les documents techniques, les éventuels travaux et l’historique du bâtiment doivent être examinés avec sérieux. Une vue sur la mer ne remplace pas une expertise structurelle."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0017","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"À privilégier pour :"},{"_key":"article0018","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" un usage mixte, la location saisonnière et une résidence côtière restant proche de Tirana. \n"},{"_key":"article0019","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Point de vigilance :"},{"_key":"article001a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une qualité de construction inégale et des réalités très différentes entre le centre, la plage et les stations voisines."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Golem, la logique de la station balnéaire"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article001f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Golem mérite d’être étudiée séparément. Souvent rattachée à Durrës, elle fonctionne avant tout comme une station balnéaire. Hôtels, résidences, restaurants et plages aménagées s’étendent le long d’un littoral facilement accessible, fréquenté par les familles albanaises, les visiteurs du Kosovo et une clientèle touristique organisée."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La promesse est immédiatement lisible : acheter un appartement meublé près de la plage, en profiter quelques semaines et le louer pendant le reste de l’été. Ce modèle peut être cohérent pour un acheteur qui recherche avant tout la facilité d’accès et les services d’une station. Les budgets y ont longtemps été plus abordables que dans les secteurs les plus connus du sud, même si chaque résidence doit désormais être évaluée individuellement."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La saisonnalité reste le cœur du sujet. Une promenade animée en juillet ne renseigne pas sur la demande en novembre. Il faut savoir qui accueillera les voyageurs, organisera le ménage, suivra les réparations et répondra aux messages. Il faut aussi mesurer le nombre de logements similaires dans le voisinage et vérifier si l’immeuble continue réellement à fonctionner hors saison. Les charges de copropriété, les frais de gestion et les périodes vacantes doivent être intégrés au calcul dès le départ."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001o","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001k","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"À privilégier pour :"},{"_key":"article001l","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une résidence de vacances et une location courte durée gérée activement. \n"},{"_key":"article001m","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Point de vigilance :"},{"_key":"article001n","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une demande très saisonnière et une offre abondante de logements relativement similaires."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001q","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001p","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Vlorë, entre ville portuaire et Riviera"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article001s","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001r","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour l’expliquer à quelqu’un qui ne connaît pas l’Albanie, je l’appelle parfois notre Marseille. La comparaison n’est pas exacte, et c’est peut-être pour cela qu’elle fonctionne. Toutes deux sont des villes portuaires avec du tempérament, une certaine rudesse et une identité que la mer ne suffit pas à résumer. On peut les trouver désordonnées avant de comprendre qu’elles sont surtout profondément vivantes."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001u","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001t","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Vlorë n’est pas une station qui ferme ses volets à la fin de l’été. On y trouve des écoles, des hôpitaux, des commerces, des bureaux et des quartiers habités toute l’année. Sa géographie lui donne pourtant une position particulière. Au nord s’étend la côte adriatique. Vers le sud, la route rejoint Radhimë, Orikum, le col de Llogara puis les paysages ioniques de la Riviera."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001w","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001v","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le Lungomare a transformé la manière dont les visiteurs vivent la ville. Les promenades du soir se concentrent désormais le long du front de mer, accompagnées par de nombreux programmes résidentiels. Un appartement à proximité peut permettre un usage personnel tout en répondant à la demande estivale. Plus à l’intérieur, des logements moins photogéniques peuvent être davantage adaptés aux habitants permanents et aux locations de moyenne ou longue durée."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article001y","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001x","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"En descendant vers Radhimë et Orikum, l’environnement devient plus calme et plus spectaculaire. L’offre y est davantage tournée vers la mer et le paysage, mais aussi plus dépendante de la voiture et de la saison touristique. Ce ne sont pas simplement des extensions moins chères de Vlorë : ce sont des manières différentes d’y séjourner."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0020","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article001z","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"C’est précisément cet équilibre qui rend Vlorë intéressante. Elle offre une vie quotidienne plus complète qu’une petite station et un accès plus direct au sud que Tirana ou Durrës. Le futur aéroport international pourrait renforcer cette accessibilité, mais il serait imprudent de payer aujourd’hui une valorisation fondée uniquement sur une infrastructure de demain. La stratégie nationale des transports publiée en 2026 décrit toujours l’aéroport comme un projet à venir. Son calendrier et son impact commercial doivent donc être vérifiés, jamais supposés."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0022","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0021","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Pour s’installer, Vlorë convient à ceux qui veulent vivre près de la mer sans renoncer aux services d’une ville. Pour investir, l’adresse exacte détermine si le bien relève de la location annuelle, de la location estivale ou d’un compromis entre les deux."