Real Estate

Students in Baku Keep Rental Apartments Over Summer as Housing Costs Rise

AZE.US Many students in Baku are choosing not to give up their rented apartments during the summer break, as affordable housing near universities becomes increasingly...

If a Crime Happens in a Rental Apartment in Azerbaijan, Is the Landlord Responsible?

AZE.US Crimes committed in rental apartments often raise a legal question in Azerbaijan: can the owner of the property be held responsible simply because the...

Online Realtors in Azerbaijan: Convenience, Fake Listings and the Risk of Losing a Deposit

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s real estate market is moving online, giving buyers and renters faster access to apartments, homes, offices and land listings. But experts warn that...

How Much Do Apartments and Land Really Cost in Baku? Prices

AZE.US Property prices in Baku continued to rise in May, but the official percentage increases tell only part of the story. For buyers, the bigger question...

Investors shift from Baku apartments to homes in Azerbaijan’s regions

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s real estate market is seeing a new investment trend: buyers are looking beyond Baku apartments and turning to homes in regions with strong...

Home Cleaning in Baku: How Much Cleaning Companies Charge

AZE.US Demand for cleaning services in Baku is rising as warmer weather pushes more residents to order window washing, carpet cleaning, post-renovation cleanup and full...

What Can You Buy in Baku Today With a State-Backed Mortgage?

AZE.US A state-backed mortgage in Azerbaijan offers loans of up to 150,000 manats ($88,235) for as long as 25 years. That still sounds substantial, but...

Up to 20% of Baku residents live in rented housing

AZE.US Around 18% to 20% of Baku residents live in rented homes, while the share is estimated at 15% to 20% in Sumgayit and Ganja,...

Azerbaijan’s mortgage limits fall far behind soaring home prices

AZE.US Buying a home with a mortgage has become increasingly difficult in Azerbaijan as property prices rise faster than state-backed lending limits. The rules themselves have...

Baku demolition compensation rises to 2,700 manats per square meter

AZE.US Compensation for properties demolished under redevelopment projects in parts of Baku has risen from 1,500 manats to 2,700 manats per square meter, but property...

220 buildings and 15 hotels are under construction at Sea Breeze – Agalarov

AZE.US About 220 buildings with a combined area of 4.5 million square meters are under construction at the Sea Breeze resort near Baku, businessman and...

Baku Apartment Rents Set to Rise: When Prices Are Expected to Increase

AZE.US Apartment rents in Baku are expected to rise most sharply in August and September, when students return to the capital and demand for affordable...

Baku woman says she bought apartment on 12th floor of 11-story building

AZE.US A Baku resident says she bought an apartment on the 12th floor of a building that was ultimately built only up to 11 floors,...

When can credit debt lead to losing your home?

AZE.US Credit problems can put borrowers at risk of losing property in Azerbaijan, but that usually happens only after a long period of missed payments...

New buildings get pricier, older apartments back in demand

AZE.US Rising housing prices in Baku are changing what buyers look for, with older apartments returning to demand as new buildings become increasingly expensive. Buyers who...

From 40 To 800 Manats A Day: How Much It Costs To Rent A Summer House

Demand for summer houses in Baku, Absheron and Azerbaijan’s tourist regions is rising again as the season begins. Daily rental prices start from about 40–50 manats ($24–$29), while more expensive properties can cost up to 800 manats ($471) a day.

Buyers Of New-Build Apartments May Lose Up To 10% Of Space

AZE.US Buyers of new-build apartments in Azerbaijan are increasingly facing a familiar problem: the apartment they pay for is not always the same size as...

More Than 200 Baku Families Still Waiting For Homes After Demolition

AZE.US More than 200 families in Baku are still waiting for apartments years after their homes were demolished under a pilot redevelopment project, according to...

Land In Central Lankaran Reaches 50,000 Manats Per 100 Square Meters

AZE.US Real estate prices are rising in Lankaran, one of Azerbaijan’s main southern cities, as demand grows for homes near the sea, apartments in central...

Demand For Older Apartments Rises In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Demand for apartments in older residential buildings has grown sharply in Azerbaijan in recent months, reflecting a shift in buyer behavior on the country’s...

Baku’s Summer House Season Begins As Prices Reach 1.2 Million Manats

AZE.US The approach of summer has brought new activity to the market for summer houses in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with demand rising especially...

