Understanding real estate in Algiers
Clear, up-to-date articles to buy, sell and invest with confidence in Algiers.
Mortgages in Algeria: how they work
Buying resale (from a private seller) or new-build: conditions, banks and the application steps through to the cheque.
Read the article →Buying property in Algeria: every step
From checking the documents to signing at the notary and the handover of keys: the full process, step by step.
Read the article →Studio, F3, duplex, penthouse: property types explained
F1 to F5, duplex, triplex, loft, penthouse, villa, half-villa: what each type means, and who it suits.
Read the article →Property prices in Algiers: what you really need to understand
Why a single price per m² does not exist, why online figures mislead, and how to get a real valuation.
Read the article →The end of cash payment: what changes for buyers and sellers
Since 2025, everything goes through the bank. What this major reform changes in practice.
Read the article →Buying in Algiers from abroad: the diaspora guide
Notary, power of attorney, steps, costs and pitfalls to avoid when buying remotely.
Read the article →Mortgages for the diaspora: which banks lend in 2026?
CPA, BNA, CNEP, BEA, BDL and Islamic banks: conditions, terms and what is new in the 2026 Finance Act.
Read the article →Where to invest in Algiers? A guide to the prime neighbourhoods
Hydra, El Biar, Ben Aknoun, Dely Ibrahim, Chéraga: the feel, the profile and who each one suits.
Read the article →Buying off-plan (VSP): benefits, risks and precautions
The FGCMPI guarantee, the pitfalls of off-plan, and the checks to make before signing.
Read the article →Selling a prime home the right way: mistakes to avoid
The 6 mistakes that push down the price of a prime property, and the right method for each.
Read the article →The Algerian art of living: the details that make luxury
Zellige, patio, carved plaster, arches: the vocabulary of refinement in an exceptional home.
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