AZE.US The number of livestock in Azerbaijan continues to decrease, according to the latest official data. As of January 1 this year, the country recorded 2,435,500 head of cattle and 6,757,800 head of small ruminants, including sheep and goats. Compared to the same period last year, cattle numbers fell by more than 30,000 head, while … Read more
AZE.US For many homebuyers in Azerbaijan, receiving the official title deed – known locally as a çıxarış – is the final and most critical step in securing property ownership. Yet thousands of apartments, particularly in Baku, have faced delays in formal registration due to documentation and compliance issues. Real estate experts say most title problems … Read more
AZE.US Mortgage lending remains one of the primary pathways to homeownership in Azerbaijan, but a growing number of borrowers are transferring their mortgage rights to third parties as financial pressures intensify. Housing prices have continued to climb, while mortgage loans are typically issued at interest rates ranging from 4% to 8%. In some cases, annual … Read more
AZE.US Financial fraud cases involving unauthorized loans are becoming more frequent, with victims discovering debts and bank accounts opened in their names without consent. According to banking sector experts in Azerbaijan, fraudsters typically rely on social engineering rather than hacking bank systems directly. Scammers send SMS messages with “attractive offers,” pose as bank employees or … Read more
AZE.US Baku’s housing market continues to defy basic demand logic. Even as transaction volumes slow and affordability declines, asking prices remain elevated – and in some districts, continue to rise. Market analysts say one factor behind this phenomenon is the role of intermediaries. While broader drivers such as urbanization, mortgage lending and investment demand shape … Read more
AZE.US Foreign citizens have significantly increased their activity in Azerbaijan’s real estate market over the past five years, according to official data released by the State Service for Property Issues. Between 2021 and 2025, a total of 6,182 foreign nationals from 57 countries purchased 6,913 real estate properties across Azerbaijan. The figures indicate steady external … Read more
AZE.US Imported Mongolian beef is gaining ground in Azerbaijan’s retail market due to lower prices, raising questions about production costs, logistics and competitive pressure on local farmers. Imported beef from Mongolia is increasingly undercutting local prices in Azerbaijan, with retailers citing differences of up to 40–50% compared to domestically sourced meat. Traders say the main … Read more
AZE.US Differences between contractually advertised and officially registered apartment sizes are prompting legal concerns among buyers in Azerbaijan, highlighting the importance of measurement standards and due diligence in property transactions. Apartment buyers in Azerbaijan are increasingly reporting discrepancies between the floor area stated in sales agreements and the size reflected in official property registration documents. … Read more
AZE.US Rising housing prices, steady rental growth and relatively high deposit rates are reshaping investment calculations in Azerbaijan’s capital, particularly for private investors and expatriates considering relocation. According to the Central Bank’s monetary policy review, rental prices in December 2025 were up 7.8% year-on-year. Over the same period, new-build apartment prices rose by 12.7%, while … Read more
AZE.US A hazardous substance has been detected in a batch of palm oil imported into Azerbaijan, according to information released following routine food safety monitoring. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the specific compound or its concentration. However, the finding has reignited public concern over the widespread use of palm oil in processed foods. Palm oil … Read more