Why Is It So Difficult to Register Homes in Azerbaijan’s Regions?

AZE.US Registering private homes remains a serious problem in Azerbaijan’s regions, especially in rural areas, where many residents still cannot obtain formal ownership documents for the houses they have lived in for years. Without an official property extract, homeowners are unable to fully legalize their homes. That creates major obstacles when it comes to selling … Read more

Plastic Surgery in Azerbaijan May Face Tighter Oversight

AZE.US Plastic and aesthetic surgery in Azerbaijan may soon come under tighter state oversight as the number of such procedures continues to rise and public concern over safety grows. Rashad Mahmudov, deputy chair of the healthcare committee in Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, said the state has the legal authority to regulate medical services in order to … Read more

Baku’s Kitten Market Runs From 10 Manats to 8,000

AZE.US Baku’s kitten market now stretches across one of the widest price ranges in the city’s consumer classifieds, running from roughly 10 manats for ordinary house cats or symbolic “good hands” listings to as much as 8,000 manats for rare breeds such as savannah cats. The spread looks chaotic at first glance, but the market … Read more

Why Is Baby Formula So Expensive in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Baby formula prices in Azerbaijan remain high because the country is fully dependent on imports, faces added logistics costs and still applies a hefty tax burden to these products. Parents in Baku say some baby formula products now cost 90, 110 and even 120 manats for just 400 to 800 grams. In many cases, … Read more

Small Apartments Gain Demand in Baku as Home Prices Outrun Incomes

AZE.US Demand for small apartments is rising in Baku as more buyers adjust to a housing market that has become increasingly detached from household incomes. What is driving the shift is not just investor interest or changing taste, but a widening affordability gap that is forcing people to buy less space than they originally planned. … Read more

Land Prices In These Areas Around Baku Could Rise By 20-25%

AZE.US Land prices in several areas around Baku and across the Absheron Peninsula could increase by 20% to 25% this year as construction activity picks up and demand for plots grows, according to a local market expert. Speaking to Bizim.Media, Vugar Oruj, chairman of the Azerbaijan Society of Appraisers, said the land market traditionally becomes … Read more

Chinese Cars Lose Half Their Value And Get More Expensive To Repair

AZE.US Chinese-made cars are attracting buyers in Azerbaijan with their lower prices and modern look, but concerns are growing over what happens after the warranty period ends. Drivers and mechanics say that once coverage expires, some owners begin facing costly technical problems, especially with major components such as gearboxes and batteries. For many, that changes … Read more