Building Your Own House From Scratch Can Cost Less Than A Baku Apartment

AZE.US Rising real estate prices in Azerbaijan are pushing more buyers to consider an alternative to ready-made housing: purchasing land and building a private home from the ground up. According to experts cited in the report, this option can be more cost-effective if the plot is bought in the right location, particularly in settlements around … Read more

Taxi Rides In Azerbaijan May Get More Expensive

AZE.US Taxi fares in Azerbaijan could come under fresh pressure after new insurance rules raised costs for officially registered cab drivers. Under changes approved by the Central Bank’s board, a 1.5 coefficient will now be applied when calculating annual compulsory insurance premiums for vehicles used in taxi passenger transport. In practical terms, that means a … Read more

You Can Now Open A Bank Account In Azerbaijan Without Leaving Home

AZE.US A new rule on opening accounts at banks and other financial institutions has taken effect in Azerbaijan, marking another step toward digital banking in the country. Under the new procedure approved by Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov, citizens have been able since March 30, 2026 to open accounts remotely, without having to visit a … Read more

Escalators In Baku’s Underpasses Are Not Working

AZE.US Residents in Baku are complaining that escalators in several underground pedestrian crossings are out of service, creating growing difficulties for children, elderly people and others who struggle with stairs. People using the crossings say some escalators have either stopped working completely or break down repeatedly because of poor maintenance. For many residents, especially schoolchildren, … Read more

Rents Have Risen In These Parts Of Baku

AZE.US Rental prices are continuing to climb in Baku, with the sharpest increases now concentrated in the city’s central districts. The market is being pushed up not only by strong demand and good transport links, but also by demolition and redevelopment projects that are forcing more residents into the rental sector at the same time. … Read more

Residents Of Soviet-Era Homes In Baku Have Spent Years Unable To Secure Ownership Papers

AZE.US Residents of Soviet-era homes in Baku are still struggling to obtain formal ownership papers, even after decades of living in the same properties. The issue remains unresolved for many families who have long treated these homes as their permanent residence, paid utility bills and gathered various documents, yet still cannot complete the legal registration … Read more