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0027","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0023","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"À privilégier pour :"},{"_key":"article0024","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une résidence secondaire réellement utilisée, une installation durable et une stratégie locative mixte. \n"},{"_key":"article0025","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Point de vigilance :"},{"_key":"article0026","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une construction rapide et une activité hivernale qui diminue à mesure que l’on s’éloigne de la ville établie."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0029","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0028","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Sarandë, une ville construite autour de la vue"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article002b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Sarandë possède l’un des décors les plus immédiatement reconnaissables d’Albanie. Les immeubles descendent vers une baie arrondie, Corfou apparaît de l’autre côté de l’eau et la promenade donne à la ville un rythme de vacances presque instantané. Mais le relief qui crée ces vues façonne aussi les contraintes du marché immobilier."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Un appartement annoncé « proche de la mer » peut exiger une remontée particulièrement raide. Un balcon ouvert sur la baie peut voir son horizon modifié par une future construction. Le stationnement devient difficile en été et deux logements aux intérieurs comparables peuvent avoir des performances très différentes selon leur accès, leur orientation et la qualité réelle de la vue."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Sarandë conserve davantage de services et de vie annuelle que Ksamil, car elle reste une ville à part entière. Son marché locatif demeure néanmoins fortement dépendant de la saison. Une location courte durée peut générer des revenus concentrés sur les mois les plus actifs, mais une projection annuelle sérieuse doit tenir compte des périodes calmes, des frais d’exploitation et de la gestion quotidienne."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les meilleurs actifs ne sont pas nécessairement les plus récents. Une adresse accessible à pied, une vue difficile à obstruer et une copropriété bien administrée ne peuvent pas être ajoutées après l’achat. Quant aux personnes envisageant de s’y installer, elles gagneront à découvrir Sarandë en hiver avant de décider si son rythme très saisonnier leur convient."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002m","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002i","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"À privilégier pour :"},{"_key":"article002j","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une résidence secondaire tournée vers la vue et une location estivale gérée professionnellement. \n"},{"_key":"article002k","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Point de vigilance :"},{"_key":"article002l","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" un relief exigeant, une forte congestion estivale et des revenus concentrés sur une partie de l’année."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002o","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002n","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ksamil, une petite station sous une très forte lumière"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article002q","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002p","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Les eaux claires et les petits îlots de Ksamil sont devenus l’image la plus connue de l’été albanais. Cette notoriété a attiré de nombreux voyageurs, puis de nombreux acheteurs. Pourtant, Ksamil reste une petite localité. Elle ne dispose ni de l’échelle ni du fonctionnement urbain de Sarandë."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002s","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002r","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Le tarif d’une nuit au mois d’août ne représente donc qu’une moitié du calcul. L’autre comprend une saison d’exploitation courte, la circulation, la concurrence, la pression sur les infrastructures et la difficulté de trouver un bien dont les documents, l’accès et l’environnement futur justifient réellement le prix demandé."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002u","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002t","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ksamil peut convenir à un acquéreur souhaitant exploiter un hébergement touristique ou posséder une résidence qu’il utilisera régulièrement. Elle devient moins convaincante lorsqu’elle est présentée comme une source de revenus entièrement passive. Le bien doit être analysé comme une petite activité : qui le gère, qu’est-ce qui le distingue, que peuvent rejoindre les voyageurs à pied et que reste-t-il une fois toutes les dépenses déduites ?"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article002z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article002v","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"À privilégier pour :"},{"_key":"article002w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une activité touristique assumée et un usage personnel très saisonnier. \n"},{"_key":"article002x","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Point de vigilance :"},{"_key":"article002y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" une gestion exigeante, une courte période d’activité et des prix alimentés en partie par la visibilité internationale."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0031","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0030","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Au-delà des destinations les plus connues"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article0033","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0032","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"D’autres portions du littoral peuvent offrir un équilibre différent."