Durrës, Shkëmbi i Kavajës – 30 m² Studio 20 Metres from the Sea

In the Shkëmbi i Kavajës district of Durrës we are offering a 30 m² studio apartment. It is on the first floor, around twenty metres from the sea.

The centre of Durrës is about five kilometres away. Asking price: EUR 68,000. Ten photos are available.

Given its small floor area, it is most likely to suit a holiday home or seasonal letting. If you plan to let it, it is worth clarifying the local rules and the house rules in advance. We do not promise a return: that always depends on the year, the season and how the property is managed.

Shkëmbi i Kavajës and Durrës

Shkëmbi i Kavajës is the quieter, rocky stretch of the Durrës shoreline, a few kilometres from the centre. People come here for the water rather than for the bustle of the city.

Durrës itself is Albania’s largest port city and, after Tirana, the country’s second most populous town, with a history of close to three thousand years: it was founded around 627 BC by settlers from Corinth and Corfu under the name Epidamnos, and in Roman times it was one end of the Via Egnatia.

Tirana lies about 33 kilometres to the east and Tirana International Airport about 30–35 kilometres away.

What to know about buying property in Albania

In Albania, the transfer of ownership of real estate is made by notarial deed and must be registered in the Register of Immovable Properties. According to the official guidance of the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA), foreign nationals cannot acquire ownership of agricultural land, forests, meadows or pastures, which can only be leased for up to 99 years, and the purchase of building land by foreigners is tied to investment conditions. The official guidance does not deal separately with the purchase of apartments, so the legal position of the specific property is always checked by a local lawyer before purchase.

In Albania the ownership status of a property is not always clear, so it is wise to have a local lawyer review the contract before signing and to use a legal interpreter at the meetings. We accompany the process from the first enquiry to completion, together with the local partner office.

If you would like to see the photos or have any questions, please get in touch.