Why Albania Demands Serious Checks
Albania's property registry went through restitution, informal construction and decades of handwritten transfers. The result: a meaningful share of properties — especially in coastal villages and older city stock — carry title defects, unregistered extensions, multiple heirs or unresolved restitution claims. None of this is visible in a listing. All of it becomes your problem the moment you sign.
What Our Due Diligence Covers
- Ownership certificate (Çertifikatë Pronësie) — verified at the State Cadastre, including the full transaction history.
- Mortgages, liens and seizures — any charge registered against the property or the seller.
- Building permits and legalization status — is what you are buying what was actually permitted?
- Seller identity and authority — including inheritance chains and powers of attorney.
- Debts on utilities and condominium fees — which transfer with the property.
- For new builds: the developer's land title, permit, company status and delivery track record.
What You Receive
A written report in English, prepared by a licensed local lawyer, with a clear verdict: buy / buy with conditions / walk away. If issues are fixable, the report tells you the fix, the cost and the timeline. Typical turnaround: 3–7 working days. Cost: from €300 — which is why skipping it to 'save money' is the most expensive mistake foreign buyers make.
Next step: tell us your budget and your goal in the form below — within 24 hours you receive a concrete plan, free and without obligation.