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0035","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0034","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Himarë et Dhërmi possèdent certains des paysages les plus marquants de la Riviera. L’offre plus limitée, la forte saisonnalité et les particularités locales exigent cependant des vérifications approfondies. La baie de Lalëz propose un environnement balnéaire plus calme, accessible depuis Tirana et l’aéroport, souvent organisé autour de résidences gérées ou fermées. Plus au nord, Shëngjin accueille une clientèle albanaise et régionale et peut constituer une alternative moins exposée médiatiquement que le sud."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0037","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0036","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ces destinations ne doivent pas être considérées comme de simples versions moins chères des grands marchés. Chacune possède ses propres contraintes d’accès, de gestion, d’urbanisme et de revente. Un lieu magnifique, mais où peu de transactions ont lieu, peut convenir à une famille attachée à sa résidence de vacances sans répondre aux besoins d’un investisseur recherchant une revente rapide."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0039","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0038","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Choisir en fonction de son projet"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article003b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003a","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"La question utile n’est pas : « Où faut-il absolument acheter en Albanie ? » Elle est plutôt : « Quel marché correspond à ma manière de posséder ce bien ? »"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Objectif: Location à l’année; Destinations à étudier en priorité: Tirana ; certains secteurs de Durrës et Vlorë; Logique principale: Population permanente et activité économique quotidienne"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003e","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Objectif: Location saisonnière; Destinations à étudier en priorité: Sarandë, Ksamil, Golem et le front de mer de Vlorë; Logique principale: Demande estivale établie, avec une gestion plus active"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003h","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003g","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Objectif: Résidence secondaire; Destinations à étudier en priorité: Vlorë, Sarandë, Golem, Durrës ou les petites destinations côtières; Logique principale: Le choix dépend surtout de l’accès, de l’atmosphère et de la fréquence d’utilisation"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003j","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003i","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Objectif: Installation durable; Destinations à étudier en priorité: Tirana, Vlorë, Durrës et, selon le mode de vie recherché, Sarandë; Logique principale: Davantage de services disponibles toute l’année"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003l","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003k","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Objectif: Usage personnel et location; Destinations à étudier en priorité: Vlorë, Durrës, Golem ou Sarandë; Logique principale: Le plaisir personnel peut compléter le rendement, sans devoir être confondu avec lui"}],"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003n","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003m","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Avant d’arrêter son choix"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article003p","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003o","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Il faut passer du temps sur place avant de réduire la recherche à quelques biens. Lorsque c’est possible, visiter en été puis hors saison. Parcourir à pied le trajet entre le logement, la plage, le centre et les commerces. Échanger avec les habitants de l’immeuble. Observer le bruit en soirée et l’accès aux heures les plus chargées."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003r","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003q","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Il faut ensuite séparer le bien de son argumentaire commercial. Le titre de propriété et l’enregistrement, les documents d’urbanisme et de construction, les éventuelles obligations en cours, la gestion de l’immeuble et les conditions concrètes de mise en location doivent être vérifiés. Dans un programme neuf, il convient de distinguer ce qui existe déjà de ce qui n’est encore qu’un engagement contractuel, puis de comprendre précisément le calendrier des paiements."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003t","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003s","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’intervention indépendante d’un avocat et, lorsque cela est pertinent, d’un professionnel du bâtiment, ne constitue pas une formalité administrative. Elle fait partie de l’achat."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003v","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003u","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"L’Albanie change vite. La vitesse n’est pourtant pas une stratégie. Les acquisitions les plus solides commencent généralement par un objectif clair, une vision réaliste de la saisonnalité et un logement qui fonctionne dans son environnement quotidien, pas seulement sur une photographie prise au mois d’août."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article003x","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003w","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Commencer sa recherche"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"article003z","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article003y","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Illyrian Partners accompagne les acheteurs francophones et internationaux dans la définition de leur projet et leur mise en relation avec des professionnels immobiliers locaux adaptés à leur recherche."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"article0041","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"article0040","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Nous ne fournissons pas de conseil réglementé en investissement, en droit ou en fiscalité. 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