Services

Mortgages & Finance

We work in partnership with local banks to make the mortgage market easier to navigate.

Surveying & Auctions

We offer a range of surveys to suit your needs, whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced mover.

Property management

Professionally managed properties have become the preferred choice for discerning landlords and tenants in an increasingly competitive market place.

International Residential

Our International Residential team is a specialist department that promotes residential developments and new homes into international markets by means of bespoke and tailored marketing campaigns, delivering truly tailored advice to developers.

Your Investment, Our answers

Yes you will. You are entitled to apply for a residence permit in Albania for one year with a further possibility to extend it.

Majority of our apartments have layout with a living room a kitchen, one or two bedrooms; one or two bathrooms; one or two balconies. Studios have a living room, kitchen, bathroom and balcony. Luxury penthouses are available with a large veranda and panoramic sea view.

If a developer sells a property or changes its value – he will inform us immediately. Our managers will update new information promptly on our website. All purchased apartments will have a sign “Sold”.

No, there are not. The real estate market is open in Albania. Foreigners have exactly the same rights as local citizens.

 

 

No, there are no property taxes in any cities except Tirana .If you buy a property on the coast of the sea or s a lake you do not need to pay any taxes.

You can divide bills into following parts:
1.Utility Bills for cold water and electricity. Payment will be done according to the counter. On average you will pay around 25 euros monthly for an 70 m2 apartment. If you do not live in the apartment you will pay fixed 5 euros montly.
2.Maintenance of the complex and its territory. Paid once in a year ranging from 50 to 200 euros depending on the apartment.
In total the maintenance of the apartment will cost you 200-300 euros per a year.

Our website has an official cost of property which comes directly from a developer. However during negotiations developers can make additional discount.

Yes, you can. Most our developers are ready to offer interest free installment plan up to 6 months. In some cases the installment can be provided for 12 or even 18 months.

The free tour includes our taxi services; we will meet you at the airport. We can give you suggestions for the hotel or accommodation. Our experts will be happy to show you properties and locations tailored to your criteria and needs. You will be able to negotiate with developers, we can also offer an interpreter services. Everything mentioned above is free of charge if you end up not completing a deal. In case you buy a property you will be charged with a €1500 fee.

WITH YOU ON EVERY STEP

Mortgages & Finance

If you are also looking to buy a new home, SOA works in partnership with local banks to make the mortgage market easier for you to navigate. And the first thing we do is take the time to understand exactly what our customers need.

Banks’ advisers then sift through the thousands of mortgages on offer, including many that are exclusive to us, to find the one that’s perfect for you.

Expert advice

Your peace of mind is important to us. That’s why you’ll have a dedicated specialist case administrator to keep you informed at all times of the progress of your mortgage and answer any questions you may have.es on offer, including many that are exclusive to us, to find the one that’s perfect for you.

A lifetime benefit

Our service doesn’t stop once you’ve exchanged contracts either. We’ll hold regular reviews to make sure your mortgage is working for your financial goals and, when it’s time to renew, that you’ve got the best deal on the market.

Surveying & Auctions

Buying a house is a big commitment, one of the biggest most of us will ever make. Understandably, you want to know you’re making the right decision. We can help you learn more about the property you want to buy, so that you feel completely confident about your purchase.We offer a range of surveys to suit your needs, whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced mover. And, just as importantly, we keep things simple, giving you advice and insights that can help you renegotiate, budget or plan for any works you may need to carry out on your new home.We have a wide service-offering and professional department who are able to provide professional compliant valuation, including:
  • Homebuyer Reports & Building Surveys.
  • Secured lending valuations.
  • Tax valuations
  • Expert Witness for Litigation and Matrimonial.

Whether you’re looking to sell quickly or have a property that may not achieve its optimum value through more traditional routes to market, selling at auction could be the answer.

Our department combines expert local support with a nationwide database and is unrivalled in the auction marketplace.

Property management

We’re the best in the industry when it comes to property management. A well-managed tenancy means a happy tenant, and a happy tenant stays longer. Instructing us to look after your property from start to finish is an excellent way to minimize void periods and maximize the return on your investment.

Ideally suited to landlords who are short on time, inexperienced at letting or do not live near the property being let, SOA will liaise with your tenant throughout the tenancy, meaning you’ll never need to hear from your tenant directly. We’ll instruct maintenance and repairs, renew safety certificates, return your tenant’s deposit at the end of a tenancy – and everything in between.

Our complete service includes:
  • Complete peace of mind 24 hours a day.
  • Repairs carried out by vetted tradesmen at competitive rates.
  • Annual safety tests arranged.
  • Deposit claims negotiated.
  • Yearly inspections.
  • An excellent property manager to property portfolio.

International Residential

Our International Residential department turbocharges our ability to attract overseas buyers, strengthening our impressive Residential Development offering.

The International Residential team forms part of a specialist department that promotes residential developments and secondary market homes into international markets.

The department focuses on delivering truly tailored advice to developers and facilitates sales in international markets. It is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the demand for Albania new homes seen by markets such as European Union and other key international centers.

The key to the team’s success is the bespoke creation of cost-effective and innovative digital campaigns, events, and all-encompassing marketing strategies for our developer clients which gives them the ability to sell to their stock to overseas markets with ease.