€1.5 million
Apartment with a terrace in Belgrade, in the prestigious area of Savski Venac
Property Investment in Serbia as a Foreigner
Foreigners can buy and sell properties in Serbia. The lease is possible on the principle of reciprocity. If Serbian citizens are allowed to purchase properties in another country, then citizens of that country can also buy properties in Serbia.
The most expensive property in Serbia is in the capital, Belgrade.
€2,900
Average price per 1 m²
2.5%
Average price growth per quarter
2.5—12%
Associated costs, of the property value
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Serbia
€500,000
Apartment in Belgrade, in the central district of Stari Grad
€200,000
Apartment within a 20-minute drive from the centre of Belgrade
Serbia residency or citizenship by real estate investment
Purchasing residential real estate in Serbia leads to obtaining a residence permit. The residence permit is issued for one year with the possibility of renewal, for which it is necessary to live in Serbia for at least 183 days per year.
After 5 years of living in Serbia with a residence permit, one can apply for citizenship.
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6+ months
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Property Investment in Andorra as a ForeignerTo buy property in Andorra, a foreigner needs to obtain government permission.
€4,600
Average price per 1 m²
€551,500+
Real estate investment for residency
Property Investment in Turkey as a ForeignerForeigners in Turkey can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.
$777
Average price per 1 m²
$400,000+
Real estate investment for citizenship
Property Investment in Spain as a ForeignerThe sale of real estate to foreign investors is not limited in Spain: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it...
€1,900
Average price per 1 m²
1.3%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Portugal as a ForeignerPortuguese law does not restrict foreigners from acquiring real estate; they have the same rights as citizens of the country. Portugal...
€3,400
Average price per 1 m²
1.9%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in North Macedonia as a ForeignerForeigners can buy and sell properties with the approval of the Ministry of Justice.
€985
Average price per 1 m²
1,4%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Monaco as a ForeignerForeigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Monaco, except for properties near the residence of the Prince of Monaco.
€75,200
Average price per 1 m²
1.6%
Average price growth per quarter
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Frequently asked questions
Foreigners in Serbia can freely buy, sell, and rent out real estate on the principle of reciprocity. If citizens of Serbia are allowed to buy real estate in another country, then citizens of that country can also buy real estate in Serbia.
The average cost of 1 m² of housing in Serbia is €2,900. The most expensive real estate properties are located in the capital city, Belgrade.
A three-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of Belgrade will cost at least €150,000, an apartment with the same number of rooms in the centre of Belgrade — at least €500,000, and an apartment with a terrace in a prestigious area, such as Savski Venac — 1.5 million euros or more.
Buyers of real estate in Serbia pay a 10% value-added tax for new buildings or a 2.5% transfer tax for secondary real estate.
Property owners in Serbia pay an annual property tax of 0.2—1% of the cadastral value. The rate depends on the region, the area within the region, the year of construction, the location and the cadastral value. Non-resident landlords in Serbia pay a 20% income tax on rental earnings.
Yes. The reciprocity principle allows US nationals to freely buy real estate in Serbia.