Old Building or New Development: Which Apartments in Baku Are Considered Safer?

AZE.US Many homebuyers in Baku remain cautious about new residential buildings and continue to place more trust in older apartment blocks. The argument is familiar: old...

Agalarov Outlines $100 Billion Investment Vision for Sea Breeze

Emin Agalarov says Sea Breeze is moving beyond its original role as a Caspian resort project and becoming an international investment and tourism ecosystem, with a planned investment portfolio of at least $100 billion over the next decade.

Demand Rises For Daily Rental Homes In Azerbaijan’s Regions Ahead Of Holiday

AZE.US Demand for short-term rental homes has increased in Azerbaijan’s regions ahead of the holiday period, with Quba and Lankaran seeing a clear rise in...

Ban On Individual Heating Systems May Push Up Prices For Older Homes In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Restrictions on individual combi heating systems in new residential buildings could affect not only future developments, but also prices in Azerbaijan’s older housing stock. The...

Child Benefits Or State Survival? Azerbaijan Is Arguing About More Than Money

The latest argument over child benefits in Azerbaijan has exposed a much bigger problem. This is no longer just a welfare debate. It is about falling births, unaffordable housing, youth emigration, and whether the state is still thinking seriously about its own long-term future.

Which Apartment Floors Are Most Popular in Baku, and Why Do They Cost More?

AZE.US In Baku’s housing market, the floor of an apartment can make a visible difference in price. Buyers do not look only at the district, size...

Landslide In Baku White City Raises Questions Around Construction Safety Near Park Hill Sky Site

AZE.US A section of sidewalk has been damaged in Baku White City after a landslide occurred near a construction excavation on Central Boulevard Street, raising...

Apartment Buyers In Azerbaijan Warned Over How Square Meters Are Counted In New Buildings

AZE.US A buyer may believe he has purchased a 100-square-meter apartment, only to discover later that the actual usable area is smaller. The issue has become...

Property Prices Rise Across Azerbaijan’s Regions

AZE.US Real estate prices are rising across Azerbaijan’s regions, with demand growing especially for private homes in areas with tourism potential and better infrastructure. Realtors say...

Baku’s Premium Apartment Market Enters A Slowdown

AZE.US Baku’s premium apartment market is showing clear signs of stagnation, with homes priced above 350,000 manats, or about $206,000, taking longer to sell than...

Airbnb In Baku: Fashionable Income Or A Stressful Mini-Business?

Short-term apartment rentals are becoming more visible in Baku as tourism, business travel and major events support demand for centrally located flats.

Without Title Deeds And Gas: What Owners Of Undocumented Homes Risk In Azerbaijan

AZE.US The issue of undocumented houses is again becoming a painful topic in Azerbaijan, where many families live for years in homes that exist physically...

From 1,500 To 40,000 Manats: How Much It Costs To Rent A Summer House Near Baku

As the summer season approaches, demand for rental houses near the Caspian coast around Baku is rising.

Apartments Near Baku Metro Stations Are Becoming Serious Investments

AZE.US Baku’s real estate market is becoming more active as summer approaches, with some buyers trying to purchase apartments before another possible price increase and...

Why New Residential Buildings In Baku Do Not Always Mean Comfort

AZE.US New residential complexes have become one of the most visible signs of Baku’s urban transformation. High-rise buildings, polished facades, expensive apartments and glossy advertising...

Municipal Property Tax In Azerbaijan: Who Must Pay And When

AZE.US Property owners in Azerbaijan have been reminded of the rules for paying municipal property tax. According to Vesti Baku, local taxes are collected by municipalities...

Azerbaijani Lawyer Urges Residents To Leave Baku Before Becoming “Servants Of The Rich”

Prominent Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov has issued a stark warning about life in Baku, arguing that the capital is increasingly being shaped for the wealthy while ordinary residents face growing pressure from debt, housing insecurity and failing urban infrastructure.

Renting Without A Contract In Azerbaijan Can Cost Landlords And Tenants More Than They Expect

AZE.US Renting out an apartment without a formal contract may look like a simple way to avoid paperwork and taxes in Azerbaijan. In reality, it...

Sea View Is Not A Guarantee: Why A Baku Apartment Can Lose Value

AZE.US A sea-view apartment in Baku is often sold as more than just a place to live. For many buyers, it is a lifestyle choice,...

Latest news